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4Jun

By Si WoodhamsNo Comments

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

News & Updates

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...

16Jun

By Paul WrightNo Comments

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Wholesome Direct 2021 Highlights

Wholesome Direct is a non-profit showcase run by Wholesome Games where volunteers curate games that they find to be particularly positive, thoughtful, uplifting, or cozy. I look forward to these showcases the most each time they are announced and this year's E3 presentation was no different. 75 games in total were shown in some way and I've picked out 10 of them below to give you the trailer and a brief description. Many more of the games deserve attention though, so make sure you stop by the Wholesome Direct website for a full run down and links to each game. Wholesome Direct 2021 Highlights Bird Problems Developer: Lithic Entertainment Inc Publisher: Lithic Entertainment Inc Platforms: PC (Steam) Social Anxiety Simulator, sorry I mean Bird Problems, opened the show this year ...

14Jun

By Paul WrightNo Comments

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Guerrilla Collective Day 2 Highlights

June 12th saw the return of the Guerrilla Collective showcase for a second year. This show aims to shine a light on projects from indie developers that may not get as much attention as their AAA counterparts. Just over 40 game were shown during the event with even more shown off on Day 1. I've picked out my 10 favourites from Day 2 to quickly speak about below and included their trailer. Make sure to check out the Guerrilla Collective site for links to all the games shown during their 2 shows. Guerrilla Collective Day 2 Highlights Arietta of Spirits Developer: Third Spirit Games Publisher: Third Spirit Games Platforms: PC (Steam), Switch, Playstation, Xbox A classic-looking top-down action RPG complete with a character-driven story and fast-action combat. Play as Arietta as a f...

24Oct

By StuartNo Comments

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EGX 2019 – Game(s) Of The Show!

So EGX 2019 has come and gone, and with it, a whole raft of games played, watched, experienced. We could write up all about the individual games that the team got to play, but we would be releasing content until next years show! Instead, we thought it best to give a short run down from each person that was at the show and for them to give their own personal "Game of the Show!" So without further ado, let's get started! Stuart S Having been to EGX for a number of years previously, I kinda knew what to expect when walking through the doors at the eXcel London. A Whole swathe of indie games surrounded by those classy and shiny triple-A titles. Personally I always spend more time around the indie sections, namely the Rezzed and Leftfield areas! This year at EGX 2019 it was no different...