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Sega Celebrates Big, But Keeps It Small With The Astro City Mini

7Jul

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Sega Celebrates Big, But Keeps It Small With The Astro City Mini

It looks like Sega are continuing their 60th anniversary celebrations, but sticking with the micro theme. You may remember earlier in the year, Sega announced the Game Gear Micro which is being released on October 6th this year, exactly 30 years to the day after the release of the original Game Gear, Sega's 8-bit handheld system. So far the system is only available in Japan, and like so, the Astro City Mini is said to be no different with no confirmation of a western release. What do we know so far? The Astro City Mini is set to release at the end of the year in Japan costing ¥12,800 (around $120 or £94) and will feature 36 arcade games. So far, the only conformed titles we have are: Alien Syndrome Alien Storm Altered Beast Columns II Dark Edge Fantasy Zo...

NACON and Eko Software Announce Handball 21

24Jun

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NACON and Eko Software Announce Handball 21

For all you hardcore sports fans out there, NACON and Eko Software have officially announced Handball 21. What is Handball I hear you say? I am going, to be honest... I don't actually know. I could have googled but that's now what we are about. It is fairly self-explanatory, it looks like Speedball but without the brutality and the skates. With over 27 million sports federation members worldwide it is a popular sport. Handball 21 will hit the shelves this November on Playstation 4, Xbox One, and PC. Features: Extensive officially licensed content: Handball 21 includes the four major European leagues and several second division leagues, for a total of 1,600 handball players represented in the game. Play as some of the world's top players, such as Nikola Karabatic, Valero Rivera an...

SpongeBob SquarePants: Battle For Bikini Bottom New Mode Announced

9Jun

By DanNo Comments

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SpongeBob SquarePants: Battle For Bikini Bottom New Mode Announced

SpongeBob SquarePants: Battle For Bikini Bottom is due for release later this month. They have just announced that there will be a brand new horde mode available for up to two players. This is both online and couch co-op. You and your partner will face the evil Robo-Squidward with one of the 7 playable characters, each one having a unique attack. For all of you SpongeBob fans you are in luck as there will be multiple special editions available. Not only that, it is available across most consoles and PC. Please see below for the pre-order links for the Shiny Edition which contains: An 8"/20cm SpongeBob Figurine with Golden Spatula and flexible tongue Wallstickers 6 Lithographs SpongeBob SquarePants tennis socks The Game itself (PS4 click HERE, XB1 click HERE, PC c...

Size Does Matter – New Trailer For Desperados III Miniature Trailer

9Jun

By DanNo Comments

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Size Does Matter – New Trailer For Desperados III Miniature Trailer

Desperados II Miniature trailer has now arrived. This real-life miniature action-packed game staged within a miniature landscape made up of 3d printed and handcrafted elements are intriguing. Check out the trailer below: You can't wait to try Desperados III for yourself? Well, here is your chance: A free (PC) demo with one level from our story-driven, hardcore tactical stealth game is now available on GOG.com. Check it out and see, if Desperados III will be your favourite game of this summer, when it releases on June 16th, 2020. So what are your thoughts? Does this trailer get you gunslinging? Let us know in the comments below! For more articles from Dan, click here YouTube | FaceBook | Twitter | Instagram| Twitch| Podcast

Coatsink PHOGS Delayed Until Later This Year

4Jun

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Coatsink PHOGS Delayed Until Later This Year

Coatsink and Bit Loom Studios have announced that the release of PHOGS! has now been delayed. Due for release in June they have now advised it will be later on this year. They have advised like many other studios around the world, the global pandemic has created a large number of unforeseen challenges. Official Statements: "The team is working hard to minimize the delay to PHOGS! and our hooman friends will update on a release date as soon as they can" - Blue "DOES THAT MEAN I CAN’T PLAY WITH MY FWENDS? AAAAARGH!! THAT MAKES RED SAD!" -Red We hope to announce an official release date for PHOGS! soon but wanted to address the delay as not to disappoint our fans even closer to the original launch window -Coatsink It’s not all bad news however, PHOGS! is taking part in the...

Formar Pixar Artists Make A Game CYGNI: All Guns Blazing

29May

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Formar Pixar Artists Make A Game CYGNI: All Guns Blazing

Former Pixar artists have created a game? That's right! Keelworks have officially announced CYGNI: All Guns Blazing. A twin-stick vertical scroller/shooter hybrid, it will have old school nostalgia with modern-day graphics. Safe to say this does excite us at Thumb Culture. Keelworks have confirmed they are not trying to reinvent shoot em ups, just elevate the genre through higher quality visuals, audio, and gameplay. CYGNI is the work of just two highly talented and entirely self-taught developers who previously worked as Hollywood film and VFX production artists including stints at Pixar. Their impressive work with Unreal Engine soon got noticed by Epic Games and earned Keelworks a substantial cash award as an Epic MegaGrant recipient, So what will see? Next-gen visuals, animat...

Heavy Duty Challenge Teaser Trailer – Mother Trucker!

26May

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Heavy Duty Challenge Teaser Trailer – Mother Trucker!

Heavy-Duty Challenge is a non-racing yet heavily competitive motorsport game inspired by the Europa Truck Trial Motorsport Championships. This real-life event has been taking place for over 30 years and now we have a game! You will get to drive and an off-road lorry in extreme environments. Nano Games have been working extremely hard to bring you an experience you will enjoy time and time again. Especially if you are into Trucking! So what can we expect? Authentic simulation of off-road driving experience. 12 real trucks, each having a unique cabin view 5 real locations recreated from the actual truck trials championships Realistic off-road physics Lifelike audio and visuals Competitive mechanics Gamepad and steering wheel support Championship events Care...

New Trailer For 51 Worldwide Games Showcases

19May

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New Trailer For 51 Worldwide Games Showcases

51 Worldwide Games launches on the Nintendo Switch on the 5th of June 2020. Friends and family and get cosy and enjoy an epic collection of timeless classic games to play. In the new trailer, we get to see some of the games available, but not only that we get a sneak peek at some of the game modes available. With 51 Worldwide Games, your Switch turns into a digital board game. The player can connect up to four systems for some of the titles such as Texas Hold ‘em. Not only this, but you can also connect up to 4 consoles locally and use mosaic mode. Once lined up together they form one big playing area. All games come with a short introduction so you learn and then it's just a case of having a laugh with friends and family. It really does look like a lockdown gem if you have a couple ...

Hunting Simulator 2 Brings You New Friends

15May

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Hunting Simulator 2 Brings You New Friends

Nacon has recently announced Hunting Simulator 2, a new sim developed by Neopica. It will be available on Playstation 4, Xbox One, and PC on the 25th of June 2020. According to various sources hunting games have always been missing one aspect of the sport, the hunting dog. Hunting dogs are the essential companion for many hunters and this is one of the major additions to the simulator dropping this year. In the games, you come across vast environments and it’s not always easy, having a hunting dog will help you seek out special clues. There will be a total of three dog breeds in Hunting Simulator 2, a Beagle, Labrador Retriever, and a German Shorthaired Pointer. In Hunting Simulator 2, you will be exploring larger, more varied environments. There has been a complete redesign in r...

Battle Royale The Culling: Origins Returns To Xbox One

15May

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Battle Royale The Culling: Origins Returns To Xbox One

Xaviant has announced the return of on the earliest battle royale survival games, The Culling: Origins. It is now available on Xbox one as of the 14th of May. The title will be available to purchase on the Xbox store however you can get a 1-day free trial before payment. Furthermore, anyone who downloaded the game whilst it was in free today play will be able to play without an additional purchase. Director of Operations Josh Van Veld said: “The Culling is one of the pioneers of the Battle Royale genre and even today it stands alone as a unique up-close-and-personal combat experience,” However, Josh has also confirmed that they are looking to bring this title to PC. In the meantime check out the below list of updates. Xbox One graphical quality improved dramatically, renderin...