Stuart, Author at Thumb Culture

12Oct

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Splatterbot – PC Review

Splatterbot, is a family-friendly couch co-op party game by Hey! Kookaburra. It was released back at the start of September and priced at only £8.50 on Steam, it's cheaper than feeding the family at McDonald's. The Roomba Done You Dirty So just what does Splatterbot have in store for you? Let's find out! Gameplay Straight off the bat, you'll be greeted with a couple of modes. One allows you to play free-for-all, and one allows you to play team games. It's nice and straightforward, no frills here at all. Once you've picked your game mode you are greeted with the Select a player/colour screen. This is where you will determine what colour your Splatterbot will leave in its wake. But also, whether you will have 4 human-controlled players, or you want to add AI to the mix. Whether yo...

6Oct

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PlayStation Reviews

Borderlands 4 – PS5 Review

Borderlands returns! Whilst this comes as no surprise, seeing as though the game has been out for a little while. It was greeted with much excitement amongst the Borderlands loving members of the Thumb Culture team. Although there was some trepidation hidden in the darkness. Well, Borderlands 4 has finally been released and if you know me, you know that I am a big fan of the franchise. Does Gearbox live up to my expectations, though? Let’s find out! GEARRRBOOOOOOOXXXX So, all installed on the PlayStation 5 and away we go, straight into the generally expected character creation screen. I’m excited! Gameplay The game starts out with the normal over the top introduction sequence, we get introduced to our playable characters and a few other people we are going to come up against on our ...

11Sep

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Switch Reviews

Discounty – Switch 2 Review

Have you ever wanted to run your own supermarket? Then you need the game Discounty. Obviously it's not quite as straightforward as just running a supermarket though. Developed by Crinkle Cut Games and published by PQube, we enter this narrative-driven management sim with a nice-sized single-player campaign. Clean up on aisle 5 Having been out for a couple of weeks, we thought it was time to take off our uniform and sit down to write this review. Let's see if this is worth £17 from your local Nintendo store shall we? Gameplay Starting up the game and diving in, you find out that your aunt has invited you to Blomkest to run the local store, aptly named Discounty. Once you have created your person using the limited creation screen, you are thrust into the hustle and bustle of small-town l...

10Sep

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Hardware & Tech

Moza Racing KS Steering Wheel Review

If you are new to the site, then one thing you have to know is that I love racing games. Even more so I love any kind of peripheral that allows me to have a better experience with said racing games. Step in Moza Racing, having previously provided us samples of the R3 and R9 wheelbase, it was the turn of an updated steering wheel. In particular, the Moza Racing KS Steering Wheel. Clunk, Click, Every Trip Retailing at around £249 on the Moza Racing website, it is by no means a cheap upgrade. Do the features warrant the price, or should you avoid the wheel altogether and maybe stick to the standard wheel? I'm going to try and help you decide that, so hold on tight, it's going to be a bumpy ride - and that's just me going into the gravel. Design Features The Moza Racing KS Steering Wheel i...

UGREEN Release New MagFlow Range – Product Review

9Sep

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Hardware & Tech

UGREEN Release New MagFlow Range – Product Review

When UGREEN get in touch and says they want to send us their new and upcoming range, we rarely say no. Enter the UGREEN MagFlow range. Whilst we are still waiting for the third product in the lineup, we thought it was the right time to tell you all about our experience with the range. Ebb and Flow, MagFlow So just what are we looking at today? Well, we got our hands on both the Wireless Power Bank as well as the Magnetic Wireless Charger. So sit back and relax as we bring you some of the finer details of both products. Wireless Power Bank First up is the UGREEN MagFlow Magnetic Wireless Power Bank. This chunky little companion boasts a large 10000mAh capacity, along with a built-in USB-C cable that can be used for 30W output or input. It really is a nice little pocket power solution. ...

28Aug

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Hardware & Tech

Thrustmaster T598 Review

Suppose you fancy yourself as the next Lando Norris, or even Lance Stroll. Then you are going to need to get yourself a steering wheel. Now, not just any wheel will do; there are so many different options available it can be really hard to decide just which one to get. Step into the Thrustmaster T598. Thankfully, the prices of decent kit has dropped right down to relatively accessible levels. The Thrustmaster T598 is retailing for £449.99 on the Thrustmaster website. For that price, you get some incredible tech with an even more incredible experience. Thrusted Into Greatness Let us check out some of the great features of the wheel as well as just how straightforward that setup is. Setup Unboxing the Thrustmaster T598 is pretty simple. It came out in three main pieces: the wheel, the...

27Aug

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Hardware & Tech

ANTANK S3 MAX Switch 2 Dock Review

If you have ever looked at your Switch 2 console and thought the dock was a little overbearing. Then you should be checking out the Antank S3 Max Switch 2 Dock. This small dock will sit proudly on your desk or TV unit, waiting to be called into action. Small But Mighty Dock! Priced at £38 on the Antank website, although currently at the time of writing, it's on sale at £23! So just what makes this a great alternative to the Nintendo offering? Let's check out the features, and you can decide for yourself. Design Features With something so small, you might not think that there are a vast number of features. Well, you'd be wrong. The dock itself is only as wide as the screen portion of the Switch 2, so it sits quite unobtusely wherever you decide to have it. With some great grippy feed pr...

Two Point Museum: Fantasy Finds DLC – PC Review

14Aug

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PC Reviews

Two Point Museum: Fantasy Finds DLC – PC Review

Two Point Studios recently released the Fantasy Finds DLC, but what exactly does this add to the game that received a Platinum Award from me? Priced at £6.99 on Steam, it's super affordable if you enjoy the base game of Two Point Museum. Roll For Initiative! If you aren't sure about purchasing the full update, you can check out a small portion of the content in the base game. It's incredibly limited, but it gives you an insight into whether you are going to enjoy the fully fledged Fantasy Finds DLC. Gameplay I'm not going to go into the gameplay arc of Two Point Museum. If you want to read more about the actual game, then check out my link back at the top. Otherwise, let's dive into the Fantasy Finds DLC. Now, one thing to note is that this doesn't add anything other than bits a...

14Aug

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Switch Reviews

WWE 2K25 – Switch 2 Review

Wrestling fans will have just enjoyed SummerSlam, but what better way to celebrate than to play the latest 2K Games wrestler? WWE 2K25 Switch 2 edition hit the shelves at the end of July, a good couple of months after it first burst onto the screens on other platforms. If you want to check out more details on the game, then I'd recommend reading through my PlayStation review here. That article will give you the lowdown on all the game modes available in this year's iteration. This article will focus on whether or not the Switch 2 version is worth getting. So without further ado, let's get to it. Time For The Final Boss Whether you are going to play this in handheld or docked, I can tell you now that you are in for a treat. Gameplay All the same game modes are in the WWE 2K25 Swit...

13Aug

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Hardware & Tech

SteelSeries Apex Pro Gen 3 Review

What's that I hear you exclaim? More SteelSeries hardware on the site! It sure is! This time is the turn of the Apex Pro Gen 3 Keyboard. Retailing at around £225 on the SteelSeries website, the keyboard certainly isn't cheap. However, it does constantly remind you that it is a quality product. Is This The New Apex Predator? Just what does this new keyboard have under the hood? Let's check it out! Design Features Let's start with just how much has gone into the build quality of the Apex Pro Gen 3. With so many layers, you could mistake it for an opera cake. Well, not quite, but there is still a fair amount to go through. With a triple-layer sound-dampening foam, designed to keep the typing experience nice and crisp. Alongside per-key lubrication, which means that each key feels smooth a...