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Vendetta Forever – Quest 3 Review
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Vendetta Forever – Quest 3 Review

Do you enjoy a workout on top of high fast paced shooting and dodging, well I have the game for you. Vendetta Forever was developed by Meatspace Interactive and published by nDreams (one of my favourite VR studios). V For Vendet....Maybe Not After having a wildly successful demo the full version is finally here. Available on Meta Quest 2, 3, 3S, Pro and PlayStation VR2 Gameplay If you liked Superhot then you will enjoy Vendetta Forever. You can tell this has some deep inspirations from Superhot but expands upon the idea, like a spiritual successor. The gameplay is a mix of gunplay and melee with some levels inspired from cinematic moments.  The game features a wide variety of weapons, from different guns to shurikens, swords and throwing knives. At the start of each level you ar...
Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: Rita’s Rewind Launch Date Revealed
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Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: Rita’s Rewind Launch Date Revealed

Digital Eclipse has announced that Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: Rita’s Rewind will release digitally on the 10th December. The game will be available for PlayStation 4/5, Xbox Series X|S, PC via Steam, and Nintendo Switch for MSRP of £34.99. Morphin' Time! Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: Rita’s Rewind is a brand new brawler that promises an original storyline paying homage to Power Rangers lore, keeping old and new fans happy! Inspired by the classics of the genre and developed by Digital Eclipse (the team behind Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Cowabunga Collection and Atari 50th Anniversary Celebration) Rita’s Rewind puts a time travel twist on the classic Power Rangers journey. Battle against Robo Rita’s army of Putty Patrollers, General Goldar, and many other iconic bosses fro...
The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom – Switch Review
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The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom – Switch Review

Here at Thumb Culture, we covered the news of the launch of The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom last month. Since then I've been taking my time with the game to make sure I give it a fair review. Why? Well, because I am not a Legend of Zelda fan. Now, don't get me wrong, I enjoyed Link's Awakening back in 1993 on my Gameboy, but I haven't really touched a Zelda game since. No time like the present I guess! Here Come The Girls You can buy a copy of The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom right now on the Nintendo Store. Simple, you don't even need Navi to guide you! Gameplay As mentioned above, I've never been a massive Legend of Zelda fan, I've always dipped my toe in and tried the games just in case my feelings changed. Well, I can honestly say that after playing Echoes of Wisdom, I...
Mobile Suit Gundam: Silver Phantom – Quest 3 Review
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Mobile Suit Gundam: Silver Phantom – Quest 3 Review

Today I'm diving into Mobile Suit Gundam: Silver Phantom. Developed by Bandai Namco Filmwork, Atlas V and Albyon, Published by Astrea, it released earlier this month on the Meta Store. Retailing at £13.99 the game promises to be a ground-breaking VR experience. But does it deliver on this promise? Gameplay So what exactly is Mobile Suit Gundam: Silver Phantom? Put simply it is an interactive and cinematic anime movie, set in the original anime Gundam timeline 3 years after Char's counterattack in the year 0096 Universal Century. This is definitely a game for Gundam fans as some prior knowledge in order to appreciate the story is needed. The main character Ryuu Minamo is a young pilot with a tragic past. Wh...
The Spirit of the Samurai launches in December
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The Spirit of the Samurai launches in December

Leading UK games publisher Kwalee and Spanish developer Digital Mind S.L. are pleased to announce the release date for upcoming 2D stop-motion action adventure, The Spirit of the Samurai. The game is coming to PC via Steam on December 12, 2024. Fans can experience a glimpse of this adventure inspired by Japanese mythology, as the demo for The Spirit of the Samurai will be available starting with Steam Next Fest from October 14. Prepare to defend against mythical forces Unlock the power of the Samurai Assume the role of Takeshi, a Japanese samurai who has to protect his village from the onslaught of an Oni attempting to conquer the land with his undead army. Fight against his army inspired by Japanese mythology, in a unique, brutal stop-motion cinematic adventure. Defend the Forb...
Jedi Power Battles Releasing on PC & Consoles
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Jedi Power Battles Releasing on PC & Consoles

Aspyr, the studio behind 2024's Tomb Raider Trilogy Remaster and the recently announce Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver Remaster, have announced a STAR WARS Episode I: Jedi Power Battles remaster for PC and consoles. Originally available for the Dreamcast, PlayStation and Gameboy Advance between 2000-2002, the updated version is due to launch early next year. This Is Where The Fun Begins Celebrate the 25th anniversary of the original STAR WARS Episode I: Jedi Power Battles with this fast-paced lightsaber action game featuring enhanced gameplay and controls, environments, game modes, and more. Use the power of the Force and your trusty lightsaber against legions of droids, assassins, and other legendary foes. Look forward to revisiting locations from The Phantom Menace like Naboo, Theed Palace...
Ari Buktu and the Anytime Elevator – PC Preview
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Ari Buktu and the Anytime Elevator – PC Preview

When you get asked if you want to check out an upcoming 2.5D being developed by a former Disney Imagineer, I mean you have to say yes right? That's exactly what happened with Ari Buktu and the Anytime Elevator when an opportunity to check out it's Steam Next Fest demo early came across my desk. A Magical Ride Developed by Adventure Works, with one of the lead designers of the Millenium Falcon ride bringing cinematic moments, this 5 person team are trying to bring a fully voice-acted game that screams of nostalgia straight to you. But how are they doing so far? Lets find out! Gameplay Before we get into it, I want to make it really clear this is simply a preview of Ari Buktu and the Anytime Elevator. A wonderful fun preview nonetheless. This preview demo was purely the introduction to t...
Kernel Hearts: A Magical Girls Roguelike Announced
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Kernel Hearts: A Magical Girls Roguelike Announced

Accessible games publisher Whitethorn Games together with developer EPHEMERA have announced their brand new title Kernel Hearts. A co-op multiplayer roguelike game like no other!  Battle your way up a deadly celestial tower and use your arsenal of skills to eradicate monstrous angelic enemies and ultimately dethrone a god. All to save the world. Magical Girl Power If the only way to bring a world back from the edge of the apocalypse was to destroy its god, would you have the power to do it? As a member of M.A.H.O.U Unit — an elite fighting force of super-powered android magical girls — you and up to three allies are tasked with one thing: destroy a god to save the world from the brink of extinction. Starting from the base of the mythical Tower of Babel, you’ll fight your way through a...
TMNT: Splintered Fate Gets PC Launch Date
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TMNT: Splintered Fate Gets PC Launch Date

Demos are for not just for Steam Next Fest. At least that's the case for Super Evil Megacorp! That's right Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Splintered Fate has a Steam demo available to download and play right now. The good news doesn't stop there, as an official PC release date has also been announced. The game will launch on Steam, Steam Deck (verified!) and the Epic Games Store on November 6, 2024. Meaning very soon ninjas everywhere can dive into the turtles’ only roguelike adventure on PC for the very first time! Radical! In Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Splintered Fate players will take their favourite crime fighting turtle brothers through inter-dimensional portals to rescue their abducted master, Splinter. This roguelike action game features fast-flowing combat, a diverse build sy...
Funko Fusion – PS5 Review
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Funko Fusion – PS5 Review

If you have never heard of Funko, then you must have been hiding under a rock. Funko are the brand responsible for bringing to life your favourite franchises, but in vinyl figure form. The lovable big heads on small bodies are great to have on the shelf, and more recently in your gaming library. Funko Fusion is the creation of 1010 Games which both developed and published the game. Everyone is a fan of something This review is purposefully vague, there is so much to find and discover during your playtime with Funko Fusion that it would be wrong of me to give away too much! Enjoy! Gameplay Aside from all the cool collaborations and fan favourites, you may be wondering what exactly Funko Fusion is about. It all boils down to the game’s villain. Eddy. Eddy is everything that Freddy Funko ...