Cameron J Keywood, Author at Thumb Culture

27Mar

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NUTMEG! – PC Review

NUTMEG! A Nostalgic Deckbuilding Football Manager kicked off on 26th March 2026 for PC via Steam. Sumo Digital and its development pathway Sumo Digital Academy created it, while Secret Mode published it, the same team behind Still Wakes The Deep. At a fair £12.99 for launch week, which just about covers a pint and a packet of crisps at most football grounds these days. It then shifts to £19.99. What makes it stand out? Imagine 80s and 90s football, deckbuilding, and roguelite chaos all mashed together like a last-minute scramble for a relegation-saving equaliser. So is this a match-winner, or warming the bench all season? Bovril, Boots, and Bad Tackles NUTMEG! A Nostalgic Deckbuilding Football Manager doesn’t bother with a proper story. You don’t need one. You pick ...

26Mar

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PlayStation Reviews

Thomas & Friends Wonders of Sodor – PS5 Review

Thomas & Friends: Wonders of Sodor rolled onto PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, and PC on 17th March 2026. Developed by Dovetail Games and priced at £29.99. You may recognise Dovetail from titles like Train Sim. I was fortunate enough to get the £39.99 Deluxe Edition which included James as a playable character. As a child on the spectrum, I was completely enamoured with Thomas and his adventures. Stepping into Sodor felt like a pure childhood dream brought to life. There is something special about finally seeing the island realised in a fleshed out console game, not locked to a handheld, not tied to a plastic peripheral (eye-toy), and not forcing you to dust off a SNES just to revisit The Adventure Series from 1993. But does it take you on that nostalgia train, or does it leav...

24Mar

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PlayStation Reviews

Screamer – PS5 Review

Screamer roared onto the track on 23rd March for Deluxe Edition players, with everyone else jumping in on 26th March across PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. It was developed by Milestone, the same team behind the recent Hot Wheels Unleashed games, and notably the studio lineage that created the original Screamer back in 1995 under the studio name Graffiti. There are a few editions floating around, including a top-end version that throws in a model car if you’re feeling fancy. For most people though, the standard edition lands at £49.99, while the Deluxe Edition will cost you an extra £10 for the early access and bonuses. So, the big question: Has Milestone modernised their classic to perfection or should it have been left on the scrapheap? The Fast and the Waifurious ...

13Nov

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PlayStation Reviews

Syberia Remastered – PS5 Review

Syberia, originally released in 2002, is a cult classic. The brainchild of the late Belgian comic artist Benoit Sokal, it combines steampunk and Art-Nouveau aesthetics with melancholic storytelling. 23 years later, Microids Paris and Virtuallyz Gaming present Syberia Remastered, launched on PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC on 6th November 2025. This was my first time playing the series as a whole. However I've played a click and point game before so I'm going to give it everything I've got. The remaster promises updated visuals, modern controls, and a few reworked puzzles. Does it live up to the hype, or is it just a dusty classic with a fresh coat of paint? A Journey of Rust and Snow In Syberia Remastered, you control Kate Walker, an American lawyer sent to the fictional town of Valadilè...

7Nov

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Features

10 Franchises That Need a Good Scrub in PowerWash Simulator 2

Now that PowerWash Simulator 2 is in the hands of players around the globe, fans are soaking in the relaxing rhythm of blasting away dirt with high-pressure water. Indeed, the game hits that sweet spot of giving you a satisfying feeling every time a surface gleams once more. Furthermore, the sequel takes everything that made the first game a surprise hit and makes it even better. It refines the steady, methodical gameplay, adds more tools to get every job done right, and while that familiar rewarding ding still sounds when you finish a clean, you now also get free soap. With fresh features and new locations, it’s easy to imagine where FuturLab might go next with the series. The first PowerWash Simulator set a pretty high bar, especially when it came to fun collaborations. For exampl...

9Oct

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PlayStation Reviews

Train Sim World 6 – PS5 Review

The Train Sim World franchise has established itself as the go-to experience for anyone wanting to drive a train without worrying about schedules and angry passengers. Dovetail Games continues to strengthen its reputation for realism with each release, giving aspiring trainspotters something they can truly get lost in. Train Sim World 6 continues this tradition while adding a few new twists of its own, including random train faults and in-station announcements that make the world feel more dynamic than ever. Developed by Dovetail Games, Train Sim World 6 launched worldwide on 30th September 2025, priced at £44.99 on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. Players who purchased the Deluxe or Premium Editions could climb aboard a few days early, starting on 27th September. So, the questio...

1Oct

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PlayStation Reviews

EA Sports FC 26 – PS5 Review

The nights are drawing in, the leaves are turning red, and Halloween is creeping closer, which can only mean one thing. EA Sports is back with the latest instalment of its 'kick the ball in the net' series; and especially for EA Sports FC 26, the stakes are higher than ever. Community frustration has reached boiling point, and this year could be make-or-break for the franchise. Every release brings the same question: “Should I wait for a sale?” With the last game hampered by clunky gameplay, poorly tuned mechanics, and an unforgiving Ultimate Team power curve, scepticism is understandable. EAFC 26 launched on 19th September 2025 for those who purchased the Ultimate Edition at £89.99, with the standard £69.99 version following on 26th September across PC, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xb...

29Sep

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PlayStation Reviews

Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds – PS5 Review

The Sonic Racing series has always lived in the shadow (no pun intended) of its spiky mascot’s platforming roots, but over the years it has built a reputation for fast and chaotic fun. Recent entries tried new ideas, like vehicle transformations in All-Stars Racing Transformed or the team strategy in Team Sonic Racing. Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds takes these ideas further and adds its own twist: the ability to warp into different mini tracks in the middle of a race. Developed by Sonic Team, The game launched worldwide on 25th September 2025, costing around £54.99 on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Switch, and PC, with a Nintendo Switch 2 version coming soon. Players who bought the Deluxe Edition (£79.99) could play a few days early, starting 22nd September. So, does this new twist keep th...

19Aug

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PlayStation Reviews

Mafia: The Old Country – PS5 Review

The Mafia series has quietly built itself into one of gaming’s best crime sagas by rolling steadily through the decades. It kicked off in the 1930s, cruised through the ’40s and ’50s, then shook things up in the ’60s. Fans naturally expected the story to move forward. Instead, Hangar 13 drags us back to the roots with Mafia: The Old Country, a linear, story-driven trip to early 1900s Sicily. It launched worldwide on 15th August 2025 and is available now on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. This review covers the PS5 version, priced at around £54.99. So, does it sit solid like a family olive tree, or snap like a twig under a horse’s hoof? Miniere Alle Spalle, Mafia Davanti Mafia: The Old Country dives straight into the dirt. In 1904, young Enzo Favara escapes from the backbre...

RoboCop: Rogue City – Unfinished Business – PS5 Review

22Jul

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PlayStation Reviews

RoboCop: Rogue City – Unfinished Business – PS5 Review

RoboCop: Rogue City - Unfinished Business is a standalone expansion to the sleeper hit RoboCop: Rogue City — and if you missed that one, you can check out our review right here. French publisher Nacon and Polish developer Teyon team up once again, picking up right after the events of the aforementioned game. The expansion launched worldwide on 17th July 2025 and is out now on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. This review covers the PS5 version, priced at £24.99 / $29.99. So, does it deliver high-octane justice, or should we toss it on the scrap heap? Gunplay and Gunmetal: RoboCop Returns in Style Unfinished Business wastes no time in getting to the action as Mercenaries have destroyed the police precinct and stolen RoboCop’s chair, the final piece needed to control OCP’s sys...