Stuart, Author at Thumb Culture

27Jun

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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

23Jun

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VR Reviews

World of Mechs Quest 2 Review

Ever wondered what it would be like to pilot a giant mech around differing battlefields? Well Studio 369 have brought those thoughts to life with World Of Mechs, built exclusively for the Meta Quest 2. Enter World Of Mechs At Your Peril If you enjoy this review, why not check out our many other VR articles here. Don't forget to come and find us on social media! Gameplay In essence World of Mechs is a squad based mech extravaganza. With 32 mechs spanning 8 classes, there is something for everyone. The bonus is that they all feel different when it comes to the mechanical boots on the ground. You have everything from your slow tank type mechs in the Brawlers to the ever nippy Scout class. Something about zipping around in a recon Scout and then coming face to...well mechanical crotch area...

21Jun

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News & Updates

New DLC For Golf With Your Friends

The chaotic multiplayer game Golf With Your Friends is releasing some new DLC today! FORE, Well Three More like! The ‘Bouncy Castle Course Pack’ contains a new course, offering up 18 bouncy castle themed holes, with inflatable obstacles, spinning platforms, and countless challenges for golfers to test their putting prowess, plus a new floatie, trail, and stickers. As an added bonus, only the person hosting the lobby needs to own the Bouncy Castle Course Pack for all players in the lobby to be able to play the course. The ‘Summer Party’ and ‘Racing’ Cosmetic Packs are also available, and contain a selection of hats, floaties, stickers, and trails for players to swing in style with. Golf With Your Friends has been a staple of the Thumb Culture team for some time, and with these new DLC ...

Jurassic World Racing Season Released on Hot Wheels Unleashed

17Jun

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News & Updates

Jurassic World Racing Season Released on Hot Wheels Unleashed

Hot Wheels Unleashed brings Jurassic World to the toy based game! T-Rex takes to the track! The latest Hot Wheels expansion brings six themed vehicles, included a T-Rex, Stegosaurus, Velociraptor 'Blue' as well as a T-Rex styled Monster Truck! You also have a number of customisation items for your basement and your player profile, as well as gears and coins for everyone. With the DLC providing both free content as well as premium unlockable bits and pieces. The Racing season runs between June 16 and ends August 30. This is to coincide with the Jurassic World Dominion film currently in cinemas right now! Get to the track right now and try out this content, and maybe let us know what you think down in the comments! https://youtu.be/fb0ptsPL1CM YouTube | Facebook | Twitter | Ins...

4Jun

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Hardware & Tech, VR Reviews

Kiwi Design Quest 2 Elite Strap Review

Kiwi Design is widely known in the VR Industry for its third party compatible accessories for most VR Hardware. Since the release of the Quest 2 they have really focused on what the user base would be wanting to enhance their VR experience. Today we are taking a look at the Kiwi Design Quest 2 Elite Strap that the team kindly sent over to us to check out. Add A Little Memory Foam To Your Experience Having used the standard and the Oculus/Meta Elite Strap I was excited to see how the Kiwi Design Compatible elite strap compared. So let's jump in and see what the Kiwi Design Quest 2 Elite Strap has to offer. Design Firstly let's talk about the colour of Elite Strap, you will all be pleased to know that is the same colour as the Quest 2 headset. Meaning it is a perfect match and doesn't lo...

19May

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Previews & Early Access

MultiVersus Exclusive Preview

Ever wondered who would win in a fight between Superman and Bugs Bunny? Well wonder no more, with MultiVersus from Player First Games and Warner Bros Games you get to do exactly that! Pit yourself against teams made up of your beloved Warner Bros characters and fight to the death, well fight till you get smashed into oblivion! The Variety of Characters is Astounding If you enjoyed reading this article then why not check out our discord and join the conversation. Gameplay MultiVersus is one of those games that comes along once in a generation, it turns casual friendly fun into intense battles, it turns friends into enemies. You get the picture... it's intense! With a few game modes in this early access preview that we were amazingly invited to. You get 1v1, 2v2 teams, 2v2 against AI and...

29Mar

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Hardware & Tech, VR Reviews

ProTubeVR MagTube Quest 2 Review

ProTubeVR is known for its extensive range of accessories to compliment your VR setup. From grips to sabres there is something for everyone who is looking to enhance their VR experience. Lock And Load! The team over at ProTubeVR kindly sent us their MagTube for the Quest 2 to take for a test run. To find out just how I get on and just what it can offer the avid VR gamer, keep reading. Design The Magtube is a gunstock and probably their most known. It comes in one hardware design, however, you can customise the said design to your liking. The Magtube is made up of a shoulder/cheek rest, two grips for your hand controllers and these are connected via sturdy tubing. The shoulder rest, controller cups and tubing can be customised using a set of options on the ProTubeVR website. The ...

10Mar

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Hardware & Tech

Nacon MG-X Pro Review

Nacon is widely known for its extensive range of peripherals from mice to chairs, there is something for everyone. They are now getting involved in mobile gaming and have released the Nacon MG-X and the Nacon MG-X Pro. The team over at Nacon kindly sent over the Nacon MG-X Pro for us to get some hands-on time and take our mobile gaming experience to the next level. Making Mobile Gaming More Comfortable For me, Mobile gaming has always felt like an inconvenience. So when we got the chance to work with Nacon and their mobile gaming peripherals, this was a no brainer. But just how much does this "up" my mobile gaming experience? Keep reading to find out more. Design I should start by saying that the team at Nacon sent us over the Nacon MG-X Pro For Xbox. This version comes in black, where...