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9Dec

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ADATA Elite SE880 External SSD Review

ADATA have been providing the PC market with components for quite some time now. However, recently they have been breaking into the console market. With the release of the ADATA Legend 960 and now the ADATA Elite SE880 External SSD. Their product line-up for console gamers is getting stronger and stronger. ULTRA-FAST When the next-gen consoles were released, both internal and external storage became a talking point. For the first time, I will be putting an external SSD to the test. Keep reading to find out how I get on. Design I am not going to lie, when I first opened the packaging I wasn't quite ready for the size of the ADATA Elite SE880 External SSD. With it packing a punch, I thought it would be the size of the picture on the box (at minimum). However, with its compact size, it is...

Kolink Umbra EX180 ARGB CPU Cooler Review

8Dec

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Hardware & Tech

Kolink Umbra EX180 ARGB CPU Cooler Review

Kolink, a brand known for its hardware have released a new CPU Cooler, the Kolink Umbra EX180 ARGB CPU Cooler. Currently available from OverclockersUK and priced at £32.99 (At the time of writing). Chilling Out With Kolink I had seen this cooler mentioned in a couple of videos when I was looking into CPU cooling. In particular, I was looking for cooling solutions that do not cost an arm and a leg, but do provide the performance required for long gaming sessions. The team over at Kolink kindly hooked us up with one to take for a spin. Design The Kolink Umbra EX180 comes in two different editions. There is the Black edition and the one we are checking out in this article, The ARGB Edition. When it comes to the differences between the two, it is solely down to the fan included. In the Bla...

Numskull Games Announce Clive ‘N’ Wrench US RetailRelease

7Dec

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News & Updates

Numskull Games Announce Clive ‘N’ Wrench US RetailRelease

Numskull Games has today announced that the long-awaited 3D platformer, Clive 'N' Wrench, will also see a retail release in the United States & Canada. Working with long-term publishing partner PM Studios, Numskull Games is very excited to bring Clive 'N' Wrench to a number of international retailers in February 2023 alongside its European launch. 10+ Years In The Making! As mentioned above this game has been in the making for over 10 years and it is finally coming to digital stores and in-store shelves! We can not forget to mention that it is going to be available across all platforms! PC (Steam and GOG), Xbox, PlayStation and Nintendo! Clive ‘N’ Wrench Having checked out the gameplay trailer this title reeks of 00s Gaming. What we have is a 3d platformer that looks like it would ...

5Dec

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Hardware & Tech

Nacon Camo Pro Compact Review

Nacon, known for its epic range of third-party peripherals just keep on improving year after year. With each release comes better tech or an uplift in quality. Earlier this year Nacon released another third-party controller for the Xbox S|X and PC called the Nacon Camo Pro Compact. Compact & Comfortable! Usually, I am a buy official or go home kind of gamer. As a kid, I always ended up with the knock-off controller at a friend's house. They were always sub-par and the quality was never there. However, it feels like the technology has moved on (a lot) and I am pretty excited to check out what Nacon have bought to the table. Design The Nacon Camo Pro Compact is available in two colourways, Forest Camo and the version I have, Urban Camo. Both look great but for me, the Urban Camo vers...

24Nov

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PC Reviews

Paper Cut Mansion – PC Review

Developed by Space Lizard Studio and published by Thunderful, Paper Cut Mansion folded its way out on the 27th of October. Reams Of Puzzles And Scares! I have heard nothing but praise for Paper Cut Mansion. So I stayed away from the reviews until I could get my hands on it and find some time to sit down and play it for myself. I was never 100% sold on it. Finally, here we are, keep reading to find out how I get on. Gameplay You pull up in your cardboard car and take a wander through the woods following the elusive green moth until you reach the gates of the house. You are then sucked through a musical paper portal that would feel at home in a Tim Burton movie. Starting in the first room, you are taken on a journey playing Paper Cut Mansion whilst learning at the same time. Each ...

22Nov

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Hardware & Tech

ADATA Legend 960 M.2 SSD Review

ADATA, known across the industry for its RAM and Storage have a new M.2 SSD. The ADATA Legend 960 joins their current range of M.2 drive with a great offering to gamers across consoles and PC. Just How Legendary Is the 960? Having waited so long for the upgrade on my PlayStation 5, the ADATA Legend 960 could not have come at a better time. It is now time, finally, to not have to keep deleting and reinstalling games. Read on to find out more about this latest release from ADATA. Taking A Closer Look When it comes to M.2 drives the majority of them look the same i.e. they are of a certain size and have specific components on the boards. Obviously different brands will use different boards and components but generally, they look very similar to those who may not follow deeper tech detail....

16Nov

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PC Reviews

Rocksmith+ – PC Review

Ubisoft has revived its 2014 educational music title "Rocksmith" with its 2022 release Rocksmith+. The original release received some great press from those who took it up. I wonder just how much hype the new release will receive? Game On With Your Inner Musician! Since the original release of Rocksmith, I have always fancied checking it out. I always loved guitar hero, but this offered an opportunity to learn guitar rather than tap a few buttons. I couldn't wait to get my hands on Rocksmith+ when it was announced. Gameplay Rocksmith+ is an online subscription service brought to you by Ubisoft. It's a service that not only takes you on a journey to knowing about your instrument, but to learning how to play some of your favourite genres of music. There are a few subscription types avai...

16Nov

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Hardware & Tech

Through The Lens – A Verbatim Deep Dive

Verbatim is a brand many of us will know from bygone days. They were the brand to go to when you needed to pick up a pack of floppy disks, later on when you needed some CD-Rs or if you were feeling fancy some CD-RWs. As a company, they now have an extensive offering from media and storage to gaming peripherals via their Surefire range. A Big Name Bringing More To Their Game To build on top of its already growing range, Verbatim has recently announced a new line of products. If you haven't already seen our news announcement, it is a range of webcams for anyone from homeworkers to professional content creators. The Range There are three webcams in total that form part of this release. Each one of them brings something different to the table. In theory something for everyone's requirement...

11Nov

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News & Updates

Verbatim Launches Three New Webcams

Verbatim, the world-renowned brand for memory and storage has announced a series of new products to add to its extensive catalogue of computer hardware. They have launched a new series of webcams (Three in total) known as the Verbatim AWC range. The Verbatim Autofocus Range Due to the optimization features including autofocus and white balance, each camera ensures the face of the user will be sharp, and well-exposed and the image produced will have vivid colours, even in low light conditions. Designed for streamers, YouTubers, vloggers as well as in offices, these webcams are set to deliver a high-quality, true-to-life video experience. The three cameras that form part of this release are: Verbatim AWC-01 Full HD 1080p Autofocus Webcam with Microphone Verbatim AWC-02 Full HD 1...

1Nov

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PlayStation Reviews

Let’s Build A Zoo – PS5 Review

Developed by Springloaded and published by No More Robots, we finally have a console release of the ever-popular pixel-sim title, Let's Build A Zoo. The game is available now across all platforms. Not Just Another Zoo Sim! I would not call myself a seasoned Zoo keeper, although with the number of sims around these days I could probably collect that accolade. However, Let's Build A Zoo stands out among the many out there due to its pixelated art style. Keep reading to find out how I get on. Gameplay On jumping into the game you are asked to choose your avatar from a selection shown on the screen. Secondly, you are asked to name your first Zoo. If you are indecisive like me this might take more than it should. You are then taken on a tutorial for this park management similar. This shows ...