Cameron J Keywood, Author at Thumb Culture

Revenge of The Savage Planet – PS5 Review

14May

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Revenge of The Savage Planet – PS5 Review

Revenge of the Savage Planet follows Journey to the Savage Planet, a sleeper hit from 2020. Raccoon Logic, a studio formed by developers from the now-defunct Typhoon Studios (the original developer), created the sequel. The game released across PC and consoles on May 8th. For this review I took a look at the PlayStation 5 version. Story Revenge Of The Savage Planet sees you wake up from a cryogenic slumber, having been sent lightyears into the future. However, things turn sour when you wake up and you discover that the corporation that sent you Alta, has fired you, leaving you to fend for yourself with the limited resources available to you. You’ll find the rest of you equipment scattered across multiple other planets, where you’ll catalogue a vast array of flora and fauna as you piece t...

Everyone Can Play: Highlights of Gaming Accessibility Conference Europe 2025

29Apr

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Accessibility In Gaming, Features

Everyone Can Play: Highlights of Gaming Accessibility Conference Europe 2025

When I walked into the hotel on day one of the Gaming Accessibility Conference (GASIG), I already knew I’d leave full of inspiration, information, and new connections. The organisers reserved a private guest space for us, and most of the action took place in a spacious area usually reserved for wedding receptions. My table sat right at the back and centre, surrounded by fellow attendees from all corners of the industry—from tech giants like Amazon to indie accessibility champions like Many Cats. Now, let’s get into the actual content. I won’t cover every talk in detail—just a few highlights—but if you want to catch any sessions from this year or past conferences, you’ll find them on the IGDA-GASIG YouTube channel. Ubi Gets Stuck In Jawad Shakil, QC Manager at Ubisoft India, showca...

7Apr

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PlayStation Reviews

DETECTIVE – The Test PS5 Review

Time to put those little grey cells to work in another murder deduction mystery from solo developer K148 Game Studio. This time, the investigation shifts from a motel to three new locations in DETECTIVE – The Test, launching on April 7, 2025. Investigating the Gameplay The premise is simple, explore a location, find clues, and solve the crime. The first is a suburban house with missing keys, false rocks, and puzzle boxes your obstacles to success. A trailer park love triangle and an undercover police operation gone wrong at a coffee shop are your other cases. You don't get an introductory cutscene for each case, you get a screen advising you to use pen and paper to write down clues throughout the investigation. Each location has a small area with papers to find and puzzles to solve. ...

26Mar

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News & Updates

GAconf Europe Full Schedule Now Live

The Game Accessibility Conference aka GAconf, has announced its complete line-up for the next EU event. The European edition will take place in London from April 14th to 15th. It will feature talks and networking opportunities for professionals across all disciplines in the games industry. With an overarching aim is to highlight recent and future developments in game accessibility. What do you want to talk about? This year's EU GAconf features a wealth of knowledge sharing within the games industry. This includes deep dives from design considerations for deaf gamers, to accessible methods for conducting user research. From best practices for text size to how the Xbox Adaptive Controller has transformed gaming in the seven years since its release. You'll find it being talked about! ...

Lost Records: Bloom & Rage Tape 1 – PS5 Review

25Feb

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PlayStation Reviews

Lost Records: Bloom & Rage Tape 1 – PS5 Review

Lost Records: Bloom & Rage Tape 1 is from Don't Nod, the original creators of Life Is Strange. The story unfolds across timelines, with the first placing you firmly in the summer of 1995, when Batman Forever played in cinemas and Oasis headlined Glastonbury. The second takes you to a modern setting in 2022. The developers released the game on 18th February 2025 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series S/X, and Windows. Nearly 30 years have passed since protagonist Swann Holloway last saw the rest of the friendship group, Bloom & Rage. In the modern-day setting, which shifts to a first-person perspective compared to the past’s third-person view, The mystery begins with a box addressed to the group with no idea who sent it. Swanning About Premise If you have...

27Jan

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PlayStation Reviews

Sniper Elite: Resistance – PS5 Review

From the first cutscene that shows a failed bombing run, Sniper Elite: Resistance proves it doesn't miss the target but hits it. I'm a big fan of the long-range Rebellion-developed World War II combat shooter and always look forward to a new entry where I can pop Nazi skulls like a jelly-filled balloon. The game arrives on the 30th of January 2025 for PS5, PS4, Xbox Series, and PC with two editions: the regular and deluxe. The deluxe edition includes the season pass, though its content is still unconfirmed. UNABLE TO RESIST(ance) Gameplay Sniper Elite’s bread and butter is of course its 'X-Ray' kill cam, which lets you watch your bullets pass through enemy bodies in gory anatomical detail. It is just as visceral in Sniper Elite: Resistance, with blood spurting like an overactive fount...