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Horse Club Adventures 2: Hazelwood Stories – Switch Review

23Nov

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Horse Club Adventures 2: Hazelwood Stories – Switch Review

Horse Club Adventures 2: Hazelwood Stories, published by Wild River Games, is a single-player casual adventure sim and the second in the Horse Club Adventure series. Available across all consoles as well as PC, I had a play through of the game on my Nintendo Switch Lite. Prepare to meet the neigh-bours! If you are looking for a casual, easy-going game to play, then this may just be it. Saddle up and come and see what I made of Horse Club Adventures 2: Hazelwood Stories! Gameplay Set in autumn, in a village called Lakeside, the aim of the game is to meet up with friends, go riding and take part in quests! At the very beginning, you get to create your own character, customising not only yourself but also your horse. You can change the colour and markings as well as choose a man...

New Tales from the Borderlands – PC Review

20Oct

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PC Reviews

New Tales from the Borderlands – PC Review

Well folks, here we are! New Tales from the Borderlands is available from this Friday 21st October across all platforms! Developed by Gearbox Software and published by 2K, this single-player cinematic game is seen as a spiritual successor rather than a sequel to the much-loved Telltale title, Tales from the Borderlands, and is set 1 year on after the events of Borderlands 3. Sponsorbot Says "You Deserve This Game! Much to my elation, we at Thumb Culture have been lucky enough to have a play of the PC version prior to release! So without further ado, let's get back down to Promethea and get a crack-a-lackin at this game review! Gameplay Similar to the original Telltale game from almost 8 years ago, New Tales from the Borderlands is a standalone episodic adventure whereby your choice...

18Oct

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PC Reviews

Way Of The Hunter – PC Review

Developed by Nine Rocks Games and published by THQ Nordic, Way Of The Hunter is the latest hunting title to come out from under the bushes. Available across PC, Xbox and PlayStation it is available to buy now. Way Of The Hunter - One To Scope Out Being a fan of hunting titles, I could not wait to check out Way Of The Hunter. It looks like it is aiming high! But the question is - Will it hit the target? Gameplay Join me on a little adventure as I pick up Way Of The Hunter on PC for the first time. Final Thoughts Way Of The Hunter does have potential, however with the high bar set by the Hunter: Call Of The Wild, there is some catching up and improving for it to do. Don't get me wrong, I wouldn't completely write this title off. However, for now, I prefer Hunter: Call Of The Wild. ...

17Oct

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PC Reviews

PGA Tour 2K23 – PC Review

PGA Tour 2K23 is the latest golf simulation game developed by HB Studios and published by 2K. It has been released across PC, Xbox and PlayStation. I have been lucky enough to have a play on my PC. PGA Tour 2K23, Always Time for Tee! I haven't properly played a golf game in a long time. I have, however, had a few rounds in real life and I'm hopeful that I can learn and also enjoy the game a bit more when playing virtually! No pain ricocheting up my arm as I hit the ground with my club and no being caught in inclement British weather! Remember to join in the chat over on our discord! (Link expires in 7 days from article date). Gameplay PGA Tour 2K23 has dropped with 3 versions; Standard, Deluxe and Tiger Woods Edition. The differences are that the deluxe edition gives gamers a Mi...

20Sep

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Hardware & Tech

JBL Quantum TWS Earbud Review

Earbuds are now commonplace when out in public bringing a lovely convenience to listening to music as well as looking like you are talking to yourself, whilst otherwise engaged on a phone call or work meeting. JBL have recently added a set of earbuds to their range, which have for the first time, infiltrated the gaming market. Enter the JBL Quantum TWS gaming earbuds! JBL Quantum TWS - Adaptive Tech for the Win? So here we have earbuds that are said to be designed for gaming and have monstrous compatibility across the board. Show me more I say! Remember to like, share, and follow our TC socials as well as pull up a chair in our Tavern that is found over at Discord! Design and Control The JBL Quantum TWS earbuds come in a small and vibrant box that is adorned with the JBL tagl...

Train Life – A Railway Simulator PC Review

11Sep

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PC Reviews

Train Life – A Railway Simulator PC Review

Train Life - A Railway Simulator is the latest release from Polish devs Simteract. Published by Nacon, it is out now on PC and will be coming to consoles on 22nd September. Being a lover, for some bizarre reason, of transport tycoon-style games, I looked forward to actually being able to take part in the driving, as well as the managing of a railway empire. Train Life - A Lot Different to Park Life! Simteract appears to be a very interesting developer that originally focussed on creating professional simulators for training purposes, with a train simulator being one of them. They began to make games in 2018 and had the ability to build their creations based on the simulation technology that they already had perfected. From Traffic AI to City Generators, they seem very well set up ...

6Sep

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Hardware & Tech

Gadget Discovery Club Review

Nearly everybody that I know has a subscription of some type, be it Netflix, PlayStation+, Xbox Game Pass. The list is endless. They all aim to provide a service that opens up usability for all, as well as help you discover new things. How about one for tech gadgets? Mystery Box of Tech You Say? Gadget Discovery Club is such a service whereby for a set quarterly, or annual, fee and you will receive 4 mystery tech boxes throughout the year. With the promise that each box will have 1 to 4 gadgets inside and it contents retail at over £100, it seems like a no-brainer, doesn't it? The Get Go When you initially set up your plan you are asked how tech savvy you are, giving 3 choices ranging from "not very" to "gadget geek" before selecting your payment choice. That is pretty much it. Sit ...

Harmon Explore 2022 Reveals New JBL Audio Devices

30Aug

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Hardware & Tech, News & Updates

Harmon Explore 2022 Reveals New JBL Audio Devices

Jas was lucky enough to get an invite to Harmon's latest press presentation and wow did it reveal some awesome JBL audio tech! Lou Schreurs, the vice president for commercialisation & sustainability consumer audio began by explaining how their products were starting to move towards their 2040 goal to become carbon neutral. With reduced packaging, recycled fabric and high-quality PCR plastic, he explained how the move was vital in order to have a sustainable product while considering the whole cradle-to-grave process. It was incredible to see a company working so hard into sustainability research. The JBL Clip 4 Eco and Go 3 Eco were shown as examples of some of the new eco-friendly products. JBL Dolby Atmos Soundbars were next on the agenda with 4 versions coming out i...

9Aug

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Hardware & Tech

Eufy Dual Camera Doorbell Review

Whatever physical gaming software or hardware you order online, it is guaranteed that at some point there will be a knock at the door. Now while a majority of courier transactions will happen while somebody is at home, there is always the chance that the courier will leave the package on the doorstep, take a photo and leave. Wouldn't it be nice to know that a package has been left at your door? Wouldn't it also be great to have some form of security watching over the package until it is safely collected? Well EUFY has thought very hard and long about this issue and has produced a doorbell security system that houses not just one but two cameras for double protection. EUFY Dual Camera Doorbell - Always Watching Whether it is guarding your gaming shed, room or front entrance, doorbell came...

4Aug

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PC Reviews

PlateUp! PC Review

PlateUp! by devs It's happening and published by The Yogscast is a hectic co-op roguelite cooking game with a twist. Launched on PC today (4th Aug), team TC managed a few sneaky games prior to release. PlateUp! - More Than You Can Eat? If you enjoy games like Overcooked but have always wanted to chew on that little bit more of a challenge when it comes to the business side, then this could be what you are looking for. Gameplay Plateup! is in essence the amalgamation of both the cooking and serving concept along with managing a restaurant. While the frantic gameplay is a given when customers enter your eatery and begin ordering food, PlateUp! offers a lot deeper action in terms of customisation. Playable as single player, local co-op, online and remote play together, PlateUp! is acce...