Features

28Jul

By Gareth TruemanNo Comments

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...

1Jun

By Gareth TruemanNo Comments

Features, Retrogaming Corner

Gaming in the 90s and How it Defined Us

Gaming in the 90s. Why was it so good? Why was it so bad? What made a gamer in the 90s? Overlooked by society, labelled nerd or geek why would you keep going back? Join us as we go back to the decade that for some gamers was the ultimate pinnacle of gaming. As usual, if you enjoyed this and thought it was a good read 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. The 90s Many of you will know what an awesome decade the 90s was. The entertainment industry was huge, musically there were giants like The Spice Girls or The Battle of the Bands between Oasis and Blur. The movies never failed to deliver each year as well. With classics such as Terminator 2, Titanic, and The Matrix to name just a few....

It’s About Time I Introduced My Son To Gaming – Did We Go N.SANE?

28Apr

By DanNo Comments

Features

It’s About Time I Introduced My Son To Gaming – Did We Go N.SANE?

Lately, my son has shown quite an interest in gaming. Whether that be child-friendly streamers showing us games like Roblox or hands-on with mobile gaming on the iPad. I thought it's about time I introduced my son to gaming. I grew up in the NES era of console gaming and that was originally my go-to. However, characters from the Playstation 1 era are the ones that really stuck with me. Therefore I couldn't think of a better game other than Crash Bandicoot 4 - It's About Time! Daddy Why Did They Make It So Difficult For Children And Adults? Was I wrong to chose this particular one? And just how did this introduction go? Keep reading to find out! If you are a Crash Bandicoot fan and are looking for the full review then I highly recommend you check out our review by Bri for Crash Bandicoot ...

15Apr

By Gareth TruemanNo Comments

Features, Retrogaming Corner

Top 10 Final Fantasy Antagonists

For over 30 years the Final Fantasy franchise has given us joy, tears, sweat, and heartbreak, and it's the game that just keeps on giving. Its whole history is truly fascinating (maybe we'll get into it one day) and is something most JRPG fans already know. But it's the villains of the game that have caught our attention and there are so many to get through. So sit back and enjoy as we go through the Top 10 Final Fantasy Antagonists. Also, this list is based on how an antagonist makes you feel while playing. So taking into account their backstory and just overall fairness. If you enjoyed this then you can check out my latest list here and also why not check out what the rest of the Thumb Culture team are up to on our social media. 10. Golbez (Final Fantasy IV) Golbez, otherwise kn...

Top 20 EA Games Of The 20th Century Part 2 – 1993-1999

14Apr

By BrianNo Comments

Features, Retrogaming Corner

Top 20 EA Games Of The 20th Century Part 2 – 1993-1999

Oh hello, you've caught me reminiscing about old EA games...again! Part 1 covered the years between 1986 and 1993, and there were some beauties in there. There were some you might have expected, and also a couple of curveballs thrown in the mix. My Top 20 EA Games all based purely on my own opinion and experiences, and Part 2 will be no different. If you missed Part 1, you can check it out here and let us know what you think. Also, did you know we have a Discord? Come and join the conversation with the team and other TC Noobs here. So without further ado, let's dive into the Top 20 EA Games Of The 20th Century Part 2 – 1993-1999. Syndicate (1993) Following the successes of Populous and Powermonger, Syndicate was the game the cemented Bullfrog's reputation as developers. You...

Top 10 April Fools Pranks In Video Games

1Apr

By Gareth TruemanNo Comments

Features

The Games We Struggled Most With In 2020

The year 2020 was a funny old year. For many, it was a time of solidarity and unification in the fight against COVID-19. Thank you to all key workers and NHS, you have done and are doing an amazing job. But for others, it was a time to reconnect with our loved ones - video games. As we were told to stay at home, we whittled away countless hours on video games. So here we have a list of The Games We Struggled Most With In 2020. While the real world was falling apart around us, we tapped into that ever-growing backlog to escape. To escape to worlds of pure joy and elation, where there is no death, only happiness. Well, as it turns out there was a hell of a lot of death and we kept on going back for more. The folks over at comparethemarket have analysed data from Google referring ...

16Mar

By Aaron2 Comments

Features

Crossout in 2021 – Ride or Die?

Crossout focuses on online multiplayer but the game does have a little PvE in the form of raids and a story mode called awakening. All-out war in this mad max themed MMO. Craft, ride, destroy is the motto. You'll either be flying high on hovers or be crushed on wheels. Is that how the game is supposed to work? Crossout a great getaway from the normal games you play or added stress? Having played Crossout for many years myself, I would be interested in what you have to say about the state of the game. let us know in the comments your thoughts. Gameplay Crossout as a whole is a great game to play but, sometimes you can find yourself lost in the wasteland. Starting out in Crossout is not easy, trying to progress through the levels as fast as possible is hard and a massive grind. You can p...

11Mar

By Gareth TruemanNo Comments

Features, Retrogaming Corner

Top 10 Best Strategy Games Of The 90s

During the 90s video games just kept getting better. It didn't matter what genre it was and with the explosion of the internet in the mid-90s. Online gaming became a phenomenon. But through all the racing games and action shoot-em-ups. There lied the genre of strategy games or RTS if you like that was slowly making its way to the front line. So let's take this nostalgic trip back to the 90s. So put that Marathon bar down. Pause the VCR and get cracking with what is in my opinion The 10 Best Strategy Games of The 90s. If you enjoy this then check out my latest post here and why not check out the rest of the Thumb Culture team on social media. 10. Civilization II Released in 1996 for PC and later ported to the Playstation in 1999. Civilization II has made many lists and it rightly d...