Dan, Author at Thumb Culture

23Aug

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Warhammer 40,000: Battlesector Review

Developed by Black Lab Games and Published by Slitherine Ltd. We have Warhammer 40,000: Battlesector. It is said that Black Lab Games and Slitherine Ltd, are trying to bring the new era of 40K to gaming. But just how well can this be done? Especially with so many Warhammer titles available. Is this just another Warhammer title to add to the collection? This is my first time playing a Warhammer title on the PC. I have heard so many mixed reviews about them. I am curious as to how I will find it, Considering I am totally outside of the Warhammer 40K world now and have been for over 20 years. Gameplay So let's start with the campaign storyline, for me, it wasn't the most gripping. However, having said that I don't feel like I need the storyline to be absolutely epic in turn-based strategy...

Sades Battle Ram Gaming Combo Set Review

12Aug

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Hardware & Tech

Sades Battle Ram Gaming Combo Set Review

Lately, I have been adventuring over the hardware hills, next up is the Sades Battle Ram Gaming Combo. Sades, for those who aren't familiar, are a Shenzen City based tech brand. Originally starting out with the manufacturer of headsets in 2002 they then entered the gaming market in 2012. Sades then went on to being the exclusive headset provider for World Cyber Games Festival in China. Going from strength to strength they are now worldwide and have their own E-Sports teams. A 3 in 1 bundle for an extremely affordable budget! Sades are a brand that I have personally never come across until earlier this year. At Thumb Culture we have had a few Sades products in and that is how I was introduced. This will be my first hands-on experience with the brand, my first thoughts are - Just how good ...

10Aug

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Features

Top 5 Rocket League Collaborations

Rocket League is one of those games that people love to hate, but also hate to love. Previously known by the more catchy title Supersonic Acrobatic Rocket-Powered Battle-Cars. It is a title that most people have in their library these days. Some gamers will pick it up have a few games and put it down due to the game mechanics. Some gamers are so competitive (on the non-competitive modes might I add) that the games become saltier than the sea. However! Rocket League also has the gamers in between that love a bit of competitive action, however, they also play it to have fun. Supersonic Acrobatic Rocket-Powered Battle-Cars! I was really late to the Rocket League game, it was just something I never picked up. Always saw other gamers on it having fun but I never jumped the gun. However, aroun...

Razer BlackWidow V3 Green Switch Mechnical Keyboard Review

5Aug

By Dan2 Comments

Hardware & Tech

Razer BlackWidow V3 Green Switch Mechnical Keyboard Review

Razer is probably one of the first brands that come into your head when you starting talking about gaming hardware. Especially when it comes to keyboards. When I first started PC gaming, despite me not going with Razer they were one of the first brands to pull me in. Mainly due to their sleek marketing and their even sleeker product lineup. Introduced in 2010 the BlackWidow lineup spans multiple price points. Thanks to the team at Razer I am taking the Razer BlackWidow V3 Tactile Switch keyboard for a run (Not literally). Do Green Switches Live Up To The Hype? I haven't had much hands-on with Razer previously. However, I have used them when at friends' houses or at shows. Although, none of them has had the hyped green switches. This will be my first time checking them out and seeing h...

5Aug

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Hardware & Tech

Razer Basilisk V2 Wired Mouse Review

I will start by saying, I have never owned or used a Razer mouse before. I haven't avoided them on purpose, just always gone for the best offer at the time. However, my time has come! The awesome team over at Razer has sent us a Razer Basilisk V2 for some rigorous testing - To the sweaty COD lobbies we go! Razer Basilisk V2 - Could this be the most comfortable mouse? I have been lucky enough lately to literally get my hands on a plethora of gaming mice. I have done deeps dives with lightweight e-sports mice, to budget mice. Each one bringing a new dynamic to gaming. So join me as I check out the Razer Basilisk V2 Wired Mouse, a feature-packed mouse from Razer. Design I am always torn with design when it comes to mice, some are way over the top and some are too just too plain. Razer has...

Elyon Closed Beta 2 Registrations Now Open

27Jul

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News & Updates

Elyon Closed Beta 2 Registrations Now Open

Yesterday Kakao announced that the closed beta testing part 2 for Elyon was opened up. Applications for this 2nd Elyon Closed Beta will run from the 26th July 2021 until August 11th 2021. The chosen participants will then be able to jump into gameplay from the 18th of August 2021 until the 23rd of August 2021. The full release for the highly anticipated Elyon is due later this year. Pre-order of the MMORG Elyon also went live yesterday and due to this Kakao have stated "A substantially higher number of applicants will be accepted to participate in this second testing event, which will occur from August 18th to the 23rd. Those selected to join the Elyon CBT2 will be informed of their invitation via email". So if you do sign up, keep a close eye on those emails. For those who are r...

Indie Title Plot of the Druid Has Reached 129% funded on Kickstarter

27Jul

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News & Updates

Indie Title Plot of the Druid Has Reached 129% funded on Kickstarter

What a triumph for indie gaming on Kickstarter. Another indie title, Plot Of The Druid is currently at $32k on Kickstarter. This is a massive 129% funded so far with an estimated delivery date of February 2023 for any backers of this campaign. Plot Of The Druid is a fantasy point and click based title, whereby you control a disgraced former druid apprentice. He is on a quest to regain his honour by saving the world. Along his way he will have to harness his powers that previously got him into trouble to defeat what lurks ahead. Developer Yakir Israel have confirmed that this will be and 8 to 10 hour playtime title with English text. However with three stretched goals reached already it will also be translate into German and Hebrew. The Kickstarter Campaign is still open to late b...

Mortal Kombat 11 Sold More Than 12 Million Units Worldwide

27Jul

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News & Updates

Mortal Kombat 11 Sold More Than 12 Million Units Worldwide

Warner Bros Games has announced that Mortal Kombat 11 has sold more than 12 million units worldwide. Who would have thought that a game most of us picked up and loved that was released in 1992 would still be going strong today. With multiple movies and vast amounts of other media and merch available MK is a franchise that will forever stick with us. “When Mortal Kombat launched nearly 30 years ago, I never dreamed it would grow into the franchise it is today with more than 73 million games sold. We have some of the most passionate fans in the world and we appreciate the support they have shown us over the years.” - Ed Boon, Creative Director at NetherRealm Studios and Co-Creator of Mortal Kombat. In addition to the above the Mortal Kombat mobile title has also been install a whopping...

The Great Ace Attorney™ Chronicles Arrives Today!

27Jul

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News & Updates

The Great Ace Attorney™ Chronicles Arrives Today!

We bring you news that finally The Great Ace Attorney™ Chronicles will be available today. This highly regarded collection includes The Great Ace Attorney: Adventures and The Great Ace Attorney 2: Resolve. Both of these titles have previously only been available to Japan. This title is set in 19th century Japan and Britain. You follow Pheonix Wrights, ancestor Ryunosuke Naruhodo, as he works with Detective Herlock Sholmes on 10 mysterious cases. With new gameplay mechanics such as "Dance Of Dedcution" and "Summation Examination", these all-new courtroom conundrums just got more exciting. It will be available digitally across all platforms. Not only that, there is a digital bundle featuring both The Great Ace Attorney™ Chronicles and Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney Trilogy is also av...

22Jul

By Dan1 Comment

PC Reviews, VR Reviews

Ragnarock Rift S Review

Developed and published by WanaDev Studios we have the long-awaited Ragnarock! It is available via Steam to enable PC VR compatibility and is also available via the Oculus Store directly for the Quest and the Quest 2. This casual, music-based sports title is on many peoples wish lists and we were lucky enough to get our hands on a review copy! Please note - Mjolnir is not included! I'm On a Boat And It's HAMMERTIME! Having enjoyed music-related titles from the very beginning, I was hyped to find out that there was going to be a VR title released that ticked many boxes for me. So joining me and I go on a musical VR Viking adventure! Gameplay As mentioned above Ragnarock is a VR title available across both Steam and Oculus. It is a rhythm-based sports title, a little odd-sounding but let...