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21May

By CharlotteNo Comments

Pro Gamers Group Head To COMPUTEX 2025

Pro Gamers Group is the parent company for some of your favourite gaming brands. And if you're lucky enough to be attending COMPUTEX 2025 in Taipei this week, you'll find them and their array of products there too. All About Those Booth Brands With over 10 brands in their wheelhouse Pro Gamers Group has a lot to offer show attendees. Just who are these brands I hear you ask? Or maybe you didn't, either way I'm about to list them: HAVN ThunderX3 AeroCool APNX Streamplify Ducky Nitro Concepts Endgame Gear Kolink noblechairs Regular readers of Thumb Culture will know we've reviewed a lot of products over the years, and a lot of them have been from these great brands. We've covered Ducky keyboards, of which the Project D Tinker 65 keyboard is still one of o...

LEGO Ideas Minifigure Vending Machine Revealed

21May

By CharlotteNo Comments

LEGO, News & Updates

LEGO Ideas Minifigure Vending Machine Revealed

The latest LEGO Ideas set has been revealed, and it's none other then the LEGO Ideas Minifigure Vending Machine set. With a classic retro-inspired vintage style this buildable vending machine is a conversation-starting display piece. The set was submitted by Belgium-based Fan Designer, Rob Vangansewinkel, as part of the LEGO Ideas programme. Talking about his design, Rob said, “As a kid, I had a real vending machine at home and loved it - so the idea of creating a working LEGO brick version that dispenses minifigures just clicked. I started with a digital version of the model and posted it on LEGO Ideas. But I wasn’t sure if the dispensing mechanism would really work, so I spent about two months testing and refining the design with actual LEGO bricks. I even took apart my old vending mach...

Lost In Cult Launches Prestige Physical Games Label

20May

By PaulNo Comments

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Lost In Cult Launches Prestige Physical Games Label

Anyone who knows me knows I live for physical video games. The ever advancing shift towards an all-digital future concerns me due to issues around access and preservation. Today (at the time of writing), however, brings news of a new venture that aims to fight back against the download-code-on-a-cartridge and digital-only landscape of the industry. Lost In Cult, who have a long, storied history of producing beautiful media-accompaniments to video games, including vinyl records, cassettes, and books, are now turning their hand to physical game publishing. Let's Get Physical The Lost In Cult publishing label launches today, 20th May, with 3 physical game announcements; Thank Goodness You're Here (PS5/Nintendo Switch), Immortality (PS5), and The Excavation of Hob’s Barrow (Nintendo Switch)....

LEGO Technic Asphalt Legends Unite Collab Coming Soon

15May

By CharlotteNo Comments

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LEGO Technic Asphalt Legends Unite Collab Coming Soon

We all love a LEGO gaming collab. And the news that the LEGO Group and Gameloft are teaming up again is great news. Both for gamers and car fans alike! That's right LEGO Technic Asphalt Legends Unite is happening. Well, of sorts. LEGO will be releasing three new supercars and each set will come with an exclusive redeemable code. These codes will enable fans to unlock that very car in Asphalt Legends Unite and experience its thrill virtually. Alexandra Dragomir, Marketing Manager for LEGO Techinc says, “LEGO Technic and Gameloft are bringing the high-performance world of Asphalt Legends Unite into reality with supercars built to be both raced in-game and proudly displayed on your shelf. These models go beyond looks — they embody Technic’s signature authenticity and functionality, with true...

HYTE X Atlus Metaphor: ReFantazio Collection Unveiled

12May

By CharlotteNo Comments

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HYTE X Atlus Metaphor: ReFantazio Collection Unveiled

HYTE have unveiled their latest collection with ATLUS. With a themed computer case keycaps, desk pads, and more, Metaphor: ReFantazio fans this one is for you! Meta-Phwaor: ReFantastico When you're on the lookout for merch from your favourite game, be it hardware or collectibles, you want to know the artwork is the best it can be. And let me tell you, with this HYTE Metaphor: ReFantazio collection it absolutely is. Having worked closely with the development team everything within this drop is not only a high-quality product but is authentic to the game. From the HYTE Metaphor: ReFantazio Y70 case displaying game character artwork on its front glass panels. To the in-game elements across the Y70's metal panelling and the deep mahogany colourway, there is no doubt this is a case made ...

8May

By CharlieNo Comments

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Best Served Cold Is Out Now

Best Served Cold, the brand new detective-themed visual novel by the independent developer and publisher Rogueside Games, released earlier this week. Its currently available on Steam with an introductory price of £13.50. The title will also launch on Nintendo Switch, PS4, PS5 and Xbox Series S/X at a later date. The game plays in an alternate history Europe. At the Nightcap bar, prohibition is a killer and so are some of your customers. Get ready to serve your best drinks and put your conversation skills to the test to solve a murder mystery! Shaken, Not Stirred As the city of Bukovie lies in strife, with labour strikes, rationing, unrest and a looming war over the peoples' heads, citizens choose not to cower in fear. Instead, they flock to the dance halls and speakeasies - this is wh...

New Service Vendetta Harnesses The Power Of Fandoms

25Apr

By CharlieNo Comments

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New Service Vendetta Harnesses The Power Of Fandoms

The award-winning digital media consultancy Infinitize and The Lippin Group have announced the launch of Vendetta! A new publishing-as-a-service gaming division forged to equip indie studios and creators with the marketing firepower needed to compete with industry giants. The Power Duo For Indie Devs With a focus on indie studios developing games with strong fan appeal, Vendetta offers a publishing-as-a-service approach. This division actively supports their clients with strategy, social, lifecycle marketing, product forecasting, fan-activation campaigns, and event planning. As a result, this helps studios to punch above their weight in a crowded, fast-moving marketplace. Vendetta's team draws on experience from publishers like Devolver Digital and Good Shepherd Entertainment. Their b...

Once Upon A Puppet Released On PC And Console

25Apr

By CharlieNo Comments

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Once Upon A Puppet Released On PC And Console

The brand new puzzle-platformer Once Upon a Puppet invites you to enter a whimsical, hand-crafted world. Developed by Flatter Than Earth and published by Daedalic Entertainment, this game invites you to step into a magical theatrical realm full of danger, discovery, and unexpected transformations. It combines inventive thread-based mechanics, dual-character puzzles, and a rich, hand-animated world. Get ready to experience a heartfelt and eerie journey through a long-forgotten puppet kingdom. It's available now on PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and Steam Deck. A Switch version is set to release in early June of this year too! Who Is Really Pulling The Strings? Once Upon a Puppet's story follows Nieve, the exiled Stagehand, and Drev, the Puppet bound to her by fate. As they embark ...

New LEGO Fortnite Sets: Chapter Two Begins

24Apr

By CharlotteNo Comments

LEGO, News & Updates

New LEGO Fortnite Sets: Chapter Two Begins

Lego and Fortnite. Two of my favourite things. Which is why I love everything about the LEGO Fortnite collab from the game to the sets released last October. I've been keeping my hopes up that we'll have some new additions to this line soon. And I finally have the good news to share with you all. We're getting not 1 but 4 new sets! “Whether it be physical building or the diverse digital experiences on offer, LEGO Fortnite has something for everyone”, said Remi Marcelli, Senior Vice President, GAME at the LEGO Group. “These latest sets allow us to continue offering amazing LEGO Fortnite play experiences that surprise and delight builders around the world.” So what are these new sets for what I am now calling LEGO Fortnite Chapter 2? Let's take a look! LEGO Fortnite Peely & Sparkplu...

Casebook 1889 – The Leipzig Murders Announced

24Apr

By CharlotteNo Comments

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Casebook 1889 – The Leipzig Murders Announced

Homo Narrans Studio have announced their upcoming detective adventure Casebook 1889 - The Leipzig Murders. This retro-inspired point-and-click is launching on PC in 2025 with full date to be announced. Follow The Clues Casebook 1899 - The Leipzig Murders promises to immerse players in a rarely explored chapter of European history. Set in Leipzig, Germany at the dawn of the 20th century, this solo-developed game invites players to step into the role of Detective Joseph Kreiser as he investigates a string of mysterious murders across the city. Explore hand-pixelated scenes inspired by meticulous historical research. Examine clues, interrogate witnesses, and solve environmental puzzles as you navigate a city gripped by change and shadowed by crime. Your notebook and deduction board are e...