August 24, 2021 - Page 2 of 2

24Aug

By Martin HoskingNo Comments

Gamesir F8 Pro Snowgon Review

Welcome to my review of the Gamesir F8 Pro Snowgon mobile cooling grip. Ok so that's a mouthful, but it's worth it. Gamesir has brought us many different types of mobile gaming hardware and I am reviewing one of their latest entries into the mobile gaming market. This time around we have a cooling grip which certainly does cool your mobile phone. Gamesir F8 Pro Snowgon - Cool And Comfortable In the box, we have of course the Gamesir F8 Pro Snowgon itself, a touch screen thumb grip attachment, a USB C cable, a user manual, a warranty card, and some Gamesir stickers. But how cool can it go? I found out during my time with the hardware. Continue reading to find out more! If you like this review, check out my previous hardware review here where I checked out the Gamesir X2 Bluetooth Contr...

24Aug

By Si Woodhams1 Comment

Hardware & Tech

HyperX Solocast Microphone

HyperX has been in the peripheral game for a while now, products ranging from its Cloud headsets to its Quadcast microphones (previously reviewed here). Now in post-covid / various lockdown times everyone's Gran, Aunt and a long lost cousin have a need for a microphone that involves no fuss at all. This is where the Plug-N-Play HyperX Solocast hits the spot. Design From the outset, it's obvious what you are getting in the box, and the box imagery couldn't be more perfect. The Hyper X Solocast comes set up in its cradle and ready to rock. Simply plug the provided 2m USB cable in and away you go. It comes in a matt black finish, with a nice glowing red light to show you it is active. This is a design feature which is now common across the Hyper X microphone range. The cradle itsel...

24Aug

By Cameron TyeNo Comments

PC Reviews

Patron – Review

Today we are checking out Patron which was released onto Steam on 10th August 2021. It has been developed and published by Overseer Games. Patron is a survival city builder with a unique social dynamics system. Gather and produce resources, build your fledgling village into a prosperous city “Had I been present at the Creation, I would have given some useful hints for the better ordering of the universe.” Can I survive the challenges Patron throws at me? Find out below. Check out my previous review here. Gameplay On first starting, you work your way through the menu screens. Picking your towns name which of course I called mine "ThumbsOfCulture". Then you can pick your towns emblem from a pre-determined list of 12 different styles. Next up is map selection and this is where your main g...

24Aug

By Paul WrightNo Comments

PlayStation Reviews

The Innsmouth Case Review

The Innsmouth Case is a text-based, choose-your-own-adventure game based on The Shadow over Innsmouth by H.P. Lovecraft. The genre of Interactive Fiction is one of the oldest in video games, stretching back to the 1970s with Adventure. Technological advances mean these types of games are no longer restricted to a text-only experience and are often supplemented with images, animations and music. Let's dive into Robot Pumpkin Games' horror comedy mystery adventure and see what's going on, shall we? The Innsmouth Case - There Cod Be Something Fishy Inn This Plaice I recently played Arcade Spirits, which is another example of an Interactive Fiction game and was very good. Other recent games include Doki Doki Literature Club+ and Overboard. Have you played any of these or others? Let us know...