Wednesday, October 15

Author: Martin Hosking

I've been an avid gamer since the age of 2. I mainly prefer playing Indie games to the bigger "AAA" titled games, but I'll dabble with anything on various platforms.
Valheim… 2 Million… Less Than 2 Weeks!
15Feb By Martin HoskingNo Comments
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Valheim… 2 Million… Less Than 2 Weeks!

This just in. Valheim is officially viral! The Viking survival build 'em up has sold 2 million units in 13 days. That. Is. Insane! Not only that, but it has also hit a concurrent player count of over 360,000 players at any one time. That's higher than triple-a hit titles such as Grand Theft Auto V and Destiny 2. That's a pretty high player count for an "indie" game. I quite enjoyed what I've played of the game so far Well done to Iron Gate Studios on this monumental achievement. Read the below from the official press release: SKÖVDE, Sweden - February 15th, 2021: Coffee Stain Publishing and Iron Gate Studio are pleased to reveal that Valheim has sold more than two million units in under two weeks on Steam Early Access. A mainstay on the Global Top Sellers list on the platform since ...
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Overcooked! All You Can Eat – Releasing 23rd March!
15Feb By Martin HoskingNo Comments
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Overcooked! All You Can Eat – Releasing 23rd March!

Update People have asked if there's any news on an upgrade path for those who own the originals. Unfortunately, there is not. You will need to buy the AYCE edition. A representative at Team17 has told us the following: as All You Can Eat is a full remake of both games and all of the DLC form both Overcooked! and Overcooked! 2, plus the Peckish Rises DLC, players will need to purchase Overcooked! All You Can Eat if they want to play the remade versions of the games.   Original Article Overcooked! All You Can Eat Edition is coming to all platforms on March 23rd, 2021! This is the fully remade, definitive editions of both Overcooked! and Overcooked! 2. The frantic cooking arcade games return comes very very soon indeed, so let's take a look at what's coming. We're ...
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Grow Big (Or Go Home): Ultimate Edition Now On Steam
15Feb By Martin HoskingNo Comments
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Grow Big (Or Go Home): Ultimate Edition Now On Steam

Well, it's Monday again folks and here we are. hot off the press today we have Grow Big (or Go Home): Ultimate Edition. Grow Big (or Grow Home) is a new game from Quarant Inc. The game is a 2D pixel-art indoor gardening simulator where you play as Bruce. Bruce is the world's most talented indoor gardener. There are 30+ fast-paced levels in Grow Big (or Go Home). We're told the below about the Ultimate Edition Features: Ultimate Edition Features 16 new hard-mode levels to add an extra challenge upon completion of the main game. A significantly-improved procedurally-generated replayable level set in Hell, with all new high-scores. 3 new outfits, which can be unlocked by gaining enough stars in levels. 3 brand new locations - Japan, Atlantis, and VR World. Major visual upgrades an...
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Crossout Syndicate Update Brings Cyberpunk Vehicles
13Feb By Martin HoskingNo Comments
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Crossout Syndicate Update Brings Cyberpunk Vehicles

The post-apocalyptic MMO vehicle combat game, Crossout, has had a new content update. Targem Games and Gaijin Entertainment have announced the Syndicate content update is now live in Crossout. The update brings us a new faction inspired by Asian corporations, named the Syndicate. Players are getting new tasks, new car parts and also a new PvP map "East Quarter". The Syndicate event is now live through April 30th, 2021. Right before the apocalypse the Syndicate leadership worked in a branch of the Pan-Asian corporation “Neon Dragon” that specializes in implants and  prosthesis production as well as AI technologies. Nowadays the Syndicate is a closed society оrganised in a strict hierarchy, its members using augmentations, smart weapons and advanced energy storage devices. In order to...
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Trials Of Mana Surpasses 1 Million Sold Units
12Feb By Martin HoskingNo Comments
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Trials Of Mana Surpasses 1 Million Sold Units

Trials of Mana has surpassed 1 million shipments and digital sales worldwide. This is a huge milestone for Square Enix. This game is a full, high definition remake of the third entry in the Mana series. The original came out on the Super Nintendo in 1995. The remake came to Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4 and PC in 2020. In a press release from Square Enix they say: LONDON (Feb. 12, 2021) –Square Enix Ltd., announced that sales of Trials of Mana™, the full-3D remake of the beloved classic, have surpassed one million units shipped and downloaded worldwide. To commemorate the milestone, the team released a brand-new illustration for fans. Featuring the vibrant cast of characters celebrating the game’s success. Originally released in Japan as Seiken Densetsu 3 in 1995, Trials of Mana...
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Kingdom Hearts Series Coming To PC!
12Feb By Martin HoskingNo Comments
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Kingdom Hearts Series Coming To PC!

Yep, you read that right. The previous console-exclusive series is finally coming to PC! the Kingdom Hearts Series will be available on PC via the Epic Games Store on March 30th, 2021. You can finally join Sora and familiar Disney characters such as Donald, Goofy, Olaf and more in their adventures across the 4 "main" games. This is fantastic news as this means we should be able to play the Kingdom Hearts games with higher resolutions and higher framerates than their console counterparts. The 4 games are listed below: KINGDOM HEARTS HD 1.5+2.5 ReMIX KINGDOM HEARTS FINAL MIX KINGDOM HEARTS Re:Chain of Memories KINGDOM HEARTS 358/2 Days (HD Remastered cinematics) KINGDOM HEARTS II FINAL MIX KINGDOM HEARTS Birth by Sleep FINAL MIX KINGDOM HEARTS Re:coded (HD Remaster...
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Steam Lunar New Year Sale 2021 Is Now Live!
11Feb By Martin HoskingNo Comments
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Steam Lunar New Year Sale 2021 Is Now Live!

Hide your wallets friends! The Steam Lunar New Year Sale is now live through 15th February 18:00 GMT! There are some cracking deals on there, for example, one highlight for the Thumb Culture team already is Rust at 33% off! As always there's a huge selection of games on sale at Steam, ranging anything from Among Us to triple-A hits such as Star Wars Jedi Fallen Order. I must add that game is fantastic by the way. If you're yet to play it on PC, now's your chance to grab it at a great price! Some of the sale highlights are below: Fall Guys Ultimate Knockout -25% £11.99 Yakuza Like A Dragon -30% £38.49 The "Tales of ..." series of games vary in discount but some are -75% and 84% off! MotoGP 20 -60% £15.99 Northgard -60% £9.51 Overcooked -75% £3.24 & Overc...
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Dying Light – Two New In-Game Events Coming To Harran
11Feb By Martin HoskingNo Comments
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Dying Light – Two New In-Game Events Coming To Harran

Dying Light really is the game that keeps on giving. In a new press release from Techland we're told that there's not one, but two new in-game content updates coming to Dying Light. Vikings First up, we have Vikings: Raiders of Harran. In this bundle, players can have the chance to become a true Viking. You can stand side by side with two new characters - Björn the Warrior and Björn the Berserker. Those who prove themselves fearless will be equipped with deadly tools, forged in a land far away. But these tools are made entirely in order to wreak havoc amongst zombies and they will ensure bards will be singing this tale for years to come. We're told that the following is coming in-game at 18:00 GMT today: Ragnarok - A new double handed heavy axe The Aesir - A new one handed sword As...
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Donut County Review – Not Quite That Tasty
11Feb By Martin HoskingNo Comments
PC Reviews

Donut County Review – Not Quite That Tasty

Welcome to my PC review of Donut County. Ben Esposito (Tattletail) is the developer of this puzzle game. The publishers are Annapurna Interactive (Outer Wilds, What Remains Of Edith Finch?). In Donut County the player controls a hole in the ground, swallowing up everything in sight. This game was actually spawned off of a game jam idea. Of which the idea was initially created from pitches from a parody Twitter account of well-known game designer Peter Molyneux. It is also inspired by franchises such as Katamari Damacy and Hopi figurines. Donut County - It Really Isn't That Tasty, Unfortunately. Donut County is a recent addition to Xbox Game Pass for PC. It's also available on PS4, Nintendo Switch, Xbox One and also MacOS. I thought I would give it a go as a friend recommended it to me. I...
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Curious Expedition 2 Review – An Enjoyable Journey
11Feb By Martin HoskingNo Comments
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Curious Expedition 2 Review – An Enjoyable Journey

Curious Expedition 2 is a turn-based narrative roguelike adventure game that is set in a recreated version of the late 19th century. It is brought to us by independent developers Maschinen-Mensch (Curious Expedition) and publishers Thunderful Group (Lonely Mountains: Downhill, Say No! More). Curious Expedition 2 is a follow-up to Maschinen-Mensch's first game, Curious Expedition, that was brought to us in 2016. Curious Expedition 2 - Most Definitely An Enjoyable Journey I played Curious Expedition 2 on PC, but the game is coming to consoles later this year. Some 5 years after the original, can Curious Expedition 2 be as successful? Read on to find out more. If you enjoy this article, please check out my previous articles here. Gameplay The game gives a choice of three difficulties w...
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