Author: Dan

My name is Dan (AKA Not Stu) and can be found on most social platforms under Bartledub. I a dad (of 1) and a husband (of 1) and love a good play gym and movie night! I am a PC based gamer who will just give any game my time. I am a self-confessed Dr Pepper addict and enjoy sifting through 00's Emo and Pop-Punk playlists on Spotify (not ashamed).
Surefire Harrier Headset And Vinson N2 Stand Review
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Surefire Harrier Headset And Vinson N2 Stand Review

Surefire are a brand that has brought a full line-up of gaming peripherals to the table. With everything from storage to speakers, chances are if you are looking for something with some RGB finesse then they will have something. If you haven't heard of Surefire previously, you have most likely come across the company they are owned by. Non-other than tech-renowned Verbatim. The team over at Surefire kindly sent us some samples to check out. We have on hand, The Surefire Harrier Headset And Vinson N2 Stand. Just How Hot Is The Surefire Harrier? Surefire is a brand that, to be honest, I have never come across previously. Having said that, there are probably many brands out there in the gaming world that I haven't come across. So let's jump in and see just how much firepower Surefire are br...
Personalise Your Gaming Chair With Overclockers UK
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Personalise Your Gaming Chair With Overclockers UK

noblechairs seem pretty unstoppable when it comes to their range of chairs and the franchises they work with. We have seen an abundance of epic designs come from them recently, our personal favourite being the Star Wars collabs. This Time It's Personal! Now you can get your own logo or design printed on your chair. For content creators, outlets, offices and everyone else, you can see your design come to life on a noblechair. Whether that be a pre-designed logo or graphics designed by yourself. Personalise Your Play Techforge (The in-house custom and bespoke team at Overclockers UK) are bringing a whole new level of customisation that hasn't been seen at this level. Especially not to this quality! You can officially now make your noblechairs gaming chair truly yours! There are select mo...
MSI Monitors On A Budget
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MSI Monitors On A Budget

When it comes to buying a PC gaming or not, adding in all of the extras above and beyond the base unit can make it a pricey purchase. You can go budget, however, this can sometimes end up with poor performance. And quite frankly you can lose out on a lot of features that higher-end products provide. Price And Performance! So the question for me is - Can you get an all-rounder monitor on a budget? Let us take a look at the MSI PRO MP242 series to see if they can offer this experience. MSI PRO MP242 Series Monitors This range of monitors from MSI fall within the "budget" price range, each offering something more than the last as you go up in price. The spec changes involve various elements, from screen and panel types to adjustability. They however have a lot in common. For example, when...
Endgame Gear XSTRM RGB USB Microphone Review
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Endgame Gear XSTRM RGB USB Microphone Review

Endgame Gear is known widely in the gaming world for the XM1r Mouse. An ultra-light gaming mouse that has taken to the esports scene with ease due to what it can offer for its price point. Bringing The STRM Endgame Gear is now officially entering the standalone USB microphone market. Their latest release is the Endgame Gear XSTRM keep reading to find out just what it can offer. If you are also in the market for a mouse, make sure you check out my review of the Endgame Gear XM1r Mouse. Design The Endgame Gear XSTRM comes in two colour ways, there is a sleek black and a fresh white. Aesthetics are everything to some gamers, so having two simple colourways ensures there is one colour that looks good for your setup. Whilst we are on the topic of colour there is also an RGB element to this ...
Bitmap Books The SNES Pixel Book Review
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Bitmap Books The SNES Pixel Book Review

I should probably start by saying, I am not a book person. I don't have a collection, I have around 10 books in total and they are mainly fiction/non-fiction. However, for a long time now I have been perusing the virtual bookstores, more specifically gaming related books. Whether that be books around lore in the games we play, to books that put the visuals we all used to see on the screens over 20 years ago in print. Putting Your Memories In Print There has always been one place that comes to mind when thinking of these books. That place is non-other than Bitmap Books. The number of times I have visited their site or scrolled through their socials is uncountable. However, the looking is over and the owning is here - The SNES Pixel Book. Bitmap Books Most people who follow gaming, n...
Session: Skate Sim – PS5 Review
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Session: Skate Sim – PS5 Review

Developed by Crea-ture Studios and Illogika, Session: Skate Sim is the latest simulator title to hit consoles and PC. With a much-loved previous release, I wonder how this one will stack up. A Souls-Like Skateboarding Simulator Having never previously checked out a Session title, but being a Tony Hawks Pro Skater (THPS) fan I thought this would be a great title to check out. Keep reading to find out how I get on. Gameplay Jumping straight into the game you are greeted with an extremely brief tutorial. It provides you with a little know-how on how to get a couple of tricks down. This includes a simple ollie/nollie and a couple of grinds. Along with this you also learn how to control your board. Now, I say learn to control your board. However, after completing it multiple times I still s...
Steelrising – PS5 Review
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Steelrising – PS5 Review

Developers Spiders bring us Steelrising. A souls-like title, developed on their in-house Silk Engine, and published by Nacon/BigBen Interactive it was released on the 8th September 2022. If At First You Don't Succeed Try, Then Die Again Steelrising is my first (believe it or not) introduction to a souls-like title. It has been compared to the likes of Bloodbourne/Dark Souls with a hint of Elden Ring. However, I can not confirm that as sadly I haven’t played any of them! So join me on a first-time souls-like experience and find out how many times I flawlessly fail. Gameplay Paris is on fire and Marie Antoinette has been locked away by the king in a safe place away from the trouble being caused. The king decided against a human army, but employed an army of Automats to protect his belove...
All The Intel On The MSI Motherboards
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All The Intel On The MSI Motherboards

MSI are a brand known for being able to provide you with everything you need for a gaming setup. From monitors to mice, they provide high-quality products that can take you from zero to hero. The team at MSI recently reached out and sent us two of their latest motherboard offerings to check out. MAG or MPG? You Decide! So join me as I take a look at the MAG Z690 Tomahawk WIFI and the MPG Z690 Edge WIFI. Both motherboards have a ton to offer! But which one do you prefer? Let us know in the comments below. Design & Build Before diving into each motherboard's specifications I wanted to talk about their design and build upfront. I can honestly say I've always gone for mid-ranged motherboards, just because I have never felt the higher end would offer me anything more when it came to my ...
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Cowabunga Collection – PS5 Review
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Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Cowabunga Collection – PS5 Review

Developed by Digital Eclipse and published by Konami, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Cowabunga Collection is a title that will send most retro-specialists into hyperdrive. We Are In A Sewer! I Am Gonsta Talk About The Turtles! The moment I saw the release of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Cowabunga Collection I knew it had to be a title I owned. Primary school me would have gone absolutely crazy for a title like this! I am not going to lie, I did a little dance knowing I would finally get my hands on it. Grab yourself a pizza and read on! Gameplay Growing up with TMNT felt like a right of passage when I was younger, everyone talked about them, created their own little adventures with the action figures and even listened to the OST on vinyl. Back in the day, I would be getting...
Mifo FiiTii Kido Headset Review
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Mifo FiiTii Kido Headset Review

The team over at Mifo reached out to us to see if we could like to check out their FiiTii Kido range for kids. The foldable portable headset with a detachable microphone that is available in two colours, blue and pink and is currently available to buy via the Amazon website. Will These Be The Foldable Portable Choice For Kids? It was perfect timing to check out the FiiTii Kido as we were going on holiday and my son needed a headset to watch some movies and listen to some music on the plane. As much as I would have loved to test these out with a portable console, we do not currently have one in the household. Design The FiiTii Kido has a semi-rigid headband with plenty of flex allowing for all head shapes or if your little one wears a hat it flexes to allow comfort whilst doing so. The ...