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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...

25Sep

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Outer Wilds: Design Works Out Now

Earlier this week Lost In Cult unveiled their new book Outer Wilds: Design Works. Open to pre-orders already this is one of the most requested books from the publisher. The Lost In Cult Design Works range are more than just art books. They’re a complete look at a game’s development journey, its impact on developers, players, and the gaming medium as a whole. A collectible piece of a game's history. Science compels us Return to the time-looping solar system of Mobius Digital’s multi-award-winning sci-fi adventure in the official celebration of a modern classic. Made in collaboration with Mobius, explore a deep dive into this seminal title, with exclusive interviews with its creators and community, never-before-seen art, and essays by Chris Schilling (Edge). This is Outer Wilds as you’ve n...

Endix Indies 2.0 – A New Digital Showcase

25Sep

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Endix Indies 2.0 – A New Digital Showcase

Heaven Media and Endix are joining forces to debut Endix Indies 2.0. This new digital showcase aims to give developers and publishers, of all sizes, a platform to thrive. With an already established roster of exhibitors, mark your calendars for November 16th - 17th. Endix who? If you haven't heard of Endix, it is essentially a digital showcase platform. Think PlayStation Home (there's a throwback) and you'll be on the right track! Initially established in 2020 by Nikos Perifanis the company was acquired by Heaven Media in 2022. By hosting events on the platform, event organisers can reach gamers who may normally be unable to attend such things. And here at Thumb Culture we're all for things being more accessible. The Digital Showcase Endix Indies 2.0 is a one-of-a-kind showcase hy...

Monster Energy Supercross 25 – The Official Video Game Teaser Trailer Drops

25Sep

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Monster Energy Supercross 25 – The Official Video Game Teaser Trailer Drops

Milestone and Feld Motor Sports, Inc. have revealed a teaser trailer for Monster Energy Supercross 25 - The Official Video Game. We're big Milestone Italy fans here at Thumb Culture. Having recently got to attend a press outing for, conduct a dev interview about and fully review Milestone's other recent big IP game Monster Jam, we're excited to see what else this iconic studio are working on. Unleash the beas...bikes! Milestone and Feld Motor Sports, Inc. have listened to community feedback and taken the last two years to completely rebuild the game. Promising Supercross fans the most authentic and engaging gaming experience yet. For the first time, players will get to live the thrills of the current season and even anticipate the official schedule by racing with the 2025 official ros...

Two New LEGO Sonic Sets Announced at Sonic Central

24Sep

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Two New LEGO Sonic Sets Announced at Sonic Central

ICYMI, today was the annual Sonic Central livestream. A livestream dedicated to all things Sonic the Hedgehog. Ahem. And it's where the LEGO Group revealed two new sets as part of the LEGO Sonic the Hedgehog play set range. That's a mouthful to say. Even without a chilli dog! Gotta Build Fast With the launch of the LEGO Shadow the Hedgehog Bust just a week away, it's the perfect time to build on the LEGO Sonic hype. Especially as one of these new sets also features the ultimate lifeform himself! The two sets announced were Sonic’s Campfire Clash (set 77001) and Super Shadow vs. Biolizard (set 77003). Of course this announcement was done in style. In none other than a very special call between LEGO Sonic, LEGO Shadow and LEGO Dr. Eggman! In fact, when you're done reading this article, y...

Aerosoft Truck & Bus Wheel System Arriving in October

24Sep

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Aerosoft Truck & Bus Wheel System Arriving in October

Simulation experts Aerosoft announce that their Aerosoft Truck & Bus Wheel System will be available in the Aerosoft Shop from 31st October 2024. The steering wheel has been specially made for truck and bus simulators, whilst the gearshift unit and a set of three pedals ensure the highest possible level of driving realism. Beep Beep! The Aerosoft Truck & Bus Wheel System was specially designed by Aerosoft for truck and bus simulations to create the most authentic driving experience possible. The steering wheel has a diameter of 40 cm and a steering angle of 1080°. The force feedback gives players a realistic feel for the behaviour of their vehicle in every bend and during every overtaking and parking manoeuvres. Details such as fully functional indicator and retarder levers as w...

23Sep

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Wildkeepers Rising Revealed

Lioncode Games has unveiled its upcoming roguelite RPG: Wildkeepers Rising. The game combines the ever-growing power curve of a survivor-like with the compulsive fun of a creature collector. See it's frenetic bullet-heaven gameplay in the colourful reveal trailer below. What if you took Vampire Survivors and threw in some Pokémon? Wildkeepers Rising offers snowballing power curves and satisfying monster synergies. As your Guardians grow stronger on a buffet of outlandish mobs at the heart of the breakout survivor-like/bullet heaven subgenre. Wildkeepers Rising sees the introduction of RPG elements to the genre, with charming creatures, storytelling, and art inspired by the great Akira Toriyama, Hayao Miyazaki, and Jim Henson. “We’ve seen survivor games adopt some twists since the ori...