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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.
Port Royale 4 goes 4K on September 10
31Jul By Gareth TruemanNo Comments
News & Updates

Port Royale 4 goes 4K on September 10

Port Royale 4 goes 4K on September 10. Get them sails at the ready because as of September 10 you can experience Port Royale 4 in stunning 4k on Playstation 5 and Xbox Series S/X. The game adds stunning visuals, real-time weather effects, and cross gen save which will make so many gamers happy. The next-gen upgrade also gives real-time cloud rendering making it the most detailed and true to life 17th-century trading experience to date. The game will arrive in both standards and extended digital editions. The latter featuring exclusive digital content such as 4 lighthouses and the blueprints to 5 magnificent parks with which players can decorate their settlements. There will also be a boxed Extended Edition available at retail. Port Royale 4 lets you set sail and join the powers o...
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Super Animal Royale Activates First Double XP Weekend Today
30Jul By Gareth TruemanNo Comments
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Super Animal Royale Activates First Double XP Weekend Today

Super Animal Royale Activates First Double XP Weekend Today. Publisher Modus Games and Developer Pixile Studios announced today for Season 0.5. Which kicked off last month with the beach party pass. Now is the perfect chance to get some leveling up done with its first double XP weekend. As of today, a 32v32 S.A.W. VS REBELLION mode will be added to the Xbox One consoles which were only available to Steam players. Squads of up to four players can load into matches and are then sorted into one of two teams of 32. There are either two goals in this mode to go for. You can either eliminate all the enemies or successfully hold 3 out of 4 of the flags around the island for a set amount of time. Whoever completes one of these goals is declared the winner. The mode centers on themes from...
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Dollhouse Coming To Nintendo Switch This October
29Jul By Gareth TruemanNo Comments
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Dollhouse Coming To Nintendo Switch This October

Dollhouse is coming to Nintendo Switch this October. Dollhouse is a Film Noir video game that gives off a mysterious atmosphere. You will step into the mind of Marie, a detective who is trying to unravel her past memories, piece by piece. The main feature it revolves around is called 'Focus' and this enables you to see through the eyes of your pursuer. It truly is a deadly game of cat and mouse. You try to escape your pursuer all while deciphering the eerie story of your past. The game lets you customize and upgrade your character with over 40 abilities and passives. You have the ability to scan out the environment and see through the eyes of your pursuer. Investigate randomly generated maps where no restart is the same. Also, experience the horror with HD rumble with gyroscope c...
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20 Years of Final Fantasy X
28Jul By Gareth TruemanNo Comments
Features, Retrogaming Corner

20 Years of Final Fantasy X

Final Fantasy X was developed by Square Enix and released in July 2001 for the Playstation 2. Later released as a remaster for the PlayStation 3 and PlayStation Vita in 2013, for PlayStation 4 in 2015, PC in 2016, and for the Nintendo Switch and Xbox One in 2019. Let's take a look at what made Final Fantasy X, not just a fan favorite in the series but a fan for RPG fans worldwide. Join us as we celebrate 20 Years of Final Fantasy X. As usual, if you enjoy this little trip down memory lane then why not check out my previous article here. You can also check out what the rest of the Thumb Culture team are up to on social media. 20 Years of Final Fantasy X - This Is Our Story. It's the old saying "Where does the time go" and it hits hard here as we can't believe that Final Fantasy X is 20 ye...
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Gardevoir now available in Pokémon UNITE
28Jul By Gareth TruemanNo Comments
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Gardevoir now available in Pokémon UNITE

It was just announced that Gardevoir will be available in Pokemon UNITE. The popular Nintendo Switch and the mobile game was released this month and has already been a well-received game. This is the first new character that has been added and it's the Psychic and Fairy type Pokemon that gets the honours. To think the Pokemon franchise has now been around for over 25 years is just mind-blowing. From not just video games but spanning a whole range of merchandise, movies, toys, tv shows, and the biggest phenomenon of them all. The card trading game. As well is that if players have been logging in since launch then those players will also unlock the Cinderace Unite Licence today for free (which is the reward for logging in for an 8th unique day in the 14-Day Welcome Gifts campaign) ...
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Nine More Languages for Police Simulator: Patrol Officers
28Jul By Gareth TruemanNo Comments
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Nine More Languages for Police Simulator: Patrol Officers

Since being released on 17th June 2021 Police Simulator: Patrol Officers Aesir Interactive and Astragon Entertainment. The feedback from the player community has been positive. The biggest request is to have more languages. A wish, that the developer team is more than happy to grant with today’s new update! Nine more languages for Police Simulator: Patrol Officers. While the voice-overs will remain in English to suit the game’s US-American setting. Virtual cops can now also go on patrol in French, Italian, Spanish. Also added are Turkish, Polish, Brazilian Portuguese, Russian, Korean and Japanese with localized UIs and subtitles! The game is still in early access on Steam. Will be regularly expanded with updates to add new gameplay features, new tasks, and districts. The last backgr...
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A Total War Saga: Troy Mythos Expansion comes September 2nd 2021
28Jul By Gareth TruemanNo Comments
News & Updates

A Total War Saga: Troy Mythos Expansion comes September 2nd 2021

Creative Assembly and Sega just announced the new expansion A Total War Saga: Troy Mythos Expansion comes September 2nd, 2021. The battle for Troy cannot be done by one man alone. Off in the distant realms, there are whispers of three behemoths from ancient times. A winged calamity reigning terror. A serpent with many heads and a beast prowling the abyss. It's down to you to find them, harness the behemoths and turn the tide of the war. As well as this new expansion, owners of Troy will be pleased to know there will be a free update containing a brand new game mode. This will dramatically change the gameplay experience in the new Historical mode. This will offer a fresh take on gameplay that will overhaul TROY's current features. Players will be able to experience the Aegean conf...
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Night Book Review
27Jul By Gareth TruemanNo Comments
Xbox Reviews

Night Book Review

Developed by Wales Interactive and Good Gate Media and Published by Wales Interactive. Night Book is an interactive FMV supernatural horror. Released on Xbox One, Playstation 4, PC, and Nintendo Switch. On the 27th of July. It tells the story of an interpreter who happens to be pregnant who accidentally reads from an ancient book, summoning a demon into her home. So let's open an ancient book that can summon demons and see if we get any in this Night Book review. As usual, if you enjoyed this review then why not check out my latest review here. You can also catch up with what the rest of the Thumb Culture team are up to on our social media. Night Book - Have We Learned Nothing From The Evil Dead? I was asked to go into the world of FMV, and once again I was surprised by how good these ga...
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Labyrinth City: Pierre the Maze Detective
15Jul By Gareth TruemanNo Comments
Switch Reviews

Labyrinth City: Pierre the Maze Detective

Developed by Darjeeling and Published by Pixmain comes Labyrinth City: Pierre the Maze Detective. Released on the Nintendo Switch on the 21st of June. Based on the best-selling book. Labyrinth City: Pierre the Maze Detective is a 2D puzzle video game in which you play Pierre, an eminent Maze detective. You will have to find your way through the immense labyrinths of Opera City to catch Mr. X, an infamous thief who stole the Maze Stone. ​ Take a trip through a fantastic world of amazing cities, tree-top towns, and haunted houses. During your adventure, you can explore each level to find all the collectables, solve the mini-games and talk to all the characters to discover their story. Designed to be played by the whole family, trace your way through each maze, spot the clues and solve the...
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Fishing: North Atlantic Xbox Review
5Jul By Gareth TruemanNo Comments
Xbox Reviews

Fishing: North Atlantic Xbox Review

Developed and published by Misc Games. Fishing: North Atlantic is the sequel to the hit Fishing: Barents Sea. First released in October 2020 for PC and then released on the 30th of June 2021 for Playstation 4 and Xbox One. You explore the vast ocean of Nova Scotia hunting for fish to make a living. Let's find out if this Fishing: North Atlantic review sinks or swims. Fishing: North Atlantic - Fishing Never Been So Much Fun I have to admit that I know absolutely nothing when it comes to fishing. So taking on the task of a fishing game was something that I was a little doubtful about. But it is also a simulation game and they can be really addictive so why not. Not playing the first game was also in the back of my mind but it made no difference at all. A fishing game is a fishing game righ...
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