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25Jan

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Requisition VR – PCVR Review

Developed by Arcadia and published by Spheroom, we have a zombie horde VR title. Initially released in in 20th October 2022 Requisition VR is an action survival shooter that will keep you on your feet. The Horde Is Here Join me as I check out this early access to see what Requisition VR can offer in its early stages. Gameplay As mentioned previously Requisition VR is a FPS zombie horde title. With this comes the expected zombie experience. Some sort of natural disaster or phenomenon occurs (in this case fog) and before we know it the not dead’s and slowly but surely becoming dead’s. It is down to you and your fellow companions if you choose to coop to find the solution. All the while the god is still spreading and more people are turning. You are probably thinking, what can this off...

24Jan

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Hardware & Tech

NACON Daija Arcade Stick Review

Have you ever wanted to bring the arcade experience into the home but didn't have the space for a full-sized arcade cabinet? Well, the Nacon Daija Arcade Stick might be made just for you! Big Stick Energy Coming in at a whopping £280 (just under) it certainly isn't going to be for everyone, but what do you actually get for your money? Let's take a look Hardware So in the box, you get the Nacon Daija Arcade Stick and the included USB cable. However, when you first open the box everything is hidden inside the arcade stick. A quick press of 2 quick release buttons either side of the unit and the top opens. Revealing the impressive working innards of the stick itself, as well as the cable itself. It also comes with 2 stick types, a ball and a bat type, as well as 2 tools to help you custom...

10Jan

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PC Reviews

Sweet Transit – PC Review

Developed by Ernestas Norvaišas on the MonoGame engine and published by Team17 we have Sweet Transit. Initially released in Q2 2022 and is available on PC Do Not Forget To Signal Join me as I check out just what Sweet Transit has to offer with its multifaceted city-building transport simulator elements. Gameplay At first glance, the game looks like any other sim title of its type. However, it goes a lot deeper and has quite complex mechanics. There are basic sim elements, such as resource collection and goals. Sweet Transit however completely throws you off by not allowing certain buildings to be built anywhere near each other. Now, this is clever in certain ways as it does force you to create trail tracks everywhere. After all, the game is all about the railroads. There is a tutori...

10Jan

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Features

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...