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16Jan

By JessyNo Comments

Toy Trains VR Out Now!

Toy Trains VR has been released on January 16, 2024 on Steam, the Playstation Store, and the Meta App Lab. It is developed and published by Something Random. Trains Trains and Trainomobiles Something Random is a Polish VR development studio, made up of creators from the game SUPERHOT. Their aim as a studio is to create what they call "true VR games". To them this means blending high quality story, gameplay and graphics in a VR environment. They want to create innovative ways to use the medium of VR in the gaming space. The game wants to create a modernized but nostalgic experience of sitting on your living room floor on a lazy Sunday afternoon, getting lost in creating a beautiful interconnected world. There are some puzzle elements, but the main theme of the game is of relaxation...

Ducky and Bethesda Release Doom Themed Keyboard

16Jan

By PaulNo Comments

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Ducky and Bethesda Release Doom Themed Keyboard

It's been a long-running meme that gamers will try to get DOOM, id Software's seminal 1993 video game, playable on every piece of hardware possible. But what hardware are you using to run in DOOM? I'd hazard a guess that it's nowhere near as cool as the new Ducky x DOOM Edition One 3 SF. If you're a fan of the franchise, prepare your wallet and feast your eyes on this beautiful bit of kit. Any Commander Would Be Keen On This Keyboard Once you've taken a look at the Ducky DOOM keyboard below, why not have a read of Tony's interview with Mr John Romero, creator of DOOM. The Devil Makes Work For Idle Thumbs... And Fingers World renowned keyboard manufacturer Ducky have joined forces with gaming behemoth Bethesda to bring gamers the Ducky x DOOM Edition One 3 SF. This limited edition k...

15Dec

By Kyle McGrathNo Comments

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Top 5 Games to Buy This Christmas

With Christmas quickly approaching, many people like us at Thumb Culture may be looking for ideas on what games to buy. I know; I've got a lot of games on my wishlist, but here are my Top Five Games to Buy This Christmas. This list is in no particular order, so enjoy it and let us know what you think others should pick up in the comments below. Top Festive Five to Have in Your Stockings 1) Dead Island 2 I don't know about you folks, but I love smashing the heads of the undead. That's why Dead Island 2 is a great choice for this. You'll start by selecting one of six playable heroes, each with different stats. Then, venture forth into the chaotic world of Hell-A. You can mod and wield various weapons, such as Hammers, Axes, Knives and Rifles, as you slaughter your way through hordes. ...

The Game Awards 2023: All Nominees & Winners

12Dec

By Tom McMylorNo Comments

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The Game Awards 2023: All Nominees & Winners

2023 is perhaps one of the best years in gaming we've had in a good while, every month filled with brilliant games and Game of the year contenders for us all to not play because our backlog is too big. The Best Of The Best Don't agree with any of the winners? Who got snubbed? Are you happy with this years Decisions? Let us know! The Game Awards 2023: All Nominees And Winners Best Family Game Disney Illusion Island Super Mario Bros: Wonder - Winner Party Animals Pikmin 4 Sonic Superstars Innovation In Accessibility Street Fighter 6 Diablo 4 Forza Motorsport - Winner Hi-Fi Rush Spider-Man 2 Mortal Kombat 1 Best ESports athlete Lee “Faker” Sang-hyeok - Winner Mathieu “ZywOo” Herbaut Phillip ”ImperialHal” Dosen Max “Demon1” Mazanov ...

12Dec

By Tom McMylorNo Comments

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The Game Awards 2023: Recap

The long anticipated game awards has finally arrived! Whether you missed the event, or just want a recap, your Game Awards 2023 Recap is right here! Wrap it up It’s understandable to have missed the event this year, concluding at 4am in the UK and filled with many ads that were sometimes inseparable from the main announcements. Listed is every bit of new information I could find. The Game Awards 2023 Recap Pre-show Brothers: A Tale Of Two Sons Remake Developer- Avantgarden Platforms | PS5 | Xbox Series X/S | Steam | Epic games Release Date: February 28, 2024 https://youtu.be/RMTQ4HNuzu8?si=1GJu6IuDAI9Vpgvy Pony Island 2 Panda Circus Developer: Daniel Mullins Game's Platforms: Steam Release Date: 2025/2026 https://youtu.be/0h3delBc3uo?si=tNBSbpRJwJQkduH4 T...

11Dec

By JessyNo Comments

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Indie Cup ’23

Disappointed by The Game Awards this year? Here's a fantastic alternative where you can explore actual indie titles! Indie Cup The Indie Cup started in 2016 and originally focused on independent developers based in Eastern Europe; it focused here primarily because the founders are from Ukraine. This version continued from 2016 to 2022 with an increasing number of participating countries. In 2022 the event was relaunched as a global celebration of independently developed games, with dedicated editions including the UK, Germany and Canada. Over the past seven years, they've managed to showcase an incredible 2,300 indie titles! Indie Cup's mission was to build a digital space that supports and celebrates the many talented and hardworking people creating amazing games. Because games ta...

22Nov

By Iain culverhouseNo Comments

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The Last Of Us Part 2 – Remastered

Naughty Dog has just confirmed that The Last Of Us Part 2- Remastered is coming to PlayStation 5 on January 19th 2024. You Don't Get To Rush This In 2013, The Last Of Us was released, and I can't think of an award it didn't win. Not only for gameplay, awards for voice actors, writers, sound design, and not to mention a ton of Game of The Year Awards. What Is The Story of The Last of Us? The United States is hit by a mutant Cordyceps fungus outbreak in 2013, which transformed the infected humans into aggressive creatures. In Austin, Texas, Joel, along with his brother Tommy and daughter Sarah, tries to escape the chaos. However, during their escape, a soldier shoots Sarah, causing her death in Joel's arms. After twenty years, the infection has destroyed civilization. Joel and his par...

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 (2023) – What do we know so far?

30Oct

By Olivia HoultonNo Comments

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Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 (2023) – What do we know so far?

With Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 just around the corner, let's dive into the updates from Sledgehammer Games and Activision. Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 is available to pre-order now, with its release on the 10th of November 2023. Something new and something old Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 is the 20th game in the Call of Duty series, and the third entry into the rebooted Modern Warfare series. Sledgehammer Games have excited old fans of the Call of Duty series by announcing a number of "old" favourites to return. But, there are also some new additions to the game, that we should equally be excited about. Campaign There is plenty to talk about regarding the campaign, including the return of Captain Price, Ghost, Gaz and Soap. Characters from the previous Modern Warfare Game in ...

New PSX Aesthetic Horror Game: Crow Country

24Oct

By Kyle McGrathNo Comments

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New PSX Aesthetic Horror Game: Crow Country

Developers at SBF Games behind Tangle Tower and Snipperclips – Cut it out, together! Bring a new and nostalgic survival horror with the aesthetic of PSX titles: Crow Country, coming to PlayStation and Steam. One Heck Of a Rollercoaster Taking place in 1990, Edward Crow, the reclusive owner of a small theme park in the rural outskirts of Atlantic Georgia, vanished two years ago and unexpectedly shut it down. A mysterious woman named Mara Forest takes matters into her own hands and ventures into the theme park Crow Country to uncover what happened. Crow Country Crow Country is a survival horror where, like traditional survival horrors such as Resident Evil, you hunt for ammo, clues, maps and items needed to solve tricky puzzles to get closer to the terrifying truth. Why did Edward Cr...

24Oct

By PaulNo Comments

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LOFREE Unveil New Low Profile Keyboard

Lofree have recently announce their new keyboard, the Lofree Flow. The worlds first low-profile keyboard to incorporate Lofree and Kalih's full POM switches, delivering a super smooth performance. Let's take a quick look at the details below. Smooth With The Flow This aluminium-framed, low-profile keyboard from the folks at Lofree is aiming to redefine the peak standards for typing experiences. Fitted with the world's first low-profile switches that use POM for all their plastic components, this could be the smoothest keyboard ever. POM is a highly resilient, low friction material that essentially self-lubricates; the more they are used, the smoother the experience will be. The Lofree Flow is available in 2 versions - light and dark. Each version comes pre-built with a pre-determined ...