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Modern Warfare 2 info and footage released

9Jun

By Si WoodhamsNo Comments

Modern Warfare 2 info and footage released

Infinity Ward have finally unveiled the trailer and gameplay footage for its next Call of Duty blockbuster, Modern Warfare 2. It will feature a single player campaign, that follows on from the previous game, as well multiplayer and a new tactical co-op mode. Multiplayer will feature both large scale maps and smaller ones designed for 6 vs 6 matches. As well as the Modern Warfare 2 announcement, Infinity Ward also announced some details about the Warzone battle royale title. As mentioned earlier in the year it will be coming to mobile, but not much more detail on how this will differ from PC/Console editions. Warzone 2.0 is also confirmed for later in the year and will be built on the same engine as Modern Warfare 2 and will be an extension of the same universe. Fo...

Post Void Console Release Date Announced

3Jun

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Post Void Console Release Date Announced

Super Rare Originals and YCJY Games have finally put a console launch date on Post Void. Non-Stop Psychedelic Action - Post Void Developed by Swedish indie studio YCJY Games, Post Void took Steam players by storm when it launched in August 2020 and currently has an Overwhelmingly Positive rating of 98% on the PC platform. It's easy to pick up but difficult to master makes it enjoyable for all types of players. Marketing lead at Super Rare Originals - Ryan Brown describes it like this: "Take your favourite shooters of the past, put them in a blender, add in some paint and tons of caffeine, and voila, you’ve got Post Void." The game features procedurally generated levels with no lives and no retries so every run is different. Players are challenged to keep moving fast and racking ...

New Wreckfest Gameplay on Nintendo Switch

2Jun

By Iain culverhouseNo Comments

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New Wreckfest Gameplay on Nintendo Switch

Thq Nordic and Bugbear Studios have launched a brand new trailer showing Wreckfest Gameplay on the Nintendo Switch. This comes before its launch on June 21st. Drive Hard Die Last Road Rage Required Wreckfest offers a wide variety of upgrade and customisation options. If you're looking for the best combative motorsport game out there, Wreckfest is shaping up to be the best. Whether you're preparing for your next demolition derby with reinforced bumpers, roll cages, side protectors, etc., or setting your car up for a banger race with engine performance parts like air filters, and camshafts, fuel systems, etc., Wreckfest has it all. Additionally, to the base game, the Nintendo Switch version offers two season packages: Season 1 includes 20 crazy and iconic vehicles, 20 insane roof dec...

Fury Unleashed Special Boxed Edition Announced

1Jun

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Fury Unleashed Special Boxed Edition Announced

Meridiem Games has announced that it is set to bring a special physical edition of Fury Unleashed to store shelves this autumn. Physical Fury Unleashed Developed and published by Awesome Games Studio, Fury Unleashed is a combo-based roguelike action-platformer that takes its inspiration from modern roguelikes like Dead Cells and Rogue Legacy with throwbacks to old-school platformers like Contra and Metal Slug. Released in May 2020 with Metacritic scores ranging between 76-80, depending on the platform (76 Switch, 78 PS4, 79 PC, 80 XBone), Fury Unleashed has been praised for its addictive gameplay and beautiful comic-book style visuals. With outlandish worlds of procedurally generated levels, players can learn to play flawlessly and attempt to finish the entire game with a singl...

1Jun

By Iain culverhouseNo Comments

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Star Wars Jedi: Survivor – Unveiled

Star Wars Jedi: Survivor is the follow on for the hugely popular 2019 hit Jedi: Fallen Order. The announcement came from the amazing teams at Respawn Interactive, Lucasfilm Games and Electronic Arts. The Force Is Strong It will build upon the iconic Star Wars stories, worlds, characters, and thrilling combat first experienced in the series' debut title, Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order. Launching in 2023, Star Wars Jedi: Survivor is built for the current generation of gaming hardware to provide players with a deeper and more expansive Star Wars experience Setting This is five years after the events of Jedi: Fallen Order. Cal begins to feel the weight of being one of the last Jedi left in the galaxy and must stay one step ahead of the Empire's relentless pursuit. On his journey, Cal wil...

1Jun

By Iain culverhouseNo Comments

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Destroy All Humans 2 – Reprobed

Following in the footsteps of the remade Destroy All Humans comes Destroy All Humans 2 - Reprobed Surrender to the mighty Furon empire The teams at THQ Nordic & Black Forest Games have granted Crypto his very own licence to probe! I know quite a few of the team here at Thumb Culture HQ love the Destroy All Humans series. When news broke that Destroy All Humans 2 was coming soon, we immediately surrendered to our Furon overlords! Revenge Crypto is back with a license to probe. The alien invader is back, and he's groovier than ever. Take revenge on the KGB for blowing up your mothership and experience the swinging '60s in all its chemical-induced glory. Having to form alliances with members of the very species you came to enslave will be challenging. Features: Show those hi...

31May

By Iain culverhouseNo Comments

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Destiny 2 – Season Of The Haunted

Season of The Haunted (Season 17) has now begun and this may change everything. Guardian Games Closing Ceremony marked the end of Season Of The Risen. The Moon Is Haunted...Again Destiny 2 players will recall that Eris Morn discovered a dormant Pyramid Ship on the moon back in ShadowKeep. As far back as Destiny's original release, whispers and lore spoke of the Pyramid ships. Nightmares The arrival of the ships resulted in the discovery of Nightmares (floating figures) on the moon. To begin with, we knew very little about them, but as the seasons progressed, we have slowly learned more about them. The story continues with the discovery of a corrupted Cabal ship in an exotic quest named Presage. Glykon was the name of the ship, and we learn that Calus had attempted to commune with t...

The Wonder Boy Collection Coming Next Week

31May

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The Wonder Boy Collection Coming Next Week

A tremendous nostalgic announcement from ININ Games, and Bliss Brain as they have confirmed The Wonder Boy Collection for Nintendo Switch and PlayStation 4. The best news is that there is not long to wait, with it arriving June 3rd The 35th Anniversary For those of you who cannot remember, Wonderboy launched in 1986 and was and sparked a handful of games into the Mid 1990s. It returned in 2016 with the cleverly worded title Wonder Boy Returns and has appeared in a further 3 games since. With the Wonder Boy Anniversary Collection, they bring the series up to date with exact ports for today's hardware and new features such as rewinding your game. Wonder Boy Anniversary Collection is a must-have for anyone who loves retro gaming, is a Wonder Boy fan looking to play their favourites o...

noblechairs Announce HERO Gaming Chair – Darth Vader Edition

27May

By DanNo Comments

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noblechairs Announce HERO Gaming Chair – Darth Vader Edition

I can confirm that yes, you are reading this right! We can confirm that the design team at noblechairs have been extremely busy. We have seen some fantastic collaborations come out recently and here is another. A Throne Fit For A Sith In celebration of Obi-Wan Kenobi release day, noblechairs have officially announced the HERO Gaming Chair – Darth Vader Edition. Keep reading to din out more! This Is The Other, Other Chair You Are Looking For! The transition from armour to chair has been scrutinously designed to ensure the design is translated without looking too plain. After all, you want the chair to be menacing but not a boring black base. Using all of the right textures with their famous PU Leather you get something that looks absolutely stunning. From the panelling to the design det...

24May

By Katie TNo Comments

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New Stealth Options in Sniper Elite 5

New Stealth Options in Sniper Elite 5 have been revealed in the latest video from the development team at Rebellion. Which shows them discussing stealth, traversal and the new takedowns available in the game. With military advisor Paul Biddiss. The Art Of Stealth Paul Biddiss is a military advisor, and action coordinator on a number of high profile shows. He is also the motion capture artist for the protagonist, Karl Fairburne in Sniper Elite 5. Ensuring all movements have the highest level of authenticity. Speaking of his role in the game Paul said “All the takedowns are realistic to the training that was given to SOE operatives… everything is realistic. There is no embellishment.” As well as new stealth options in Sniper Elite 5, also in the video is footage of the new traversal...