Stuart, Author at Thumb Culture

2Nov

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Back 4 Blood – Team Review

Its time for another TC Group review, and this time it's Back 4 Blood that gets the treatment! Check out what the members of the TC team thought of this from developers, Turtle Rock Studios. What We Thought Martin During my playtime of the beta of Back 4 Blood open beta, I did not enjoy this game. However, upon playing the game on full release I can safely say that I was very wrong with my opinion. Back 4 Blood is a brilliant game. The gunplay is great, each weapon feels completely different, and the tools and accessories you can use vary quite a lot. The horde of Ridden charging at you is intense and will get you sitting on the edge of your seat especially when the "Special Ridden" come for you. These range from massive "Exploders" who are actually more dangerous when they get kille...

6Oct

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Hardware & Tech

Gioteck HC2 Range Review

Are you looking for a new headset for your console or PC? Are you on a budget? We think you should check out the Gioteck HC2 range of headsets. They bring above average performance with a price tag that won't make you run scared. So who are Gioteck? Gioteck established themselves in 2008 and have quickly spread their product catalog worldwide. Their products are designed and engineered in the UK and bring third party peripherals to gamers on a budget. The HC2 Range Has Something For Everyone Are you on a budget? Let us know your budget and maybe we can help you find your perfect headset? Alternatively come and find us on social media and join the conversation. Design The Gioteck HC2 comes in a variety of designs specifically for the system they are for. The HC-2, P4 and X1 variants ...

6Oct

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Hardware & Tech

noblechairs Hero TX Review

Gaming chairs have been around for a long time and there are a LOT of names that produce them. One name, however, that stands above the rest of noblechairs. With their release of the noblechairs Hero TX they have released a fabric chair to rival the rest. It's noblechairs, not Noble Chairs, or Noblechairs What chair are you on whilst reading this review? Let us know in the comments, or come and find us on social media. Comfort If you have never taken a look at the noblechairs line up of rear end rest devices then you really should take a minute and go check them out. I will wait for you... Welcome back, the chairs at noblechairs are beautiful and they were awesome enough to send us through one of the latest Hero TX chairs and boy oh boy its a treat for your seat. The Hero TX ...

4Oct

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Hardware & Tech

Creative BT-W3 Review

Are you looking for a better solution to connect your Bluetooth headphones to all your devices? The Creative BT-W3 might be the dongle for you! The BT-W3 - Small and Mighty Do you have this little wonder? Let us know in the comments below. Alternatively, come and find us on social media and join the conversation. Design This section could be summed up quite easily with the word Tiny. This dongle is tiny, but it's packed with so many features it's a little marvel. The BT-w3 itself is a USB Type C, it does also come with an adapter if you don't happen to have a C-type port. This enables you to connect to pretty much any device you might need to. The website itself posts that the dongle is compatible with Windows PC, macOS, PS4, PS5 and Nintendo Switch, but depending on your devices yo...

27Sep

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PlayStation Reviews

Hot Wheels Unleashed Review

If you are of similar age to me, then you will no doubt remember all the amazing die-cast car models that you could collect in your youth. Milestone and Mattel have teamed up to bring them to the current generation of gaming systems, and with Hot Wheels Unleashed on the PS5 you get to feel the adrenalin of racing around those tight turns and incredible loops yourself. Hot Wheels Unleashed - The Need For Speed Did you have a favourite Hot Wheels toy? Let us know in the comments, or come and find us on social media and join the conversation. Gameplay The majority of your time in Hot Wheels Unleashed will be spent just admiring the vehicles. In all seriousness though, what you get with this game is a pretty deep arcade racing game that rewards practice. The game is split into three areas,...

16Sep

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VR Reviews

Clash of Chefs VR – Quest 2 Review

Ever thought of yourself as the next Gordon Ramsey? Well now with Clash of Chefs VR from Flat Hill Games, now you can give a go, well virtually. Releasing on the Oculus Quest 2 we take on the mantle of those famous chefs that have gone before us. Do you want fries with that? Do you have the culinary genius to give Clash of Chefs VR a go? Let us know what you think down below. Gameplay In essence, Clash of Chefs VR is a time management game. Choosing your favourite kitchen from a selection of meal types, American, Italian, and Japanese. You are thrown into a pretty standard core mechanic of taking orders, cooking orders. Obviously, as you progress these orders will become ever more complicated. Starting out in the American kitchen you just have to deal with burgers. Throw a burge...

14Sep

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PC Reviews

Bus Simulator 21 Review

The word simulator has been bounded around in gaming for so long, from the more serious Police Simulator to the comedic Goat variety. The one name that keeps popping up though is Astragon Entertainment, bringing us the latest simulator game to the market, Bus Simulator 21! Ding-Ding, All Aboard the Bus Simulator 21...... bus! Do you have a favourite simulator based game? Tell us about it in the comments below, or even better find us on social media and join the conversation Gameplay In essence, Bus Simulator 21 allows you to create your own bus company, purchase buses, ride routes, and steadily take over the world one bus stop at a time. In reality, though it's a super-comprehensive simulator that is not for the faint-hearted. When you start out the game you are greeted with a n...

24Aug

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Hardware & Tech

Edifier GM5 Gaming Earbuds Review

When you think about an audio product for gaming you often have the names Razer, Turtle Beach and Logitech come to mind. Well, how about Edifier? They have brought to market the Edifier GM5 Gaming Earbuds, and boy oh boy they look the part. How do they sound though? Well read on to find out Small But Mighty Do you use a pair of earbuds when gaming? What are you currently using? Let us know in the comments, or come find us on social media. Design The first thing that stood out when I first unpackaged the Edifier GM5 Gaming Earbuds, was just how "wow" the packaging was. I mean check it out below, it talks for itself. Inside the case things don't let up. The charge case is a glorious plastic material allowing you to see the Edifier GM5 Gaming Earbuds in all their glory. LEDs on eit...

15Aug

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Hardware & Tech

Roccat Magma Review

Keyboards generally all look roughly the same right? Black keys, on a black chassis, all pretty standard. Well, the Roccat Magma has been released and it's looking to shake up the keyboard market. Well in terms of the aesthetics, read on to find out whether this keyboard stands up to some of the more expensive boards out there. Magma, Lava, Lights, HOT! What do you think of the looks of the Roccat Magma? Do you think it looks hot or not? Why not let us know in the comments below. Even better, come and chat with us on social media. Design As said above, the Roccat Magma is looking to shape up the current boards on the market. It's easy to see why as soon as you get a grip of the box. The RGB on this keyboard is *chefs kiss*. I instantly fell in love with the looks. It might be too much ...

Razer Hammerhead True Wireless Pro Review

12Aug

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Hardware & Tech

Razer Hammerhead True Wireless Pro Review

In-ear design earbuds are becoming all the rage, both with gamers and those that like to listen to music or watch movies on the go. With the Razer Hammerhead True Wireless Pro you are getting some serious bang for your buck! We dive in and check out how these earbuds perform. Small form, big sound Do you prefer the smaller form factor of earbuds? Have you given these or others a try, feel free to let us know in the comments or even on social media. Design Earbuds are generally small right. They are designed, after all, to fit in your ears. The Razer Hammerhead True Wireless Pro earbuds have a bit of heft to them. Not enough to make them drop out your ears, but you will know that you are wearing them. Holding them in your hands, they weigh in at a little over 50g. Add a few extra...