Thumb Bandits S01E09 · Episode 9

Overview

This week on Thumb Bandits, the team explores high-end simulation—from a £37k driving rig to a £750k ship simulator—showing VR’s thrills (and seasickness). On games, Wipeout Fusion hits PS2 with speed and 45 tracks, PaRappa 2 returns for musical mayhem, and the Olympus Eye-Trek headset offers immersive experiments. News covers post-9/11 release sensitivities, US Army-backed games, and movie tie-ins, with Batman: Vengeance winning the review. Previews include Star Wars: Obi-Wan, Maximo, and Wave Race: Blue Storm.

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1. 1 1. Episode 12001-11-16 · 25mOn a boozy Friday night edition of Thumb Bandits, the team dives into gaming’s biggest battles and boldest releases. Ian revisits Metal Gear Solid 2: Sons of Liberty, sparking deba
2. 2 2. Episode 22001-11-23On a winter-warming edition of Thumb Bandits, the team hails the UK launch of the Xbox with a passionate deep dive into its killer app, Halo: Combat Evolved, praising its smart AI,
3. 3 3. Episode 32001-11-30On a festive edition of Thumb Bandits, the team unwraps the dark arts of console marketing, tracing the evolution of PlayStation advertising from subversive ’90s cool to the slick
4. 4 4. Episode 42001-12-07On a chaotic Christmas special of Thumb Bandits, the team unwrap festive fun, fierce reviews and next-gen hype. A novelty snowboard controller is put through its paces with Shaun P
5. 5 5. Episode 52001-12-14 · 25mOn another anarchic outing of Thumb Bandits, Ian dives into the dark, futuristic online world of Neocron, praising its mutant-blasting missions, player-driven community and refresh
6. 6 6. Episode 62001-12-21 · 25mOn another irreverent ride through gaming culture, Thumb Bandits blasts into hyperspace with a deep dive into Star Wars Rogue Squadron II: Rogue Leader on the Nintendo GameCube, pr
7. 7 7. Episode 72001-12-28 · 25mThe team dives into the latest gaming hits, industry shake-ups and retro nostalgia. Oddworld: Munch's Oddysee on Xbox impresses visually but divides opinion on gameplay, while news
8. 8 8. Episode 82002-01-04 · 25mIn the final episode of Thumb Bandits, the team signs off with gore, gimmicks and a heavy dose of gaming chaos. The news desk covers the global craze surrounding Pikmin, Japan’s R
9. 9 9. Episode 92002-01-11 · 25mThis week on Thumb Bandits, the team explores high-end simulation—from a £37k driving rig to a £750k ship simulator—showing VR’s thrills (and seasickness). On games, Wipeout Fusion
10. 10 10. Episode 102002-01-18 · 25mThumb Bandits launches with anarchic flair as the team throws an unofficial UK party for the next generation of consoles, previewing the Xbox and GameCube while Brits wait for thei
11. 11 11. Episode 112002-01-25 · 25mOn this irreverent episode of Thumb Bandits, the gang dive headfirst into the haunting beauty of Ico, praising its breathtaking visuals while nitpicking its camera angles. There’s
12. 12 12. Episode 122001-02-16
13. 13 13. Episode 132002-02-01 · 25mOn this irreverent episode of Thumb Bandits, the gang dive headfirst into gaming’s weird and wonderful side. There’s industry gossip on piracy-busting tech in Operation Flashpoint,
14. 14 14. Episode 142002-02-08 · 25mOn this outrageous episode of Thumb Bandits, the team review the graffiti-fuelled rush of Jet Set Radio Future, pit Shrek, Luigi's Mansion and Herdy Gerdy against each other in the
15. 15 15. Episode 152002-02-15 · 25mThe anarchic final episode of Thumb Bandits goes out with a bang. The crew dive into Pikmin, debate the merits of Dead or Alive 3, Super Smash Bros. Melee and Shadow Man 2, and rev