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Jordan Minor’s Video Game Of The Year Book

22Jun

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Jordan Minor’s Video Game Of The Year Book

If there is one thing there isn't enough of, that is most definitely the physical print within gaming. Over the past couple of years, we have seen a few amazing companies set up that produce stunning material. Here we have what looks to be another must-have for the gaming book collection, Video Game Of The Year. Too many games, too little time! Video Game Of The Year is brought to us by Jordan Minor. Residing in New York City, Jordan has done everything from freelancing to writing physical books. As an entertainment and Tech Journo, he spent a good amount of time as a Senior Editor with the team over at Geek.com. Jordan is now working on Apps and gaming over at the legendary Pcmag.com. A Closer Look Minor takes the reader on a journey of gaming history in Video Game Of The Year. St...

22Jun

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Hardware & Tech

XPG Gammix S70 Blade 1TB M.2 SSD Review

You may have seen us talk about XPG and Adata multiple times on the site. From both performance and price aspects, they give you what some people class as the higher end of gaming brands, for up to half of the price on some occasions. Thanks to the team over at XPG, today we are checking out the XPG Gammix S70 Blade M.2. Performance and an amazing price tag By bringing more and more products with the above in mind to the gaming component market, they are making gaming more accessible. Don't get me wrong it still isn't cheap by any means. But with more and more brands competing, we have a future where PC gaming is pretty much accessible to most. So join me as I check out the XPG Gammix S70 Blade 1TB M.2. Out Of The Box Out of most of the components available for a build, one of the leas...

Front Mission 1st Remake – Switch Review

16May

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Switch Reviews

Front Mission 1st Remake – Switch Review

Brought to us by Forever Entertainment we have Front Mission 1st Remake. Although it has been more of a remaster, gamers now have the chance to play a SNES classic on their Nintendo Switch. War Is Upon Us - Grab Your Wanzer The franchise kicked off with its first release in the 90's on the Super Nintendo (SNES) aptly named Front Mission. We have seen a vast number of these tactical RPG titles across the years with more than ten titles on the list. Gameplay Huffman Island, June 3rd 2090 the Larcus incident occurs. In turn, generating The Huffman Conflict. The Oceania Cooperative Union (OSU) and the United States Of The New Continent (USN) are at war fighting for Huffman Island. Donning your mechs (Wanzers) Capt Clive and Driscoll are at the front of these organisations and have a classi...

EndGame Gear XM2we Wireless Gaming Mouse Review

16May

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Hardware & Tech

EndGame Gear XM2we Wireless Gaming Mouse Review

EndGame Gear is a brand that I feel everyone should now know about. If you don't, keep reading. They are known for their precision design, quality and performance. Helping you bring out the best gamer in you. With the success of their wired mouse, they released the EndGame Gear XM2we Wireless Gaming Mouse. Gamers Asked For Wireless - They Got It Before EndGame Gear, a mouse was just a mouse to me. It had to look cool, maybe some RGB but the other tech was long lost. During my XM1r review it sent me deep into the mouse underworld. There was so much to learn, but what a journey I had. I can not wait to put the EndGame Gear XM2we Wireless Gaming Mouse to the test. Keep reading to find out how I get on. Design The EndGame Gear XM2we comes in two colourways Black and White. Both of these co...

15May

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PC Reviews

Pinball FX – PC Review

Pinball FX is a name we have seen quite a bit in the Pinball gaming arena. However, recently Zen Studios have released Pinball FX with a ton of major updates since its previous release. A free-to-play Steam title with the option to add more tables at a cost, the question is - Is it worth it? Bringing An Arcade Classic Game Into The Digital Age I absolutely love a good pinball machine. Luckily I live in an area which has multiple arcades that have them available to play. I have been looking for a Pinball title for some time and always put off downloading Pinball FX. I think deep down I was always worried that it wouldn't live up to expectations. Gameplay Unfortunately, Pinball FX is really lacking in the storyline/narrative area. Thankfully they have focused on what actually makes a goo...

17Mar

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News & Updates

Publishers Ratalaika Release The Guise

In conjunction with developer Rasul Mono, Ratalaika games bring us The Guise. Released today and available across all major platforms. A dark Metroidvania fairytale At Thumb Culture we absolutely love an indie platformer and it is quite safe to say that The Guise will be featured over the coming weeks. Holding onto his humanity The Guise is not only a visually stunning title but brings a beautiful storyline. Evil has already won (I have to admit at this point it feels like we are playing a sequel that went wrong) you play as a boy and his guise. Exploring the underworld and battling monsters using your beastly abilities. From the challenging storyline to side quests, The Guise promises an eerie experience. Check out the below launch trailer to find out more and you can check out...

Overclockers UK Renews Partnership With Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS Esports Team

14Mar

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News & Updates

Overclockers UK Renews Partnership With Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS Esports Team

Many of our readers who buy from Overclockers UK may or may not know that they have been partnered with the Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS Esports Team for quite some time now. Overclockers UK X Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS The partnership was originally announced in 2020 and has been going strong ever since. Overclockers UK produces epic custom-built gaming PCs, exactly what is at the heart of the Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS Esports Team. This truly is a match made in heaven. Another Year, Another Amazing Partnership The awesome team over at Overclockers UK recently visited the Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS F1 Team Headquarters in Brackley. They got to see just what goes on, meet the drivers and check out the PC's in action. Check out the video below. https://youtu.be/VUFPU9sUBgc We love seeing partnerships ...

13Mar

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Hardware & Tech

Samsung Portable SSD T7 Shield Review

Last year Samsung released a new range of portable hard drives with durability in mind. I welcome you to the Samsung Portable SSD T7 Shield, a premium drive and a premium price but with a lot on offer. Always equip a shield! When it comes to Samsung, especially the more premium side of their ranges. You are pretty much guaranteed a great user experience. So let's jump in and see what the Samsung Portable SSD T7 Shield has to offer. Design I have had my hands on so many portable hard drives. Yet most of them I wouldn't want to take out of the house. Some have felt delicate with no external protection. But then there have also been a selection that has had design flaws. To this day I can safely say that the Samsung T7 Shield, is the most durable portable SSD I have come across. Wi...

Terrascape City Builder Early Access Coming To Steam

10Mar

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News & Updates

Terrascape City Builder Early Access Coming To Steam

Indie developers Bitfall Studios from Germany in partnership with Toplitz Productions have announced a new early access title. That title is non-other than Terrascape. A city-building, deck-builder puzzle game! If you read my latest review you will know I am a huge fan of deck builder titles. I haven't always been and this is somewhat of a bug I have recently caught. Keep reading to find out what Terrascape has to offer. Terrascape than just a city builder The announcement came yesterday that Terrascape will be coming to Steam as an early access title on April 5th. Just less than a month away, however, if you can't wait we have more news for you. There will be a Beta playtest on Steam starting 16th March 3pm (UK) and will run for one week. Terrascape promises a unique approach t...

9Mar

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PC Reviews

Mahokenshi – PC Review

From developers Game Source Studios we have Mahokenshi. This deckbuilding adventure hex-strategy title was released on the 24th of January 2023 and was published by Iceberg Interactive, who brought us Land Of The Vikings. Which Mahokenshi will you choose? Deckbuilder titles are increasingly becoming my go-to title when gaming solo. I enjoy the various gameplay styles they offer with the more complex titles, yet enjoy the simplicity of some of the more mobile on-the-go versions. Let's dive in and see just what Mahokenshi has to offer. Gameplay Within Mahokenshi it is your duty to protect the Celestial Islands from the bad and the ugly. Using your chosen deck/playstyle you will battle various enemies from demons to sorcerers whilst protecting the villages being attacked. From the get-go,...