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11Oct

By StuartNo Comments

LEGO Fortnite Peely Bone Set Review

Back in July, we covered the exciting news that LEGO and Fortnite were bringing their collab outside of the virtual world and into the hands of brick lovers everywhere. As an avid Fortnite player and LEGO collector these sets made my little gamer's heart jump for joy. At least that's what I'm telling myself that's what those palpitations were. One set in particular immediately went on our must-have list. Ok, ok, one set in particular went to the top of our must-have list. This was of course the LEGO Fortnite Peely Bone set. And thanks to our friends over at LEGO we got our hands on it early! Fortnite (backstory) build mode If you're reading this, we're going to assume that you know who Peely Bone is. Just in case you don't, and you're here simply because you think this LEGO set looks coo...

10Oct

By Iain culverhouseNo Comments

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October PlayStation Releases – Week 3

Week 3 of a jam packed October of PlayStation releases is nearly upon us. I’ve picked out 5 of my favourites hitting the PlayStation Store next week. What you waiting for? Read on to find out more Squirrel with a Gun (PS5) - October 15th Squirrel, meet gun. As the neighbourhood’s most obnoxious rodent, develop a knack (and a love?) for crime and mayhem in pursuit of golden acorns in this nutty sandbox shooter and puzzle platformer. Fight tooth, claw, and gun to escape a secret underground facility and defeat the Agents. Still not sold on this game? Check out our review! Purpose 1951 (PS5) - October 16th Embark on a personal journey through 1951 America as you step into the shoes of a retired doctor whose life has unravelled. "Purpose 1951" is a thought-provoking first-per...

Arachnophobia Accessibility is good, now let’s design better

8Oct

By Finch2 Comments

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Arachnophobia Accessibility is good, now let’s design better

Content Warning: If you have severe arachnophobia, be aware that while there are no images of spiders in this article, there may be descriptive language about them or their environment in games (eg. thick webbing, movement), please skip this article at your discretion. All spiders were virtually harmed in the making of this article. Posting Opinions on the World-Wide Web With Halloween drawing near, many people with arachnophobia - like myself - are dreading the month of October. I don't know which of the divine powers came up with the idea that spiders should exist, but our fascination with fear can make even a simple supermarket shopping trip, or MMO fetch quest, unbearable. Though they are kind of one in the same. Games have come a long way in helping mitigate that. The recent intr...

7Oct

By Jason1 Comment

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Dig VR Press Event Roundup

Recently I had the amazing opportunity with Thumb Culture to attend a Dig VR press event. Just Add Water and Wired Productions held the day-long event at the awesome DiggerLand theme park in Kent. Not only were we given the chance to experience the new Dig VR simulator game, but we also got to have a go on real-life diggers. Needless to say, mud was thrown around! We recently covered the news about the game releasing on 24th October. And so getting the chance to play Dig VR and chat to everyone involved made for a fantastic occasion. Enter Thumb Culture After having a meet and greet, and winding up Wired's Community Manager Steve with how close we lived to the venue, we were sorted into our groups and given a timetable of events. Our first item of the day was to go and play the Dig...

30Sep

By MikeNo Comments

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Are Remasters Good for Gamers?

As a gamer in my 30s, I’ve played across several console generations. Remasters tap into that nostalgia and that’s no secret to game developers. Remasters have become more and more prevalent, they’re arguably their genre now. In theory, bringing a classic game to a generation is fantastic if done well and for the right reasons. We’ll examine how much remasters add or subtract from the gaming experience. As well as if the industry has gone overboard and how console technology has influenced remasters. We’ll also look at examples of good and bad remasters to help reach a consensus. Remasters give a second chance at older games Remastered video games are nothing new to the industry, happening as far back as the late 80s. It’s probably more common now, with technology and high-speed in...

19Sep

By Iain culverhouseNo Comments

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September on PlayStation – Week 4

The month of September may be nearly over. But the PlayStation September game releases certainly aren't! Each week I've been picking five of the new releases to highlight and giving you the full release rundown. This week PlayStation decided to keep me guessing with new entries as well as games pushed both forward and back! Never fear though, I've struggled through it to bring you the all the games not to be missed. So with that in mind.. let's get this week's PlayStation September picks. Anarkade (PS5) - September 23rd A Cross-Platform Multiplayer shooter in a vibrant pixel art world. With character customisation and abilities, you choose your fighter and dominate the arena. Fast and Frenzied gameplay will keep you coming back for more. Disney Epic Mickey: Rebrushed (PS5, PS4) - Sept...

12Sep

By Iain culverhouseNo Comments

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September On PlayStation – Week 3

Well, we've made it to the third week of September. And the September PlayStation releases show no sign of slowing down. Each week I've been picking a couple of new releases to highlight, as well as giving you the full release rundown. This week marks an extra special week for PlayStation, marking their 30th anniversary. So expect some surprises and deals from Friday. The Plucky Squire (PS5) Free as Part of PlayStation Plus Extra and Premium - September 17th "The Plucky Squire" is a magical adventure story about Jot and his friends, who are characters in a storybook. They discover a three-dimensional world outside the pages of their book. When the villain, Humgrump, realizes that he's destined to lose the battle against the forces of good, he kicks the hero, Jot, out of the pages and cha...

5Sep

By Iain culverhouseNo Comments

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September on PlayStation – Week 2

Week 2 of a slam packed September of PlayStation releases is nearly upon us. I've picked out 5 of my favourites hitting the PlayStation Store next week, read on to find out more. Don't forget to check out what games are coming to PS Plus this month too! Warhammer 40k: Space Marine 2 (PS5) - September 9th Space Marine 2 presents a fascinating sequel to the first game, delving further into the story of the courageous Ultramarine Captain Titus. After facing troubling events suggesting possible heresy, Titus is captured by the Inquisition. Despite being exonerated, he re-emerges from the experience as a demoted Lieutenant. Space Marine 2 offers full co-op for up to three players, allowing you to experience the entire story alongside two friends. From Day 1 Space Marine 2 can be pl...

29Aug

By Iain culverhouseNo Comments

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September on PlayStation – Week 1

September will be a massive month for PlayStation gamers with many highly anticipated games being released. That's no exaggeration, there is at least one highly anticipated title every week. With too many to list in just one article, I'll be coming to you each week with the release list as well as my top picks from each release day of the upcoming week. Let's get into it! The Casting of Frank Stone (PS5) - September 3rd The Casting of Frank Stone is an interactive drama horror from the minds of 'Until Dawn' creators SuperMassive Games. Taking place within the Dead by Daylight universe players will find themselves captivated by a chilling mystery where every decision can have serious repercussions. Your adventure takes place in the town of Cedar Hills in Oregon, however unlike it's rea...

14Aug

By StuartNo Comments

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Monster Jam Showdown – Dev Interview

Following on from our invite to the Monster Jam Showdown Press Event last month we had the opportunity to ask the developers of the upcoming Monster Jam Showdown game some questions. We were lucky enough to put these to Milestone Italy's Game Director, Federico Spada. Even the TC Mini Crew got involved. And yes, they asked the important questions. Check out the interview below. How has the development of MJS differed from other Milestone games such as Hot Wheels? Monster Jam Showdown brought completely new challenges to the development team. One of the main differences is that Monster Jam trucks are real, whilst Hot Wheels are toys, so players have some expectations about their driving experience. Even if driving a Monster Jam truck is a privilege only a few people on ...