Author: Gareth Trueman

Been playing video games for as long as I can remember with the C64 being my first computer. While I do enjoy the games of today I'm more of a retro gamer who loves nothing other than getting in lost in a good old-fashioned RPG from the 80s. Be sure to check out my Twitter @Gareth_Trueman for more gaming stuff.
31 Days of Halloween – The Evil Within
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31 Days of Halloween – The Evil Within

31 Days of Halloween - The Evil Within. So we are just over halfway through our 31 Days of Halloween and this time it's The Evil Within that takes the spotlight. Developed by Tango Gameworks and published by Bethesda Softworks. The Evil Within is a horror survival video game released on the Playstation 3, Playstation 4, Xbox 360, Xbox One, and PC in October 2014. The Evil Within - Get Them Matches At The Ready Now there have been quite a few enemies when it comes to survival horror games that are memorable. But The Evil Within seems to get overlooked as we head to take on these beasties head-on. So let's get the matches out ready for the next game in our 31 Days of Halloween. If you are enjoying this countdown then why not check out the previous day's game here. You can also catch up wit...
Dying Light: Hellraid DLC Expands With A Little Magic
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Dying Light: Hellraid DLC Expands With A Little Magic

Dying Light: Hellraid DLC Expands With A Little Magic. Techland today announced that the Hellraid DLC is getting an update. Dying Lights Hellraid DLC is getting an update and in that update is some lovely new free content. The update adds a whole new map section and a challenging new quest. Unlocking a brand new magic skill. You will be able to download the new update with additional content across all platforms right now. You will venture into a new map section in The Mysterious Portal. To take on the challenge of a difficult quest that offers the rewards of a new weapon and a new skill. Some magic. To obtain this magical reward you must complete the quest in a single run. Because failing for so so will reset the whole run and you'll have to start from the beginning. Upon com...
31 Days Of Halloween – Soma
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31 Days Of Halloween – Soma

31 Days Of Halloween - Soma. Day 14 of our 31 Days of Halloween see us head down into the underwater abyss for some scares. Developed and published by Frictional Games. Soma was released on the Playstation 4, Xbox One, and PC in 2015. Soma - Underwater Madness So lucky number 14 brings us to the deep depths and brave not only the cold water but all the nasties that come with being on an underwater research facility. As usual, if you are enjoying these little horror features then why not check out the previous day's entry here. Also, why not check out what the rest of the Thumb Culture team are up to on social media. If you have ever seen the movie Abyss then you will know exactly what lies in store for you when it comes to Soma. Soma takes place on an underwater remote research fa...
31 Days of Halloween – Dead Space
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31 Days of Halloween – Dead Space

31 Days of Halloween - Dead Space. Day 13 on our list of 31 Horror video games for Halloween sees us take on the role of Isaac Clark. Developed by Visceral Games and published by Electronic Arts. Dead Space was released on the Playstation 3, Xbox 360, and PC on October 13, 2008. Dead Space - The 13th Game On The 13th Day Released 13 Years Ago Ok so hear me out on this one. I did only intend on doing just one game from each franchise when it came to doing this list. But the fact that Dead Space was released 13 years ago today. It just made sense to make it the 13th game, on the 13th day, released 13 years ago. It was just too good not to pass up. So if you enjoyed this then why not check out the previous day in our list of 31 Days of Halloween here. You can also check out what the rest of...
Battle Royale Coming To Bassmaster 2022
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Battle Royale Coming To Bassmaster 2022

Battle Royale Coming To Bassmaster 2022. Developer Dovetail Games have announced that Bassmaster 2022 will have a Battle Royale. Some exciting news has been announced from Bassmaster developers Dovetail Games. The hit fishing video game is going to have a Battle Royale mode added to Bassmaster 2022. For the first time, this new adrenaline-pumping mode will challenge players to find hot spots and catch more fish than other anglers. You will need to stay above the cutline. A moving target setting a minimum combined weight of all fish caught to remain in the competition. To avoid being eliminated during the four culling events that take place throughout the match. You will also need to keep an eye on the leaderboard to avoid being culled if your haul doesn't meet the cutline as t...
31 Days Of Halloween – Outlast
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31 Days Of Halloween – Outlast

31 Days Of Halloween - Outlast. Day 12 on our list sees us charge up our camcorder and brave the halls in Outlast. Outlast was released on the Playstation 4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, and PC back in 2014. Outlast - Never Enough Batteries How are we on Day 12 already? Well, today is one not for the faint of heart. This game will certainly give you an excuse to get up and put the kettle on. Now again as usual if you enjoyed this then why not check out the previous day in our 31 Days of Halloween list here. You can also check out what the rest of the Thumb Culture team are up to on our social media. Well, what can be said about Outlast that hasn't been said before? This game is pure evil. From the start-up screen right until the end credits. This damn video game is just a nightmare....
Doktors Curse Returns In Rainbow Six Seige
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Doktors Curse Returns In Rainbow Six Seige

Doktors Curse Returns In Rainbow Six Seige. Ubisoft has announced that a frightful, time-limited event will return. Doktors Curse in Rainbow Six Seige will begin tomorrow and run until the 2nd of November. The event brings back the Monster Hunt game mode the same but even better Frankenstein version of the Theme Park map. Where the Doc's dreadful horrors are still roaming. But this time the monsters will hunt the monsters. In the new version of the 5v5 Monster Hunt mode. Some of the monsters (Lion and Jackel) have joined the side of the Exterminators. The Sledges are back and again, they only wield Sledgehammers as weapons and one gadget from a selection of three, each attached to a unique operator skin – Eyenox Model III (Jackal), Heartbeat Sensor (Pulse), and EE-ONE-D (Lion). ...
31 Days Of Halloween – F.E.A.R
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31 Days Of Halloween – F.E.A.R

31 Days Of Halloween - F.E.A.R. Day 11 of our 31 Days of Halloween is First Encounter Assault Recon. Also known as F.E.A.R. It is a first-person survival horror game. Released for the Playstation 3, Xbox 360, and PC back in 2005. F.E.A.R - If Samara Was In A Video Game We continue our countdown of the 31 Days Of Haloween with the scary as hell F.E.A.R. A video game that takes no prisoners when it comes to jump scares. Get the toilet roll ready because you very well may need it. As usual, if you enjoyed this then why not check out the previous day in our 31 Days Of Halloween here. You can also check out what the rest of the Thumb Culture team are up to on our social media. What is it with little girls with long black hair that just immediately brings on the sweats?  The game's stor...
Grand Theft Auto Trilogy Gets A Remaster
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Grand Theft Auto Trilogy Gets A Remaster

Grand Theft Auto Trilogy Gets A Remaster. Rockstar Games have finally confirmed that the GTA Trilogy is finally getting a remaster. So Rockstar has finally announced after years of speculation the Grand Theft Auto Trilogy will be getting a remaster. It's been 20 years since the release of Grand Theft Auto III and now they are coming to next-generation consoles. Releasing later this year on the Playstation 5, Playstation 4, Xbox Series X/S, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, and the Rockstar Games Launcher. The Definitive Edition will feature across-the-board upgrades, including graphical improvements and modern gameplay enhancements for all three titles while still maintaining the classic look and feel of the originals. The celebrations don't stop there either. There will also be spec...
31 Days of Halloween – Five Nights At Freddy’s
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31 Days of Halloween – Five Nights At Freddy’s

31 Days of Halloween - Five Nights At Freddy's. Day 9 of our list sees us being a security guard with the job from hell. Developed and published by Steel Wool Games. Five Nights at Freddy's is a horror survival game. Released on the Playstation 4, Playstation 5, Xbox One, Xbox One Series S/X, Nintendo Switch, and PC in 2014. Five Nights at Freddy's - So It's Killer Teddy Bears We steamroll into Day 9 of our 31 Days of Halloween. This time it's the ever so cuddly Five Nights at Freddy's. Classed as one of the scariest games ever made. If you are enjoying this then make sure to check out Day 8 here. You can also check out what the rest of the Thumb Culture team are up to on social media. Now when it comes to horror games or even movies. It takes something really special to make me j...