August 2022 - Page 3 of 4

12Aug

By StuartNo Comments

Edifier G5000 Gaming Speakers Review

Looking for some new speakers to sit either side of those luscious looking gaming monitors? Well you can't go far wrong with the Edifier G5000 Gaming Speakers. With their sleek, modern looks and performance to match they would improve the audio, although reduce the desk space of the majority of setups. The Edifier G5000 Sound As Good As They Look Read on to find out a little bit more of these speakers, and whether or not they should be on your wishlist of upgrades Design Straight away when you get the impressive box delivered, you will notice the weight of the Edifier G5000 Gaming Speakers. They are hefty, enough so, that they are going to take two hands to move them. The heft is quickly understood when you read just what they are constructed with. Each case is made up of 11 wooden boa...

10Aug

By Gareth TruemanNo Comments

News & Updates

Gamescom Day 1 Round Up

Well, it's that time of year again. Gamescom 2022 is here and at Thumb Culture we've rounded up the opening night best news and future releases. 2022 Still Has A lot Left To Give Here at Thumb Culture, we've been glued to stream and intend on bringing you the exclusives as their announced. So prepare yourself for Day 1s activities because there were some belters announced. So let's get it started shall we? DuelSense Edge Wireless Controller PS5 Controllers for the Playstation are regarded as being the best ever created and the latest edition to the Playstation 5s arsenal is the announcement of the DuelSense Edge Wireless Controller. A controller where you can customize your performance. Sounds good to us. Dune: Awakening Set in the Dune Universe. Dune: Awakening finally got a...

Train Sim World 3 Set For 6th September Release

10Aug

By Gareth TruemanNo Comments

News & Updates

Train Sim World 3 Set For 6th September Release

Get ready to master the machine and battle the elements in Train Sim World 3, out on Sept 6 and available to pre-order today. All Aboard Dovetail Games, developer and publisher of authentic simulation titles, today announced the next leap forward for the Train Sim World franchise, Train Sim World 3, releasing on PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, and Windows PC via Steam and the Epic Games Store on Sept. 6. Train Sim World 3 will continue to break new ground in realism with new weather dynamics, longer routes, and a dedicated Training Center designed for new and experienced players. The latest iteration will also support add-ons from Train Sim World 2, allowing players to carry all the routes and engines they own into Train Sim World 3 to continue playing so...

9Aug

By JasonNo Comments

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...

Capcom Arcade 2nd Stadium – Xbox One Review

9Aug

By Gareth TruemanNo Comments

Xbox Reviews

Capcom Arcade 2nd Stadium – Xbox One Review

Developed and published by Capcom. Capcom Arcade 2nd Stadium is another compilation of some of the classic Capcom games from the 80s and 90s. It was released for Xbox One, Playstation 4, Nintendo Switch and PC on the 21st of July 2022. Capcom Arcade 2nd Stadium - The Hits Just Keep Coming Capcom has done it again and released another compilation of some classic games. But this time it doesn't just solely rely on fighting games! There is a pretty good mixture from the giant developers and with being a huge retro gaming fan, It was certain that I was going to give 2nd Stadium a thorough playthrough.So if you enjoy this review then why not check out my previous one here? Gameplay If you grew up playing video games in the 80s and 90s then the Capcom Arcade 2nd Stadium Collection is def...

9Aug

By KevinNo Comments

PC Reviews

Terraformers – PC Early Access Review

When it comes to transforming planets to make them habitable I always assumed that Elon Musk would be leading the way. I would be wrong, as Asteroid Lab brings us Terraformers, a game that allows you to do just that. Was Bowie Right? Time to pack up my dried space rations (not recommended) and don my space suit for a trip to the red planet and see if I can make it green. Gameplay Terraformers start like so many other civilisation development games, you have a base of operations to get started. First of all, you chose some starting resources and a leader. All leaders have different bonuses, so choose carefully to make your strategy a success. So, what's to do to complete successful terraforming? Well, you need to gather resources, expand your population, explore regions of the planet an...

8Aug

By Iain culverhouseNo Comments

PlayStation Reviews

Two Point Campus – PS5 Review

It's time to sign up to the wackiest campus around with Two Point Campus. The latest title from British developers Two Point Studios and published by Sega. Following on from the extremely popular Two Point Hospital the silliness is turned up another notch. Two Point Hospital was the spiritual successor to the late 90's smash hit Theme Hospital. Two Point Campus releases on Steam, Playstation 4/5, Xbox Series S/X and Nintendo Switch on the 9th of August. Physical and Digital editions of the game are available for console gamers on the same date. Who Knew Uni Could Be This Much Fun Gameplay Build and manage a prestigious university in Two Point Campus. In addition to building classrooms, lecture halls, and libraries, the player must also organise cultural events and extracurricular a...

4Aug

By JasonNo Comments

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...

4Aug

By Gareth TruemanNo Comments

Xbox Reviews

Spidersaurs – Xbox One Review

Developed and published by WayForward. Spidersaurs is a run and gun, shooter, platformer. It was released on Xbox One, Series S/X, Playstation 4, Playstation 5, PC and Nintendo Switch on the 19th of July 2022. Spidersaurs - As Hard As Dino Doody Originally an Apple Arcade Exclusive from back in 2019. Spidersaurs made their way onto PC and ported to every console. So it had to have been popular right? I mean a game where the enemies are spider/dinosaurs DNA mix mash. This was just too good of an offer to pass up. Throw in some run and gun and some platforming then you got a recipe for hours of fun. If you enjoyed this review then why not check out my previous one here? You can also catch up with what the rest of the Thumb Culture team is up to on our social media. Gameplay The wa...

3Aug

By Iain culverhouseNo Comments

News & Updates

Ace Combat 7 – 3rd Anniversary Update

It has been 3 years since the release of Ace Combat 7 Skies Unknown. To celebrate the anniversary Bandai Namco has released an update that is live NOW. I feel the need, the need for speed Ace Combat 7: Skies Unknown, like the rest of the Ace Combat series, forgoes a realistic flight model in favour of more arcade-like gameplay to make the game more accessible to new players. Additionally, the player can choose Novice or Expert control settings; the latter enables the player to perform realistic aircraft manoeuvres such as rolls and high-g turns Features 14 new skins are included in this 3rd Anniversary Update. The long-awaited Razgriz Squadron and Wardog Squadron skins for the F-14A Tomcat a playable aircraft added to TOP GUN: Maverick Aircraft Set. In addition to the Wardog Squ...