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Metro Exodus
How to charge the flashlight in Metro Exodus
thumbsticks.com - Tom Baines
Metro Exodus might be more above ground than ever before, but you’ll still need a light in dark spaces.What is it with video games and flashlights? …
Save up to 90% in the Humble 505 Games sale
thumbsticks.com - Tom Baines
Another day, another big sale on the Humble store. This time, it's a publisher sale from 505 Games.The post Save up to 90% in the Humble 505 Games …
Nintendo Switch
Release date revealed for Final Fantasy VII on Nintendo Switch, Xbox One
thumbsticks.com - Tom Baines
There ain't no gettin' offa this mediocre port train we're on.The post Release date revealed for Final Fantasy VII on Nintendo Switch, Xbox One …
Nintendo Switch
Anthem leads this week’s lineup of new video game releases
thumbsticks.com - Daniel New
Read our round-up of this week’s new video game releases for the PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and Nintendo Switch.The post Anthem leads this week’s …
Nintendo Switch
Nintendo Switch releases for February 18-22, 2019
thumbsticks.com - Daniel New
Here’s our roundup of this week’s new eShop releases for the Nintendo Switch and Nintendo 3DS.There’s a busy enough week ahead on the Nintendo eShop, …
PlayStation 4
How to use the gas mask in Metro Exodus
thumbsticks.com - Tom Baines
If you want to survive the Russian wastes, you’re going to need to breathe. Here’s how you use the gas mask in Metro Exodus. The air can get a little …
Nintendo Switch
ICYMI, Final Fantasy IX is out now on Nintendo Switch and Xbox One
thumbsticks.com - Tom Baines
Final Fantasy IX is out now on Nintendo Switch and Xbox One, and yes, it includes the overworld theme audio bug.Nintendo rattled through a lot of …
Nintendo Switch
Xbox One digital game releases for February 18-22, 2019
thumbsticks.com - Daniel New
Here’s the full lineup of new video game releases coming to the Xbox One between February 18-22, 2019.The post Xbox One digital game releases for …
PlayStation
PlayStation Store releases for February 19, 2019
thumbsticks.com - Daniel New
Here’s the full lineup of PS4 and PS Vita video games coming to the PlayStation Store from February 19, 2019. Until the surprise release of Respawn’s …
Microtransactions
How much do shards cost in Anthem?
thumbsticks.com - Tom Baines
Must stop referring to Anthem’s microtransaction currency as “sharts”. Must stop referring to Anthem’s microtransaction currency as “sharts”. Must …
Observer review
thumbsticks.com - Callum Williams
It goes without saying that there have been a lot of scary horror games over the years.Yet it’s rare to find many effective horror games that can …
Dragon Ball FighterZ
Save up to 75% in two new PlayStation Store sales
thumbsticks.com - Daniel New
Save up to 75% on some critically acclaimed PlayStation 4 games in the latest PSN sales.Two new PlayStation Store sales – one in the US, and one in …
Homophobia
Updated: Deadmau5 uses homophobic slur, is suspended by Twitch, deletes account, apologises
thumbsticks.com - Tom Baines
EDM artist Deadmau5 is suspended from Twitch for using a homophobic slur, then deletes his account in protest.The post Updated: Deadmau5 uses …
Sea of Thieves
Sleepwalk through a very 90s internet next month with Hypnospace Outlaw
thumbsticks.com - Tom Baines
No More Robots and Tendershoot announce the release date for bizarre browser game Hypnospace Outlaw.Just to be clear, when we refer to Hypnospace …
Nintendo
Yoshi’s Crafted World demo now available for Nintendo Switch
thumbsticks.com - Tom Baines
Head over to the Nintendo eShop to download a perfectly-formed little slice, the Yoshi's Crafted World demo.The post Yoshi’s Crafted World demo now …
The Humble Valentine’s sale is now on
thumbsticks.com - Tom Baines
Roll up for romance in the Humble Valentine’s sale.Roses are red, Humble is great, Buy romantic games, For your Valentine’s date.Ahem.Today being the …
Nintendo Switch
Hollow Knight is getting a full sequel, coming to Switch and PC
thumbsticks.com - Daniel New
Happy Valentine’s Day, everyone. Team Cherry is making a Hollow Knight sequel.Team Cherry has confirmed that the majestic metroidvania game, Hollow …
Nintendo Direct
ICYMI: Everything announced on last night’s Nintendo Direct
thumbsticks.com - Daniel New
Nintendo announces a remake of The Legend of Zelda: Link’s Awakening in a packed Nintendo Direct.Last night’s Nintendo Direct saw Deputy General …
Deadmau5 uses homophobic slur, is suspended by Twitch, deletes account
thumbsticks.com - Tom Baines
EDM artist Deadmau5 is suspended from Twitch for using a homophobic slur, then deletes his account in protest.The post Deadmau5 uses homophobic slur, …
How to revive yourself in Apex Legends
thumbsticks.com - Tom Baines
Wondering how to stop relying on your teammates and revive yourself in Apex Legends? We’ve got you covered.One of the more interesting elements of …
Activision Blizzard
The appalling Activision-Blizzard layoffs are classic corporate callousness
thumbsticks.com - Tom Baines
In yesterday's earnings call, Activision announced record profits (then slashed their workforce by 8%).The post The appalling Activision-Blizzard …
Rocket League
Rocket League's cross-platform party system arrives next week
thumbsticks.com - Daniel New
Psyonix has confirmed that the long-awaited cross-platform Friends Update will come to Rocket League next week. The Rocket League Friends Update will …
Spider-Man
Here's every suit in Marvel's Spider-Man on PS4
thumbsticks.com - Tom Baines
Here’s every suit you can unlock in Marvel’s Spider-Man on PlayStation 4. Marvel’s Spider-Man is, in the greatest tradition of classic open-world …
Red Dead Online changing to ‘minimize certain types of destructive player behavior’
thumbsticks.com - Tom Baines
Rockstar announces impending changes to Red Dead Online to balance weapons and combat griefing.Griefing, in online games, is generally being a jerk. …
Zampella: Apex Legends passes 25 million players
thumbsticks.com - Tom Baines
Surprise! EA's first battle royale game, set in the Titanfall universe, is actually a massive success.The post Zampella: Apex Legends passes 25 …
Bioshock
Save up to 75% in the Xbox One 2K publisher sale
thumbsticks.com - Daniel New
Save on Mafia III, Bioshock, and Borderlands in this week's new Xbox One sale.The post Save up to 75% in the Xbox One 2K publisher sale appeared …
Guitar Hero
Activision opens up limited Guitar Hero Live refunds
thumbsticks.com - Tom Baines
Activision opens up Guitar Hero Live refunds (subject to certain conditions, of course).When we interviewed the folks behind the Rock Band franchise …
Sony
E3 needs to be more like Comic-Con, says Sony’s Shawn Layden
thumbsticks.com - Daniel New
In a wide-ranging interview, SIE Worldwide Studios Chairman Shawn Layden reveals why PlayStation is skipping E3 2019. Following Sony’s surprising …
Enix
Save up to 90% in the 2K and Square Enix Humble Sales
thumbsticks.com - Daniel New
Games from the Bioshock, Mafia, Deus Ex, and Just Cause franchises are reduced in two new Humble Store sales.Come ye bargain hunters, and rejoice at …
Blackberries
How to get first place in the Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Food Race
thumbsticks.com - Daniel New
Trying to get first place in the Super Smash Bros. Ultimate World of Light food race? Here’s how to do it.The gourmet food race is one of many …