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Razer Huntsman Review – Opto-Mechanical Wonder

3Aug

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Razer Huntsman Review – Opto-Mechanical Wonder

Razer recently announced some new technology in their keyboards with the Huntsman and the Huntsman Elite. We were lucky enough to get our hands on the lesser spotted version and here we are with our review of the Razer Hunstman Opto-Mechanical Keyboard. In The Box As always we start with what you get in the box, and simply put, you get the Huntsman keyboard and the usual welcome to the Razer family note, letting you know that you are now "One Of Us" Diving deeper into the box you find the keyboard on its lovely braided USB cable, with its high quality aluminium top plate letting you know straight away that what you have your hands on is a high quality keyboard. Features So what features does the Huntsman have that other keyboards don't? Well I'm glad that you asked that. Well fo...

2Aug

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Gaming, PC Reviews

Razer Kiyo Webcam Review – Lighten Up

Webcams come in all shapes and sizes, and with the Razer Kiyo Webcam you get a sleek package with a great single feature that might persuade you to part with your hard earned money. Lets dive into this review and find out! In The Box So as always you get the Welcome to the Razer message in the box before you unveil the lovely Kiyo. The unboxing of a Razer product is always a joy and the Kiyo is no exception, you know you are going to be using a great piece of kit. Features So when you first get the Kiyo out of the box you might notice something different about it. There is a great big light ring around the circumference of the webcam. This gives off an even and flattering light that helps to illuminate you without having a multi light setup. Plus turn the light ring and you can ...

Razer Seiren X Gaming Microphone Review – Testing Testing 1, 2, 3

19Jul

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Gaming, Hardware & Tech

Razer Seiren X Gaming Microphone Review – Testing Testing 1, 2, 3

So we recently got our hands on the Razer Seiren X Gaming microphone and put it to work straight away. In The Box So as always with every Razer product, the unboxing is a very nice experience. Sliding back the flaps....on the box you are greeted with the standard "Welcome to the Razer Family" message, underneath you find the Razer Seiren X microphone, sitting there all pristine and delicious. Its cylindrical shape and solid metal base gives that premium feel, so when its sitting in front of you on your desk, you know you are in for a treat of an experience. Setting Up Setting up the Razer Seiren X couldn't be easier. Screw the base into the main unit, unless you are going to mount it on a boom arm, then using the bundled USB cable, you just stick it in.....Let your computer do its thin...

Snakebyte Gaming:Seat Review – Happy Cheeks

13Jul

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Gaming

Snakebyte Gaming:Seat Review – Happy Cheeks

We recently took delivery of the Snakebyte Gaming:Seat to review, its the first time that we have had a gaming seat in the office. So lets not waste any time and get stuck in to the review. Unboxing A lot of packaging to take off, but when you do you are greeted with with the quality materials that have gone into constructing this Gaming:Seat. From the metal pieces to the artificial leather it all feels of good quality. Construction The construction of the chair is straight forward, the instructions included in the box were easy to follow and with the included tool you aren't left struggling to find one of those allen key sets you got at Christmas. In Action Now is the section you wanted to know about, How does the Snakebyte Gaming:Seat actually feel? Well pretty awesome if i'm h...

6Jul

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Xbox Reviews

The Crew 2 Review – Get Your Motor Running

After spending a lot of time with the first installment of The Crew, when we got the opportunity to review The Crew 2 I jumped at the chance. After spending a little bit of time with the closed beta recently I was however, a little deflated. Something just wasn't right with the game, a few things just felt a bit off. Thankfully with the final game we get a much more finished article. Let's start the engines and see where it takes us. Gameplay The game throws you into one of the extreme events that you have through The Crew 2, giving you an insight into what kind of game you are getting yourself into. This first toe dip is a great experience and definitely shows off the multitude of vehicles that will be at your disposal. Once you have finished this example though its time for you to be l...

Elgato Stream Deck Review – Pushing Buttons

24May

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Gaming, PC Reviews

Elgato Stream Deck Review – Pushing Buttons

After recently getting stuck into Twitch streaming and getting all setup like a professional, I got the chance to get my grubby mitts on a Stream Deck by Elgato. Now having spent a good amount of hours using the thing, it was the best time to put my thoughts into words and bring you this hardware review. Let's get to it! So the first question to answer. What Is the Stream Deck? Well thats easy, in simple terms its a bank of 15 macro buttons that you can assign different functions to so that while you are streaming, or even just using your computer, you can quickly and efficiently use. Having only used the Stream Deck while I have been streaming I cant comment on the use in general on your computer, but if it is anything like I have experienced it would be fantastic! So what...

AO International Tennis Review – Not Quite A Grand Slam

9May

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PlayStation Reviews

AO International Tennis Review – Not Quite A Grand Slam

AO International Tennis serves into the forecourt, but how does Big Ant handle one of the most physically demanding sports you can play? With Nadal on the cover, it's sure to be a sure fire hit...right? Lets find out! Gameplay So AO International Tennis brings us the wonder that is the Australian Open, and from the get go you are greeted with the typical Big Ant style presentation. You didn't come to read this to find out about the presentation though did you? So lets check out the gameplay. When you start up the game you are given the options to choose a nice and straight forward tutorial, and it is definitely a great idea when starting AO International Tennis for the first time. There are all the types of shots you would imagine with a tennis game, the flat, topspin, backspin are...

Warhammer: Vermintide 2 Review – Stack Rats on Rats on Rats

27Apr

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PC Reviews

Warhammer: Vermintide 2 Review – Stack Rats on Rats on Rats

Using fire, axes, bows, and a healthy dose of name calling wage an all out battle against the forces of both rats and evil northmen in Warhammer: Vermintide 2. Fatshark released Warhammer: End Times-Vermintide through Steam in 2015 amongst positive reviews. Following the familiar structure of Left4Dead it introduced us to the world of Warhammer and how much fun bashing in hordes of rat people can be. On March 8, 2018 they brought us Warhammer: Vermintide 2 for the PC to my excitement. Now after a month since release let’s see how it’s holding up. Gameplay Verminide 2 doesn’t change the future of co-op gaming. But man does it improve upon it. You start in a tutorial as Markus Kruber, one of the five classes to play in this game, who has been captured and placed into a cag...

Knockout League Review – Ready 2 Rumble Meets VR

16Apr

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PlayStation Reviews

Knockout League Review – Ready 2 Rumble Meets VR

Knockout League by Grab games is colourful, fun to play and definitely works up a sweat. So how is the game as a PSVR release? Lets find out! Gameplay Knockout League is a blast to play. In its simplicity you are a body-less entity that comes up against a number of different opponents through the career mode. These opponents are a variety of larger than life characters whose sole purpose is to take you down! Controlling your character is a dream, essentially the move controllers imitate your boxing gloves, with 1 to 1 movement you are able to dodgy incoming shots from your opponents and strike back when the opportunity arises. So back to those characters, they are varied from a traditional boxing physique, through to an Octopus....AN OCTOPUS. How are you meant to beat something...

11Apr

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News & Updates

For The King Ventures Out Of Early Access Next Week

Multi-award winning publisher Curve Digital, is pleased to announce that IronOak Games’ For the King will leave Steam Early Access on 19th April 2018. For the King is a rogue-like RPG adventure for which sees players journey into procedurally generated levels to avenge their recently murdered King. Mixing up a challenging blend of strategy, tabletop RPG, and rogue-like elements, For The King features both a single player experience as well as the ability for three heroes to play cooperatively both online and locally. Taking place in the gorgeous, hexagonal kingdom of Fahrul, players must strategically explore and battle their way through the fairytale, stylized landscape in a bid to discover and survive, lest they succumb to death. The game’s short run in Early Access allowed for...