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Top 10 Mobile Games To Play Offline
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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 ...
Destiny 2 Season Epilogue
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Destiny 2 Season Epilogue

This week marks the start of The Epilogue of Season of The Splicer in the world of Destiny 2. With 2 weeks to go until the end of the Season there is still a lot of unanswered questions. We hadn't heard much from Future War Cult Leader Lakshmi 2 in recent weeks. The triangle of parties are Mithrax (The House Of Light). Vanguard Leader Zavala and Ikora Ray who came to Mithraxs aid offering both sanctuary and friendship. The final part of this is Lakshmi the leader of the faction Future War Cult (FWC). Lakshmi has been extremely vocal about her distrust of The House Of Light, her actions have caused damage to House of Light equipment. Lakshmi has used the towers broadcast system sewing disharmony amongst the Vanguard and residents of the Tower. Upon logging in to Destiny 2 you get a...
Top 5 Rocket League Collaborations
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Top 5 Rocket League Collaborations

Rocket League is one of those games that people love to hate, but also hate to love. Previously known by the more catchy title Supersonic Acrobatic Rocket-Powered Battle-Cars. It is a title that most people have in their library these days. Some gamers will pick it up have a few games and put it down due to the game mechanics. Some gamers are so competitive (on the non-competitive modes might I add) that the games become saltier than the sea. However! Rocket League also has the gamers in between that love a bit of competitive action, however, they also play it to have fun. Supersonic Acrobatic Rocket-Powered Battle-Cars! I was really late to the Rocket League game, it was just something I never picked up. Always saw other gamers on it having fun but I never jumped the gun. However, aroun...
20 Years of Final Fantasy X
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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...
Gaming in the 90s and How it Defined Us
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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?
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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 ...
Top 10 Final Fantasy Antagonists
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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
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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
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Top 10 April Fools Pranks In Video Games

For years now video game developers have had gamers fooled into thinking that there is new content to a game or some new DLC or even on some accounts a whole new game. Well, it's that time of year again so let's take a look at just some of the April Fools pranks that developers have had us fooled with. As usual, if you enjoy this Top 10 April Fools Pranks In Video Games then why not check out my latest article here. You can also catch up with what the rest of the Thumb Culture team are up to on social media. 10. Football Manager 1888 Sports Interactive is notorious for their April Fools pranks but the one that most fans are fond of is a throwback to the very football season. Player attributes are way different from the normal players of today. There were no pesky agents demanding mon...
The Games We Struggled Most With In 2020
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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 ...