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Stardew Valley: Symphony of Seasons Concert Tour Announced

24Nov

By CharlotteNo Comments

Stardew Valley: Symphony of Seasons Concert Tour Announced

Stardew Valley is returning to concert halls around the world on its second international concert tour. SOHO Live and Stardew Valley creator and composer ConcernedApe, have announced Stardew Valley: Symphony of Seasons. A new musical journey that will take you from your first day in Pelican Town to your arrival at the Summit "Say, what kind of music do you like?" After the overwhelming response to the first concert tour, Stardew Valley: Festival of Seasons, the music of Stardew Valley returns to concert halls worldwide in 2025/26 with Symphony of Seasons. The brand new concert featuring a 35-piece orchestra, will see all new arrangements of music from the game performed. Accompanied by a screen above the stage featuring gameplay from the game itself, fans can also expect to see origi...

19Nov

By PaulNo Comments

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The Game Awards 2024 – Nominees

It's that time of year again. Time to roll out Geoff Keighley and crown the unofficially official best game of the year at the biggest advertising/awards show, The Game Awards. Although open to genuine criticism for how it's run, I really do enjoy the show each year. It presents an opportunity for me, at least, to get together with friends and celebrate another year of games, and get excited for the next. For 2024 we now have the all important list of nominees, let's take a look at some of the highlights and controversies. Geoff Keighley's Pre-Christmas Friend Fest 2024 I don't think there's much surprise in the bigger categories, as usual. The games vying for the biggest awards are the games that reviewed best overall throughout the year. However, in what is a first for The Game Awards,...

Women-Led Games and Latin American Games Showcase Announce TGA Showcases

18Nov

By Alex CrooksNo Comments

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Women-Led Games and Latin American Games Showcase Announce TGA Showcases

Women-Led Games and the Latin American Games Showcase are excited to announce two showcases at The Game Awards this December, both dedicated to celebrating diversity and representation in gaming. Sponsored by Nani Talent, the Women-Led Games Showcase will present 25 games led by women in the gaming industry. The Latin American Games Showcase (LAGS), presented by Annapurna, Raw Fury, and ID@Xbox, and sponsored by Fellow Traveler, PANIC, Popagenda and Tlön, is set to celebrate and elevate the talent and innovation from Latin American developers. Each showcase will include exclusive announcements, gameplay reveals, and a spotlight on diverse, creative voices from around the world. Where can you watch the two showcases? Latin American Games Showcase at The Game Awards When: Tuesday, ...

Endix Indie Showcase 2.0 Exhibitors Announced

13Nov

By CharlotteNo Comments

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Endix Indie Showcase 2.0 Exhibitors Announced

We covered the news about the upcoming digital Endix Indie Showcase 2.0 from Endix and Heaven Media back in September. Now we have even more details about this digital event centred around a love for indie games and accessibility. Accessible Expo Fun On the 16th and 17th November attendees will be able to wander the digital halls of Endix Indie Showcase 2.0. Attendees can wander the expo halls with customisable avatars, stopping to watch the latest game trailers, speak with other attendees and meet the developers/publishers themselves. You can even check out game demos! Razer will be headlining the innovative virtual event as a sponsor, whilst also hosting two experiences for attendees and viewers to enjoy. Meanwhile, Lurkit and Patch Magazine will be official event partners. Patch wi...

8Nov

By CharlotteNo Comments

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The Sound of Gaming

BBC Radio 3 and the BBC Philharmonic Orchestra are bringing the magic of video game music from the concert hall straight into the world of gaming with The Sound of Gaming – a virtual, live concert for fans across the UK. The concert will be performed by the BBC Philharmonic on Saturday 23 November at 4pm. This innovative concert was developed exclusively for BBC Radio 3’s Sound of Gaming as part of a pilot project in partnership with BBC Research & Development working in the MAX–R project with Improbable. The experience employs cutting-edge technology to let users explore, interact, and enjoy a live orchestral performance of music from the nation’s best-loved game soundtracks virtually from their own home. Turn The Volume Up The Sound of Gaming will be conducted by award-winning vide...

7Oct

By Jason1 Comment

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Dig VR Press Event Roundup

Recently I had the amazing opportunity with Thumb Culture to attend a Dig VR press event. Just Add Water and Wired Productions held the day-long event at the awesome DiggerLand theme park in Kent. Not only were we given the chance to experience the new Dig VR simulator game, but we also got to have a go on real-life diggers. Needless to say, mud was thrown around! We recently covered the news about the game releasing on 24th October. And so getting the chance to play Dig VR and chat to everyone involved made for a fantastic occasion. Enter Thumb Culture After having a meet and greet, and winding up Wired's Community Manager Steve with how close we lived to the venue, we were sorted into our groups and given a timetable of events. Our first item of the day was to go and play the Dig...

Endix Indies 2.0 – A New Digital Showcase

25Sep

By CharlotteNo Comments

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Endix Indies 2.0 – A New Digital Showcase

Heaven Media and Endix are joining forces to debut Endix Indies 2.0. This new digital showcase aims to give developers and publishers, of all sizes, a platform to thrive. With an already established roster of exhibitors, mark your calendars for November 16th - 17th. Endix who? If you haven't heard of Endix, it is essentially a digital showcase platform. Think PlayStation Home (there's a throwback) and you'll be on the right track! Initially established in 2020 by Nikos Perifanis the company was acquired by Heaven Media in 2022. By hosting events on the platform, event organisers can reach gamers who may normally be unable to attend such things. And here at Thumb Culture we're all for things being more accessible. The Digital Showcase Endix Indies 2.0 is a one-of-a-kind showcase hy...

Find Kojima Productions at Tokyo Game Show 2024

25Aug

By Tom McMylorNo Comments

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Find Kojima Productions at Tokyo Game Show 2024

Earlier this week Kojima Productions announced their presence at the 2024 Tokyo Game Show. This would be cause for celebration enough but wait, the news gets better! Kojima Productions will not only be joining the roster of exhibitors in the 'Merchandise Sales Area', but the studio will also host a special talk for Death Stranding 2: On The Beach as part of the Tokyo Game Show Main Stage program. This year's Tokyo Game Show 2024 will be held at Makuhari Messe from Thursday, 26th September to Sunday, 29th September. From Sapiens to Ludens If you're a Kojima Productions fan and you're lucky enough to be attending the Tokyo Game Show, then I'm sorry to say your wallet is not safe. You'll be able purchase a variety of original products at the Kojima Productions merch booth. Do you need th...

Monster Jam Showdown Press Event Roundup

25Jul

By StuartNo Comments

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Monster Jam Showdown Press Event Roundup

Through my time running Thumb Culture, I have been to many press events. Running around herding sheep, watching motocross bikes fly through the air, a banquet dinner at Warwick Castle. One thing that these did not have though... Monster Trucks! The amazing people at Plaion and Milestone Italy invited us to not only see Monster Jam Live at the Principality Stadium in Cardiff, but to get our hands on their upcoming title Monster Jam Showdown too. What made it even more incredible, was that the aforementioned amazing people, also allowed the TC Mini Crew to come along! We packed our bags, got the Mini Crew dressed in some Monster Truck outfits, headed off along the Motorway! Once in Cardiff we headed straight to the Principality Stadium to meet the Plaion team members and get our Pit Part...

Steam Next Fest June 2024 – Demos That Packed A Summer Punch

27Jun

By Rowen Cameron2 Comments

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Steam Next Fest June 2024 – Demos That Packed A Summer Punch

Summer weather may have been late to the party here in the UK, but one thing that never fails to deliver during summer is Steam Next Fest. Running from 10th - 17th June, Steam Next Fest showcased the very best of upcoming indie gems with demos galore. From veteran devs to promising newbies, and mascot platformers to gritty survival horrors, it was the perfect summer smorgasbord. Every studio brought their A-game, literally. Being huge indie stans, we here at Thumb Culture were of course all over it and keen to bask in the Steam Next Fest heat. So, flaky weather aside, here are five Steam Next Fest demos that made sure summer was off to a fabulous start. And guess what, console players? Almost all five have a console release lined up! Huzzah! Akimbot Genre: Action-Adventure/Platformer Pl...