Jason, Author at Thumb Culture

16Nov

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JBL JR 460NC Headset Review

When it comes to gaming headsets they always seem to be pretty much one size, but what about the little people? Well worry no more, I have had the pleasure of testing the JBL JR 460NC wireless over-ear noise-cancelling headphones recently. With Christmas coming up and tech always being a much sought-after gift, should these be on your list? JBL JR 460NC - Small Tech For Small Ears With my son at the ready, let's see what this headset can do! Design and Control The headset is neatly presented in a very colourful JBL box. What you find inside is the JR 460NC headset, a 3.5mm jack audio lead, and a vibrant USB-C charging lead. JBL had kindly sent me the blue and green headset. However, you can also get them in pink and orange or white and orange. The first thing I noticed was how l...

5Nov

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Hardware & Tech

JBL Quantum 800 Headset Review

JBL kindly sent me down a pair of their Quantum 800 gaming headsets recently. After the niggle I had with the cable on the Quantum One, I was looking forward to this wireless headset very much. JBL Quantum 800 - Wireless Freedom! Priced at £179.99 I had very high expectations for the sound delivery. Would wireless still be as clear as the wired pair? If you enjoy this review please check out my others here! Design and Control Straight from the box, you are met with a plush headband with two very deep memory foam ear cups. The famous JBL orange and black braided cables are present. However, they are short and serve to connect the cups to the headband. The right ear cup houses a simple power-on switch along with the all-important Bluetooth pairing button. The left ear cup cont...

Conway: Disappearance At Dahlia View Review

4Nov

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PC Reviews

Conway: Disappearance At Dahlia View Review

Conway: Disappearance at Dahlia View, by devs White Paper Games, is a dark detective thriller. Set in 1950's England you play as retired detective Robert Conway. The game is available now on PC, Xbox, PlayStation and Switch. Conway: A Spectacular Who-Dunnit! I do enjoy a game with an enthralling storyline, let's get sleuthing! If you enjoy this review check out my others here! Gameplay In a nutshell, Conway is a point-and-click adventure-style game. As the story begins (and I promise no spoilers), you discover that a crime has happened within the private estate below your flat. Your character, a wheelchair-bound Robert Conway gets his camera and begins to survey the scene. Using your mouse you navigate the camera lens around while zooming in and out using the keyboard. As yo...

2Nov

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PC Reviews, Previews & Early Access

Model Builder Preview

Model Builder by developers Moonlit and Kuba Wójcik is, as it sounds, a model building simulator. Everyone at some time in their life has probably built a model, with varying outcomes. Published by Green Man Gaming will this be a tedious affair or a total breeze? Model Builder - 0% Chance of Gluing Fingers Together! I am quietly optimistic, having reviewed Balsa Model Flight Simulator recently. If you like what you read, give the demo a chance over in the Steam store! Gameplay Before I start I will say that there was a disclaimer that it was a game in progress therefore I will concentrate on the main gameplay and only report if there are any game-breaking bugs. From the off, you can select from a campaign and sandbox mode. Sandbox needs no intro therefore it was straight ont...

Master & Dynamic Introduces Luxury MG20 Wireless Gaming Headphones

27Oct

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News & Updates

Master & Dynamic Introduces Luxury MG20 Wireless Gaming Headphones

New York based Master & Dynamic, renowned for their series of headphones, earphones and speakers has today announced that they are entering the gaming market. The MG20 wireless gaming headphones are promising to break into new ground as the "first true luxury gaming headphone". “We knew the time was right to create luxury gaming headphones, and our goal with the MG20 was to deliver the exceptional sound and design that Master & Dynamic is known for. The MG20 will satisfy both the professional and recreational gamer looking for technical performance, sophisticated style and high quality materials.” Founder and CEO Jonathan Levine. The MG20 has a range of features, check them out below! Immersive sound will be provided by 50mm Beryllium drivers and 7.1 surround sound. Qual...

26Oct

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News & Updates

Anker Unveil MagGo Lineup

Anker has just announced their new MagGo lineup that will enable the latest iPhone users to easily wirelessly charge their devices. With the iPhone 12 and 13 featuring the latest MagSafe technology, They have been quick to reveal their latest accessories to enhance the charging game. What are these devices I hear you ask? Well available in the UK will be the following items! Anker 622 Magnetic Battery (£49.99): A super compact 5000mAh wireless battery that incorporates a foldable flap to double as a phone stand. Available in a range of colors, having a battery that stays in place when on the go as well as for those gaming and movie watching sessions is a great innovation. Anker 623 Magnetic Wireless Charger (£59.99): 40% smaller than a can of drink, but still sort of ...

22Oct

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PlayStation Reviews

Ghostrunner Review

Ghostrunner has received its PS5 and Xbox Series X release taking the originally released game to new heights. Developed by One More Level, Slipgate Ironworks and 3D Realms, this cyberpunk parkour-samurai-ninja foray looks stunning. With so much history steeped into the development companies, I was excited to get my PS5 switched on so I could get going! Ghostrunner - The Ultimate Version of Bop It! Should you have the PS4 version already then it is refreshing to know that the PS5 version is a free upgrade. I wish others would follow suit! After playing the likes of Mirror's Edge, could I transfer any of my building leaping skills to Ghostrunner? Let's get it on! If you enjoy my review be sure to check out my past articles here. Gameplay Set in a post-apocalyptic cyberpunk w...

Zombie Rollerz: Pinball Heroes To Land Onto PC & Switch

21Oct

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News & Updates

Zombie Rollerz: Pinball Heroes To Land Onto PC & Switch

Zombie Rollerz: Pinball Heroes, by award-winning Chicago-based Zing Games and published by Daedalic entertainment has been announced as coming out for PC and Nintendo Switch! The game mixes a blend of tower defense, rogue-like elements with pinball in what looks to be a refreshing twist on the genre. “Putting this on your wishlist is an obvious no-brainer, which coincidentally will also keep you safe from our zombies,” says Daedalic CEO Carsten Fichtelmann. Key features for Zombie Rollerz: Pinball Heroes: You must shoot, slam, and smash your way through hordes of "adorkable" zombies. In this fusion of pinball, point defense, and zombie horde gameplay. There are 10 different heroes to choose from, each with their own special ability to shoot zombies in hilarious ways. T...

21Oct

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News & Updates

Priest Simulator To Debut In 2022

Priest Simulator To Debut In 2022. Just when you thought you had seen them all, Polish-based studio Asmodev is releasing the full version of Priest Simulator in 2022. It may not be quite what you are expecting, however. Initially coming out on PC as early access, there are plans to later release across all consoles. Priest Simulator is a single-player game set in a first-person perspective combining a number of genres. These include good old-fashioned hack 'n' slash, fps, simulator, renovation, and sandbox styles. Playing the role of Orlok, who is in fact a cunning vampire masquerading as a Priest, you are based in the village of San de Ville. With 100 missions set in an absurd atmosphere, you will need to perform exorcisms in order to raise funds for the church. “Pr...

7Oct

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VR Reviews

Loco Dojo Unleashed VR Review

Loco Dojo Unleashed is the party game that you have been waiting for on the Oculus Quest 2. Developed by Brighton-based Make [Real], the crazy family-friendly tournament and will be available across all mainstream VR headsets in the future. Loco Dojo - Ariba, Ariba, Andale, Andale! The headset is on. Let's get into the party game action! Feel free to check out my other reviews here! Gameplay Loco Dojo Unleashed is a whacky VR tournament comprising of a central board game wheel that you spin in order to select one of the sixteen crazy mini-games to play. The goal is simple. Compete and win. From the off, Loco Dojo Unleashed is very accessible and easy to enjoy thanks to the four available game modes. If you are on your own then you can choose Solo Dojo whereby you can practi...