Martin Hosking, Author at Thumb Culture

18Jun

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Opera GX Mobile Now Available

This is big news, the gamer orientated browser, Opera GX is now available on iOS and Android. Why is this big news? Because for me, Opera GX has been the fastest and lightest browser I have ever used. Some of us at team TC have been using the Opera GX mobile browser and it certainly keeps that crown, for me at least, of being the best browser available, to date. Check out the press release below: June 15, 2021, Oslo, Norway – To celebrate the final day of E3, Opera (NASDAQ: OPRA) today announced the launch of Opera GX for mobile, the world’s first mobile browser built specifically for gamers on the move. The mobile version is packed with many of the great features that gamers currently enjoy with the hugely popular Opera GX desktop browser (Windows and macOS), which is already the pref...

16Jun

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PC Reviews, Previews & Early Access

RiMS Racing Preview

RiMS Racing is brought to us by the development team at Raceward Studio and publishers Nacon. RiMS Racing is due to release on 19th August 2021 and we were fortunate enough to be invited to play an early press release of the game. The game will be coming out on the PC, Nintendo Switch, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 4, and PlayStation 5. RiMS Racing Preview - Will You Play Long Enough To Empty The Tank? Will RiMS Racing stand up in the crowd of racing games featuring motorbikes, or should it have stayed in the pits? Keep reading to find out my initial thoughts on the preview version of RiMS Racing. If you enjoy this article, check out my previous review here. Please bear with me below as there are certain things I am not allowed to tell you about. Gameplay RiMS Racing has a lot...

Mad Catz announces the F.R.E.Q. DAC And DAC-L Gaming DAC

11Jun

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Mad Catz announces the F.R.E.Q. DAC And DAC-L Gaming DAC

Mad Catz is coming back with a vengeance! Today we bring you the announcement of two USB C audio DACs from them, the F.R.E.Q. DAC and the F.R.E.Q. DAC-L. The only real difference between these two, other than the design, of course, is the F.R.E.Q. DAC has touch controls for more convenient control of your audio levels. You can take a look at them below. Read the press release below: Kowloon, Hong Kong – June 10th, 2021 - Mad Catz Global Limited, the leading innovator in gaming hardware, is excited to announce two DAC (Digital-to-Analog Converter) products – F.R.E.Q. DAC and DAC-L. Portable for mobile and laptops F.R.E.Q. DAC and DAC-L provide excellent convenience and immersive audio to gamers. Enjoy the breadth of the music with a better gaming experience Mad Catz F.R.E.Q. DAC...

The Sims™ 4 Cottage Living Expansion Pack Announced

11Jun

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The Sims™ 4 Cottage Living Expansion Pack Announced

The Sims™ 4 has another expansion pack launching, this time around we have The Sims™ 4 Cottage Living. This game certainly isn't one that wants to go to bed, just yet. Is it? Read the official press release below: REDWOOD CITY, Calif. – June 10, 2021 – Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ: EA) and Maxis™ today announced that The Sims™ 4 Cottage Living Expansion Pack is coming to PC and Mac via Origin™ and Steam, PlayStation®5, PlayStation®4, Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One systems on July 22. In The Sims 4 Cottage Living, players can experience a pastoral existence in the idyllic town of Henford-on-Bagley. Sims looking for a change of pace can enjoy life in a cozy village, grow their own produce, raise and befriend animals and experience new ways to connect with nature. “The Sims 4 offers play...

Jurassic World Evolution 2 Coming Late 2021

11Jun

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Jurassic World Evolution 2 Coming Late 2021

It's happening, the smash-hit game Jurassic World Evolution is officially getting a sequel release later in 2021! This is brilliant news in my opinion! Check out some newly released screenshots which came alongside the announcement: Read the official press release below: Cambridge, UK – June 10, 2021 - Frontier Developments plc (AIM: FDEV) unveiled today Jurassic World Evolution 2, the much-anticipated sequel to the highly successful Jurassic World Evolution. Based on Universal Pictures’ blockbuster film franchise and created in collaboration with Universal Games and Digital Platforms, Jurassic World Evolution 2 builds upon the ground-breaking and beloved 2018 dinosaur park management simulation, offering players a thrilling front seat as they take charge of their own Jurassi...

10Jun

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PlayStation Reviews

Ninja Gaiden Master Collection Review

Welcome to my review of Ninja Gaiden Master Collection. This has been brought to us by developers Team Ninja and publishers KOEI TECMO AMERICA Corporation. The game is available now on PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, and PC via Steam. Ninja Gaiden Master Collection - More Of The Same. What is Ninja Gaiden Master Collection? It is a remastered trilogy of Ninja Gaiden games, Ninja Gaiden Σ (Sigma), Ninja Gaiden Σ2 (Sigma 2), and Ninja Gaiden 3: Razor's Edge. All three of these games originally came to the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 with Ninja Gaiden Σ being a port of Ninja Gaiden from the original Xbox. I had the chance to play this remastered collection on the PlayStation 5 via backward compatibility for the PS4 version of the game. What did I think? Continue reading to find out...

Dying Light: Hellraid DLC Expands With A New Story Mode

7Jun

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Dying Light: Hellraid DLC Expands With A New Story Mode

Dying Light is really the game that just keeps giving! We have additional content inbound via a free content drop for the Dying Light: Hellraid DLC. With this free content, players can expect a new Story Mode for the Hellraid DLC. New weapons and also new visuals. Read the official press release below: Wrocław, Poland - 7 June 2021 - Techland announced that the Dying Light’s dark-fantasy Hellraid DLC is expanding today via a free new content drop that adds a brand new Story Mode, new areas, new weapons and a number of visual and technical enhancements to the dungeon-slasher experience. The update will be available for all platforms today. Story Mode is a narrative rich addition that sees players venture deep into the demon-infested bowels of Ba’al’s Temple to rescue Lucius, a mys...

Police Simulator: Patrol Officers Ready For Early Access Soon

4Jun

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Police Simulator: Patrol Officers Ready For Early Access Soon

Police Simulator: Patrol Officers will soon launch on to Steams early access program. The simulation game is coming from developers Aesir Interactive and publishers astragon Entertainment. Police Simulator: Patrol Officers will launch on to Steam early access on June 17th 2021. Read the press release below: Duesseldorf/Germany, June 1, 2021 – With the last preparation in full swing, Police Simulator: Patrol Officers, the new simulation project of the Munich-based developer studio Aesir Interactive and the successful German publisher astragon Entertainment is almost ready to be released as an early access game on Steam™ on June 17, 2021. From this point on, police and simulation game fans are called upon to contribute their ideas and wishes to the ongoing development and to join force...

Ghosts ‘n Goblins Resurrection Is Available Now

4Jun

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Ghosts ‘n Goblins Resurrection Is Available Now

The Capcom classic game which has been on many, many platforms, has returned in the form of Ghosts 'n Goblins Resurrection! This is a modern reboot of the classic Ghosts 'n Goblins series of games, which has been available on the Nintendo Switch for a little while now. However, this has now released on PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and Steam! Check out the press release below: LONDON – June 1, 2021 – Today, Ghosts ‘n Goblins Resurrection arrives on PlayStation®4 computer entertainment system, Xbox One Consoles and Steam. The title will also be playable on Xbox Series X|S via Backward Compatibility. Previously released on the Nintendo Switch™ system, Ghosts ‘n Goblins Resurrection allows even more players to challenge again and conquer the carnival of quagmires that await them in the Demon R...

SLUDGE LIFE No Longer Free But Still Awesome

3Jun

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SLUDGE LIFE No Longer Free But Still Awesome

Freaky expression simulator, SLUDGE LIFE is now available on Steam, Epic Games Store, and Nintendo Switch. SLUDE LIFE is from developers HIGH HELL and publishers Devolver Digital. Read the press release below: Cat lovers Terri Vellmann & Doseone (HIGH HELL) and burger enthusiasts Devolver Digital are delighted to announce that their freaky artistic expression simulator SLUDGE LIFE has fulfilled its exclusive obligations and is now available on Nintendo Switch & PC via Steam and Epic Games Store. To celebrate, the game is now available for the first time ever at full price. “You don’t get to enjoy the taste of success I have without taking a few risks,” commented the publisher’s CFO, Fork Parker. “100% markup on a one year old game isn’t one of them.” Roam a tiny islan...