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27Jun

By Gareth TruemanNo Comments

Superclub Review

Superclub is a football management simulation board game published by Superclub themselves. Released in 2020 it's a 2-4 player game that will test the greatest of friendships to see who is the best manager. This Superclub review is something a little new for us. Superclub - Who Will Be The Special One? Now it may just be me but I prefer a good old management football game. Much better than playing the latest FIFA anyway. Ever since I was a kid playing Championship Manager on the Commodore Amiga I've always loved the ins and out of running a football club. From tactics to scouting and buying players. Superclub gives you all that drama and then some in the form of a tabletop board game. So let's crack on with this Superclub review, shall we? If you enjoyed this review then why not check...

10Jun

By Gareth TruemanNo Comments

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Deadwood 1876 Review

Designed by Travis Hancock and published by Asmodee China, Facade Games. Deadwood 1876 is a card game that pits you against friends to unlock safes and take as much gold as you can without dying. Thanks to our friends over that Facade Games we got the opportunity to play one of their card games and it wasn't a disappointment. There's something of a kid in all of us when it comes to playing card games. Throw in some dice mechanics and a theme of the wild wild west and you got yourself a winner. If you enjoyed this review, why not check out my latest one here. You can also catch up with what the rest of the Thumb Culture team is up to on our social media. Deadwood 1876 - A Short, Fun, and Cracking Good Time Deadwood 1876 is a game that right of the bat lets you know you're in for...

4Jun

By Si WoodhamsNo Comments

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Si’s WASD Highlights

A couple of months ago fellow TC writer Jas and I headed oFf to Tobacco Dock, London to see the latest games on display at WASD. It was filled with indie devs galore and along with a few larger developers, made a fun-filled day out. I've been to Tobacco Dock previously for work, so was aware of how much space there is to be filled and having never been to EGX Rezzed, I was expecting the venue to be packed to the rafters with both exhibitors and the public. However for a Friday it was eerily quiet, the bonus being there were no queues to check out the games! Here are my show highlights! Be sure to check out Jas' here! Souldiers Developed by Retro Forge and published by Dear Villagers, Souldiers is a sprawling fantasy world 2d platformer. Inspired by Soulslike games you have to b...

1Jun

By DanNo Comments

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MCM London Comic-Con Weekend

We sent our intrepid explorer Sam a.k.a GameOnScorpio to the MCM London Comic-Con! Keep reading to find out how he gets on! What is Comic-Con? Comic-Con is more than just an event of browsing stores and seeing celebrities. It's about meeting new people and making new friends. It is a time and place where people can be whoever they want to be or just be themselves and be accepted regardless. A place where, no matter your background, gender, nationality or age you are accepted and people come together. After covid, the London MCM Comic Con was back in full swing this year but with a few changes. Gone were the wrist bands for entry as these were now replaced with passes on lanyards. What also made a nice change from my personal perspective was the long queues to get in (the joys and bene...

22May

By Gareth TruemanNo Comments

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Games To Play Away From Video Games

Video games have been a part of our society since the 1970s. Where it has got to the point of it being the most profitable entertainment in the world. But what about the other forms of games? The card games, the board games. Well, today we are going to take a little look at just a handful of these games and give ourselves some breathing space from video games. As we take a look at Games To Play Away From Video Games. If you enjoyed reading this little feature and the world of games outside video games then why not check my latest review here. You can also catch up with what the rest of the Thumb Culture team is up to on our social media. Top Trumps Now saying Top Trumps has been around for a while would be an understatement. A company that was founded back in 1978 with only a couple o...

19May

By Mike DifferNo Comments

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10 Games That Break The Fourth Wall

For as long as there have been video games, there have been developers adding moments to break the fourth wall. These are times that the game and characters show they are aware of the player and they're within a fictional world. From easter eggs & throwaway comments to sequences changing how we play, they have come in all shapes and sizes. Whether making us laugh, cry or ragequit these moments of self-awareness usually have an effect. I took a look back and chose 10 of the best of these video game moments. The 10 games are in no particular order and are my personal favourites. And there is a spoiler warning for the games listed. I hope you agree with me (at least partially) or if you feel I missed any, please comment below. And to anyone reading this, yes I'm speaking to you, I k...

10May

By Gareth TruemanNo Comments

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Resident Evil 2 The Board Game Review

Designed by Mat Hart, Richard Loxam, and Sherwin Matthews and published by Steamforged Games. Resident Evil 2 The Board Game is a cooperative board game based on the popular video game of the same game. It was released in 2019. Let's hope the dice are in our favour in this Resident Evil 2 The Board Game review. Resident Evil 2 The Board Game - They're Coming To Get You Claire Resident Evil has been embedded into video gamers' brains since 1997 and survival horror games took the world by storm. The franchise has gone through many changes over the years and it even created its own little universe with tons of spin-offs. It wasn't long before there was an abundance of merchandise. From action figures to card deck-building games and even clothing. One of the popular fan requests over the ...

Star Wars Video Games That Need A Remaster

4May

By Gareth TruemanNo Comments

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Star Wars Video Games That Need A Remaster

Star Wars has been a part of our lives for over 40 years. The amount of content that has come from arguably of the biggest franchises in entertainment is astounding and video games have been a huge part of our pop culture. Here we are going to take a look at Star Wars Video Games That Need A Remaster. Ever since the days of the Atari, there have been so many games released that is almost impossible to keep track of them. But every now and then a video game comes along and it captures our hearts and takes us to worlds unknown. Here we take a look at some of the games that have been a part of the Star Wars universe and see which is worthy of a remaster or a remake. If you enjoyed this little article then why not check out some previous Star Wars stuff here. You can also catch up with w...

2May

By JasonNo Comments

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J’s WASD Gaming Highlights

Last month I was lucky enough to attend London's WASD gaming event with fellow Thumb Culture writer Si at Tobacco Dock, where a whole host of indie devs, and a few larger houses, put their games on display to the public. I do love visiting this venue and have fond memories of when it hosted a bustling but since defunct annual EGX Rezzed. Although I went on a Friday it was certainly a lot quieter than previous times however this could be down to it being a school term as well as some people not wanting to understandably be in places where there can be large crowds. There is certainly something here for everybody, from playable computer games and demos to a whole room dedicated to tabletop puzzles and board games. It certainly made for a good day out! Myself and Si managed to get aroun...

17Apr

By Gareth TruemanNo Comments

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Bunnies In Video Games Old And New

It's April so it's that time of year when we go on Easter Egg Hunts and consume a ridiculous amount of chocolate. It's Easter so we can get away with it, right? Well going on a real hunt may be one thing but finding cute little bunnies in video games is another thing. So our Bunnies In Video Games Old and New will take you through the past and present to find some secret rabbits and even some playable ones. If you liked giving this a read then why not check out my latest review here. You can also catch up with what the rest of the Thumb Culture team is up to on our social media. So all that's left to say is Happy Easter and let's see some bunnies. Starfox - Peppy Hare Let's start with a pretty famous one when it comes to bunnies in games. For a lot of retro gamers, the first thing the...