Thumb Culture - Gaming

14Oct

By Gareth TruemanNo Comments

31 Days Of Halloween – Soma

31 Days Of Halloween - Soma. Day 14 of our 31 Days of Halloween see us head down into the underwater abyss for some scares. Developed and published by Frictional Games. Soma was released on the Playstation 4, Xbox One, and PC in 2015. Soma - Underwater Madness So lucky number 14 brings us to the deep depths and brave not only the cold water but all the nasties that come with being on an underwater research facility. As usual, if you are enjoying these little horror features then why not check out the previous day's entry here. Also, why not check out what the rest of the Thumb Culture team are up to on social media. If you have ever seen the movie Abyss then you will know exactly what lies in store for you when it comes to Soma. Soma takes place on an underwater remote research fa...

No One Is Safe – Slenderman: The Arrival Out Now On Mobile

14Oct

By BrianNo Comments

Gaming

No One Is Safe – Slenderman: The Arrival Out Now On Mobile

Just in time for Halloween, Slenderman can now follow you WHEREVER you go. Slenderman has been freaking out millions through creepypastas, movies, and video games. Now for the first time, you can play the official Slenderman: The Arrival on Android and Apple devices. The first chapter is free so you can decide if you are brave enough to carry on with it. Step into a world fraught with terror and sensory deprivation that is dark, foreboding, and filled with haunting visions that will play on your paranoia. Perfect for the dark evenings on the way home from work. Slenderman: The Arrival will feature online leaderboards. It will also feature achievements and controller support for Apple devices. Get it on Android here, and Apple here. Developed by Blue Isle Studios in collaboration w...

3Oct

By Iain culverhouseNo Comments

Gaming, PlayStation Reviews

Life Is Strange: True Colors Review

I have long been a fan of the Life Is Strange series, as such I jumped at the chance to review the brand new title by Deck Nine True Colors. The series has always been episodic, except The Awesome Adventures of Captain Spirit which served as a prequel/story addition for Life Is Strange 2. Life Is Strange: True Colors is the first full title to be released in its entirety. Having this in mind I was really interested in how True Colors would fit the emotion into it. Will the choice to move away from episodic affect True Colors? Taking on the role of Alex Chen is an emotional rollercoaster. For those unfamiliar with the Life Is Strange series, strap in. If there is one thing that the series is good at, it's pulling at those heartstrings. True Colors continues the series style of a story-ba...

10Sep

By Iain culverhouseNo Comments

Features, Gaming, News & Updates

PlayStation Showcase Round-Up

Tonight was the Playstation Showcase event and it didn't disappoint with new titles and amazing surprises. Star Wars: Knights Of The Old Republic Remake Set 4000 years before the events of the original trilogy, coming from the team at Aspyr and Sony Interactive Entertainment who have joined forces with Lucasfilm games. Remaking the greatest Star Wars game of all time and it's coming as a timed exclusive to PS5. Project Eve Shift Up's title Project Eve was originally revealed in 2019 and has now been confirmed for Playstation 5. This Action RPG, with a good amount of gameplay footage it reminded me of a cross between Devil May Cry and Final Fantasy. Tiny Tina's Wonderlands ~ March 25th 2022 It has been a while since we saw anything new about the Borderlands spin-off Tiny Tina'...

Koei Tecmo announces Blue Reflection Second Light

30Jul

By Bert1 Comment

Gaming, News & Updates

Koei Tecmo announces Blue Reflection Second Light

Blue Reflection Second Light - The anxiously awaited sequel to the 2017 fan favourite Blue Reflection is under development by Gust Studios. The franchise is set to make its return on November 9th on the Nintendo Switch, Playstation 4 (playable on Playstation 5), and Windows PC via Steam. Blue Reflection Second Light follows the story of three students "Ao Hoshizaki, Kokoro Utsubo, and Yuki Kinjou" Who find themselves transported to a mysterious floating academy with seemingly no way back home. with only their names as memories, they must uncover the secrets to their memory loss to find their way back home. A path leading to a new land appears bringing hope, but all it brings is a horde of deadly monsters our protagonists must battle. Upon battling the monsters they unlock unknown...

25Jul

By Iain culverhouseNo Comments

Gaming

Sniper Elite 4 Next Gen Update

Rebellion has today released an update to their hit Sniper Elite 4. This update brings Sniper Elite 4 very much in line with the update they released recently for Zombie Army 4. (you can read our review here) Rebellion studios have always had a great relationship with their community, this is part of the reason they remain as one of the most successful independent studios. Sniper Elite 4 is set in the aftermath of its award-winning predecessor. It continues the series’ World War Two heritage by transporting players across the beautiful Italian peninsula. From sun-drenched Mediterranean coastal towns, to colossal Nazi megastructures, ancient forests and hidden mountain monasteries. Covert agent and elite marksman Karl Fairburne must fight alongside the brave men and women of the Itali...

MechWarrior 5: Mercenaries – Heroes of the Inner Sphere PC Review

11Jun

By CraigNo Comments

Gaming, PC Reviews

MechWarrior 5: Mercenaries – Heroes of the Inner Sphere PC Review

A little over a year ago, Mechwarrior 5: Mercenaries released as an Epic Store Exclusive game. Developed by Piranha Games Inc., and published by Sold Out Mechwarrior 5: Mercenaries is no longer Epic Exclusive and is now also available on Steam, GOG, and Xbox. I wrote a review on Mechwarrior 5: Mercenaries previously, You can find it here. Set in the distant future, the year 3015, humans have colonized thousands of planets across what is known as the Inner Sphere. War rages for control of these systems from the great houses leftover after the succession wars. Battlefields are dominated by enormous bipedal tanks called Battlemechs. The pilots of these Battlemechs are known as Mechwarriors, and they fight for glory, money, revenge, and honor. Mechwarrior 5: Mercenaries - Heroes of the Inn...

Stardock Wayfarers Bundle Now Live On Humble Bundle

26Feb

By Martin HoskingNo Comments

Gaming, News & Updates

Stardock Wayfarers Bundle Now Live On Humble Bundle

Humble Bundle have a new bundle live, this time in the form of a Stardock games bundle. Read the below for information on which games are included in the Stardock Wayfarers bundle. Pay £0.73 to unlock: Fallen Enchantress: Legendary Heroes - Reviewed "Mostly Positive" on Steam Sins of a Solar Empire: Rebellion - Reviewed "Very Positive" on Steam Pay more than the (current) average of £6.04 to also unlock: The Political Machine 2020 - Reviewed "Very Positive" on Steam Siege of Centauri - Reviewed "Mixed" on Steam Ashes of the Singularity: Escalation - Reviewed "Mostly Positive" on Steam Pay £8.80 or more to also unlock: Star Control Origins - Reviewed "Mostly Positive" on Steam Offworld Trading Company - Reviewed "Mostly Positive" on Steam ...

Reset Earth – A Mobile Game From The United Nations

10Feb

By Martin HoskingNo Comments

Gaming, News & Updates

Reset Earth – A Mobile Game From The United Nations

Reset Earth is an immersive single-player mobile game that released today on Android and iOS. The game is free to download and play, the idea behind the game is to make Gen Z more aware of how to protect planet earth and its ozone layer. The year is 2084 and the GROW has taken over. However, the world is now a dystopian post-apocalyptic planet. The ozone layer has been completely ruined and human life is under threat from the unstoppable GROW virus. We are introduced to three teens who find themselves on an adventure to save themselves as well as the world. The mobile game builds on the plot of the animated short film with the same name. The teenagers are in search of answers and travel through time, across multiple landscapes. They also visit critical historical moments about the story...

MotoGP 20 Review – Throbbing Power Between The Legs

23Apr

By Stuart1 Comment

Gaming, PlayStation Reviews

MotoGP 20 Review – Throbbing Power Between The Legs

Milestone has released yet another MotoGP game and with MotoGP 20 you get improvements on the previous iterations to try and bring it as close to the real-life sport as possible without getting all sweaty in leathers.....Unless that's your kind of thing! Releasing on PS4, Xbox One, PC and the Nintendo Switch, the game is going to challenge you right off the bat, but don't be put off by that statement and carry on reading to find out why this might just be one of the finest 2 wheel racing games out there. Gameplay So in MotoGP 20 you have a few different modes that you can dive into, however, I think you will spend the majority of your time playing in the Career section. Firing up the career mode and you go through a short bit of customisation of your livery all depending on what team ...