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Author: Iain culverhouse

I have been gaming since the 80's and it has been a passion for me ever since. I am working towards a diploma, in counselling. I volunteer at a local recovery college which helps people with all kinds of situations. I am a qualified Mental Health First Aider. I am father of 2 children a 16 year old boy who also loves gamin, and a 2 year old girl.
Chorus Review
3Dec By Iain culverhouseNo Comments
PlayStation Reviews

Chorus Review

Chorus is a new third-person open-world space shooter from the team at Fishlabs and published by Deep Silver. Available on Playstation and Xbox consoles as well as PC and Stadia. This review is for the Playstation 5 version of the game. Chorus – "I'm giving it all she's got, captain" Humans decided to explore the galaxy and discovered an Alien race simply referred to as "The Faceless".  It was through this Alien race that a group known as Circle quickly rose into power. Led by Great Prophet who is hell-bent on taking control of the universe. Alongside the Prophet is the circle's top pilot a lady called Nara. Until now Nara has been a loyal servant of Circle, that is until Nara is ordered to wipe out an entire planet and its occupants.  Seeing the devastation she has caused Nara flees ...
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Mechwarrior 5: Mercenaries Review
2Nov By Iain culverhouse1 Comment
PlayStation Reviews

Mechwarrior 5: Mercenaries Review

In a surprise turn of events MechWarrior 5: Mercenaries arrived onto PS5. This was the first time the series had been on PlayStation consoles since MechWarrior 2: 31st Century Combat. For those of us old enough to remember that was on the original Playstation back in 1995.  Craig reviewed the PC version back in 2019 where he awarded it the Thumb Culture GOLD award.  To see his review click here. Mechwarrior 5: "Systems Are Critical" Sadly there was a rough first impression that gave me cause for concern when I sat down to experience Mercenaries and all of the available DLC packs. Several crashes caused me to uninstall and reinstall. It is worth noting here that this was after the game had officially launched. Hardly the start to the series that I was looking forward to.  My game-breaki...
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Doctor Who – The Edge Of Reality Review
2Nov By Iain culverhouseNo Comments
PlayStation Reviews

Doctor Who – The Edge Of Reality Review

With Doctor Who making its long-awaited return to TV. I take a look at what the teams at Maze Theory & Just Add Water have created with Doctor Who - The Edge Of Reality. Originally released as a VR title at the end of September, it is now available for consoles. Complete with character likeness and voice from the 10th Doctor (David Tennant) and Current Doctor (Jodie Whittaker). I am playing the PlayStation 4 release on a PlayStation 5 console. A Big Ball Wibbly Wobbly Timey Wimey Stuff Maze Theory is the team behind the popular title Doctor Who The Lonely Assassins that was launched on mobile. Following great reviews, it was brought to PC, Playstation, Xbox, and Nintendo consoles. The Lonely Assassins received mostly popular reviews. Gameplay You start the game in a laundret...
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Road To The Knockouts – Fifa 22
17Oct By Iain culverhouseNo Comments
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Road To The Knockouts – Fifa 22

Road To The Knockouts (RTTK) has begun within Fifa 22 Ultimate Team.  The design for this is based on the Group Stages of the UEFA Champions League, Europa League, and Europa Conference League. RTTK comes with special items that are upgraded live items within Ultimate Team. These items upgrade as you process through each round of the tournament. It is important to know that RTTK doesn't just mean special player items, following the success of the One's to Watch revamp these player items now get upgrades. The circumstances for the upgrades are. If their team qualifies for the knockout stages of their current competition. If their club earns three wins from their four remaining Group Stage matches. 🏆 Road to the 𝙆𝙣𝙤𝙘𝙠𝙤𝙪𝙩𝙨 🏆 Team 1 Heung Min Son – Spurs (Team 1) Issa ...
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Golf Club: Wasteland Accolades Trailer
15Oct By Iain culverhouseNo Comments
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Golf Club: Wasteland Accolades Trailer

In a joint press announcement Untold Tales & Demagog Studio, Golf Club Wasteland has released a new accolades trailer. Golf Club Wasteland is set after most of human life is wiped out. Earth now exists as a planetary golf course. The ultra-rich moved to Mars taking flights back and forwards to Earth for a few holes. A pilot with nowhere to go heads back to Earth feeling homesick and nostalgic. In between holes, he begins piecing together why humanity fell and what part consumerism had to play. Meanwhile on Mars citizens spend their time listening to music from the 2030s and calling into a radio show to talk about their memories. Platforms Available on Nintendo Switch, Playstation, and Xbox Consoles. As well as Android and PC. Just a snip-it from our review The soundtrack ...
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Nacon Revolution X Pro Controller For Xbox & PC Out Now
13Oct By Iain culverhouseNo Comments
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Nacon Revolution X Pro Controller For Xbox & PC Out Now

Nacon is one of the leading designers and distributors of gaming accessories. Today they announced the launch of the Revolution X Pro controller. An official wired controller which is aimed at competitive gamers is now available on Xbox Consoles (One, Series S/X) and PC. The recommended retail price is £99.99 which includes the carry case.   Developed in collaboration with Xbox, the Revolution X Pro Controller uses the best of the current technologies and has a total of  41 customization options. Main Features Extreme customization: Concave or convex thumbsticks? Lighter or heavier controller? Pick your specifications and use the Revolution X App to set your parameters to the smallest detail: triggers reactivity, the curve of the sticks, button mapping, and much m...
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Phoenix Point: Behemoth Edition Including DLC Out Now
5Oct By Iain culverhouseNo Comments
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Phoenix Point: Behemoth Edition Including DLC Out Now

From the creators of X-Com comes Phoenix Point: Behemoth Edition is out now on Playstation 4 and Xbox One. This Behemoth Edition comes complete with four DLC expansions, including the new DLC 4: “Corrupted Horizons,” Snapshot Games, in partnership with Saber Minsk and Prime Matter, have brought the highly anticipated title to consoles. The press release reads Phoenix Point delivers a new breed of turn-based strategy and action. Earth has been overrun. A mutating alien menace threatens the last remnants of mankind. It’s up to you to lead Earth’s resistance. Explore a ravaged planet, build your bases. Research new technologies, manage resources on a global scale, and fight in full-scale, turn-based tactical battles to survive. Work together with different factions to unite mankind and...
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Warhammer 40,000 Chaos Gate – Daemonhunters Trailer
5Oct By Iain culverhouseNo Comments
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Warhammer 40,000 Chaos Gate – Daemonhunters Trailer

Cambridge (UK) Based publisher Frontier Foundry has released the first look at Warhammer 40,000: Chaos Gate - Daemonhunters. Set to launch in 2022 for the PC via Steam the press release reads "Witness the Might of the Inquisition as Grey Knights Clash with Chaos in A New Gameplay Reveal Trailer for Warhammer 40,000: Chaos Gate - Daemonhunters Take control of the mysterious Grey Knights and strike down corruption as a new daemonic threat emerges from the shadows" Developed by Complex Games in partnership with the creators of the Warhammer series Games Workshop®. Chaos Gate daemon hunters is a tactical turn-based RPG. Set across multiple evolving maps including factorums infested with daemons and crumbling cathedrals. The best players will utilise the battlefield to their advantage. Wh...
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Life Is Strange: True Colors – PS5 Review
3Oct By Iain culverhouseNo Comments
PlayStation Reviews

Life Is Strange: True Colors – PS5 Review

I have long been a fan of the Life Is Strange series, as such I jumped at the chance to review the brand new title by Deck Nine True Colors.  The series has always been episodic, except The Awesome Adventures of Captain Spirit which served as a prequel/story addition for Life Is Strange 2. Life Is Strange: True Colors is the first full title to be released in its entirety. Having this in mind I was really interested in how True Colors would fit the emotion into it. Will the choice to move away from episodic affect True Colors? Taking on the role of Alex Chen is an emotional rollercoaster. For those unfamiliar with the Life Is Strange series, strap in. If there is one thing that the series is good at, it's pulling at those heartstrings. True Colors continues the series style of a story-ba...
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Kena: Bridge Of Spirits Launch Trailer + Photo Mode
22Sep By Iain culverhouseNo Comments
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Kena: Bridge Of Spirits Launch Trailer + Photo Mode

Originally announced at the Future Of Playstation event in June 2020, it was an expected end of 2020 release. Kena: Bridge of Spirits was one of many titles to be delayed because of the global Covid pandemic. EmberLabs have today confirmed that Kena: Bridge of Spirits will contain a previously unannounced photo mode. The photo mode will allow you to set up your scene and get the character to say "Cheese". Posing for the photo is a great addition to the game and really fits with the art style and feel of the game. Characters can have multiple poses and will engage with the camera as you set up your best picture. Expect to see social media flooded with cute pictures of Kena and her friends. The Rot are timid and elusive spirits that appear as small creatures with black fur and big e...
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