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8Jun

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Catgotchi: Virtual Pet – Switch Review

Catgotchi: Virtual Pet has been out for around 2 months now, and RedDeer.Games brings a nostalgic twist on a new game. Bringing the Tamagotchi to life! Raising Cats the Old Fashioned Way Random call to action now... what's your favourite breed of cat? Go on, let us know in the comments down below. Gameplay Catgotchi: Virtual Pet is cute. It really really is. It is also going to cater to a certain demographic of gamers. So what do we get up to on Catgotchi? Effectively your aim is to raise a healthy and happy cat. Choosing from one of 3 breeds to start with you clean up their poop, feed them, give them water and play with them. If you manage to get a cat to full adulthood a couple of times it unlocks the next set of cat breeds to choose from. Be careful though, as although you can st...

Filthy Animals: Heist Simulator – PC Review

6Jun

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PC Reviews

Filthy Animals: Heist Simulator – PC Review

Having played Filthy Animals: Heist Simulator a number of years ago at EGX it was only right that we pulled the original team back together and took to heists once more! Keep the Change You Filthy Animals Developed by Pewter Games Studios and LoPoly Games and published by Green Man Gaming Publishing, Filthy Animals will see you becoming mutant animals. So tell us down below, who is your favourite mutant animal? Gameplay Playing the game either solo or co-op you are in for a chaotic treat. In co-op, you get a PvEvP heist game for up to 4 players. Each picking their own Mutant animal, between a monkey, croc, chicken and deer. Carrying out increasingly crazy heists for Tony, the Bossman Criminal Mastermind. The levels are super varied. Your first mission was in a basic convenience stor...

1Jun

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PC Reviews

Killer Frequency – PC Review

Killer Frequency, developed and published by Team 17 Digital, brings a style of game I've never played before. You play a radio host in a small mid western town in the USA and things aren't plain sailing on the night shift! Don't touch that dial! What is your favourite slasher flick? Is it Friday the 13th? Or Does Freddie infiltrate your dreams? Let us know in the comments. Gameplay As soon as I saw the trailers for Killer Frequency, I immediately knew that it was going to be a game for me. Playing as Forrest Nash, a radio host on 189.16, The Scream, you will single-handedly save or completely ruin the night. It is going to be quite hard to cover this game without giving away any spoilers on the story, but here goes. Set in the 1980s you are at the KFAM Radio Station in a small town...

15May

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Previews & Early Access

MotoGP 23 – PC Preview

We got an opportunity to give MotoGP 23 a go way before its release and needless to say we jumped at the opportunity. See an excerpt from the press release below detailing a brief introduction to the MotoGP 23 Preview. Among the most important novelties of MotoGP™23 is the design of the career mode, conceived to give players the freedom to build their own journey to becoming a two-wheel legend. Indeed, the introduction of turning points will affect career paths based on the performance achieved and the decisions made by each player. After debuting in the final part of a Moto3™ season, it will be possible to move faster through the different classes depending on the results obtained; however, finding a contract will not be easy, as each team will only have two spots and players will have t...

1May

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News & Updates

Celebrate May 4th With Rocket League

Unless you live on one of the three moons of Tattoine, you will know that this week is May 4th, May the 4th, May the Force, May the Force be with you. With that being said Psyonix have just announced that Star Wars content is coming to Rocket League, in the Rocket League x Star Wars Collaboration! These ARE The Droids You're Looking For With plenty of Rocket League experience, we checked out the upcoming update and wow. There are some cracking skins coming. The Star Wars Droid Bundle In the Rocket League x Star Wars update, this is probably the best update you can get. Featuring a C-3PO (Fennec) skin as well as R2-D2 (Octane), K-2S0 (Dominus) and a BB-8 (Takumi) skin. Add in an R2-D2 player anthem and the "Droid" Player Title you really get the best value for money at 2200 Credits. If ...

27Apr

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Hardware & Tech

Trust Gaming Kit Review

We recently received some low-price upgrades in the TC Office from Trust Gaming. We thought they might be perfect for someone looking to get set up whilst being mindful of the high cost of other products out there. Low price doesn't have to mean low features Both of the following products come in at less than £30 RRP each and for the price they both pack some great features. Let's dive into the features and see why you might want to pick them up. Trust Gaming GXT 833 THADO Coming in at less than £25 the GXT 833 Thado is a TKL keyboard. Giving this keyboard a smaller form factor and desktop presence if you are looking for that minimalistic look. At 20% smaller than standard-sized keyboards the Trust Gaming GXT 833 comes with a metal backplate so you are assured it holds firm even in the...

26Apr

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Hardware & Tech

Edifier WH500 Review

Edifier is a brand that we love here at Thumb Culture. They cover just about everything when it comes to audio. Whether you are a casual music listener, gamer or audiophile they have you covered. Today we are taking a look at the Edifier WH500 Wireless On-Ear Headphones. A budget headset with a multitude of uses The digital movement is quick, with working from home becoming the norm. Alongside this, we have inflation and the cost of living on the rise. As consumers, we need products that have more than one use and that don't hurt our bank balance. Could the Edifier WH500 Wireless On-Ear Headphones off us this? Design The Edifier WH500 has a sleek compact design that comes in three colourways. The team sent us the Black colourway to check out. Its smooth yet extremely soft ear pads ble...

18Apr

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PlayStation Reviews

Dead Island 2 – PS5 Review

Dead Island 2 makes its final triumphant return on the 21st of April 2023, with it comes the series' dark humour and over the top zombie killing as well as a few new things. Published by Deep Silver and developed by Dambusters Studio the game takes us to a gore drenched Los Angeles. Where anything goes in the survival race! Hell-A, Don't mind if I do As with most zombie killing games, you can expect over the top kills, murderous rampages and more zombies that you can shake a stick at! Join us on the voyage of the damned and see how much blood you can spill! Gameplay When first starting Dead Island 2 you are greeted with an opening cinematic where your characters are all on a plane heading out of a zombie infested area. As the plane settles into its flight the inevitable happens, zombie...

13Apr

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PC Reviews

EA Sports PGA Tour – PC Review

EA Sports have returned! Well they haven't really returned, but they have removed Rory and left behind Tiger. It's now the age of EA Sports PGA Tour. Yes it's a mouthful, but it works. Recently released, we managed to take to the course and on the first tee. EA Sports PGA Tour, Fore the Golfers! How are you finding EA Sports PGA Tour? Do you have a favourite course, and why is it Augusta? Let us know in the comments. Gameplay As with any golf game, the main focus for me is how the game feels to play. Golf as a game is all about the connection from backswing through the transition to downswing. So how does EA Sports PGA Tour handle that feeling? Actually really well. With EA's new Purestrike system, it brings a more fluid system to your golf swing. Incorporating 20 shot types with fluid...

12Apr

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Hardware & Tech

Joby Mic Arm & Wavo Pod Mic Feature

JOBY are probably more known, at least by myself, for their GuerillaPod Tripods. When I received the email saying they also did podcast microphones and boom arms, I jumped at the opportunity. Getting to check out new hardware from an already-established brand is what we love at Thumb Culture. Movement and adaptability are key Knowing just how good their GuerillaPod Tripods are, I do wonder if the latest offerings from JOBY will live up to their current standards. Let us jump in and take a close look. Wavo Boom Arm When I was setting up the boom arm, I was left with some complications. Not with the setup, that was straightforward. How would you review a boom arm? Well, I decided to do it like this. It's Good. It's like REALLY Good. Over the years of streaming, content creation, and p...