Tony C, Author at Thumb Culture

16Apr

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Evercade Giga Cart Announced

Hot on the heels of the new features released in their April firmware update, Evercade have announced that a new cartridge type, known as the Giga Cart is set to join the lineup. Evercade Giga Cart - Bigger And Better 2 of these Giga cartridges are set to hit the market in 2024 and upon release will have a RRP of £22.49/€24.99/$24.99. Announced via their blog, Evercade has given some interesting details on what retro gaming enthusiasts should expect. More Modern Retro Giga Cart has been designed specifically to enable the release of larger more modern games. The games that will be featured will be mostly original CD release games. Does this mean we can expect some more ambitious PlayStation 1 games to arrive on the retro console? Let's hope so! The new cartridges will be iden...

11Apr

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News & Updates, Retrogaming Corner

New Evercade Features

Evercade have announced the new features that are arriving alongside the April 2024 firmware update for their Evercade EXP and Evercade VS devices. The Premium Retro Experience - Evercade To grab the firmware update do the following on your console: Go to the Settings Menu (cog top left of main menu) Click System Then Install Update Digital Bookshelf A new library feature has been added giving avid retro gamers and Evercade collectors the ability to browse the complete cartridge library. Accessed from the new "Library" icon on the left hand side of the home menu of both the VS and EXP devices, this new quality of life improvement is music to our retro ears. Delivering a lovely way to display new upcoming releases and also the full catalogue of already available cart...

Nanuka: Secret Of The Shattering Moon Announced

11Apr

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News & Updates

Nanuka: Secret Of The Shattering Moon Announced

Award winning Indie game developer OutOfTheBit have announced their new game - 2D puzzle platformer Nanuka: Secret Of The Shattering Moon. A follow up to their maiden title Full Void (which bagged our Gold Award in our PC Review), Nanuka aims to appeal to a broader audience, offering an immersive platforming adventure to players of all ages. Out Of The Void, Into Nanuka Targeting a spring 2025 release the game is planned to initially release on PC, Mac and Linux. This will be followed shortly after by a release on all major consoles. Setting Inspired by the Sicilian landscape, the journey begins on an island that, while initially portrayed as peaceful and picturesque, soon reveals a tale of magical abilities and a looming disaster that players must strive to avert. As the adv...

2Apr

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PlayStation Reviews

Freedom Planet 2 – PS5 Review

The wait is over. Freedom Planet 2 has finally arrived on consoles, bringing heroines Lilac, Carol and Milla back for another 2D platforming adventure. Developed by indie studio Galaxy Trail the series has garnered a dedicated community of players who have been eagerly anticipating the arrival of this sequel. Freedom Planet 2 - May The Winds Of Time Carry You For Eternity Originally launched on PC in September 2022 it releases on PS5, PS4, Nintendo Switch, Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One on April 4th 2024. Gameplay For those not familiar with the series, it began life as a Sonic fan game. Heavily inspired by the speedy blue hedgehog, it became its own beast set in an original universe. Where Freedom Planet differs from the iconic Sega mascot in its gameplay is the fact that the simple ...

2Apr

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News & Updates

PS Plus April 2024 Monthly Games

The PS Plus April 2024 Monthly Games are now available for all subscribers of the PlayStation subscription service. Remember that even if you don't plan to play these games now you should still add them to your library so you can check them out at any time (as long as you have an active sub). Immortals of Aveum - PS5 Genre: Shooter/Adventure Longevity: 27hrs+ | Trophies: 48 (incl Platinum) Metacritic: 69 | OpenCritic: 72 Release: 22nd Aug 2023 This single-player first-person magic shooter tells the story of Jak as he joins an elite order of battlemages to save a world on the edge of an abyss. Magic is at the core of both your offense and defence. Experience fast, fluid, first-person spell-based combat. Unlock and upgrade more than 25 Spells and 80 Talents. Discover, upgra...

6 Wrestling Games You Can Play Now On PlayStation

1Apr

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Features

6 Wrestling Games You Can Play Now On PlayStation

It's Wrestlemania week so here are 6 Wrestling Games on PlayStation that you can play right now on PS4 and PS5. Lay The Smackdown This list has you covered for all types of budgets, gameplay modes, with both arcade and SIM style games featuring your favourite current/legendary wrestlers. So whether you want to brave the fight alone or challenge some buddies in couch co-op/online multiplayer, then there is something here for every wrestling fan. Fire Pro Wrestling World Release: 28th Sept 2018 Metacritic: 79 Trophies: 32 (incl Platinum) Longevity: 60hrs+ Fire Pro Wrestling World is a comprehensive wrestling game where every component can be customised – from the wrestler to the ring. Fight for victory and the winner's belt! Unlimited customisation possibilities – Buil...

31Mar

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Features

Our Favourite Video Game Easter Eggs

Well Easter is here and some of the team here at Thumb Culture are sharing their Easter Eggs. No not the chocolate kind... Our favourite Video Game Easter Eggs. Video Game Easter Eggs - The Plot Chickens How many of these were you already aware of? Let us know in the comments what your favourite Video Game Easter Egg is. The Last Of Us Tease - Tony Originally The Last of Us was to be revealed in July 2011. The development team on Uncharted 3 created a little link to the upcoming Naughty Dog game during development of Nathan Drakes 3rd adventure on PS3. With Uncharted 3 launching in Nov 2011, The Last Of Us would then be common knowledge. However when the reveal of The Last Of Us got pushed to December of that year, Uncharted 3 was already in players hands with the Easter Egg still i...

10 Games Leaving PS Plus Game Catalogue April 2024

22Mar

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News & Updates

10 Games Leaving PS Plus Game Catalogue April 2024

With the latest additions arriving on the PlayStation subscription service, here are 10 Games Leaving PS Plus Game Catalogue April 2024. Last Chance To Play - PS Plus Subscribers to the Extra & Premium tiers of PS Plus will have just a couple of weeks to check out the list of games below before they are cycled out of the Game Catalogue Ghostbusters: The Video Game Remastered [PS4] Bassmaster Fishing [PS5/PS4] Chicken Police - Paint It Red [PS4] Soulcalibur VI [PS4] Fighting EX Layer [PS4] R-Type Final 2 [PS4] Necromunda: Underhive Wars [PS4] Reel Fishing: Road Trip Adventure [PS4] Everspace [PS4] Dangerous Golf [PS4] Trophy Hunters For those partial to some trophies or even those completionists with incomplete trophy lists, be sure to bag the troph...

19Mar

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News & Updates

PS Plus March 2024 Game Catalogue

The PS Plus March 2024 Game Catalogue games are available to play now for PS+ subscribers at the Extra & Premium tiers. There are some great games added to the PlayStation subscription service this month and here’s all the info on the games available: NBA2K24 Kobe Bryant Edition – PS5/PS4 Genre: Sports SIM | Longevity: 50hrs+ | Trophies: 46 (incl Platinum) Metacritic: 68 | OpenCritic: 68 | Release: 8th Sept 2023 Play as your favorite NBA and WNBA teams in NBA 2K24, with fully up-to-date rosters and legendary historic teams. Showcase your deep arsenal of moves, with revamped interior defense and dribble combo controls for more rewarding and responsive skill-based gameplay. Grab your squad and enjoy pure, authentic hoops action across a variety of modes, including limitle...

13Mar

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Features

Death Stranding 2 Co-Op?

Is the latest trailer for the highly anticipated sequel to Hideo Kojima's Award Winning game hinting at Death Stranding 2 Co-op gameplay? DEATH STRANDING 2 Co-Op? The trailer features some very impressive visuals and Kojima's usual unique brand of crazy. At over 9 minutes in length, it is par for the course as with trailers for its predecessor. Leaving fans with more questions than answers this trailer has certainly increased the hype for the PlayStation console exclusive. It's easily one of the finest game trailers I have ever come across - check it out below. Should We Have Connected? In a tweet sharing the new trailer Hideo Kojima says: "Some new characters are introduced, and there are many hints of the story and gameplay in this trailer. Watch it many times and please enjoy." Ha...