Stuart, Author at Thumb Culture

1May

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Celebrate May 4th With Rocket League

Unless you live on one of the three moons of Tattoine, you will know that this week is May 4th, May the 4th, May the Force, May the Force be with you. With that being said Psyonix have just announced that Star Wars content is coming to Rocket League, in the Rocket League x Star Wars Collaboration! These ARE The Droids You're Looking For With plenty of Rocket League experience, we checked out the upcoming update and wow. There are some cracking skins coming. The Star Wars Droid Bundle In the Rocket League x Star Wars update, this is probably the best update you can get. Featuring a C-3PO (Fennec) skin as well as R2-D2 (Octane), K-2S0 (Dominus) and a BB-8 (Takumi) skin. Add in an R2-D2 player anthem and the "Droid" Player Title you really get the best value for money at 2200 Credits. If ...

27Apr

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Hardware & Tech

Trust Gaming Kit Review

We recently received some low-price upgrades in the TC Office from Trust Gaming. We thought they might be perfect for someone looking to get set up whilst being mindful of the high cost of other products out there. Low price doesn't have to mean low features Both of the following products come in at less than £30 RRP each and for the price they both pack some great features. Let's dive into the features and see why you might want to pick them up. Trust Gaming GXT 833 THADO Coming in at less than £25 the GXT 833 Thado is a TKL keyboard. Giving this keyboard a smaller form factor and desktop presence if you are looking for that minimalistic look. At 20% smaller than standard-sized keyboards the Trust Gaming GXT 833 comes with a metal backplate so you are assured it holds firm even in the...

26Apr

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Hardware & Tech

Edifier WH500 Review

Edifier is a brand that we love here at Thumb Culture. They cover just about everything when it comes to audio. Whether you are a casual music listener, gamer or audiophile they have you covered. Today we are taking a look at the Edifier WH500 Wireless On-Ear Headphones. A budget headset with a multitude of uses The digital movement is quick, with working from home becoming the norm. Alongside this, we have inflation and the cost of living on the rise. As consumers, we need products that have more than one use and that don't hurt our bank balance. Could the Edifier WH500 Wireless On-Ear Headphones off us this? Design The Edifier WH500 has a sleek compact design that comes in three colourways. The team sent us the Black colourway to check out. Its smooth yet extremely soft ear pads ble...

18Apr

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PlayStation Reviews

Dead Island 2 – PS5 Review

Dead Island 2 makes its final triumphant return on the 21st of April 2023, with it comes the series' dark humour and over the top zombie killing as well as a few new things. Published by Deep Silver and developed by Dambusters Studio the game takes us to a gore drenched Los Angeles. Where anything goes in the survival race! Hell-A, Don't mind if I do As with most zombie killing games, you can expect over the top kills, murderous rampages and more zombies that you can shake a stick at! Join us on the voyage of the damned and see how much blood you can spill! Gameplay When first starting Dead Island 2 you are greeted with an opening cinematic where your characters are all on a plane heading out of a zombie infested area. As the plane settles into its flight the inevitable happens, zombie...

13Apr

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PC Reviews

EA Sports PGA Tour – PC Review

EA Sports have returned! Well they haven't really returned, but they have removed Rory and left behind Tiger. It's now the age of EA Sports PGA Tour. Yes it's a mouthful, but it works. Recently released, we managed to take to the course and on the first tee. EA Sports PGA Tour, Fore the Golfers! How are you finding EA Sports PGA Tour? Do you have a favourite course, and why is it Augusta? Let us know in the comments. Gameplay As with any golf game, the main focus for me is how the game feels to play. Golf as a game is all about the connection from backswing through the transition to downswing. So how does EA Sports PGA Tour handle that feeling? Actually really well. With EA's new Purestrike system, it brings a more fluid system to your golf swing. Incorporating 20 shot types with fluid...

Joby Wavo Boom Arm & Wavo Pod Microphone Review

12Apr

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Hardware & Tech

Joby Wavo Boom Arm & Wavo Pod Microphone Review

JOBY are probably more known, at least by myself, for their GuerillaPod Tripods. When I received the email saying they also did podcast microphones and boom arms, I jumped at the opportunity. Getting to check out new hardware from an already-established brand is what we love at Thumb Culture. Movement and adaptability are key Knowing just how good their GuerillaPod Tripods are, I do wonder if the latest offerings from JOBY will live up to their current standards. Let us jump in and take a close look. Wavo Boom Arm When I was setting up the boom arm, I was left with some complications. Not with the setup, that was straightforward. How would you review a boom arm? Well, I decided to do it like this. It's Good. It's like REALLY Good. Over the years of streaming, content creation, and p...

2Mar

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PC Reviews

King of the Castle – PC Review

Looking for the next big game to play with your friends? Wanting to reach a wider community and instil fear amongst them as you look to control the Kingdom? If you have answered yes to any of these, then King of the Castle might just be for you. Developed by Tributary Games, and published by Team 17. King of the Castle sees you taking your rightful place on the throne to lead a fictional Kingdom to a new era or alternatively suffer some catastrophic disasters. All the while entertaining your friends or viewers with witty narration and impressive story telling. All for the grand sum of less than £4, it really is an incredible price to pay for greatness. I'm The King Of The Castle And You're The Dirty Rascal If you could name your own Kingdom, let us know in the comments what you would cal...

New Mandolorian Season, New noblechairs!

1Mar

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Hardware & Tech

New Mandolorian Season, New noblechairs!

So with the return of The Mandalorian for a 3rd season we wanted to take a look at a special chair doing the rounds in the Galaxy! Say H'chu apenkee! (Hello in Huttese) to the noblechairs HERO Boba Fett Edition! Rest on your throne just like Boba Fett! Bringing all the plus points of the HERO line up, but with a design nod to the most badass bounty hunter in the Star Wars Universe. So let's get stuck in and check out whats makes this the most feared chair in the galaxy! Design With the noblechair HERO Boba Fett you get plenty of features in a great gaming chair, with its 4D arm rests and recline mechanism, you can get the HERO into any position that suits your posture. With the trademark adjustable lumbar support and rocking mechanism, you can be sure that you will feel like the king o...

27Feb

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Hardware & Tech

The Shrimp Keyboard Review

Looking for a space-saving solution for those smaller desks? Or even looking for a perfect gaming laptop travel companion? Well look no further than The Shrimp! This small 25 key powerhouse brings all that you love on a gaming keyboard, but in a much smaller form factor. Shrimp By Any Other Name Do you have any experience with a small keypad? Let us know in the comments, but for now, strap in while we take a look around The Shrimp! Design Opening up the amazingly designed box you are instantly greeted with the keypad itself. We were supplied a sample with the colourful stickerbomb design and wow, this thing pops! Also included in the box is a nice carry case and the USB cable required to connect to your device. There is nothing 'extra' about The Shrimp, instead, it has been deve...

Nacon Revolution X Pro Controller Review

22Feb

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Hardware & Tech

Nacon Revolution X Pro Controller Review

With a whole host of 'pro' controllers on the market, from people such as Scuff, Razer and plenty of others, what does the Nacon Revolution X Pro Controller bring to the market? Well aside from the green circle, it brings plenty. Lets dive in! What Exactly is a PRO Controller? If you have a favourite controller, please let us know in the comments below, otherwise check out our other hardware reviews for more! Design Right from the bat the Nacon Revolution X Controller looks every bit as premium as you would expect. However, with a price tag of below £100 you would think there are some things missing. I am here to put that fear at ease because quite frankly, this controller is the nuts! Being compatible with the PC, and Xbox ecosystem, the controller is sporting the traditional Xbox ...