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Starship Troopers: Continuum Coming Very Soon

30Sep

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Starship Troopers: Continuum Coming Very Soon

XR Games (Jurassic World Aftermath, Zombieland VR: Headshot Fever) and Sony Pictures VR (Ghostbusters: Rise of the Ghost Lord) have done their part yet again, but this time with bugs. Coming at the end of October we will join Johnny Rico and the gang in Starship Troopers: Continuum. The Only Good Bug Is A Dead Bug Set 25 years after the Battle of Klendathu, the war continues. Yet on the planet Janus-4, there is a secret that threatens to tip the balance of war, The Continuum. In the Continuum, you play as a PsyCommander, an experimental soldier with advanced psychic powers. Control your troopers, keep them alive and help them rank up. Give them perks to help build your perfect trooper. Aim for those big bonuses by promoting them to citizenship and help grow your own powers. Wit...

Manba Launches the One Series Wireless Controller

29Sep

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News & Updates

Manba Launches the One Series Wireless Controller

Have you ever fancied a controller with an interactive screen? If the answer is yes, then journey with me as we check out the Manba One Series wireless gaming controller! Hey Manba, Manba Italiano Gaming peripheral experts, Manba, have recently released the One Series wireless gaming controller and it's a doozy. With an interactive screen, Hall effects sticks and triggers as well as being compatible with PC, Switch, iOS and Android. Let's talk bout that interactive screen on the Manba One Series. Coming in at 2 inches from corner to corner, and giving you the ability to customise your settings. The interactive screen eliminates the need for customising additional software and gives you all the controls right in your hands. Pretty neat right? Add to the fancy screen, the Manba O...

26Sep

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VR Reviews

Brink Traveler – Quest 3 Review

You may not have heard of Brink Traveler before stumbling upon this review, but let me tell you something, you won't forget it now. Developed and published by Brink XR, Brink Traveler aims to take you to locations that you may have only ever heard of. The developers captured all locations in volumetric 3D. Sounds good right? Let's go explore this VR experience! Take Your First Step If you have Brink Traveler and want to join us as we explore new locations, why not tell us your favourite spots? Who knows, we might see you out there! Gameplay There isn't much to the gameplay of Brink Traveler. Basically you choose a location, transport there and explore. This does the game a disservice though. As what it does incredibly well, is give you the true feeling of actually being there. Using yo...

26Sep

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News & Updates

Sengoku Dynasty Is Coming to Consoles!

Yes, you read that correctly, Sengoku Dynasty is coming to consoles in 2025. The multi-genre open-world village builder is launching onto consoles in the early part of 2025. After the holidays we expect the exact platforms and release date to be confirmed. Expanding on the PC Release With the full 1.0 release of Sengoku Dynasty sometime in November this year, console players have the opportunity to immerse themselves in the full experience. Being identical to the PC version both in size and content features the console players will get the ultimate in immersion. Even including the latest Ikigai update for PC bringing a refined combat system to the game. Console players can invite friends to join them in the co-op mode of the game. Matthias Wünsche, CEO Toplitz Productions GmbH,...

25Sep

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PC Reviews

Train Sim World 5 – PC Review

Dovetail Games have recently dropped Train Sim World 5 on us and let me tell you, it's glorious! We first covered the news of this release back in August and I've been so excited to play it ever since. Released on consoles and PC, this review will focus solely on the PC version of the game, available on Steam, the Epic Store as well as the Standard Edition available through Xbox Game Pass. I Choo Choo Choose You! So head to your nearest station, purchase your ticket and hop aboard the review express. I promise that this review won't leave you board of the puns. Gameplay The great thing about Train Sim World 5 is getting a Free Starter Pack. Giving you access to several features all for free you can dip into the game and then decide whether to purchase more. There is something for every...

Razer Wolverine V3 Pro Controller Black Edition Review

18Sep

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Hardware & Tech

Razer Wolverine V3 Pro Controller Black Edition Review

It's Razer time again, this time we have the Wolverine V3 Pro controller in black. On paper this controller sounds incredible, but does it actually live up to it's own hype? We were lucky enough to get hold of one of the controllers on release and have been playing with it for the last couple of weeks. This Wolverine Shows Its Claws So come with us as we dive into the specs that make this controller worth every penny of it's £199.99 price tag. Design Straight out of the box, you can tell that the Wolverine V3 Pro is made of premium materials. Unzipping the included carry case you are greeted with the controller, a USB cable, 2 spare thumbsticks and the USB Bluetooth Dongle. Weighing a generous 304g, the controller let's you know that it's there without causing any strain. Being pose...

13Sep

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PlayStation Reviews

Antstream Arcade – PS5 Review

Antstream Arcade has been around for a while but recently launched on the PlayStation 4 & 5. We were lucky enough to get sent not only a code to access the game early but also a 12-month subscription. So what does this retro arcade app offer? Keep reading to find out! RETROOOOOO!! So what exactly is Antstream Arcade? What does it offer? Both valid questions needing answers. Which is just what I'm here to do with this review. Needless to say, there is a LOT of content in the arcade so let's get started. Gameplay In essence, Antstream Arcade is exactly what it sounds like. It's an arcade. Loading it up on the PlayStation 5 brings over 1300 classic games to your fingertips. With new games being added every week, this library is incredible! With classic games from the arcade through to...

4Sep

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Hardware & Tech

Razer Kraken V4 Headset Review

It's been a full-on Razer few weeks here at TC HQ. Firstly we have my recent review of the Razer Blackshark V2 Pro Headset and now the Razer Kraken V4. We may just have something else from Razer coming soon too. But that's not what we're here for today! I really like that Razer level up their hardware with an extra version number. Rather than giving it a whole new name. It just makes sense. So with the fourth iteration of the Razer Kraken range, let's take a dive into the hardware and see what we find. Release the Kraken! If you are a fan of the Razer hardware then get in touch, we love to hear from like-minded gamers, all our social links are at the bottom of the article. Design The Razer Kraken V4 has a lot of typical Razer design nods. The headset is sturdy, it feels solid both w...

The Latest Streamplify Products Are Here! – Mega Review

30Aug

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Hardware & Tech

The Latest Streamplify Products Are Here! – Mega Review

Here at Thumb Culture we absolutely love products that are budget-friendly as well as functional. That is exactly what the Streamplify products aim to achieve. Achieve they do! Keep it Streamplify Have you checked out the Steamplify range? If so what's your favourite? Don't forget to let us know at the bottom of the review. Streamplify have recently released a few new products, and they reached out and asked if we wanted to check them out. Obviously being the intrepid reporters that we are, we wanted to see whether these products were up to Streamplify code. Now if you weren't aware who Streamplify were, they are part of the Pro Gamers Group. Their brands include noblechairs, Ducky and Nitro Concepts to name a few. The Streamplify brand came about from a mission to inspire young indiv...

27Aug

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Previews & Early Access, VR Reviews

Into the Radius 2 – PCVR Preview

Into The Radius 2 is out in Early Access! This is the gritty sequel to, yes, you guessed it, Into The Radius. Developed and Published by CM Games, you are once again venturing into the Pechorsk Security Zone. This time, however, you don't have to go alone! Anomalies Are Everywhere Were you a fan of the first iteration of Into The Radius? Are you going to head back out and dive into the treacherous environment littered with anomalies? Good luck! Gameplay For those who have played the first game, you will be instantly at home in Into The Radius 2. CM Games has tried to keep it as similar as possible to allow that familiarity. For those new to the whole world, then let's dive into what makes Into The Radius a great little franchise. When you first fire up Into The Radius 2, you are tak...