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18Feb

By PaulNo Comments

10+ Indie Games Coming In 2021

It seems that every year I become more attuned with Indie Games and stray further from AAA titles. 2021 is going to be no different. With so many great games on the horizon, I feel like it's going to be a great year. From long-awaited follow-ups to debut games from super talented studios, we've got it all. Check out the list below and let us know in the comments what games you're excited for this year! Games appear in alphabetical order. 12 Minutes Starting with a game that should be on everyone's list already. Billed as an interactive thriller, 12 Minutes sees you play as a husband stuck in a time loop, desperately trying to break a cycle of events that ends with his death and his wife accused of murder. Can you put what you learn in each loop to use in the next and alter the cou...

Achievement And Trophy Hunting – Is There A Community In The Hunt?

11Feb

By Sam HaydonNo Comments

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Achievement And Trophy Hunting – Is There A Community In The Hunt?

Hunting achievements has become a way of life for many and a great escape to explore games. Achievements go back as far as 1982. Starting with leaderboards and Evolving in 2010 when Xbox with focused accomplishments in form of achievement lists. Since then all platforms have been using this system to create play-ability, goals and have built a massive community around them. In this time we have had 3 generations of consoles. Some believe achievements are a waste of time. While others have used it to test their skills and reflexes. Fan-made communities have popped up over the years from well-known websites, TrueAchievements, TrueTrophies and TrueSteam. These websites have been a database of user-created guides, forums and even healthy competitive events with user donated prizes too. Ther...

Animmal Studios Talk About The Way Of Wrath!

10Feb

By ArNo Comments

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Animmal Studios Talk About The Way Of Wrath!

In the latest in our series of developer interviews, we recently had the chance to talk to the independent developers behind upcoming RPG adventure The Way Of Wrath, Animmal Studios. The Way Of Wrath is an exciting new, story-driven turn-based tactical RPG set in an ancient world governed by shamanistic laws. You explore the beautifully handcrafted landscape, rebuild defences of an old fort, take on quests and unite war-torn people against the imminent wrath of enemy forces. Whether you lead with an iron fist, diplomacy, or trickery is up to you, but with every choice you make, you must be prepared to face the consequences. Animmal Studios Developer Interview We're really excited to see this game come to life and so were glad to catch up with its two developers and co-fo...

5Feb

By Gareth TruemanNo Comments

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Why Is Speedrunning So Popular?

What is speedrunning? Why is it so popular? How do I get into it? What are the benefits? These are just some of the questions that regular speedrunners get on a daily basis and depending on who you ask the answer will be the same. Speedrunning has been apart of gaming culture for longer than people think. Speedrunning - GO GO GO! It goes back to the early 90s where competitions would be held to finish a certain level of a game in an allotted time or by completing an objective within a level as fast as possible. Going back to 1990 at The Nintendo World Championships players were given the objective to beat 4 levels in 4 games as fast as possible. Even in the UK in 1993 with the first episode of the TV show Gamesmaster. The Gamemaster would set challenges to a lucky player to finish...

2Feb

By Renee-Francisca Lopez1 Comment

Features

10 Seafaring Games Fit For A Sea Shanty

2021 is shaping up to be an interesting year. While we still live a COVID world, there has arisen a new trend on social media. While people may try to avoid popular trends, it is near impossible to avoid sea shanties. So, while you’re listening to another remix of The Wellerman, or adding your unique beats to Drunken Sailor, here are some seafaring games that would pair perfectly with a good song or two. Some of these are older games, but they are available through Steam or GOG. Sea of Thieves Sea of Thieves is one of the most popular pirate games out there right now. You can sail the seas in search of plunder or complete missions given to you by various trading companies. This is a perfect game for a single player who just wants to relax and sail the seas or for those who enjoy t...

Sunlight’s Krillbite Studio Chats To Thumb Culture

28Jan

By ArNo Comments

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Sunlight’s Krillbite Studio Chats To Thumb Culture

If you're a fan of narrative-driven, atmospheric experiences then you're going to love Krillbite Studio's Sunlight, which was released on Steam earlier this month. Here at Thumb Culture, we've had the chance to review Sunlight and chat to the game's designer and writer about the inspiration behind it. Sunlight is a lovingly-crafted short experience from the award-winning Norwegian studio. Inspired by the work of famous Norwegian artist Edvard Munch, Sunlight takes place in an atmospheric and stunning forest. Players explore their surroundings in first person as the story unfurls around them through a voiceover from the trees. It's visually intriguing from the start, but its when the audio kicks in and the storytelling begins that things really start to get interesting! With lush ...

Top 20 EA Games Of The 20th Century Part 1 – 1986-1993

19Jan

By Brian4 Comments

Features, Retrogaming Corner

Top 20 EA Games Of The 20th Century Part 1 – 1986-1993

Oh, hello there. You've caught me reminiscing about EA before they became one of the most successful, and controversial video game companies in the world. So, I thought I would compile a list of my Top 20 EA Games Of The 20th Century. There was a time when they were more commonly known as Electronic Arts, than the apathetic acronym we now know them as. It was the spring of 1982 when former Apple employee Trip Hawkins founded the company on a budget of $200,000. EA now generates a huge $5.5 billion annually through games, franchises, online content, studio acquisitions, and various partnerships. This makes them the second most successful video game company outside of Japan, second only to Activision Blizzard. It Wasn't Always Sports And Star Wars You Know! Trip stayed with the compa...

10 Family-Friendly Couch Co-Ops For The Holiday Season

23Dec

By Renee-Francisca LopezNo Comments

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10 Family-Friendly Couch Co-Ops For The Holiday Season

Since we’re still in the middle of a global pandemic, games can help us pass the time. With the holidays fast approaching, couch co-ops should be big on the wishlists. Whether you are in the mood to run a restaurant with a friend, kick a ball around with a rocket-powered car, or solve puzzles, you have options. Here is a list of our favourite 10 Family-Friendly Couch Co-Ops for the Holiday Season to dive into. 10 Family-Friendly Couch Co-Ops For The Holiday Season Do you have a favourite couch co-op game you think should be on our list? Don't forget you can catch up with us over on social media to share your thoughts. Also, please feel free to leave us a comment in the box below if you think there's a must-play couch co-op game that deserves a spot in our round-up. Overcooked! 2 Ov...

Cloud Gaming with Xbox Game Pass Ultimate – What Exactly Is It?

22Dec

By Jay ArmstrongNo Comments

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Cloud Gaming with Xbox Game Pass Ultimate – What Exactly Is It?

Cloud Gaming with Xbox Game Pass Ultimate is the terrible name for a great service. Formerly known as Project XCloud, this is the free addition to Xbox Game Pass that allows you to play games on mobile devices. By heading to the Xbox Game Pass app on your phone you'll see a tab labelled "CLOUD". Now when I say phone, unfortunately at this stage it's only on Android. There is talk of a browser-based solution coming for iPhone users at a later date. Also, this will work on any compatible Android device; tablet or phone. In this post, we're going to be looking at cloud gaming with box game pass ultimate and asking the question; what exactly is it? Cloud Gaming With Xbox Game Pass Ultimate - How Does It Work? Ultimately, XCloud (sorry Microsoft, it's easier to write) streams the c...

Dreamcast: Year One Book Review – One Dream Too Many For Sega?

11Dec

By BrianNo Comments

Features, Retrogaming Corner

Dreamcast: Year One Book Review – One Dream Too Many For Sega?

The Dreamcast, Sega's final console entry into the gaming market. It was the first of the sixth generation and entered in 1998, while the fires of the two-year-old Nintendo N64 and Sony's four-year-old PlayStation were still roaring hot. We wouldn't see another console release until the PlayStation 2 in 2000. Discontinued three years later, a year after the PlayStation 2. In its relatively short lifespan, the Dreamcast gained a dedicated following and sold over 9 million units. So what happened? Did Sega release it too early to make up for the shortcomings of the Sega Saturn? Was the technology dated when compared to its competition? Or was it simply just one dream too many for Sega? Let's take a look at the first year of the Dreamcast with Dreamcast: Year One The Unofficial St...