Sunday, October 19

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.
Life is Strange: True Colors – First Official Gameplay
20Aug By Gareth TruemanNo Comments
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Life is Strange: True Colors – First Official Gameplay

Square Enix revealed a sneak peek first look at their upcoming game Life is Strange: True Colors. So take a walk through Haven Springs' Record Store with Alex and explore the store, browse records, and meet two potential new friends along the way. Life Is Strange: True Colors is a graphic adventure played from a third-person perspective. The player controls the protagonist, Alex Chen, to explore various locations in the fictional setting of Haven Springs. To communicate with NPCs through the conversation system based on dialogue trees. Alex has psychic empathy power that allows her to read and manipulate emotions, which she perceives as colorful auras. Alex can physically see how people feel around her, at the cost of being infected by their emotions. Some of the non-player characters w...
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Space Invaders Invincible Collection Review
19Aug By Gareth TruemanNo Comments
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Space Invaders Invincible Collection Review

Developed and Published by Taito. Space Invaders Invincible Collection is a compilation of the very best Space Invaders games from yesteryear. This is going to be something you will not wanna miss. So let's kick back with this Space Invaders Invincible Collection review. As usual, if you enjoyed this review then why not check out my latest one here. You can also check out what the rest of the Thumb Culture team are up to on our social media. Space Invaders Invincible Collection - The Game That Started It All As someone who plays more retro games than recent ones. This was an opportunity that I just wasn't going to miss. Reliving the days of my youth by blasting away at aliens just felt magical. Putting a huge collection together of Taito's masterpieces is one wild ride so strap in. ...
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Top 10 Mobile Games To Play Offline
19Aug By Gareth Trueman1 Comment
Features, Gaming For All

Top 10 Mobile Games To Play Offline

Playing games on your iPhone, or iPad, or Android device can be a great way to play games on the go. There are so many mobile game users out there that it will blow your mind. But with a mass majority of the games requiring the internet to play them. It can be a pain when you run out of data or lose an internet signal. But don't worry because we got you covered as we look into the Top 10 Mobile Games To Play Offline. If this list was something that you read through right to the end then why not check out my latest list here. You can also check out what the rest of the Thumb Culture team are up to on our social media. Anyway, let us dig in. 10. Solitaire Let's start with a good old classic, shall we? You can never go wrong with Solitaire (Patience to some). This goes right back to the ...
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QuakeCon 2021 Streaming Schedule Released
13Aug By Gareth TruemanNo Comments
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QuakeCon 2021 Streaming Schedule Released

The QuakeCon 2021 streaming schedule has been released. It's only a week away from the kick-off to QuakeCon 2021. Let's take a look at the schedule and what else this online event has to offer. QuakeCon will be streaming live events featuring updates on existing and upcoming games, tournaments, charity fundraising, musical performances, giveaways, celebrity streams, developer panels and more. It all kicks off with a brief message at 2 pm ET (7pm BST) on August 19th. Shortly followed by fan-focused panels. Day 1 will feature panels from Bethesda as the developers discuss what's new and what's upcoming. They will also be taking a trip down memory lane as they look back at some of their biggest games for their anniversary. Games such as Quake and The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim. Day 2 a...
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NERF: Legends announced for October 2021
13Aug By Gareth TruemanNo Comments
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NERF: Legends announced for October 2021

NERF: Legends has been announced for October 2021. Coming to PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch & Windows PC. This FPS is a NERF collector's dream come true. NERF: Legends is a fast-paced high-octane shooter that's fun for all the family. You jump into a futuristic sci-fi world with a full array of iconic NERF blasters at your fingertips and face off against legions of robots and their ultimate boss masters. There's an array of high-flying trick shots in the single-player story. You can also compete with your friends in online multiplayer to see who can become the ultimate NERF legend. There is a wide range of features that include pulling off amazing trick shots with 5 authentic NERF blasters from the Mega, Ultra, and Elite lines, includ...
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11 bit studios Officially Announces Frostpunk 2
13Aug By Gareth TruemanNo Comments
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11 bit studios Officially Announces Frostpunk 2

11 bit studios has officially announced Frostpunk 2. The sequel to the hit Frostpunk is getting a sequel so stay frosty people. Set 30 years after the original Frostpunk 2, the earth is still overwhelmed by the neverending frost and harsh, icy climate. Players are once again put in charge of a resource-hungry metropolis. Where the expansion and search for new sources of power is an unavoidable reality. But in Frostpunk 2 the apocalyptic world has moved on. After the age of coal, conquering Frostland for the oil extraction industry is expected to be the new salvation of what’s left of humanity. However, change does not come easily, and not everyone in this new multi-layered society will welcome this new direction. Frostpunk 2 co-Director had this to say “What players should expect...
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Fort Triumph Review
13Aug By Gareth TruemanNo Comments
Xbox Reviews

Fort Triumph Review

Developed and published by CookieByte Entertainment, Fort Triumph is a fantasy-style turn-based strategy game. Released on the 13th of August 2021 for Playstation 4, Xbox One, and Nintendo Switch. You are tasked with leading a band of heroes with different skill sets through a witty, parody fantasy plot. Missions with various objectives are waiting for you on tiled procedural maps—whether in story mode or skirmish. So prepare yourself in this Fort Triumph Xbox One Review. Fort Triumph - Lord of the Rings Meets XCOM I always get a little excited when I see that a game has taken inspiration from the juggernaut that is XCOM. Also on the other hand I just think that it's going to be just another clone. But these types of games are always aliens or have a space theme. It's interesting to see ...
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Six New Vehicles Coming To War Thunder
12Aug By Gareth TruemanNo Comments
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Six New Vehicles Coming To War Thunder

Summer Landing Event Brings Six New Rare Military Vehicles to War Thunder. Developers Gaijin Entertainment announced the Summer Landing event for the military online action War Thunder. You will get the chance to play with six brand-new military vehicles. Finnish VL Myrsky II fighter plane, Japanese amphibious Type 3 Ka-Chi tank, Italian destroyer RN Aviere, British carrier-based Buccaneer S.1 attack jet, Russian BMD-4 airborne combat vehicle, German Type 143 Bussard patrol boat, as well as unique decals and decorations honoring airborne and marine troops. New and veteran players of War Thunder are absolutely going to love what's available. Six brand new vehicles with a rich history behind each one. The Myrsky II aircraft, created by Finnish designers and produced locally just be...
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Black Desert Awakens New Class
12Aug By Gareth TruemanNo Comments
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Black Desert Awakens New Class

Black Desert Awakens New Class. A Brand new class is coming to Black Desert with new skills and weapons called Corsair in the latest game update. The one and only pirate mermaid Corsair class has been given a load of new features. In the game's recent Awakening update. Players of the Corsair class can try on the new outfit and do some damage with the all-new harpoon weapon Patraca, stylishly eliminating enemies with new class skills. You are the captain of the Slippery Scallywags, a band of friendly pirate otters that assist players in combat. That name has made me giggle more than once. The Slippery Scallywags use cannons to help smash the enemies as you perform your new powerful skill. You can also choose strategically to use your new weapon called the Patraca. As a sword for m...
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Overcooked Free Weekend Birthday Party
10Aug By Gareth TruemanNo Comments
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Overcooked Free Weekend Birthday Party

The Overcooked! free weekend Birthday Party event is nearly here. You are invited to attend the birthday party of the award-winning Overcooked!. This weekend is the fifth anniversary of the award-winning Overcooked!. To celebrate Team 17 is having a free birthday party update. Included in the update are five new birthday-themed levels, the new Tabby Cat chef, a recipe to make a cup of tea, and an in-game Switcheroo mechanic where living playing cards stalk the levels transporting players across the kitchen. All will be available in the new update. Overcooked is a cooking simulation game developed by Ghost Town Games and published by Team 17. In a local cooperative experience, players control a number of chefs in kitchens filled with various obstacles and hazards to rapidly prepar...
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