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9Sep

By PaulNo Comments

New Atelier Game Announced

KOEI TECMO Europe and developer Gust have unveiled the latest instalment in the fan-favourite Atelier series, Atelier Yumia: The Alchemist of Memories & the Envisioned Land. An action-packed trailer was released to celebrate the announcement, giving fans their first glimpse of the story, characters, and gameplay awaiting them in this new magical JRPG adventure. Atelier Yumia: The Alchemist of Memories & the Envisioned Land Atelier is a series, along with Yakuza and Trials of, that I've wanted to get into. This might end up being my jumping-in point next year. Let's find out what we can expect from this new entry to the long-running series. New Atelier Game Who This In a world where alchemy has become taboo and is considered evil Yumia Liessfeldt and her companions as they s...

8Sep

By CharlotteNo Comments

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VAGRIENT coming to Steam 2025

Adelaide-based indie developer Andrew Bray has announced his debut title VAGRIENT will be launching on Steam in Q1 2025. And yes it does involve a vagrant alien! Set in a science fiction universe VAGRIENT is a top-down open word 2D action adventure. Playing as the titular character himself, players find themselves separated from their clan during a pivotal war. Stuck in another solar system you must find a way home. Your only hope? Restoring power to the corrupted warp gate! Homeward bound In order to get back to your home planet, players must explore a vast solar system in the hope of finding that which you desire. And what is it that you desire? An extremely rare energy source that powers the solar system's warp gates. The journey won't be easy; Vagrient will encounter hostile alien...

8Sep

By Alex CrooksNo Comments

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Unholy Releasing Friday the 13th

Venture into the frightening and surreal world of Unholy which is releasing on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S on Friday the 13th September. Experience a haunting journey across parallel worlds in Duality Games and Hook Games brand new psychological horror. Experience frightening horror on both sides of the parallel universe Infiltrate the nightmares of reality Unholy invites players to explore two parallel worlds: the grim, brutalist reality of a post-Soviet Eastern European town and the dark, grotesque world of Unholy, ruled by a merciless caste of priests. Players must navigate between these two realms to find clues, solving mind-bending puzzles and deciding whether to infiltrate the nightmarish reality with stealth, or to engage in full on brutal combat against the twisted denizens that r...

The Plucky Squire Sneak Peek Gameplay Footage

7Sep

By CharlotteNo Comments

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The Plucky Squire Sneak Peek Gameplay Footage

The long-awaited release of All Possible Futures and Devolver Digital’s The Plucky Squire is almost upon us. And if you're anything like me you're counting down the days until 17th September. That's just 10 short sleeps away! Who is this plucky squire? The Plucky Squire is an epic adventure set across the pages of a beautifully illustrated book - and beyond. The game follows the magical adventures of Jot and his friends. Who are Jot and his friends? They are storybook characters who discover a three-dimensional world outside the pages of their book of course! When the malevolent Humgrump realizes he's the villain of the book - destined to lose his battle against the forces of good for all eternity - he kicks the heroic Jot out of its pages and changes the story forever. Mixing ac...

Cyberpunk 2077 The Board Game Crowdfunding Campaign is Live

6Sep

By CharlotteNo Comments

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Cyberpunk 2077 The Board Game Crowdfunding Campaign is Live

Earlier this week CD PROJEKT RED and board game developer Go On Board announced Cyberpunk 2077 - The Board Game. A unique adaptation of the hit video game, the project has now begun crowdfunding on Gamefound. Cyberpunk 2077 fans celebrated and the project was funded within 10 minutes and 4 seconds! What if? Cyberpunk 2077 - The Board Game is a story-driven tactical action game for 1–4 players. Featuring 13 diverse missions and unique mechanics, it aims to faithfully recreate the feeling of the video game. Made in close cooperation between CD PROJEKT RED and Go On Board, the tabletop adaptation brings to life the experience of Cyberpunk 2077. Including key characters from the video game such as V, Judy, Panam, and Jackie. The game gives players the ability to expl...

Papetura Craft Edition Arrives On November 5th

6Sep

By PaulNo Comments

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Papetura Craft Edition Arrives On November 5th

Meridiem Games is excited to announce that it will be publishing a physical boxed edition of Papetura, the intriguing action-adventure game handcrafted with paper cut-outs. Developed by Petums and digitally published by Feardemic, the physical Papetura Craft Edition will be available later in 2024 for Nintendo Switch and PlayStation 5. About Papetura Developed by Petums and digitally published by Feardemic, Papetura is an intriguing adventure and puzzle game. This point-and-click puzzle adventure game has been a hit thanks to the unique world handmade entirely out of paper. Offering players a unique visual gameplay experience. In the game players control Pape who, along with his friend Tura, must save their world from a mysterious fiery threat. Using Pape and Tura's unique abilities...

Overgrown Cleaner Reveal Trailer Released

5Sep

By Alex CrooksNo Comments

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Overgrown Cleaner Reveal Trailer Released

PlayWay S.A have teamed up with Pyramid Games to announce Overgrown Cleaner. A satisfying simulator where you will take the proper care of overgrown places. Cut, clean, mow, and chop through overgrown areas, without worrying about back pain! One of the biggest names in Simulation Game publishing is PlayWay S.A. Here at Thumb Culture we've covered many a simulation game from this publisher including the recently released Crime Scene Cleaner. Fire up the chainsaw and get to sawing Forgo the backache and start cutting down trees. Forgotten gardens are just the beginning in Overgrown Cleaner. With the experience you gain and the variety of tools at your disposal, you'll gain access to diverse and unique locations such as skateparks, playgrounds, or military training grounds. Reveal ove...

5Sep

By Tom McMylorNo Comments

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Sony Announce Concord Server Closure

After seeing what Firewalk Studios had to offer in April 2023, Sony decided to acquire the studio. After a long wait, Concord was revealed at the Sony State Of Play in May of this year. Too Little, Too Late The initial reveal cinematic met a mixed reception. With gamers pointing out that the cutscene tone was too “we have guardians of the galaxy at home” and showed off some relatively bland character designs. Confidence was not instilled when Concord then went on to reveal that it was a 5v5 hero-based shooter. Which at present is an oversaturated genre. After a beta that peaked at just over 2000 players on Steam, the game launched on August 23rd, 2024 to mixed results. Most scores sitting around the 6-7 range. Player counts were sitting at the low hundreds on Steam after just hours of re...

4Sep

By CharlotteNo Comments

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Green Hawk Platoon Publisher Announced

MicroProse, the legendary simulation software company known for its ground-breaking classics, is excited to announce that it will publish Green Hawk Platoon. From developers Retro Pixel Digital comes this action-packed FPS that brings nostalgic memories of childhood toy soldiers to life. Fight in the smallest army in the world! MicroProse's legacy of creating unforgettable gaming experiences continues with Green Hawk Platoon. A game focused on delivering responsive gunplay and class-based combat at a 'toy soldier' scale. Offering both single-player enthusiasts and competitive multiplayer fans a fun and engaging experience. In Green Hawk Platoon, players will team up as plastic toy soldiers to battle for control of locations like the kitchen and backyard. The game combines super-responsi...

Garden Witch Life Physical Editions Announced

3Sep

By Alex CrooksNo Comments

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Garden Witch Life Physical Editions Announced

SOEDESCO and Freetime Studio are thrilled to announce that Garden Witch Life physical edition will be available on October 4, 2024. Get ready for this charming magical farm-life RPG to hit the stores for Nintendo Switch, Xbox Series X, and PS5, with a suggested retail price of £29.99. Get your potions ready About Garden Witch Life You are a little witch from the big city who has just lost her job. Life didn't go as you expected, but now you can start anew. You're now on a quest to create a magical food forest and make it a home for all kinds of cute creatures! Immerse yourself in the magical world of Garden Witch Life. And experience a fun, cozy witch life. Grow your own enchanted garden, design your ancient tree house, and nurture cute creatures. Join a vibrant community, cook del...