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Game Pass Games - February 2025

Feb 12, 2025 | thumbculture.co.uk | Rowen Cameron

0 0 Read Time:3 Minute, 40 SecondWhile only a few additions have been confirmed for February on Game Pass, there are still some things to love. Not only does a popular pixel art strategy game make a comeback, but a long-awaited Obsidian RPG finally gets its release.
Rift of the NecroDancer - PC Review

Feb 3, 2025 | thumbculture.co.uk | Rowen Cameron

0 0 Read Time:6 Minute, 7 Second9 years after their critically acclaimed beat-busting dungeon delver, Brace Yourself Games teams up with Tic Toc Games and returns with a sequel that puts a new spin on a familiar mechanic, NecroDancer style. And here I am, an avid fan. Let’s rock! Rift of the NecroDancer fully leans into the rhythm genre and transports Cadence and co to a strange new world: ours.
Petit Island - PC Review

Nov 29, 2024 | thumbculture.co.uk | Rowen Cameron

0 0 Read Time:6 Minute, 8 SecondWhat better way to keep the chill of winter at bay than to set off on a cosy tropical adventure? Xelo Games, the Bali-based studio behind Escape from Naraka, goes from brutal action platforming to adorable relaxing exploration with the long-awaited Petit Island. Making and Reawakening MemoriesProtagonist Lily has grown up on her beloved Grandpaw’s stories of his adventurous youth on Petit Island.
Game Pass Games November 2024 - Wave 2

Nov 26, 2024 | thumbculture.co.uk | Rowen Cameron

0 0 Read Time:3 Minute, 25 SecondAs the November chill signals “Winter is coming!” (cue the Game of Thrones theme), the second wave of Game Pass titles gives us plenty of excuses for a warm night in with a good game.
Game Pass Games November 2024

Nov 11, 2024 | thumbculture.co.uk | Rowen Cameron

0 0 Read Time:4 Minute, 3 SecondWe may all partied out from Halloween, but November has plenty to keep us busy over on Game Pass.
Steam Next Fest October 2024 - Puzzles, Police Work & Pulsing Beats

Oct 31, 2024 | thumbculture.co.uk | Rowen Cameron

0 0 Read Time:8 Minute, 14 SecondJust like that, another Steam Next Fest is done and dusted. Were there oodles of demos? Yes. Did I play through an ungodly amount of them? Also yes. Is my Wishlist now the length of A Song of Ice and Fire? Three for three, you got me. The number of demos on offer can be a double-edged sword; I’m still getting through the last few! But what was exhibited gave gamers plenty to be excited about for the end of the year and the beginning of 2025.
Game Pass Games October 2024 - Wave 2

Oct 21, 2024 | thumbculture.co.uk | Rowen Cameron

0 0 Read Time:3 Minute, 29 SecondSpooky month is now in full swing and the second wave of Game Pass additions comes with it.
Game Pass October 2024 Games

Oct 3, 2024 | thumbculture.co.uk | Rowen Cameron

0 0 Read Time:3 Minute, 21 SecondWhile September was the month for strategy and sim fans, October 2024 has something for everyone! Game Pass has rolled out the first wave of announcements across various genres, some ready to download now. Cards, kung fu mastery or clandestine spy action: it’s all here.
Shadows Of Doubt- PS5 Review

Oct 3, 2024 | thumbculture.co.uk | Tom McMylor

0 0 Read Time:6 Minute, 40 SecondShadows of Doubt is an immersive sandbox detective stealth game developed by ColePowered Games and published by Fireshine Games. It was first released on PC in early access in April of last year, and launched in full release earlier this month. Available on PC, PlayStation5 and Xbox Series X|S, today I’ll be taking a look at the PlayStation 5 version. Good cop, bad port.
Star Wars Outlaws - PS5 Review

Sep 11, 2024 | thumbculture.co.uk | Tom McMylor

0 0 Read Time:9 Minute, 36 SecondAfter two recent successful releases where you play as a Jedi, Star Wars Outlaws is “The first open-world Star Wars Game;” where you play as a regular nonforce sensitive thief, Kay Vess. Star Wars Outlaws was developed by Massive Entertainment, and published by Ubisoft. The game was released on August 30th, 2024 on PS5, Xbox Series, and PC. Star CryUbisoft has become synonymous with the open-world genre in recent years.