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AVICII Invector Review – Rhythmic EDM Awesomeness

9Dec

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AVICII Invector Review – Rhythmic EDM Awesomeness

AVICII Invector is a rhythmic action music-based game created by Swedish devs Hello There Games and published by Wired Productions. It is released for Playstation, Xbox and PC on 10th December 2019 and on Nintendo Switch in early 2020. The late artist AVICII (Tim Bergling), was a legend to me when it came to electronic dance music as he brought a very distinct uplifting melody and beat to each song that he created or remixed. His sudden death back in 2018 was gutting not only to his friends and family, but also to his fans around the world. For developer Hello There Games, they were in the middle of creating Avicii Invector with him, with development starting back in 2015. What began as a collaboration has in fact now become a legacy to AVICII. So what was this game they were creat...

3Dec

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Hardware & Tech

Qpad DX-80 Gaming Mouse

The Qpad DX-80 gaming mouse, manufactured in the Czech Republic is the latest piece of hardware to be kindly received at TC HQ. Costing €49.90 direct from the Qpad website plus another €15 p&p to the UK, how does this multi-coloured mouse do? Starting with the packaging you can straight away see from the front what the RGB LED lit DX-80 is packing. We have an optical sensor, 7 buttons, upto 8000 dpi, a gold plated USB plug, 4000 frames per second and an onboard ARM processor. On the back of the box the spec is crammed 11 times in various languages, therefore, utilising a "one box for everywhere" design. Although this can be seen as a cost-saving, let's hope that this does not also reflect on the product itself. Sliding the ambidextrous DX-80 out from the box you are greet...

27Nov

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Hardware & Tech

Roccat Horde Keyboard

When it comes to gaming keyboards you really only have one choice when it comes down to the best key actuation, and that is mechanical. Mechanical keys have always offered a faster response time than membrane when pressed, and tend to be on most gamer's desks. However, what if you cannot afford a mechanical gaming keyboard but would still like an upgrade on your quieter membrane version? Enter the Roccat Horde membranical gaming keyboard! No, I didn't just make up that word! Roccat has designed a wired gaming keyboard that allows the keys to have a fast midway actuation which in simple terms means that when you press a key, the fast response will allow the signal to be registered quicker than on a standard membrane keyboard. According to Roccat, the Horde will respond at 7.8ms ...

20Nov

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Hardware & Tech

Roccat Khan AIMO Headset Review

Back in 2018, Roccat brought out a successor to the Khan Pro headset, effectively upgrading from a stereo speaker system to an all-singing all-dancing Hi-Res 7.1 surround sound monster, also with the addition of some funky RGB lighting. Having a pretty basic soundcard on my PC, I was keen to see how the Roccat Khan AIMO would enhance my immersion when playing games as well as listening to movies. Shut your eyes, crank up that volume and let's dive in! Design & Comfort The Roccat Khan AIMO does not look massively spectacular as you remove it from the box. On first perception, there is a lot of black plastic and plush leather which did not make me want to say "wow look at these!" straightaway. The rigid mic boom can be swiveled from it's upright position (mic muted) to it's low...

15Nov

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Hardware & Tech

Roccat Kain 120 AIMO Review

Following on from the news back in August of Roccat's latest gaming mice, we have been lucky enough at TC HQ to obtain a Kain 120 AIMO to take for a test slide. Straight from the box the wired gaming mouse has a good weight to it, 89g to be exact. It doesn't feel too heavy to slide around, nor does it feel like a plastic box of air. The rubber gliders on the underside do a great job of allowing the mouse feel frictionless as it travels across the mousepad. The height of the mouse is a pleasant 4.3cm while the width is 6.5cm and the length is 12.4cm. It feels just the right size below my large hand. The Kain 120 AIMO comes with a 1.8m braided usb cable, great if your PC is on the floor or on the other side of the desk. The Kain 120 AIMO glows beautifully alongside the keyboar...

Let’s Sing 2020 Review – The Show Must Go On

12Nov

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PlayStation Reviews

Let’s Sing 2020 Review – The Show Must Go On

After the news that the SingStar servers are soon to be turned off we can at least rejoice that we still have a singing game in our midst with Ravenscourt & Voxler's Let's Sing 2020 which is available now on PS4 and Nintendo Switch. Do you fancy yourself as the next Pop Idol? or perhaps you just want to take on your friends and family for bragging rights? Either way, I am ready to hit those high notes and upset the neighbours! Gameplay As soon as Let's Sing loads up the whole house will know what's going on as its melodic pop beat begins to repeatedly play through your speakers. This year's iteration brings you a variety of modes; Classic where 1-4 players can pick and sing through all the available hits in the library; Feat. which allows 1-2 players to sing a duet with you...

Farming Simulator 19 Platinum Edition Review – A Touch of CLAAS

1Nov

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PlayStation Reviews

Farming Simulator 19 Platinum Edition Review – A Touch of CLAAS

Everyone loves a good sim game providing they have a lot of time to sit around and play them. A game with a long term objective that allows you to build up from nothing is perfect for those lazy days or even to take up the time while you are recovering from an illness. Although originally released on PS4 back in November last year, Farming Simulator 19 from devs GIANTS Software can now be bought with an extra 35 new vehicles and tools from the manufacturer CLAAS in the new Platinum Edition which is available now. Gameplay Farming Simulator games can be a bit like marmite, you either love them or hate them. Personally I do enjoy the thrill of jumping in a tractor and carrying out farming tasks however this is mainly due to me being surrounded by both agricultural and pastoral farml...

Ghostbusters: The Video Game Remastered Review – Set Proton Packs To Nostalgia

25Oct

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PlayStation Reviews

Ghostbusters: The Video Game Remastered Review – Set Proton Packs To Nostalgia

Ever fancied donning a boiler suit, strapping on a proton pack and zapping some ghosts? Well, your luck is in as Saber Interactive bring to us the remaster of the 2009 hit Ghostbusters: The Video Game! With the anticipation beginning to rise for Ghostbusters 3 which is releasing July 2020, is this a great time to resurrect the Ghostbusters and jump onto the hype train? Gameplay For those of you that can not remember the original game, yeah 10 years have passed, Ghostbusters: The Video Game Remastered (referred to as Ghostbusters herein) allows you to play in 3rd person through a unique storyline as a 5th ghostbuster, that never talks I may add, as you battle and capture the ghosts and spooky apparitions across New York City. When the Ghostbusters game was created to mark the 25th...

18Oct

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PlayStation Reviews

Megaquarium Review – Mega Fishy Fun

Swimming into gaming stores across all consoles on the 18th October is Megaquarium from developers Twice Circled, the creator of the wonder drug tycoon game Big Pharma. If you are a huge fan of economic simulation games and also want to play something a little different, this brand new little gem may be just what you are looking for. Gameplay I love tycoon games. There is something rewarding in trying to figure out the correct strategy for a particular situation and then either seeing it come to fruition or cause a catastrophic event further down the line. Since the early days of games like Theme Hospital, Theme Park, Sim Tower and Holiday Island I have been hooked. To be given Megaquarium to review was mixed emotions for me, yes I love tycoon style games however I am probably th...

Gioteck Pro Level Controllers for Nintendo Switch & PS4

4Oct

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News & Updates

Gioteck Pro Level Controllers for Nintendo Switch & PS4

Are you after some controllers for either your PS4 or your Nintendo Switch? well if you fancy something a little different, Gioteck has launched a new range for both consoles at a very reasonable price! Available in a range of colours and configurations to suit every gamer, the WX-4 and VX-4 controllers are priced between £19.99 to £24.99 for wired and from £24.99 to £34.99 for wireless. So what is the Gioteck WX-4 range? Go pro, and swap your Joy-Con™ for the traditional layout of the WX-4 Switch® pro controller. Available in 4 vibrant colours, in both wired and wireless variants and built with premium materials and design, WX-4 delivers superb comfort during marathon gaming sessions. With LEDs for power and player number, plus motion and vibration support on some models, the WX-4 de...