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Pre-Orders Open For HYTE Gundam Wing Collection

12Jul

By CharlotteNo Comments

Pre-Orders Open For HYTE Gundam Wing Collection

If you're a Gundam fan then the fact that this year marks the 30th Anniversary of Gundam Wing, will not have escaped you. And if you're looking to add some more mechs to your set up, the HYTE Gundam Wing Collection is open now for pre-orders. And yes, you're going to want it. King Perez, Marketing Executive Producer of iBUYPOWER / HYTE, themselves seem excited by the HYTE x Bandai Namco collaboration too: "A lot of us at HYTE closely follow the gaming and anime scene, and one of the companies we admired was Bandai Namco Entertainment, as they are responsible for many popular games and series we enjoy. It was very humbling to be chosen as an official licensee for Mobile Suit Gundam Wing. We poured a lot of love, detail and attention to the case's design, and we are excited to bring another...

Jotunnslayer: Hordes of Hel 1.0 Release Date Announced

10Jul

By Jordan RookerNo Comments

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Jotunnslayer: Hordes of Hel 1.0 Release Date Announced

What did you do yesterday? Maybe some work and played some games? Same. Oh and I attended an annoucement event from our friends over at Grindstone! And I come bearing good news. Jotunnslayer: Hordes of Hel, the Nordic-themed roguelite horde survivor, is rolling into a 1.0 release this September on PC, Xbox, and PlayStation. More Norse Roguelite Goodness Grindstone has announced that Jotunnslayer: Hordes of Hel will be heading to a full 1.0 release very soon! It will be available on PC, Xbox, and PlayStation. I previously checked this game out when it hit early access earlier this year. It had already left a great impression on me and it was great to see more content has been added and improvements made with user input since. In fact they actually just launched a major content patch to...

GravaStar Unveils Mercury V75 Pro Keyboard

26Jun

By CharlotteNo Comments

Hardware & Tech, News & Updates

GravaStar Unveils Mercury V75 Pro Keyboard

From the launch of their Mars Bluetooth speaker, GravaStar are a brand known for their sci-fi aesthetics and almost art piece levels of tech. This continues with their latest product launching today, the Mercury V75 Pro. This promises to be a flagship gaming keyboard designed for gamers and esports professionals. And with GravaStar’s reputation for advanced engineering and distinctive designs, I don't doubt it. Painting A Better Keyboard The Mercury V75 Pro isn’t just another mechanical keyboard, it’s a statement piece for your battlestation. The standout Neon Graffiti edition rocks a hand-painted, street-art-inspired finish, meaning no two boards are exactly alike. Each one even comes with its own exclusive player ID code. Add in triple-sided RGB lighting, glowing footlights, and custom...

19Jun

By CharlotteNo Comments

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LEGO Fortnite Expeditions Has Landed

Wake up babe, the new LEGO Fortnite game just dropped: LEGO Fortnite Expeditions. Unlike the other games this is a new PvE experience within the brick game world. Join up to three other players to dive into challenging missions. All in a bid to stop the evil Mask Maker Daigo from destroying the world! What's The Story LEGO Fortnite Expeditions takes place in the newly founded Supernova Academy. This is where you'll train, team up and unlock your full potential. You'll need to go full superhero to stop Mask Maker Daigo and his evil forces from causing world ending chaos! The Supernova Academy will act as your base of operations and is where you'll find other aspiring heroes playing across the globe. Explore the academy and interact with NPC's such as academy founder Vengeance Jones...

11Jun

By CharlotteNo Comments

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Escape Simulator 2 Revealed

Following the success of the first game, Pine Studio has shared that Escape Simulator 2 is in development! Even better it will be launching this October on Steam. This highly anticipated sequel can be played with up to 8 players. Can't wait until October? Well, I have good news. There is a demo available right now thanks to the Steam Next Fest, where you can puzzle our way through the grounds of Dracula’s castle. The Key To A Good Game Escape Simulator 2 promises to build on the breakout success of the original game. In this sequel, players can enjoy even more detailed environments and deeper interactivity with their surroundings. But that's not all there is also a brand-new feature called the ‘Room Editor 2.0’. Let's take a look at the trailer together. https://www.youtube.com/watch...

7Jun

By CharlotteNo Comments

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LEGO Party Multiplayer Game Revealed

The LEGO Group have revealed another new upcoming game this Summer Game Fest. Alongside LEGO Voyagers, we got news of LEGO Party. Developed by SMG Studios and published by Fictions, this multiplayer party game will release later this year. It will be available across consoles and PC. “We are thrilled to be working with the LEGO Group on this playful and vibrant party game that encourages connection, creativity and of course, competition,” said Fictions executive producer Evan Icenbice “LEGO is known for bringing people of all ages together to play and that is certainly the case for LEGO Party!” Ain't No Party Like A Brick Party So just what is LEGO Party? Think of the chaos of Mario Party but with LEGO, and you've pretty much got it. The game promises fun across 60 minigames inspired by...

7Jun

By CharlotteNo Comments

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LEGO Voyagers Game Announced

It's Summer Game Fest time and with it have come a lot of announcements from a lot of big names. Including the LEGO Group who in collaboration with Light Brick Studio and Annapurna Interactive announced LEGO Voyagers. This is a creative co-op adventure game coming to consoles and PC later this year. Just Some Bricks On A Journey LEGO Voyagers is a 2-player cooperative LEGO play experience. Which I know sounds a bit pretentious but I'm just telling you what I was told! In the game players embark on a journey full of platforming challenges and puzzles, all while playing as LEGO bricks. The story will revolve around two friends who make it their mission to rescue an abandoned spaceship. Of course the journey is not straight forward and becomes an adventure beyond their wildest dreams, ultim...

Codemasters Aim For Big Improvements In F1 25

27May

By Cameron KeywoodNo Comments

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Codemasters Aim For Big Improvements In F1 25

F1 25 is gearing up to be a turning point for the series. Codemasters has left last-gen consoles in the rearview mirror and shifted full focus to current-gen, unlocking tighter handling, smarter progression systems, and the polish the franchise has long needed. Launching 30th May 2025 on PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC, F1 25 aims to deliver the most authentic Formula 1 experience yet. Here’s everything you need to know before lights out. Real Grip, Real Risk Codemasters is doubling down on realism with the upgraded EA SPORTS Dynamic Handling System. Building on last year’s physics revamp, F1 25 claims to offer even more precise grip modelling, weight transfer, and throttle response across dry and wet conditions. Car behaviour now aims to reflect the real-life 2025 technical regulati...

21May

By CharlotteNo Comments

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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...