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Thrustmaster Unveils The SimTask FarmStick X

19Feb

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Thrustmaster Unveils The SimTask FarmStick X

Thrustmaster has announced the SimTask Farmstick X, a new Xbox-compatible peripheral for budding farmers in Farming Simulator 25. This is a console version of the previously released SimTask FarmStick peripheral. And now it's even better! Considering how popular the previous iteration was, we have no doubt many people will be happy at this annoucement. Let us know if this is on your must buy list in the comments below! Take Full Control, Master Every Task Thrustmaster has used it's impressive flight stick knowledge to design the SimTask FarmStick X. With a multifunctional stick, new hand throttle and a total of 22 configurable buttons, the stick provides a versatile and immersive experience. Retailing at £99.99 the SimTask FarmStick X pairs perfectly with the T128 or T248 for a full-f...

PlayStation Plus Game Catalogue – February Update

18Feb

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PlayStation Plus Game Catalogue – February Update

February PlayStation Plus game catalogue update brings us several great titles, including a day one release. From galaxy-spanning adventures and 90s summer mysteries all the way to medieval warfare and Victorian puzzles, there's plenty of variety on offer this month. The games below are available on the PlayStation Plus Extra and Premium tiers from February 18th 2025. Lost Records: Bloom & Rage — Tape 1 | PS5 Genre: Adventure Longevity: Unknown | Trophies: 50 (incl Platinum) Metacritic: 84 | OpenCritic: 74 DON'T NOD return with a new teenage angst simulator in Lost Records: Bloom & Rage. Journey between 1995 and 2022 Michigan as you piece together the mystery of one summer that changed the lives of 4 girls forever. As a fan of the Life is Strange series, I'm really excit...

Blue Prince Launching On PS+ & Xbox Game Pass

16Feb

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Blue Prince Launching On PS+ & Xbox Game Pass

During February's PlayStation State of Play, indie game publisher Raw Fury and developer Dogubomb announced that their mysterious puzzle adventure game Blue Prince will be coming to PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S in Spring 2025. In addition, Blue Prince will be available at launch through the PS+ Game Catalogue for Extra and Premium members, and as a day one release on Xbox Game Pass. This announcement is in addition to the already-announced Windows and Steam versions of Blue Prince for PC. Players can begin their mind-bending journey today by visiting Blue Prince’s page on Steam to play the demo and wishlist the game before release. Welcome to Mt. Holly, the mysterious manor with shifting rooms. In Blue Prince, you embark on a genre-defying experience, filled with a unique mix of...

16Feb

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Spirit of the North 2 Gets Physical

Indie publisher Silver Lining Interactive announces a new partnership Infuse Studio to digitally publish Spirit of the North 2. This new publishing deal will also include the release of a stunning physical retail edition for PlayStation 5 and PC alongside the digital launch. As a lover of both indie games and physical media, and someone who enjoyed the first Spirit of the North game, this is great news. You can read my review of Spirit of the North's Enhanced Edition on PlayStation 5 here. Spirit of the North 2 Gets New Publishing Deal Spirit of the North 2 sees players take on the role of an isolated fox and its raven companion on a quest to restore the lost guardians and return home. As they bravely explore the Northern Isles, players will unveil the mysteries of a beautiful ancient wo...

Latest HYTE Persona 3 Reload Collection Launches

13Feb

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Latest HYTE Persona 3 Reload Collection Launches

Us gamers love a hardware and game IP collaboration. Afterall, who can say no to some shiny new hardware featuring your favourite characters? And boy do we have some good news to share if you're looking for a set-up upgrade! HYTE is teaming up with ATLUS once again to bring back its highly popular collaboration with Persona 3 Reload. Gearing up for a year-long celebration, the product line will feature the game’s cast and setting. HYTE Persona 3 Reload Y70 Case You may remember the 2024 HYTE Persona 3 Reload original Y60 case collaboration. This latest addition to the line builds on this iconic design with a new Y70 case. The case's chassis glass panels feature the game’s core cast and the in-game setting of Tartarus. Fans will be happy to see the influences don't stop there. With the ca...

12Feb

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Game Pass Games – February 2025

While only a few additions have been confirmed for February on Game Pass, there are still some things to love. Not only does a popular pixel art strategy game make a comeback, but a long-awaited Obsidian RPG finally gets its release. Check out February’s first wave below: Far Cry New Dawn Genre: First-Person Shooter Longevity: 11 - 29 hours | Achievements: 50 Metacritic: 71 | OpenCritic: Fair Available: Now (Cloud, console and PC) Tiers: Game Pass Ultimate, Game Pass Standard, PC Game Pass Released: 14th February 2019 https://youtu.be/6eLHk2Eug78?si=6MIS8SnWogXpP5Iy Step into the standalone sequel to Far Cry 5 and return to the fictional post-apocalyptic Hope County, Montana. Now populated with colourful flora and mutated animals, it's a volatile new world. As the unnamed “Se...

6Feb

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Just Crow Things Flies Onto PlayStation

Just Crow Things, the sandbox chaos simulator from Unbound Creations releases on PlayStation this March. Indie fans who game on PlayStation have definitely been treated well so far this year. Several titles finally making the transition onto the PlayStation store, including Botany Manor, Tiny Terry's Turbo Trip, and Berserk Boy. The backlog grows, friends. In Just Crow Things, you're a little crow trying to prove herself to the world. Make new animal friends, poop on unsuspecting “hoomans”, and steal all the shiny trinkets! Each level is a full of fun items to discover and puzzles to solve, while leaving a bit of chaos behind. You can check out our review of the PC release here. Caw-s Chaos Like Crow-nly You Can You are a lonely crow whose family heirloom was stolen! Alebit in a le...

8BitDo Retro Mechanical Keyboard Launched In New Layouts

5Feb

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8BitDo Retro Mechanical Keyboard Launched In New Layouts

It's not often a press release lands in my inbox and has me feeling all kinds of wave of nostalgia. And then I came across the news that 8BitDo Retro Mechanical Keyboard is now available in updated EU layouts including a UK layout! Retro Is The Future The 8BitDo Retro Mechanical Keyboard is a love letter to the days of classic gaming. Retro styling really does come together with modern technology in this keyboard it looks amazing. Of course the fact it now comes in five new European layouts is also pretty amazing. These include: 8BitDo Mechanical Keyboard - N Ed. (German QWERTZ Layout) 8BitDo Mechanical Keyboard - N Ed. (French AZERTY Layout) 8BitDo Mechanical Keyboard - N Ed. (Spanish ES Layout) 8BitDo Mechanical Keyboard - N Ed. (Nordic NORD Layout) 8BitDo Mechanical...

5Feb

By CharlotteNo Comments

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VOIN Receives First Early Access Update

VOIN from solo developer Nikita Sozidar and publisher tinyBuild has received a fresh new update. The open world hack-and-slash action RPG is also currently on sale with a 20% discount during Steam’s Lunar Near Year celebration. The discount is available until the 9th February and makes the game just £13.40! Hurry, to Steam! So what's new? Thumb Culture writer Kyle originally checked out VOIN back in December, which you can read here. The game showed a lot of promise just a few short months ago and it's great to see it getting it's first update already. But what exactly can you look forward to seeing? Apparently a lot of community-requested changes, rebalancing, new gameplay features, and even monsters! We know everyone wants to know more about the monsters, so let's get into it. Gamepla...

4Feb

By CharlotteNo Comments

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New HYTE x hololive Keycap Set Revealed

HYTE has announced a new collaboration with the hololive team. That's right you can now pre-order your very own hololive 4th Generation Keycap Set. The news comes ahead of the hololive upcoming 6th fes – Colour Rise Harmony and the SUPER EXPO 2025 . The official launch date for the keycap set is June 2025. V-Tuber Kawaii Keyboard Time HYTE is an official sponsor of hololive’s 6th fes SUPER EXPO 2025 and so it makes sense they would also team up for a hardware collab! The hololive 4th Generation Keycap Set will prominently feature hololive’s talent line up participating in 6th fes on March 8th-9th 2025, in Japan. These include Amane Kanata, Tsunomaki Watame, Tokoyami Towa, and Himemori Luna. You've seen them on your screens, now see them on your keyboard! Each hololive 4th Generati...