May 2021 - Page 3 of 8 - Thumb Culture

25May

By Mike DifferNo Comments

King Of Seas Review

King of Seas is developed by 3D clouds, and they have brought us a single-player open-world RPG. They previously made car-based games so have leapt to sailing the seven seas. They, alongside Team17, a well-known indie publisher who previously brought us the Overcooked! series and Worms WMD. Following the popularity of games such as Sea of Thieves, the pirate genre is growing. And I believe that King of Seas is only the most recent addition to the genre and is a quality one at that. King of Seas is available now on Windows, Nintendo Switch, Xbox One, Series X|S, and PS4. If you're still deciding after my review you can find the preview to King of Seas written by Martin here. King of Seas - I'm the captain now! You begin King of Seas as a newly minted captain and playing in a third-pers...

25May

By Gareth TruemanNo Comments

Switch Reviews

Very Very Valet – Switch Review

Developed by Toyful LLC and Published by Toyful LLC and Nighthawk Interactive is a couch co-op party game of up to 4 players. Released on 25th May 2021 for the Nintendo Switch. Up to 4 players can work together to solve puzzles and park as many cars as possible. So let's park some cars and get into this Very Very Valet review. Very Very Valet - More or a plane crash than a car crash Now I for one am not a very big fan of multiplayer games but I do love a good party game. Very Very Valet ticked all the right boxes when it comes to a good co-op game. But did it live up to the expectation? So let's find out if parking cars are as fun as it sounds. As usual, if you enjoyed this review then why not check out my previous one here. You can also check out what the rest of the Thumb Culture team ...

Hot Wheels Unleashed – New Gameplay Video Unveils 3rd Environment!

25May

By Martin HoskingNo Comments

News & Updates

Hot Wheels Unleashed – New Gameplay Video Unveils 3rd Environment!

Oh man, Hot Wheels Unleashed has had a third environment revealed, and it looks like great fun! The third environment has been confirmed to be the "College Campus" via a new gameplay trailer. Check out a screenshot below of this new area. This game is certainly shaping up to look like a great time to be had with friends. Read the press release below: Set in a typical American college, the College Campus is a complex environment with a main hallway connecting three different rooms: the library, the classroom and the chemistry lab. Player can create tracks that connect different rooms using the hallway or…the ventilation shaft up there! Two other environments have been already revealed: the dark and rusty Garage, with its underground mood, and the Skyscraper, a construction site t...

24May

By Paul WrightNo Comments

PC Reviews

Erica PC Review

Published by Sony Interactive Entertainment and originally released as a Playstation 4 exclusive, Erica, an interactive thriller film, is now available on PC. Falling somewhere between a video game and a film, this feels like an evolution of the visual novel genre. I'd say the mechanics are somewhere between Bandersnatch and a Telltale game. Let's dig in and see what Flavourworks have cooked up for us. Erica - You're my butterfly, sugar baby Have you played many full-motion video games? It's probably not many people's favourite genre. What do you think these games could do to boost their profile and appeal? Leave a comment below with your thoughts. Gameplay Erica opens with a scene where she and her father are discussing Erica's mother. Here we learn that her mother and father met ...

Guild Esports Patch 0.2.1 Now Live – Merch Inbound!

23May

By Martin HoskingNo Comments

News & Updates

Guild Esports Patch 0.2.1 Now Live – Merch Inbound!

Guild Esports Patch 0.2.1 is now live which has officially brought Guild apparel page on its website. You can purchase hoodies, t-shirts, and more on the official page here with prices starting from £10! Check out the press release below: May 20th 2021: Today, Guild Esports, global esports business, reveals its long-awaited next step into the fashion sphere with the launch of Patch 0.2.1. Patch 0.2.1 elevates the streetwear designs from Patch 0.0.1, with a fresh impactful colourway. The limited edition collection features eight items including hoodies, t-shirts and high-rise white ankle socks, all with the Guild logo graphic designed by Fergus Purcell, in clear view. A step away from the initial monochrome colour scheme used in Guild’s first Patch drop, Patch 0.2.1 uses a bold ...

Mass Effect’s SSV Normandy SR-1 is Now Available in No Man’s Sky

22May

By Renee-Francisca LopezNo Comments

News & Updates

Mass Effect’s SSV Normandy SR-1 is Now Available in No Man’s Sky

Players who have dived into No Man’s Sky's Beachhead Expedition have discovered an incredible Easter egg. The SSV Normandy SR-1, the iconic ship from Bioware’s Mass Effect trilogy, is now in the game. In a blog post, Hello Games founder Sean Murray explained its appearance. “We are thrilled and flattered that BioWare and EA let us pay tribute in this way. As huge fans of the series, it’s a lovely moment for sci-fi fans. Like everyone else we’ve been rediscovering the amazing universe of Mass Effect through the release of the Legendary Edition. I still have chills every time I see this incredibly iconic ship warping in, and was delighted to see so many people have the same reaction.” Throughout this past week, players have been finding clues, solving puzzles, and traversing the pla...

21May

By BrianNo Comments

PlayStation Reviews

Poker Club Playstation 4 Review

Once upon a time, I considered myself to have the best poker face in all the land. I was that confident in my playing that when I was a bit short on cash for the month, I would organise a game with an ex-girlfriend's family. I did this knowing full-well they just weren't very good at the game and we would fleece them every time. Also, playing poker until 4am after hours in the pub I used to run, these were good times, but they were a very long time ago. The less said about that poker club, the better! The only time I have played poker since has been in the form of mini-games in games such as Yakuza and Red Dead Redemption. So it's fair to say that my experience since has been a bit lacking, that's why I was keen to see what Poker Club had to offer. Poker Club - Is It A Flop Or A Ro...

Rocket League Formula 1 Fan Pack Available Today!

20May

By Martin HoskingNo Comments

News & Updates

Rocket League Formula 1 Fan Pack Available Today!

Psyonix and Formula 1 have announced the Rocket League Formula 1 fan pack which is available today May 20th in-game! Race as one of your favourite teams in this new pack. Check out some of the cars that are coming to the game below. Read the official press release below: SAN DIEGO – May 19, 2021 – Psyonix, the San Diego video game developer, in partnership with Formula 1®, announced that the Formula 1® Fan Pack will be available in Rocket League beginning May 20, on all platforms! The Formula 1® Fan Pack will be available in the Item Shop and features the Formula 1® 2021 Car with a unique Decal, ten F1® team Decals, and Pirelli Wheels. It will be available for 2000 Credits from May 20 until May 26. Additionally, a Formula 1® Player Banner will be available for free begin...

Clash Of Chefs VR Announced For Oculus Quest And Steam VR!

20May

By Martin HoskingNo Comments

News & Updates

Clash Of Chefs VR Announced For Oculus Quest And Steam VR!

Clash of Chefs VR has been announced for Oculus Quest and Steam VR for various VR headsets including Oculus Rift and HTC Vive. This summer you'll be able to take on like-minded chefs in the battle to become the best chef in town! Check out some in-game screenshots below, this looks like Cooking Mama to the extreme! Read the press release below: CLASH OF CHEFS VR SERVES MULTIPLAYER MUNCHIES ON OCULUS QUEST AND STEAM VR HEADSETS THIS SUMMER FLIP BURGERS, CHOP VEGGIES, AND TWIRL PIZZA DOUGH IN SPECIALLY THEMED RESTAURANTS ONLINE OR ACROSS 80 SINGLE-PLAYER LEVELS New-York, May 13, 2021— Developer Flat Hill Games has announced that delicious virtual reality cooking game Clash of Chefs VR will exit Early Access and launch for the original Oculus Quest and Oculus Quest 2 heads...

19May

By JasonNo Comments

Hardware & Tech, PC Reviews

Anker Webcam PowerConf C300 Review

For many of you, this pandemic has probably altered the way you work forever. My job has become a mixture of onsite and working from home. This has led to my gaming pc also becoming a workstation. With the uplift in the usage of video conference calls via apps such as Zoom and Teams as well as the fun that can be had streaming games in your downtime, investing in a decent webcam is paramount. Enter the Anker Webcam PowerConf C300! Perched on top of my monitor via a very adjustable mount the C300 webcam was not going to be falling down the back of the screen anytime soon thanks to its huge stability. For people that prefer tripod or boom arm setups, you will be pleased to know that the C300 also allows for a 1/4 inch screw point. Boasting a full 1080p HD resolution complete wit...