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2Oct

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Trash Goblin Coming To Early Access

Indie game developer Spilt Milk Studios has revealed that their upcoming wholesome shopkeeping game Trash Goblin is coming to Steam Early Access on November 6th. Don’t want to wait that long? Well the good news is there’s a new demo coming to Steam Next Fest running from October 14th-21st. One Goblin's Trash... Trash Goblin is a wholesome & cosy shopkeeping game with a twist! You play as a goblin who uncovers and restores trinkets. Find peculiar knickknacks by chipping away at the dirt and cruft they're embedded inside. Scrub them up nice and clean with your sponge to get them ready for sale. Customise your newly replenished goods by combining trinkets together to meet the eccentric requests of your endless array of colourful customers. Invest your savings to upgrade your shop, buy...

HITMAN World of Assassination Is Coming To PSVR2

2Oct

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HITMAN World of Assassination Is Coming To PSVR2

IO Interactive has debuted a first look at HITMAN World of Assassination on PlayStation VR2. Planned for release in December 2024, this PlayStation VR2 version will feature dual-wielding, full ambidexterity, intuitive controls, active reload, as well as VR enhancements and makeovers for the most immersive experience of HITMAN to date. No-one Is Untouchable HITMAN World of Assassination on PlayStation VR2 will support the full main campaign, allowing players to enjoy the award-winning game with added immersion and brand-new additions. Become the world’s best assassin through the 4K HDR display of PlayStation VR2. Explore your surroundings, create unique strategies using the environment, disguise yourself, and strike when the timing is right. All through Agent 47’s eyes. Enhanced to c...

A New Partnership: Team17 Digital, FusionPlay and Viva La Dirt League

1Oct

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A New Partnership: Team17 Digital, FusionPlay and Viva La Dirt League

Team17 Digital have announced they're working with Germany based studio FusionPlay (of Potion Party and Across the Valley) to publish a game from the minds of Viva La Dirt League. This partnership brings the humour of Viva La Dirt League full circle, with their own foray into creating a video game. Ann Hurley, General Manager, Team17 Digital, said: "We're thrilled to collaborate with such a fantastic team of developers! Team17 is excited to share our expertise in the publishing industry with Fusion Play and Viva La Dirt League" Konrad Kunze, CEO, FusionPlay, said: “Working with the guys from Viva La Dirt League is a blast. Creating a game around this exciting IP, which we are all fans of, is really amazing. Then having a partnership with Team 17, the indie Icon we all know and loved ...

1Oct

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Mega LEGO Gaming Set Release Day

October 1st is not only the start of spooky season, but a great day for LEGO Gaming Set fans. Today sees the release of six gaming related sets, with four of them being LEGO Fortnite sets! The good news doesn't stop there either though. We've covered the news of each of these sets previously, so I won't go over the sets in as much detail as previously, but check out the rest of the article to see what LEGO Gaming Set haul you can pick up today! LEGO Fortnite Durrr Burger - Set 77070 Starting the collection off strong we have the LEGO Durrr Burger. This is the smallest of the new sets coming in at just 193 bricks. Whilst this may be a small set, it has enough character to be a must-buy for all OG Fortnite players who will recognise this fast food chain mascot a mile off. Product Details ...

Space Marine VR Now Playable At Zero Latency VR Venues

29Sep

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Space Marine VR Now Playable At Zero Latency VR Venues

Zero Latency VR has announced it's game experience Space Marine VR - Defenders of Avarax is now available! Gear up for an epic adventure and experience this revolutionary game, now accessible at 100+ venues worldwide. And if you're a UK resident wondering if any of those venues are near you, good news! The game will be available to play at 6 venues countrywide. To experience Zero Latency VR's Space Marine VR - Defenders of Avarax here in the UK you'll need to find your nearest meetspaceVR venue. Regular Thumb Culture followers may remember we were guests of meetspaceVR last year. And based on our visit to the Nottingham venue, the Zero Latency venues are definitely worth a visit. In fact we're going to have get booked in again. We need to check Space Marine VR - Defenders of Avarax out ...

Critter Café Open For Business In November

29Sep

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Critter Café Open For Business In November

Your morning coffee is about to get a lot cuter! Creature raising, café management game Critter Café will be opening its doors from 26th November on PC and Nintendo Switch. Developer Sumo Digital and Publisher Secret Mode have also announced a Critter Café demo! The demo will be available as part of Steam Next Fest on 14th -21st October. About Critter Café When a mysterious portal in your new home reveals a long-lost Critter stuck within you must help them. Set out to rescue every unique Critter and build a welcoming café for townsfolk and Critters alike. 35 Critters are waiting to be saved from mysterious portals, each with a new puzzle to challenge your wits. Once saved, Critters can be invited into your café, free to roam as you pour coffee and deliver cakes to customers or serving as...

SONIC X SHADOW GENERATIONS Prologue Episode 1

28Sep

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SONIC X SHADOW GENERATIONS Prologue Episode 1

The SEGA Sonic Team have released the first episode of the new SONIC X SHADOW GENERATIONS prologue animations. The upcoming game SONIC X SHADOW GENERATIONS will release in just under a month, and animations have been made to accompany it. Dark Beginnings The first episode of the three part prologue animations centres around Shadow’s memories with his childhood friend, Maria. Shadow’s tragic past – rife with conflict and loss – haunts his thoughts. Could some sinister force be beckoning to him through his memories? Please be aware this video contains strobe lighting effects. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1s188WNEiqw The release schedule for the remaining episodes are as follows: October 3rd – “Episode 2: Finding the Way” (Watch it here) October 10 – “Episode 3: To the Ar...

The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom Launches Today

26Sep

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The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom Launches Today

Get ready for the next chapter in the Legend of Zelda series: The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom game for the Nintendo Switch launched today! It's time for the wielder of the Triforce of Wisdom to shine! Well, Excuse Me Princess In this latest adventure, the people of Hyrule are being stolen away inside strange rifts appearing throughout the land. With the help of an ethereal creature called Tri and the powerful Tri Rod, Princess Zelda boldly takes on a quest to save her kingdom. Check out the launch trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fb4__RzOVNs Key Game Features: Echoes: Using the Tri Rod, Zelda can create echoes – imitations of things found in the environment. Echoes can then be recreated to help solve puzzles. Bind & Reverse Bond: When creating echoes isn’t e...

Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii Sailing Into 2025 Release

26Sep

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Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii Sailing Into 2025 Release

Sega of America and Ryu Ga Gotoku (RGG) studio have announced the newest entry in the Like a Dragon series, Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii. A modern-day pirate adventure that follows the once-feared legend of the yakuza world, Goro Majima. The game will release worldwide on February 28th 2025. And be available on PlayStation 4/5, Xbox Series X|S and One, Windows and PC (Steam). Yo ho ho Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii is a brand-new action adventure that follows Goro Majima across land and sea. One year after the events of Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth, Majima washes ashore on a deserted island amid the scattered remnants of a shipwreck. Unable to remember even his own name, Majima travels across the vast ocean in search of clues to piece together his lost identity, acco...

Home Sports VR Unveiled by Resolution Games

25Sep

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Home Sports VR Unveiled by Resolution Games

Resolution Games, the leading immersive games studio, is excited to announce its newest title, Home Sports VR. This is the first multi-sport game on the Quest platform to get you moving in mixed reality. Home Sports will be launching soon on the Meta Quest 3. If Wii Sports had a VR mode. Get ready to play, laugh, and move like never before! Dive into an action-packed collection of five sports available for the first time in mixed reality! These five sports include pickleball, hockey, bowling, minigolf, and badminton. Many of these have already been amply represented in VR in some form, but Home Sports is hoping to give them a mixed-reality twist. Home Sports VR is set to offer a highly social experience, perfect for players of all ages. Not only that but the game can be enjoyed in both l...