Stuart, Author at Thumb Culture

24Jan

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Stars In The Trash – PC Review

Stars In The Trash, developed by Valhalla Cats, is a beautiful hand-drawn video game. It was released at the start of December on Steam for £9.99. We did have early access to this game but we had to delay our review due to a little accessibility issue. There was a level in the game where the screen strobes in a big way, and with no warning message, I wasn't willing to publish our review. A couple of emails to the PR team and we got a message saying that the devs had pushed an update. They also thanked us for bringing it to their attention as it wasn't something they had thought about. Now here we are at the end of January and the update has been out a little bit, so sit back and check out our epilepsy-friendly review for Stars In The Trash. Instant Animated Classic Invoking feelings o...

24Jan

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Hardware & Tech

Moza Racing R3 Review

Have you wanted to dive into the realm of sim racing? Ever been confused with all the wheel manufacturers out there? You may have heard of Thrustmaster, Logitech, and maybe even Fanatec. However, have you heard of Moza Racing? Because they may well be my favourite manufacturer out there. I was incredibly fortunate to be sent the Moza Racing R3 bundle. It comes with a nice set of pedals, a wheelbase, and a steering wheel. The Moza Racing bundle has incredible features, with something that might make it speed to the top of your wishlist. I Am Speed. As with every piece of hardware, you need to ensure it fits in your setup. The R3 is no different, but we will check out the design and then move on to some of the killer features of this small but mighty wheelbase. R3 Wheelbase The powerhous...

Train Sim World 5 – MBTA Commuter DLC Review

22Jan

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PC Reviews

Train Sim World 5 – MBTA Commuter DLC Review

If you are a fan of Dovetail Games' Train Sim World 5, then you are aware of just how much DLC is released for that game. In addition to our previous review of the West Coast Main Line DLC, we also have the MBTA Commuter pack. Let's check out what this entails and see whether it's worth your hard-earned money. Heading to Boston Just what is included in the MBTA Commuter pack, priced at £29.99 on Steam it's not a cheap add-on. Let's head on and see just what you can expect. Gameplay As with every Train Sim World 5 DLC, you are going to have a familiar gameplay experience. Albeit with some new colours on track. Included in this particular pack are a number of new locomotives in the MBTA livery, which is a nice purple. Alongside the new trains is the 45 mile MBTA Boston to Framingham/Worc...

Aerosoft Truck & Bus Wheel System Review

21Jan

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Hardware & Tech

Aerosoft Truck & Bus Wheel System Review

We love racing games here at TC, well any type of vehicular experience. When we heard that Aerosoft were releasing the Aerosoft Truck and Bus Wheel System, well, we were intrigued. After a few emails with the ever-helpful PR, we were on the waiting list to receive one of these pieces of hardware. So what exactly is this hardware package? Let's dive into the rest of the article and find out what the features are, and find out whether the package is worth spending your hard-earned money on. In the bundle in the box comes three elements, steering wheel, gear stick and pedals. We will take a look at each individually, then give our final thoughts and give our verdict. Steering Wheel Toted as a "High-Performance Features" wheel, you might think this is going to be something incredibly s...

21Jan

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Switch Reviews

Let’s Sing 2025 – Switch Review

Released back in November, Let's Sing 2025 has brought karaoke to wherever you are. Developed by Voxler, Published by Plaion and released on pretty much every console out. We were lucky enough to get sent a press box that contained some awesome goodies, thanks again Plaion! Of course the bit we were most interested in was the game itself, oh, and the microphones of course. Tone Deaf or Pitch Challenged? Do you have a favourite karaoke track? The smallest member of the TC Mini Crew begged us to do Sweet Caroline. Not sure what that is all about, but we went with it! Although heads up, if you're looking to play this with small children, the official age rating on this game is 12. This is mainly down to the large catalogue of songs available to you, especially with the VIP Pass, but alwa...

20Jan

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VR Reviews

Shattered – Quest 3 Review

If you are looking for an incredible mixed-reality experience. Look no further than Shattered, a horror slash escape room. Developed by PlaySide Studios LTD and published by Oculus Publishing, released on the Quest 3 and 3S back at the start of December. You can grab it from the Meta store for £15.99. Escape From My Own Room! It's no shock that I love mixed-reality games on the Quest 3. I remember seeing the trailer for this and being super excited about it. So when I was offered the chance to review it, I just had to snap it up. Read on to find out what I enjoyed most about Shattered. Gameplay Shattered is essentially one large escape room experience. And as with all escape rooms, you are tasked with solving puzzles to progress through. It sounds straightforward enough, and possibly e...

Premier League Player VR – Quest 3 Preview

19Dec

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Previews & Early Access, VR Reviews

Premier League Player VR – Quest 3 Preview

Premier League Player VR is the first ever officially licensed VR football game. Sounds like it should be a massive hit then. Least this is what I had hoped. Developed and published by Rezzil, a company that uses both XR and VR to help train in a number of sports, the game was released earlier in December. Rezzil aimed to give fans a glimpse into the on-pitch action from a footballer's perspective. Do they succeed, or should we leave them on the bench? I Don't Know Jeff! As a football fan, there is a lot of promise here, or at least there's a lot of potential for promise. Let's take a look and see just what to expect in Premier League Player VR. Gameplay When you first fire up Premier League Player VR you are greeted with a really brief tutorial. Hit the ball in the back of the net. So...

PowerA OPS V1 Wireless Controller Review

19Dec

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Hardware & Tech

PowerA OPS V1 Wireless Controller Review

PowerA are a peripheral company that has grown in popularity over the years. Best known for their cheap alternatives to the official controllers on the market. With a number of brand collaborations including Super Mario, Pokemon and many many more. However, this review will concentrate on the PowerA OPS V1 Wireless Controller for Cloud Gaming - Fortnite Edition, to give it its full name. Where are we dropping? If you've never checked out the PowerA website I highly recommend that you do. There are so many great controllers on there, especially in the Fortnite range. Be careful though, they will take all of your money. Design The PowerA OPS V1 is an Xbox-style controller, with asymmetric thumbsticks and standard face buttons. It's comfortable and extremely light at less than 300g. On th...

Dog Man: Mission Impawsible – PS5 Review

18Dec

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PlayStation Reviews

Dog Man: Mission Impawsible – PS5 Review

There have been plenty of movie-to-game adaptations over the years—even game-to-movie. However, book-to-game seems to be a genre rarely experienced. Well developers Floor 84, publishers Mindscape and bestselling author Dav Pilkey have teamed up. They have become the Supa Buddies, well not quite but we'll get onto them soon! They have however released Dog Man: Mission Impawsible. Available across platforms, the game will cost you around £34.99. Woof Woof, Bark, Meow Meow In digital stores now you can pick up Dog Man: Mission Impawsible and dive into the comically adventurous world before the Dog Man movie hits cinemas in February 2025. Gameplay Firing up the game, you are greeted with familiar graphics, especially if you've read any of Dav Pilkey's books. Thankfully the middle child in ...

Disney Dreamlight Valley: The Storybook Vale Expansion – PS5 Review

18Dec

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PlayStation Reviews

Disney Dreamlight Valley: The Storybook Vale Expansion – PS5 Review

Disney Dreamlight Valley returns with a new expansion, The Storybook Vale. Published and developed by Gameloft, this adventure slash life simulation game has won the hearts of all Disney lovers. Being able to journey into a world inhabited by your favourite characters, I mean what isn't to love? With new content coming to the game at regular intervals, we were lucky enough to get access to the latest expansion. Available on all good platforms, the expansion pack will set you back about £24.99. For this review I played Disney Dreamlight Valley: The Storybook Vale on PlayStation 5. So just what is contained within this big expansion? We will give you a small glimpse into the magic surrounding The Storybook Vale. Once Upon A Time... It's clear that someone at Gameloft absolutely loves Di...