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Zero Latency Launch VR Competition Worth $15k

17Aug

By Paul WrightNo Comments

Zero Latency Launch VR Competition Worth $15k

Celebrating 3 million players and its ongoing partnership with Vive, Zero Latency is launching a global VR gaming competition with a top prize of $15,000. Champions of the Undead will pit players worldwide against each other in the massively popular VR Arcade Shooter, Undead Arena. Have you got what it takes? World War Z-ero Zero Latency has been working with HTC Vive for the past 10 years, bringing cutting-edge technology to players worldwide. As global leaders in immersive entertainment, they now operate 70+ venues in 25+ countries. The Champions of the Undead tournament is another step in bringing audiences thrilling experiences they can't get elsewhere. They recently rolled out the HTC Vive Focus 3, a wireless headset - without a backpack or sensors - capable of streaming 5K content....

PlayStation Showcase 2023 – Our Top 5 Announcements

25May

By VinnoNo Comments

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PlayStation Showcase 2023 – Our Top 5 Announcements

Last night's showcase saw the announcement of many exciting new games, as well as more details on previously announced ones. We'll be taking a look at our top 5 announcements from the PlayStation Showcase 2023. 5 Announcements From The PlayStation Showcase That Excited Us Most Now, before we go any further, we realise this is highly subjective and your list may differ. Without further ado, here are the 5 announcements from the PlayStation Showcase 2023 we're most looking forward to. 5. Final Fantasy XVI Square Enix certainly made an impression at the PlayStation Showcase, showing off a new trailer for Final Fantasy XVI ahead its release. Some people have been apprehensive of the new direction that the series is taking, opting for more action-based combat, rather than the classic turn-b...

24Aug

By Jamie DepledgeNo Comments

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Arcade Paradise Launch Party

To coincide with the release of Arcade Paradise, Wired Productions hosted a dual press day and evening launch party. I was lucky enough to snag an invite to both! Before I start, I want to quickly mention the venue itself. Both events took place at the historic 26 Leake Street hidden below Waterloo Station. What was once a collection of mere railway arches is now a bustling hub of urban creativity. It even has a dedicated event space for 1200+ attendees. This is where the events took place. A Retro Paradise All that sounds great but finding the actual place I needed to be was a tad difficult. Google Maps only got me so far, directing me to what I think was some kind of event booking office? I did eventually find my way. And what an incredible sight to behold when I arrived. Walking pa...

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...

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...

Best of the Fest – Steam Next Fest Feb 2022

10Mar

By Rowen CameronNo Comments

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Best of the Fest – Steam Next Fest Feb 2022

The calendar of an indie gamer can be quite a robust one. Every month will have a plethora of news updates or upcoming releases to look forward to. But you can be sure that one event will be highlighted in thick bold colours and with many exclamation marks: STEAM NEXT FEST. A thrice-yearly celebration of indie talent spanning 7 days, Steam Next Fest hosts hundreds upon hundreds of game demos from both new and established devs and a wide variety of genres. Players also have opportunities to join dev streams and Q&A sessions and learn more about the wealth of games on display. And it’s not just for indie lovers. AAA fans will easily find plenty to enjoy and if you’re looking for a place to start with indie gaming, then you’ll find no better starting point than right here. Spring 2022 ...

31Jul

By Paul WrightNo Comments

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Annapurna Interactive Showcase

Annapurna Interactive's first direct showcase brought news of brand new titles and partnerships, along with updates on already announced or released games. Known for being an indie game publishing powerhouse, they've been involved in past titles such as What Remains of Edith Finch, Outer Wilds, and more recently, Last Stop. Join me as I take a look at all the news down below. Annapurna Interactive Showcase - 29th July 2021 Before we get into the content, what's your favourite Annapurna Interactive title so far? Personally, I adore Sayonara Wild Hearts so if you've not given that a go yet I highly recommend it. Leave your comments at the end of the article and let's chat about Indie Games! New Titles and Partnerships A Memoir Blue The first of two new games to be revealed was A Memoir ...

Koch Media Primetime / Prime Matter E3 Coverage

17Jun

By Iain culverhouseNo Comments

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Koch Media Primetime / Prime Matter E3 Coverage

June 11th saw the Koch Media Primetime stream for E3 2021, this is the first time that Koch Media have had their own E3 style presentation. Koch Media recently unveiled their premium gaming label Prime Matter which will be based in Munich, Germany. They unveiled a whole host of new titles and new IP's, but they started with a nice little look at their 'sizzle reel' Prime Matter, led us through the following titles, some of which are brand-new titles in early development. Some of these contain a working title and these have been marked. Please remember, all of these titles are subject to change and the formats available may change. Payday 3 Developer: Starbreeze Studios (Sweden) Publisher: Prime Matter Platforms: PC, Playstation, Xbox The upcoming instalment i...

17Jun

By Gareth TruemanNo Comments

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Square Enix E3 2021

From Life is Strange True Colours to Guardians of the Galaxy. Here's the full rundown of the Square Enix E3 2021 highlights. The Square Enix E3 2021 is over and the main reveal was the new Guardians of the Galaxy game from Eidos Montreal. We also got news and updates from Life is Strange True Colours and the Black Panther DLC for Marvel's Avengers. So let us take a look at everything announced in the E3 2021 showcase and as usual if you enjoy this, why not check out my latest review here. You can also check out what the rest of the Thumb Culture team are up to on our social media. Legend of Mana Legends of Mana only got a brief showing during the presentation, and that was the release date. It'll be released on June 24th, 2021 for the Nintendo Switch, Playstation 4, and on Ste...