June 2022 - Page 3 of 4 - Thumb Culture

10Jun

By Gareth TruemanNo Comments

Deadwood 1876 Review

Designed by Travis Hancock and published by Asmodee China, Facade Games. Deadwood 1876 is a card game that pits you against friends to unlock safes and take as much gold as you can without dying. Thanks to our friends over that Facade Games we got the opportunity to play one of their card games and it wasn't a disappointment. There's something of a kid in all of us when it comes to playing card games. Throw in some dice mechanics and a theme of the wild wild west and you got yourself a winner. If you enjoyed this review, why not check out my latest one here. You can also catch up with what the rest of the Thumb Culture team is up to on our social media. Deadwood 1876 - A Short, Fun, and Cracking Good Time Deadwood 1876 is a game that right of the bat lets you know you're in for...

9Jun

By DanNo Comments

Hardware & Tech

Ducky One 3 Yellow Mini Review

Ducky, known for their well-built keyboards released the successor of the Ducky One 2. Thanks to the team at Overclockers UK we have managed to get our hands on a Ducky One 3 Yellow Mini to take for a type. An Absolutely Quacking Little Keyboard! Currently, the keyboard cult has a huge following. To be quite honest, before checking out this Ducky One 3 I was pretty clueless about them all. I was a pick up a keyboard and run with it kind of guy. However, has this changed? Keep reading to find out if I am a convert to the custom ways with keys. Design Obviously, the first thing that really strikes you when looking at the Ducky One 3 Yellow Mini is the colour, for obvious reasons. Personally, I am not a fan of overly colourful setups. However, the shade of yellow used to make these keyboa...

9Jun

By Katie TNo Comments

News & Updates

Colony Life Sim From MinMax Games

Hooded Horse is now publishing Clanfolk a colony life Sim From MinMax Games. Set in, and exploring life in, Medieval Scotland. Family Matters From the developers of Space Pirates and Zombies comes Clanfolk. A colony life sim from MinMax Games. Set in the Scottish highlands during medieval times. Players can grow their own town and survive in the wilderness while managing a multi-generational family through the ages. Family management is at the core of Clanfolk, as the members can build, hunt, fish and gather. The player can do everyday tasks such as crafting items as well as raise livestock. Away from the Homestead characters can meet neighbors, hire workers, trade, and run businesses such as inns or farms. As in real life the people grow and develop. Forming new relationships ...

Modern Warfare 2 info and footage released

9Jun

By Si WoodhamsNo Comments

News & Updates

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...

8Jun

By Mike DifferNo Comments

PC Reviews

The Quarry PC Review

The Quarry is an interactive horror game from developer Supermassive Games (Until Dawn, The Dark Pictures Anthology) and publisher 2K (Borderlands series & NBA2K series). It's a spiritual successor to Until Dawn in this narrative-heavy, choices matter video game. After summer camp is over, the counsellors of Hackett's Quarry are stranded overnight and spooky events begin to occur. Finding clues, solving the mystery and making wise choices may just be enough to survive the night. The Quarry is available on PC, PS4/PS5 & Xbox One & X/S on June 10th. Classic horror in spades here in The Quarry! I love Supermassive Games' previous work and so I was especially excited to play The Quarry. Let us know below if you are excited or what you think about the game too. Gameplay The ...

8Jun

By Oliver RevoltaNo Comments

Switch Reviews

Best Month Ever! Switch Review

Best Month Ever! was made by the Warsaw Film School, an intriguing setup for sure. What was a film school doing making a video game? Their website says the game was made by an array of people: ‘students, graduates, and employees’. How did this work? An idyllic picture of a large group of people collaborating sprang to mind, I admit. Best Month Ever! is a Narrative Point and Click Adventure Game, and it is out now on PS5, Xbox, Switch and PC. WOULD A GAME BY ANY OTHER NAME STILL SMELL AS SWEET? One of my main questions before beginning Best Month Ever! was whether a film school would find a good balance between storytelling and gameplay. There are games with a narrative emphasis that struggle to incorporate a good level of gameplay into their mix, often to their detriment. So would th...

8Jun

By Gareth TruemanNo Comments

Xbox Reviews

DEADCRAFT Review

Developed by Marvelous, First Studio and published by Marvelous, XSEED Games. DEADCRAFT is an action-adventure, RPG with some elements of simulation. It was released on the 21st of April 2022 for the Xbox One, Series X/S, Playstation 4/5, Nintendo Switch and PC. DEADCRAFT - Another Zombore Fest DEADCRAFT is another game that takes on the latest craze of the craft building genre. While many of these games are fantastic (Stardew Valley, Story of Seasons). DEADCRAFT puts its own twist on it by being set in a post-apocalyptic world that's overrun with zombies. But let's see how this DEADCRAFT review gets on shall we and see if it takes a step into a new direction on these types of games. If you enjoyed this review, then why not check out my previous one here. You can also catch up with wh...

Master & Dynamic MG20 Wireless Headset Review

4Jun

By JasonNo Comments

Hardware & Tech

Master & Dynamic MG20 Wireless Headset Review

When a pair of Master & Dynamic MG20's landed on my desk I was over the moon. When it comes to sound quality this particular company is up there with the big brands thanks to their premium design, materials and attention to detail. MG20 Never Play the Same? This is Master & Dynamic's first venture into the world of gaming headsets. Can they come up with a superior must-have product? Design and Control Right from the very start of even getting to the product that is within the box, the packaging is well thought out. Having slipped the sleeve off you open the cardboard door to the box to reveal the matt black of the MG20 wireless headset lying before you. The detachable boom mic held in place by a security seal. I received the Black Onyx headset, the other colour alternative ...

4Jun

By DanNo Comments

Hardware & Tech, VR Reviews

Kiwi Design Quest 2 Elite Strap Review

Kiwi Design is widely known in the VR Industry for its third party compatible accessories for most VR Hardware. Since the release of the Quest 2 they have really focused on what the user base would be wanting to enhance their VR experience. Today we are taking a look at the Kiwi Design Quest 2 Elite Strap that the team kindly sent over to us to check out. Add A Little Memory Foam To Your Experience Having used the standard and the Oculus/Meta Elite Strap I was excited to see how the Kiwi Design Compatible elite strap compared. So let's jump in and see what the Kiwi Design Quest 2 Elite Strap has to offer. Design Firstly let's talk about the colour of Elite Strap, you will all be pleased to know that is the same colour as the Quest 2 headset. Meaning it is a perfect match and doesn't lo...

4Jun

By Si WoodhamsNo Comments

Features

Si’s WASD Highlights

A couple of months ago fellow TC writer Jas and I headed oFf to Tobacco Dock, London to see the latest games on display at WASD. It was filled with indie devs galore and along with a few larger developers, made a fun-filled day out. I've been to Tobacco Dock previously for work, so was aware of how much space there is to be filled and having never been to EGX Rezzed, I was expecting the venue to be packed to the rafters with both exhibitors and the public. However for a Friday it was eerily quiet, the bonus being there were no queues to check out the games! Here are my show highlights! Be sure to check out Jas' here! Souldiers Developed by Retro Forge and published by Dear Villagers, Souldiers is a sprawling fantasy world 2d platformer. Inspired by Soulslike games you have to b...