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Now we have your attention: we are on the lookout for more writers to join the TC team.
Whether you're a budding games journo wanting to expand your portfolio, a gamer who fancies giving game reviews a try or a seasoned professional who just wants to write for fun.
Now we have your attention: we are on the lookout for more writers to join the TC team.
Whether you're a budding games journo wanting to expand your portfolio, a gamer who fancies giving game reviews a try or a seasoned professional who just wants to write for fun.
Deckbuilding Roguelike meets...chess? Master of Piece is a new board game-style gauntlet that tests your strategy at every turn.
Will you be able to master the piece, or fall to pieces instead?
Read more 👉️
Will you be able to master the piece, or fall to pieces instead?
Read more 👉️
www.thumbculture.co.uk
February 18, 2026 at 12:01 PM
Deckbuilding Roguelike meets...chess? Master of Piece is a new board game-style gauntlet that tests your strategy at every turn.
Will you be able to master the piece, or fall to pieces instead?
Read more 👉️
Will you be able to master the piece, or fall to pieces instead?
Read more 👉️
You're transferred to a new school and the first thing you want is to be the top of your class, but would you fight for it?
Does this high-tech Metroidvania game have what it takes to earn the ultimate honors?
👉️
Does this high-tech Metroidvania game have what it takes to earn the ultimate honors?
👉️
www.thumbculture.co.uk
February 17, 2026 at 12:02 PM
You're transferred to a new school and the first thing you want is to be the top of your class, but would you fight for it?
Does this high-tech Metroidvania game have what it takes to earn the ultimate honors?
👉️
Does this high-tech Metroidvania game have what it takes to earn the ultimate honors?
👉️
They are out there, somewhere.
UFOPHILIA lets you step into the role of a paranormal investigator, ready to uncover the truth behind extraterrestrial sightings.
Are you ready to face the unknown? 👉️
UFOPHILIA lets you step into the role of a paranormal investigator, ready to uncover the truth behind extraterrestrial sightings.
Are you ready to face the unknown? 👉️
www.thumbculture.co.uk
February 14, 2026 at 12:01 PM
They are out there, somewhere.
UFOPHILIA lets you step into the role of a paranormal investigator, ready to uncover the truth behind extraterrestrial sightings.
Are you ready to face the unknown? 👉️
UFOPHILIA lets you step into the role of a paranormal investigator, ready to uncover the truth behind extraterrestrial sightings.
Are you ready to face the unknown? 👉️
We were fortunate enough to receive the Arctis Nova 7X Wireless headset to review and boy oh boy did it blow us away!
From audio quality to battery life, does this haedset deliver what it promises?
Read more 👉️
From audio quality to battery life, does this haedset deliver what it promises?
Read more 👉️
www.thumbculture.co.uk
February 13, 2026 at 12:01 PM
We were fortunate enough to receive the Arctis Nova 7X Wireless headset to review and boy oh boy did it blow us away!
From audio quality to battery life, does this haedset deliver what it promises?
Read more 👉️
From audio quality to battery life, does this haedset deliver what it promises?
Read more 👉️
Improvise. Adapt. Overcome.
HumanitZ, the isometric, open-word zombie survival game, is finally hitting its 1.0 release!
Learn more about what the full version has to offer 👇️
HumanitZ, the isometric, open-word zombie survival game, is finally hitting its 1.0 release!
Learn more about what the full version has to offer 👇️
February 12, 2026 at 4:01 PM
Improvise. Adapt. Overcome.
HumanitZ, the isometric, open-word zombie survival game, is finally hitting its 1.0 release!
Learn more about what the full version has to offer 👇️
HumanitZ, the isometric, open-word zombie survival game, is finally hitting its 1.0 release!
Learn more about what the full version has to offer 👇️
The new QPAD Flux 65 Model 5 and their latest mousepads just hit our desk!
Check out if this compact hardware delivers the performance that your setup needs. 🖱️ ⌨️
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Check out if this compact hardware delivers the performance that your setup needs. 🖱️ ⌨️
👉️
www.thumbculture.co.uk
February 12, 2026 at 12:02 PM
The new QPAD Flux 65 Model 5 and their latest mousepads just hit our desk!
Check out if this compact hardware delivers the performance that your setup needs. 🖱️ ⌨️
👉️
Check out if this compact hardware delivers the performance that your setup needs. 🖱️ ⌨️
👉️
Reach new hights (literally) in Carin!
The full release is finally here. Could this game truly be "peak"?
Find out here 👉️
The full release is finally here. Could this game truly be "peak"?
Find out here 👉️
Cairn - PS5 Review
Cairn is a realistic mountain climbing survival simulation from The Game Bakers (Furi, Haven). Is it peak or rock-bottom?
www.thumbculture.co.uk
February 11, 2026 at 5:01 PM
Reach new hights (literally) in Carin!
The full release is finally here. Could this game truly be "peak"?
Find out here 👉️
The full release is finally here. Could this game truly be "peak"?
Find out here 👉️
Facing off against child-eating monsters in a haunted bakery? Piece of cake! 🍰
We took a stab at the PS5 version of Cakey's Twisted Bakery. Is it a tense horror experience or a total cakewalk?
Read on, if you dare 👉️
www.thumbculture.co.uk/cakeys-twist...
We took a stab at the PS5 version of Cakey's Twisted Bakery. Is it a tense horror experience or a total cakewalk?
Read on, if you dare 👉️
www.thumbculture.co.uk/cakeys-twist...
February 11, 2026 at 11:01 AM
Facing off against child-eating monsters in a haunted bakery? Piece of cake! 🍰
We took a stab at the PS5 version of Cakey's Twisted Bakery. Is it a tense horror experience or a total cakewalk?
Read on, if you dare 👉️
www.thumbculture.co.uk/cakeys-twist...
We took a stab at the PS5 version of Cakey's Twisted Bakery. Is it a tense horror experience or a total cakewalk?
Read on, if you dare 👉️
www.thumbculture.co.uk/cakeys-twist...
The "Visions of Four Heroes" DLC for Dynasty Warriors: Origins is finally here! ⚔️
We are back on the battlefield to find out if this expansion can truly live up to the hype of the base game.
Check out our review 👉️
www.thumbculture.co.uk/dynasty-warr...
We are back on the battlefield to find out if this expansion can truly live up to the hype of the base game.
Check out our review 👉️
www.thumbculture.co.uk/dynasty-warr...
February 10, 2026 at 11:01 AM
The "Visions of Four Heroes" DLC for Dynasty Warriors: Origins is finally here! ⚔️
We are back on the battlefield to find out if this expansion can truly live up to the hype of the base game.
Check out our review 👉️
www.thumbculture.co.uk/dynasty-warr...
We are back on the battlefield to find out if this expansion can truly live up to the hype of the base game.
Check out our review 👉️
www.thumbculture.co.uk/dynasty-warr...
No such thing as "too many cats" 🐈️🐈️🐈️
Mewgenics lets you breed your purrfect fighting felines, ready for action in this new turn-based RPG from the makers of The Binding of Isaac and The End is Nigh.
Read our full review 👉️https://www.thumbculture.co.uk/mewgenics-pc-review
Mewgenics lets you breed your purrfect fighting felines, ready for action in this new turn-based RPG from the makers of The Binding of Isaac and The End is Nigh.
Read our full review 👉️https://www.thumbculture.co.uk/mewgenics-pc-review
February 7, 2026 at 1:01 PM
No such thing as "too many cats" 🐈️🐈️🐈️
Mewgenics lets you breed your purrfect fighting felines, ready for action in this new turn-based RPG from the makers of The Binding of Isaac and The End is Nigh.
Read our full review 👉️https://www.thumbculture.co.uk/mewgenics-pc-review
Mewgenics lets you breed your purrfect fighting felines, ready for action in this new turn-based RPG from the makers of The Binding of Isaac and The End is Nigh.
Read our full review 👉️https://www.thumbculture.co.uk/mewgenics-pc-review
If you’re looking for a great game night game then check this out!
www.thumbculture.co.uk/the-pharaohs...
It’s another great experience from Wolf Escape Games!
Have fun everyone!
www.thumbculture.co.uk/the-pharaohs...
It’s another great experience from Wolf Escape Games!
Have fun everyone!
The Pharaoh's Tomb: Online Escape Room Experience - PC Review
Team TC assemble to take on Wolf Escape Games' latest escape room offering The Pharaoh's Tomb. Do they make it out alive?
www.thumbculture.co.uk
January 5, 2026 at 7:36 PM
If you’re looking for a great game night game then check this out!
www.thumbculture.co.uk/the-pharaohs...
It’s another great experience from Wolf Escape Games!
Have fun everyone!
www.thumbculture.co.uk/the-pharaohs...
It’s another great experience from Wolf Escape Games!
Have fun everyone!
Get ready to chew on some brain food! 🧠🍩
UMAMI delivers adorable chefs, mouthwatering 3D puzzles, and just enough challenge to make it fun without frustration.
Check out the full review ⤵️
UMAMI delivers adorable chefs, mouthwatering 3D puzzles, and just enough challenge to make it fun without frustration.
Check out the full review ⤵️
UMAMI- PC Review
Looking for simple and fun, then why not check out my review on UMAMI. A new 3D puzzle game, which combines cuteness with cuisine.
www.thumbculture.co.uk
November 30, 2025 at 1:00 PM
Get ready to chew on some brain food! 🧠🍩
UMAMI delivers adorable chefs, mouthwatering 3D puzzles, and just enough challenge to make it fun without frustration.
Check out the full review ⤵️
UMAMI delivers adorable chefs, mouthwatering 3D puzzles, and just enough challenge to make it fun without frustration.
Check out the full review ⤵️
We revisited Whiskerwood and wow, these little mice have been busy! New systems, smoother gameplay, and yes… more danger from cats. 😼
Catch our full breakdown of what’s new in this early access @minakatadynamics.bsky.social game 👇
Catch our full breakdown of what’s new in this early access @minakatadynamics.bsky.social game 👇
Whiskerwood - PC Early Access Preview
Whiskerwood is finally available in Early Access! Read all about the changes and improvements that have been made since the demo!
www.thumbculture.co.uk
November 29, 2025 at 12:00 PM
We revisited Whiskerwood and wow, these little mice have been busy! New systems, smoother gameplay, and yes… more danger from cats. 😼
Catch our full breakdown of what’s new in this early access @minakatadynamics.bsky.social game 👇
Catch our full breakdown of what’s new in this early access @minakatadynamics.bsky.social game 👇
It may be Early Access, but it's already impressive!
ASKA blends survival and colony sims beautifully, giving you hours of strategic fun.
Find out why it’s more than just “another Viking game” 👇
www.thumbculture.co.uk/aska-pc-earl...
ASKA blends survival and colony sims beautifully, giving you hours of strategic fun.
Find out why it’s more than just “another Viking game” 👇
www.thumbculture.co.uk/aska-pc-earl...
ASKA - PC Early Access Preview
ASKA is an open-world colony and survial simulator by Sand Sailor Studios. This Viking themed adventure is in Early Access now on Steam.
www.thumbculture.co.uk
November 28, 2025 at 1:01 PM
It may be Early Access, but it's already impressive!
ASKA blends survival and colony sims beautifully, giving you hours of strategic fun.
Find out why it’s more than just “another Viking game” 👇
www.thumbculture.co.uk/aska-pc-earl...
ASKA blends survival and colony sims beautifully, giving you hours of strategic fun.
Find out why it’s more than just “another Viking game” 👇
www.thumbculture.co.uk/aska-pc-earl...
The Majority Pulse 1: “I may be small, but I came to PARTY.” 🎉🔊
This portable party speaker has great sound, great portability and even better, a great price.
See why we gave it a Gold Award 👇
This portable party speaker has great sound, great portability and even better, a great price.
See why we gave it a Gold Award 👇
Majority Pulse 1 Portable Speaker
The Majority Pulse 1 is a portable, battery powered, party speaker. We've given it a test and documented our thoughts here.
www.thumbculture.co.uk
November 28, 2025 at 10:01 AM
The Majority Pulse 1: “I may be small, but I came to PARTY.” 🎉🔊
This portable party speaker has great sound, great portability and even better, a great price.
See why we gave it a Gold Award 👇
This portable party speaker has great sound, great portability and even better, a great price.
See why we gave it a Gold Award 👇
Step into John Morley’s shoes and solve a case two decades cold. ❄️🕵️
Light gameplay, a story-driven pace, and a mystery that’s enjoyable even if you guess ahead.
See why it earned our Silver Award ⬇️
www.thumbculture.co.uk/the-last-cas...
Light gameplay, a story-driven pace, and a mystery that’s enjoyable even if you guess ahead.
See why it earned our Silver Award ⬇️
www.thumbculture.co.uk/the-last-cas...
The Last Case of John Morley - PC Review
I'll be stepping into the shoes of John Morley as he attempts to crack a 20-year cold case in The Last Case of John Morley.
www.thumbculture.co.uk
November 27, 2025 at 7:03 PM
Step into John Morley’s shoes and solve a case two decades cold. ❄️🕵️
Light gameplay, a story-driven pace, and a mystery that’s enjoyable even if you guess ahead.
See why it earned our Silver Award ⬇️
www.thumbculture.co.uk/the-last-cas...
Light gameplay, a story-driven pace, and a mystery that’s enjoyable even if you guess ahead.
See why it earned our Silver Award ⬇️
www.thumbculture.co.uk/the-last-cas...
Phantom White perfection continues… this time with the Razer BlackWidow V4 75 👀
Hot-swappable, tactile, and seriously good-looking. But should you buy it?
Full review below ⬇️
Hot-swappable, tactile, and seriously good-looking. But should you buy it?
Full review below ⬇️
Razer Blackwidow V4 75 Review
More nostalgia for your eyes with the Razer Blackwidow V4 75 keyboard. How does it feel alongside the other phantom white range?
buff.ly
November 27, 2025 at 4:15 PM
Phantom White perfection continues… this time with the Razer BlackWidow V4 75 👀
Hot-swappable, tactile, and seriously good-looking. But should you buy it?
Full review below ⬇️
Hot-swappable, tactile, and seriously good-looking. But should you buy it?
Full review below ⬇️
Razer’s Phantom White lineup strikes again 👀
We paired the Firefly V2 Pro with the Basilisk V3 Pro 35K… and honestly, they look insanely good together. But do they perform?
Find out in the full review ⬇️
www.thumbculture.co.uk/razer-phanto...
We paired the Firefly V2 Pro with the Basilisk V3 Pro 35K… and honestly, they look insanely good together. But do they perform?
Find out in the full review ⬇️
www.thumbculture.co.uk/razer-phanto...
Razer Phantom White Review - Part 01, Well 02 Really
If you are after some new hardware and are feeling Nostalgic, then check out the Razer Firefly and Basilisk in Phantom White
buff.ly
November 27, 2025 at 12:49 PM
Razer’s Phantom White lineup strikes again 👀
We paired the Firefly V2 Pro with the Basilisk V3 Pro 35K… and honestly, they look insanely good together. But do they perform?
Find out in the full review ⬇️
www.thumbculture.co.uk/razer-phanto...
We paired the Firefly V2 Pro with the Basilisk V3 Pro 35K… and honestly, they look insanely good together. But do they perform?
Find out in the full review ⬇️
www.thumbculture.co.uk/razer-phanto...
New roads, same truckin’ spirit 🚚
Truck Driver: The Dutch Connection takes you across a fictional Netherlands on PS5.
Read our review to see if it’s a smooth ride 👇
Truck Driver: The Dutch Connection takes you across a fictional Netherlands on PS5.
Read our review to see if it’s a smooth ride 👇
Truck Driver: The Dutch Connection - PS5 Review
Truck Driver: The Dutch Connection, is the latest simulator from publisher SOEDESCO. Click to read how smooth of a drive the PS5 version is.
www.thumbculture.co.uk
November 17, 2025 at 4:00 PM
New roads, same truckin’ spirit 🚚
Truck Driver: The Dutch Connection takes you across a fictional Netherlands on PS5.
Read our review to see if it’s a smooth ride 👇
Truck Driver: The Dutch Connection takes you across a fictional Netherlands on PS5.
Read our review to see if it’s a smooth ride 👇
New roads, same truckin’ spirit! 🚚
Truck Driver: The Dutch Connection takes you across a fictional Netherlands on PS5.
Read our review to see if it’s a smooth ride 👉
Truck Driver: The Dutch Connection takes you across a fictional Netherlands on PS5.
Read our review to see if it’s a smooth ride 👉
www.thumbculture.co.uk
November 17, 2025 at 2:04 PM
New roads, same truckin’ spirit! 🚚
Truck Driver: The Dutch Connection takes you across a fictional Netherlands on PS5.
Read our review to see if it’s a smooth ride 👉
Truck Driver: The Dutch Connection takes you across a fictional Netherlands on PS5.
Read our review to see if it’s a smooth ride 👉
Are you looking to level up your gaming? Well with the Thrustmaster Eswap X2 H.E you might just get the advantage you need 🎮
Come take a look 👇
Come take a look 👇
Thrustmaster ESWAP X2 H.E Review
Are you looking to level up your gaming? Well with the Thrustmaster Eswap X2 H.E you might just get the advantage you need. Come take a look
www.thumbculture.co.uk
November 17, 2025 at 10:01 AM
Are you looking to level up your gaming? Well with the Thrustmaster Eswap X2 H.E you might just get the advantage you need 🎮
Come take a look 👇
Come take a look 👇
The Razer Gengar collection keeps evolving! 👻💜
Cobra mouse + Gigantus V2 = peak ghost type themed setup. Come read our review 👇
Cobra mouse + Gigantus V2 = peak ghost type themed setup. Come read our review 👇
Razer Cobra Gengar Edition Review
The Razer Gengar collection is growing with the Cobra Gengar Edition mouse and Gigantus V2 XXL Gengar Edition mouse mat. Come read our review
www.thumbculture.co.uk
November 16, 2025 at 12:01 PM
The Razer Gengar collection keeps evolving! 👻💜
Cobra mouse + Gigantus V2 = peak ghost type themed setup. Come read our review 👇
Cobra mouse + Gigantus V2 = peak ghost type themed setup. Come read our review 👇
Razer release headsets incredibly often, but what sets the Barracuda X Chroma Phantom White apart? Aside its 90s transparent tech aesthetic?
Read our review to find out 🎧 👇
Read our review to find out 🎧 👇
Razer Barracuda X Chroma Phantom White Headset Review
Razer release headsets incredibly often, but what sets the Barracuda X Chroma Phantom White apart ? Read our review to find out!
www.thumbculture.co.uk
November 15, 2025 at 12:01 PM
Razer release headsets incredibly often, but what sets the Barracuda X Chroma Phantom White apart? Aside its 90s transparent tech aesthetic?
Read our review to find out 🎧 👇
Read our review to find out 🎧 👇
We went into Skopje ’83 from Dark-1, hoping for a Borderlands-style roguelite. What we got was… not that.
Check out what we did find in our full review 👇
Check out what we did find in our full review 👇
Skopje '83 - PC Review
Skopje ’83 is a survival roguelite by Dark-1. Uncover the mystery and fight to survive. Click to read our full Skopje ’83 review now!
www.thumbculture.co.uk
November 14, 2025 at 2:02 PM
We went into Skopje ’83 from Dark-1, hoping for a Borderlands-style roguelite. What we got was… not that.
Check out what we did find in our full review 👇
Check out what we did find in our full review 👇
Building on the foundations of the original, Naughty Dog realise their original vision in this action packed sequel, Uncharted 2: Among Thieves 👇
Uncharted 2: Among Thieves – Retrospective
A Vision Realised. Building on the foundations of the original, Naughty Dog realise their original vision in this action packed sequel.
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November 14, 2025 at 10:00 AM
Building on the foundations of the original, Naughty Dog realise their original vision in this action packed sequel, Uncharted 2: Among Thieves 👇