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4Apr

By Tony CNo Comments

PS Plus April Monthly Games

The PS Plus April monthly games are available to play now for all PS+ subscribers. Remember, even if you do not plan on playing these games now, make sure to add them to your library so you can access them at any time in the future. Meet Your Maker – PS5/PS4 Genre: FPS/Building | Longevity: New Release | Trophies: n/a Metacritic: New Release | OpenCritic: New Release | Release: 4th April 2023 Meet Your Maker is a post-apocalyptic first-person building-and-raiding game where every level is designed by players. Switch between roles as you mastermind devious Outposts filled with traps and guards, then gear up for methodical fast-paced combat raiding other players’ creations, gaining an edge by choosing the right loadout (melee, ranged, defensive), perks, and consumables to match...

10Mar

By Tony CNo Comments

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Game Over – The Deals That Weren’t

Failed mergers and collaborations over the years have shaped the videogames industry as we know it. There have been so many sliding doors Game Over moments that we could so easily have a different gaming landscape today. Failure doesn't mean GAME OVER! With Microsoft's potential acquisition of Activision Blizzard hanging in the balance, let's take a look back at some of the pivotal events in history that have brought us to where we are in the modern era of video games. Nintendo & PlayStation - Late 80's In 1988 Nintendo struck a deal with Sony to develop a CD- ROM add-on for the hugely successful SNES. Sega had been gaining huge ground on Nintendo with the Megadrive/Genesis and they needed to develop a way to stay ahead in the "Console War". The partnership would see Sony develop i...

Thumb Culture’s Most Anticipated Games of 2023

10Feb

By MalNo Comments

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Thumb Culture’s Most Anticipated Games of 2023

2022 offered up a healthy serving of amazing games from Elden Ring, God of War Ragnarok and Horizon Forbidden West. We now look to 2023 and what games have got us excited. Already it's looking like it will be better than 2022 with the sheer variety and quality of games to be released. 2023 is Going to be an Exciting Time for Gaming! What game are you excited about in 2023? This a hard question, for me at least, with so many games announced to be released this year. Let us know in the comments below your choice. We put this question to Thumb Culture's writers, check out their choices below: Like a Dragon Gaiden: The Man Who Erased His Name Developer: Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio Release: TBC 2023 Vinno Squires - Like a Dragon Gaiden: The Man Who Erased His Name, from Sega developer R...

10Jan

By StuartNo Comments

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Displate – Metal Brought To Life

If you haven’t already seen them whilst browsing the internet for nerd life décor or when looking to update your geek chic bathroom then keep reading. We have a brand that you need to know about. Check Out Dis Plate. Displate is an online retailer that specialises in printing and selling collectable metal posters. Keep reading to find out more. Where Did It Start? It all begins in 2013, with just three guys wanting to create something fit for the future. Paper posters are great and all. However, they do not withstand the test of time. Putting their heads together they created a metal poster. From here they created a vast number of designs for their store. This is where the story started and since then they have grown in product and in reputation. It would be underestimating it i...

16Nov

By Tony CNo Comments

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PS Plus Nov Game Catalogue

The PS Plus Nov Game Catalogue games are available to play now for PS+ subscribers at the Extra & Premium tiers. Here's all the info on the games available: The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim (Special Edition) - PS5/PS4 Genre: RPG | Longevity: 125hrs + | Trophies: 76 (incl Platinum) Metacritic: 81 | OpenCritic: 81 | Release: 27th Oct 2016 Explore a vast open-world, form alliances and defeat a fierce enemy set to destroy the world. The Special Edition includes the critically acclaimed game and add-ons with all-new features like remastered art and effects, volumetric god rays, dynamic depth of field, screen-space reflections, and more. Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six Siege - PS5/PS4 Genre: Shooter | Longevity: 70hrs + | Trophies: 49 (incl Platinum) Metacritic: 73 | OpenCritic: 76 | Re...

1Nov

By Tony CNo Comments

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PS Plus November – Monthly Games

The PS Plus November monthly games are available to play now for all PS+ subscribers. Remember, even if you do not plan on playing these games now, make sure to add them to your library so you can access them at any time in the future. Nioh 2 – PS5/PS4 Genre: Action RPG | Longevity: 70hrs + | Trophies: 95 (incl Platinum) Metacritic: 85 | OpenCritic: 85 | Release: 13th March 2020 Master the lethal arts of the samurai as a mysterious half-human, half-supernatural Yokai warrior, in this challenging single player action RPG sequel. Take down a host of deadly new Yokai, seasoned samurai warriors and gargantuan boss monsters in Team Ninja’s stylized vision of Japan’s early Sengoku period. Unsheathe your deadly weapons and cut down all enemies in your path using a revamped combat sy...

19Oct

By DanNo Comments

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Bitmap Books The SNES Pixel Book Review

I should probably start by saying, I am not a book person. I don't have a collection, I have around 10 books in total and they are mainly fiction/non-fiction. However, for a long time now I have been perusing the virtual bookstores, more specifically gaming related books. Whether that be books around lore in the games we play, to books that put the visuals we all used to see on the screens over 20 years ago in print. Putting Your Memories In Print There has always been one place that comes to mind when thinking of these books. That place is non-other than Bitmap Books. The number of times I have visited their site or scrolled through their socials is uncountable. However, the looking is over and the owning is here - The SNES Pixel Book. Bitmap Books Most people who follow gaming, n...

Indie Arena Booth Hybrid 2022: The Best of What’s Next

7Sep

By Rowen CameronNo Comments

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Indie Arena Booth Hybrid 2022: The Best of What’s Next

For the first time since pre-pandemic, Gamescom celebrated a bold return to physical form in 2022. Hosted in Cologne, Germany, from August 24th - 28th, the event showcased over 1000 exhibitors worldwide to hundreds of thousands of eager visitors. Unable to physically attend? They had you covered. Gamescom also showcased a hefty virtual program of livestreams, gameplay trailers and panels for gamers to sink their teeth into. But of course, it wouldn’t be complete without the return of one of its popular features. With a 1500 SQM space and the ‘Indie Arena Brawl of Love’ theme, Indie Arena Booth Hybrid hosted over 130 indie developers with playable demos and interactive experiences. Some debuted their demos exclusively at Gamescom. Heavyweight publishers such as Daedalic Entertainment, Ra...

24Aug

By Jamie DepledgeNo Comments

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Arcade Paradise Launch Party

To coincide with the release of Arcade Paradise, Wired Productions hosted a dual press day and evening launch party. I was lucky enough to snag an invite to both! Before I start, I want to quickly mention the venue itself. Both events took place at the historic 26 Leake Street hidden below Waterloo Station. What was once a collection of mere railway arches is now a bustling hub of urban creativity. It even has a dedicated event space for 1200+ attendees. This is where the events took place. A Retro Paradise All that sounds great but finding the actual place I needed to be was a tad difficult. Google Maps only got me so far, directing me to what I think was some kind of event booking office? I did eventually find my way. And what an incredible sight to behold when I arrived. Walking pa...

16Aug

By Gareth TruemanNo Comments

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Sniper Elite: The Board Game Review

Designed by David Thompson and Roger Tankersley and published by Gathering Games. Sniper Elite: The Board Game is a tabletop board game based on a popular video game series of the same name. It was released in 2022. Sniper Elite: The Board Game - Stay Frosty People Now everyone who is into video games knows about the Sniper Elite series. A hugely popular stealthy shooter set during the second world war. Well, released earlier this year the franchise expanded into the tabletop genre thanks to our friends over at Gathering Games. We got the chance to play the board game first-hand. If you enjoy this review then why not check out my latest tabletop review here. You can also catch up with what the rest of the Thumb Culture team is up to on our social media. When you take a popular ...