Stuart, Author at Thumb Culture

10Jan

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Displate – Metal Brought To Life

If you haven’t already seen them whilst browsing the internet for nerd life décor or when looking to update your geek chic bathroom then keep reading. We have a brand that you need to know about. Check Out Dis Plate. Displate is an online retailer that specialises in printing and selling collectable metal posters. Keep reading to find out more. Where Did It Start? It all begins in 2013, with just three guys wanting to create something fit for the future. Paper posters are great and all. However, they do not withstand the test of time. Putting their heads together they created a metal poster. From here they created a vast number of designs for their store. This is where the story started and since then they have grown in product and in reputation. It would be underestimating it i...

10Nov

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Hardware & Tech

noblechairs Releases The Legend

noblechairs have released an abundance of stunning chairs over this past year. I think we are all in agreement when we say that they also do some stunning collaborations with well-known franchises. Another One Added To The Line-up Today noblechairs have announced the LEGEND. A brand new design taking in some of the standout characteristics from the lineup of already standout chairs at noblechairs. Design The design of the LEGEND takes the eye holes from the EPIC, the sleek design of the ICON. Add to that the lumbar support of the HERO, then mix it all about in a big blender and out comes the LEGEND. It comes with all the standard features that the noblechairs line up has, its 4D armrests giving plenty of customisation for resting those tired arms. The adjustable height and recli...

22Sep

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PC Reviews

Construction Simulator – PC Review

Simulator games are in abundance in the gaming world at the moment, from power washing to tank mechanic. Anything you can think of, there is probably a simulator game for it! So Astragon have released Construction Simulator, but what exactly does this game do to make you separate with your hard earned cash. Lets find out! Construction Simulator - All The Toys Feel free to leave us a comment below, or come and find us on social media. Gameplay Construction Simulator, is as you might have guessed, one of the many simulators to come to the gaming world. This time concentrating on all aspects of "construction". Having worked in the construction industry for a number of years, I was very keen to get to grips and to see what fun was to be had. When you start up the game, best option is to...

Zotac GPU 30xx Series Comparison Article

14Sep

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Hardware & Tech

Zotac GPU 30xx Series Comparison Article

Graphics cards have been the talk of the town for the past couple of years due to the rising prices and their unavailability. The team at Zotac, widely known in the industry for their high-quality graphic cards reached out and asked if we wanted to take some for a test drive for comparison. Just How Powerful Do You Need To Go? Now that graphics cards are becoming more readily available, just how much GPU power do you need? Join me as I check out Zotac's higher-end GPU offering with a 3070ti, 3080ti and the powerhouse 3090. Specification Zotac offers a range of cards for each 30xx/30xxti series, for this article I checked out the 3070Ti AMP Extreme Holo, RTX 3080Ti AMP Extreme Holo and the RTX 3090 AMP Extreme Holo. Firstly lets take a look at what each of the GPU's are side by side ...

14Sep

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PC Reviews

F1 Manager 2022 – PC Review

F1 Manager 2022 returns to your screens, having been developed by Frontier Developments, this iteration is released on PC, Xbox and Playstation. This is the first F1 game from the Frontier Development team, who are predominantly known for games such as Elite Dangerous and the "Planet" series. So how have they done bringing the most stressful job on the planet to your gaming nights. F1 Manager 2022 - Unleash Your Inner Geunther If you enjoy this review, why not check out our others on the site, or alternatively come and find us on social media and join in the conversation! Gameplay So F1 Manager 2022, where do we start? I think from the title you can guess what you are going to have to do for the majority of your time with the game. Yes, manage an F1 team. This is, to an extent, essenti...

22Aug

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PlayStation Reviews

Saints Row – PS5 Review

Saints Row returns with another iteration of the ever-loved franchise! This game is purely titled "Saints Row" No extra title, so no nod to previous characters. It is purely living in it's own gravity. It actually allows you to take a refreshing look at the series. Saints Row, Row, Row Your Boat Releasing on Xbox, Playstation and PC via the Epic Store, Saints Row is about to change the way we play games. Well, that's the hope anyways. Read on to find out more, and don't forget to find us on social media. Gameplay Set in the fictional city of Santo Ileso, in the American Southwest. A city plagued with crime, factions are battling for power. You play as a group of young friends trying to make ends meet by balancing between the factions. However, something happens and you are then thrust ...

12Aug

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Hardware & Tech

Edifier G5000 Gaming Speakers Review

Looking for some new speakers to sit either side of those luscious looking gaming monitors? Well you can't go far wrong with the Edifier G5000 Gaming Speakers. With their sleek, modern looks and performance to match they would improve the audio, although reduce the desk space of the majority of setups. The Edifier G5000 Sound As Good As They Look Read on to find out a little bit more of these speakers, and whether or not they should be on your wishlist of upgrades Design Straight away when you get the impressive box delivered, you will notice the weight of the Edifier G5000 Gaming Speakers. They are hefty, enough so, that they are going to take two hands to move them. The heft is quickly understood when you read just what they are constructed with. Each case is made up of 11 wooden boa...

27Jun

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Hardware & Tech

EPOS B20 Streaming Microphone Review

EPOS have recently released a veritable bounty in terms of headsets and other audio gizmos, this review however, concentrates on the stunning EPOS B20 Steaming Microphone. Read on to find out more. Making your voice sound like smooth silk - B20 If you like this hardware review, why not check out the rest of them here. Why not come and join the conversation over on our social media. Design When I first took the B20 out the box I was immediately impressed with how it looked. With its cold aluminium shell, it definitely has a premium feel to it. Oozing studio quality looks wouldn't be enough for the EPOS B20, oh no... Its performance is equal to its looks. More on that later. With 3 radio knobs, each with their own job. From changing the gain to changing the pickup pattern, and one mut...

25Jun

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Hardware & Tech

Woojer Vest Edge Review

Haptic vests are few and far between in the gaming world, and for others, they are primarily aimed at specific markets. The Woojer Vest Edge comes in to change that, but how does it improve your gaming experience? Lets read on to find out Woojer go BRRRRRR Do you have a favourite accessory to help improve your gaming immersion? Why not let us know in the comments, or get in touch on social media. Design & Comfort Being a vest, the Woojer Vest Edge can only do so much with it's design, especially to avoid becoming cumbersome to wear and uncomfortable. Woojer has hit the nail on the head with the design though. When you first open the box you are greeted with a fantastic experience. The box is premium and all of the innards all feel the same. Once you get to the vest you are greet...

23Jun

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Hardware & Tech

Azeron Cyborg Hardware Review

We were lucky enough to get sent an Azeron Cyborg gaming keypad to test out. Azeron are a small startup company from Latvia who put love and care into their 3d printed elements of these controllers. Check out Stu's video of it below where he gives you a run down of the customisation options as well as his first initial thoughts on using this gaming! Disclaimer: A sample was received in order to create this video YouTube | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Discord | Podcast