Sunday, April 28

Author: Stu N

By day, I'm a Software Developer. By Night, I'm a Colourblind PC Gamer, Web Admin, Content Creator and Stu N, The Welsh Wizard Stu for Thumb Culture. Mastodon
A Plague Tale: Innocence Preview – Dont Go Down To The Woods Today
5Apr By Stu N1 Comment
Gaming, Previews & Early Access

A Plague Tale: Innocence Preview – Dont Go Down To The Woods Today

I was lucky enough to get a preview key of A Plague Tale: Innocence which is developed by Asobo Studio and published by Focus Home Interactive which was an alpha copy of the final game that included the first 3 chapters of the game.  I played the game on PC (via Steam) but it will also be available on Xbox One and PlayStation 4. A Plague Tale: Innocence is an action-adventure stealth game set in the plague-ridden kingdom of France in 1309 in which you play Amicia De Rune, a young woman who finds herself after a tale of unfortunate events, alone and on the run with her younger brother Hugo. Let's see how this tale turns out and what's hidden in the deep depths of the woods... Gameplay Without giving too many spoilers of the game, you start off with Amicia with her father and the...
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Warhammer: Chaosbane Beta PC – A refreshing Action-RPG
7Mar By Stu N1 Comment
Gaming, PC Reviews

Warhammer: Chaosbane Beta PC – A refreshing Action-RPG

I've always been a fan of Diablo and have recently re-discovered my love for Diablo 3 since its release on the Nintendo Switch, Warhammer: Chaosbane caught my eye. Upon first looking at the game, developed by Eko Software,  you could be forgiven for comparing it to Diablo but upon playing it, you soon release that Warhammer: Chaosbane has simply been inspired by it and added the whole world of Warhammer by placing right into the heart of the game. There are a few good Warhammer games out at present with the release of Battlefleet Gothic: Armada 2 recently and Last year Warhammer 40,000: Inquisitor - Martyr which also was an Action RPG but didn't score that high. The game is currently in Beta which runs from March the 7th until March the 13th and it's officially released on the 4th of...
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ROCCAT Taito XXL & ROCCAT Sense XXL Mousepad Review – Do You Really Need a Mousepad?
22Feb By Stu NNo Comments
Gaming, PC Reviews

ROCCAT Taito XXL & ROCCAT Sense XXL Mousepad Review – Do You Really Need a Mousepad?

Short answer: Yes. Long Answer: Depends on the situation. Don't get me wrong, we have come a long way since the days of a balled mouse where you would have to pick fluff out in order to keep it working and to stick to a thick pad.  Then came the Lazer mouse which, in gaming terms, was essential to have the darkest mat finish to a pad to ensure the higher DPI. However these days, mice seem to have an optical lens which, in theory, should perform on any surface…. but do they? If you have a non-reflective surface which, even after lots of mouse usage, doesn't hurt your hand, then you’re pretty much good to go.  However, if you have a shiny desk like myself which can often cause the mouse to skip and use a low DPI and sensitivity in games that require a lot of mouse movement, then ...
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Battlefleet Gothic: Armada 2 PC Review – Commence the Deadly Space Battles!
19Feb By Stu N2 Comments
Gaming, PC Reviews

Battlefleet Gothic: Armada 2 PC Review – Commence the Deadly Space Battles!

Cast your mind back to January 1997. A 13-year-old me was going to Toy R Us, an annual tradition in my household, to spend my Christmas money on a new game for our first home PC.  With an array of games to choose from, I picked up Command & Conquer: Red Alert.  Although I have played many genres of games over the years, the RTS genre is the one I will always return to since love of them first began on that day. Somehow, maybe because of the number of games that seem to be released weekly, I missed the first Battlefleet Gothic: Armada even though it was on my “list”. I  just never got around to playing it but it always reviewed quite highly. Luckily I was able to set aside some time to play the second instalment Battlefleet Gothic: Armada 2 from Tindalos Interactive developers whi...
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Dynasty Warriors 8: Xtreme Legends Definitive Edition Switch Review – Axe, Smash and Bash!
24Jan By Stu NNo Comments
Gaming, Switch Reviews

Dynasty Warriors 8: Xtreme Legends Definitive Edition Switch Review – Axe, Smash and Bash!

I have never played a Dynasty Warriors game before but always remember when I worked in Game over ten years ago that new versions were always a sellout. However, as a PC gamer, it has never really been on my radar.  Sure, there was a Dynasty Warriors 4 released back in 2005 but it was a port, which I historically stayed clear of. This past Christmas I was lucky enough to receive a Nintendo Switch and even though this version is out on PC, the game felt more at home on the Switch.  Dynasty Warriors 8: Xtreme Legends Definitive Edition was developed by Omega Force and published by Koei Tecmo. It was released not only on Nintendo Switch and PC but is also available on Microsoft Xbox One and Sony PlayStation 4. With a massive following and a lot of people loving the game, it's my chance ...
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2084 Early Access PC Preview – A Cyberpunk FPS
7Jan By Stu NNo Comments
Gaming, PC Reviews

2084 Early Access PC Preview – A Cyberpunk FPS

I was lucky enough to have an early access copy of 2084 from Feardemic which is currently available on Steam.  I had not played their previous title The Padre but I was keen to see what the game had in store. It's a cyberpunk FPS with some interesting looking hacking mechanics that can be used throughout the game - but how different are they to what is already out there? Gameplay When loading 2084, you are only presented with a ‘New Game’ option.  Upon starting the game, you are then brought to a tutorial where you are taught the controls and learn how to jump, shoot and throw grenades. One of the promoted aspects of the game is the hacking mechanics. The tutorial showed how to hack but it wasn't as straightforward as I expected it to be (but perhaps that’s the nature of hacking?...
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Battlefield V PC Review – The Glory of Battle
20Dec By Stu NNo Comments
Gaming, PC Reviews

Battlefield V PC Review – The Glory of Battle

EA & Dice are back with their latest instalment of Battlefield and this time they are going back to World War 2 with Battlefield V.  Currently available on PC, PS4 and Xbox, I was lucky enough to play the game 11 days before release as one of the advantages of having Origin Access premier. It was originally going to be released at the beginning of October but was delayed for a month to tweak the game after feedback received from earlier public beta tests. This has paid off as you can see changes that have been made for the better. One of the biggest controversies before the games release was fans being furious at EA for introducing female soldiers into the game and them being a prominent feature in the official gameplay trailer.  However, EA like to be as historically accurate as...
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PSVR Gets An Official VR Headstand
25Jan By Stu NNo Comments
News & Updates

PSVR Gets An Official VR Headstand

Yes that's right there is now an official PSVR head stand for your precious £400 piece of kit. And funnily enough, or not is that it comes from Numskull, the very same people who bought you the Resident Evil scented candles! Here is what Numskull say VR headsets are tricky things to store seeing as they're designed to sit on your head, but now PlayStation and Numskull has its own solution for how you can maintain your VR unit.This high-quality build obsidian headset stand comes with an adjustable metallic base, engraved logos, and a velcro tie to manage your VR headset cables. Features include: Official PlayStation Product Premium quality obsidian head Heavy chrome finish base weighing 2.3kg Engraved logos Adjustable height mechanism (38cm - 48cm) Cable strap to ke...
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Thumb Wars 3: Game of the Year 2016
8Dec By Stu NNo Comments
Features

Thumb Wars 3: Game of the Year 2016

We battle to get our game crowned the Best of 2016 What a year it's been for gaming. So much so that we've dedicated a whole episode of our new podcast Thumb Wars to deciding just what the hell is the best game we've played all year round. We've cried, punched each other in our virtual faces (I mean, we record the cast over Skype so....it's difficult to physically punch Paul in the nose, sadly) and pulled the hair off our baying scalps trying to sort out this list and yet here we are, with a game chosen as the ultimate Game of the Year, according to Thumb Culture. Yes, I know you're awaiting with baited breath just what on earth it could be. Well wait no longer, friends. Press Play on that video above this written text that you're currently reading or you can subscribe to our pod...
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