Stuart, Author at Thumb Culture

9Aug

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Razer Blackshark V2 Pro Headset Review

Razer, Razer, Razer, what are you doing to our bank accounts? If you could stop releasing awesome pieces of hardware that would be excellent. What's that? No?! Fine! If you wondered what they've done this time, all I will say is Blackshark V2 Pro. Now it does come with a hefty price tag of £200, but surely you get what you pay for? Gimme an R, Gimme an A...You Know The Rest Razer has added to the Blackshark V2 line, and the addition is glorious! So let's dive in and find out if the new Blackshark V2 Pro is the headset for you! Headset First up, let's talk about the rest of the V2 lineup of headsets and just why you should save your pennies up and get the Pro. Starting at the low end of the line, and low by no means that it isn't worth a purchase. You have the V2 X, with a fixed microph...

Nacon Revolution 5 Pro Controller Review

7Aug

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Hardware & Tech

Nacon Revolution 5 Pro Controller Review

By now everyone has heard of Nacon, right? Just in case you haven't let me give you the 411. They create some great pieces of hardware, including the Daija Arcade Stick, the Revolution X Pro and the RIG 500 Pro headset to name a few. And they've done it again! Nacon have hit us with the Revolution 5 Pro controller and we were lucky enough to get some time with one of the limited samples. Let's Get To Grips With so many 'Pro' controllers out there, what makes this one stand out above the rest? Let's unbox and find out! In The Box When you open up your box you are greeted with a nice fabric case that helps keep your controller secure. Open this up and you get your first glimpse at the Revolution 5 Pro controller in all its glory. This controller has a 3m long braided cable, to allow you ...

6Aug

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Previews & Early Access

Over the Top WWI – PC Preview

Over the Top WWI is as you have guessed, a World War 1 shooter. Akin to Battlefield 1, you set about some visceral battles with on foot infantry as well as vehicles. Over The Top isn't just the name of the game If you're a fan of shooters and a fan of World War 1, then this might just be the game you have been looking to add to your library. Let's take a look at some of the features in this heart-pumping preview. Gameplay So you might think that this section is going to be short for a shooter. Well, you'd be incredibly wrong! There are so many strings to the proverbial bow of Over The Top WWI that just covering a few is probably doing it a disservice. On the other hand we want to keep this a nice brief overview of a preview. So we will do our best. Heading from the main menu int...

Monster Jam Showdown Press Event Roundup

25Jul

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Features

Monster Jam Showdown Press Event Roundup

Through my time running Thumb Culture, I have been to many press events. Running around herding sheep, watching motocross bikes fly through the air, a banquet dinner at Warwick Castle. One thing that these did not have though... Monster Trucks! The amazing people at Plaion and Milestone Italy invited us to not only see Monster Jam Live at the Principality Stadium in Cardiff, but to get our hands on their upcoming title Monster Jam Showdown too. What made it even more incredible, was that the aforementioned amazing people, also allowed the TC Mini Crew to come along! We packed our bags, got the Mini Crew dressed in some Monster Truck outfits, headed off along the Motorway! Once in Cardiff we headed straight to the Principality Stadium to meet the Plaion team members and get our Pit Part...

GameSir Eneba G7 Special Edition Controller Review

1Jul

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Hardware & Tech

GameSir Eneba G7 Special Edition Controller Review

Here at Thumb Culture we're always keen to try out new hardware. So when we were contacted to see if we wanted to try out the new GameSir G7 SE, we knew we had to say yes! Getting to grips with the controller was easy. Straight out the box it was perfect. Plug and play at its finest. Anyone familiar enough with the traditional Xbox layout design will have an easy time with this controller. Features Let's dive into some of the more finer details about the GameSir G7 SE. The controller comes with a super durable 3m long braided cable. Which is great news, as the controller itself is compatible with both Xbox consoles, as well as your Windows PC. Meaning there is plenty of length no matter where you sit when gaming! Alongside this, to ensure that you have precise control when gamin...

28Jun

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Hardware & Tech

New Products From Syntech

Syntech, the innovative product company that aims to design products based on user needs, recently got in touch and asked if we wanted to check out a couple of new products. Obviously we said YES! So who are Syntech? Established in 2017, their mission is to revolutionise the digital accessories market by creating innovative and top-quality products that enhance the way users consume digital content. Sounds good right? Well as soon as the products landed with us, we dove straight in! Products We got sent two of their products, the VR Crossbody Bag and the Headstrap With Battery Pack For Quest 3. Upon opening both products it was clear that the Syntech claim of top quality products was spot on. Let's check out some of the features of these great products. VR Crossbody Bag Made of w...

7May

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Hardware & Tech, VR Reviews

New Aubika Products For Quest 3

Aubika are one of the best VR accessory makers in the gaming industry. From head straps to carry cases, they do it all! Obviously we were delighted to receive a nice care package with some great products to check out. So let's dive into some new accessories for that shiny Quest 3 Excellence By Name, Excellence By Nature As part of this article we will take a little look at the items one by one and give them their own Thumb Culture Award as we move through. Let's Go! Aubika Hard Carrying Case For Oculus Quest 3/Quest 2/Quest Pro/PICO 4 We start off strong, well we start off with a strong (hard) carry case. Whilst we are focusing this article purely on the Quest 3 side, this carry case is capable of fitting more than just your Quest 3. This case recently had a trip to London wit...

25Apr

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PC Reviews

Bootleg Steamer – PC Review

From the horror specialists comes something completely different. Bootleg Steamer, a game about prohibition, moonshine and coastguards. Released today April 25th it is available on Steam. What makes this game stand apart and bring you to spend your hard earned money? Boats. Lots of Boats! Good Morning Moonshine! If you've not heard of the team over at Junkfish before, they are synonymous with Monstrum and Monstrum 2, among a couple of other games. The idea behind Bootleg Steamer came out of an internal Game Jam! So does bringing a rogue-lite style game to the water work? Or does it just become a complete shipwreck? Let's find out Gameplay What do you get if you cross Moonshine, Rum, Vodka, Whisky and grain? That's right! Prohibition! Bootleg Steamer is based in the 1920's prohibition e...

23Apr

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PC Reviews

Sker Ritual – PC Review

I'm checking out the new game from Wales Interactive called Sker Ritual. The name might ring some bells as they did have a previous horror game as well called Maid of Sker. Although, that entry was a single-player horror experience. Their new game, however, takes a rather bold direction by switching to a round-based zombie shooter similar to Call of Duty Zombies. You and up to three friends can fight waves together as Sker Ritual is available now on Steam for £19.99. The game is still in early access, but its full 1.0 release will be on the 18th of this month. There's a demo also available for the game for those looking to try before you buy. Nôl i mi eu heneidiau! From the Steam page, the Sker Ritual takes place after the events of Maid of Sker. The story primarily will appear throu...

19Apr

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PC Reviews

Ready, Steady, Ship! – PC Review

Have you ever received a parcel and thought you could give that a go? Well now you can, with Ready, Steady, Ship! From Solo developer Jollybits Games and published by Untold Tales. This parcel packing puzzler will bring you perilously to... prustration* Yeah I know, the alliteration kind of lost me there. Pop the right word down in the comments if you fancy a suggestion Evri Time, Always on Time! Releasing on the PC, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5 as well as Nintendo Switch and Xbox. Ready, Steady, Ship! brings a puzzler for you and a couch coop buddy to get your brains around. So sit down relax and get ready to see whether you should answer the door when the delivery man comes. Gameplay At its core, Ready, Steady, Ship! is a straightforward puzzler. You are tasked with sending specifica...