Jason, Author at Thumb Culture

11Jul

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The Best Streaming Setup Ever?

Have you ever fancied yourself as a streamer or wanted to up your game a bit on your twitch streams? Well, I may just have the perfect setup for you! Here at TC we have been fortunate enough to test all manner of hardware over the years however for me, these 3 devices have certainly enhanced the streaming experience. Lights, Camera, Microphone! As you can read from the line above, I'm going to give you the rundown on my top 3 streaming devices. Let's crack on and let's have some of your feedback on your favourite setup! Camera When it comes to your looks being cast into that little box on the screen, the clarity of your picture is almost as important as your gameplay. People enjoy watching your reactions to celebrating that amazing win and equally your frustrations at being rinsed for ...

JBL Unveil New True Wireless Earbud Range

7Jul

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News & Updates

JBL Unveil New True Wireless Earbud Range

JBL have recently unveiled their exciting new range of True Wireless Earbuds (TWS) during a recent live stream! JBL, Taking Audio to the Next Level! So what has been revealed, how much and when! Over to JBL for the rundown! JBL Live Pro 2 - £129 True Adaptive Noise Cancelling with smart ambient features, improved battery life and 6 microphones for perfect call quality, meet the JBL Live Pro 2 earbuds. Whether it’s music, a podcast or Zoom call, enjoy the best performance anywhere life takes you with JBL Signature Sound. The JBL Live Pro 2 in-ear true wireless earbuds feature 11mm drivers in a ‘stick’ closed design with oval tubes to ensure better noise cancellation and enhanced audio quality. Its True Adaptive Noise Cancelling with smart ambient enables users to adjust the a...

1Jul

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Hardware & Tech

GameSir X3 Review

Mobile gaming has been evolving for years ever since snake gave us other things to do than actually ring and text people. With the advent of more sophisticated mobile phones along with cloud-based game streaming, controlling your favourite racer or fps can be a bit limiting when trying to rub your fingers and thumbs over the touch screen. While devices have been around for the last couple of years to allow you to provide your mobile phone with thumbsticks and buttons, I must say that I haven't seen anything quite like GameSir's latest device, the X3. GameSir X3 - Gaming that is chilled to the max Let's go and have some fun and see what this mobile gaming controller can deliver! Be sure to like, share and comment if you have any views on mobile gaming controllers, could this be your n...

Master & Dynamic MG20 Wireless Headset Review

4Jun

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Hardware & Tech

Master & Dynamic MG20 Wireless Headset Review

When a pair of Master & Dynamic MG20's landed on my desk I was over the moon. When it comes to sound quality this particular company is up there with the big brands thanks to their premium design, materials and attention to detail. MG20 Never Play the Same? This is Master & Dynamic's first venture into the world of gaming headsets. Can they come up with a superior must-have product? Design and Control Right from the very start of even getting to the product that is within the box, the packaging is well thought out. Having slipped the sleeve off you open the cardboard door to the box to reveal the matt black of the MG20 wireless headset lying before you. The detachable boom mic held in place by a security seal. I received the Black Onyx headset, the other colour alternative ...

23May

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PC Reviews

Dinosaur Fossil Hunter PC Review

Dinosaur Fossil Hunter by Pyramid Games is a simulator game where you get to live out your childhood dream of being a palaeontologist. If it wasn't your childhood dream then you can just pretend to be Ross from Friends instead! Dinosaur Fossil Hunter - We Have a T-Rex! Having come from an initial concept, further developed with the help of a Kickstarter project, Pyramid Games have certainly pushed the boundaries on what I was actually expecting Dinosaur Fossil Hunter to play like! As you read on in amazement, feel free to check out our other reviews or give me your best Dinosaur quote in the comments below! Gameplay So let's get down and dirty straight away and make something very clear. Dinosaur Fossil Hunter is not just any old run-of-the-mill simulator with some dinosaur bones t...

3May

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VR Reviews

Cities: VR Review

Cities: Skylines has been around since 2015. It is in effect a highly polished version of Maxis' Sim City. When an opportunity to review Cities: VR by Fast Travel Games presented itself, I couldn't help but raise my hand and take it on. Cities: VR - Building in the Palm of Your Hand! Having been a fan since I was a lad of city builder games and also owning an Oculus Quest 2, would the transition to VR be a satisfying and fun experience? Gameplay To those of you new to the Cities series of games, Cities: VR is a single-player city-building and management game. You get to design your own city from a blank canvas and are in full control from the moment you start building roads and zoning areas to build either residential, commercial or industrial premises. All of the infrastructure is...

2May

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Features

J’s WASD Gaming Highlights

Last month I was lucky enough to attend London's WASD gaming event with fellow Thumb Culture writer Si at Tobacco Dock, where a whole host of indie devs, and a few larger houses, put their games on display to the public. I do love visiting this venue and have fond memories of when it hosted a bustling but since defunct annual EGX Rezzed. Although I went on a Friday it was certainly a lot quieter than previous times however this could be down to it being a school term as well as some people not wanting to understandably be in places where there can be large crowds. There is certainly something here for everybody, from playable computer games and demos to a whole room dedicated to tabletop puzzles and board games. It certainly made for a good day out! Myself and Si managed to get aroun...

15Apr

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PC Reviews, Previews & Early Access

One Military Camp Preview

One Military Camp by devs Abylight Barcelona, is a single-player strategy management game that sees you construct and manage your own army base. Currently in private demo I was lucky enough to get a taster of what is to come. One Military Camp - A Regimented Two Point Hospital? This game certainly intrigues me as it appears to draw on some aspects of my favourite games. If you like what you see, feel free to join our social channels! Gameplay The timed demo of One Military Camp is very short and brief however you can get a feel of the type of game that is unfolding. At its core you need to build and manage your very own military base, however, the elements stretch not only from the construction side but to also recruiting troops and taking them all the way through training and d...

7Apr

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PlayStation Reviews

Assetto Corsa Competizione Review

Released last February, I was lucky enough to have a play on the PS5 version of Assetto Corsa Competizione. Developed by KUNOS-Simulazioni Srl and published by 505 Games, how has this aging game been enhanced for the next-gen consoles? Assetto Corsa Competizione - 60fps of Smoothness With old games being kept alive by offering free upgrades for next-gen consoles, is there much change? How does it compare with other 4K 60fps racers? As Assetto Corsa Competizione has been around since 2018 I am going to focus more on what the PS5 upgrade brings to it. Read below to find out and as always check out our Discord server to join in with the fun! Gameplay With motion capture, realistic simulation as well as well mapped out famous circuits, Assetto Corsa Competizione has always been a fairl...

24Mar

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PC Reviews

Instruments of Destruction Review

Instruments of Destruction by Illinois-based devs Radiangames is a single-player vehicle building sim that has you creating machines to knock down structures. Available on PC and currently in early access, the destruction seems slightly familiar for some reason upon first glance. Instruments of Destruction - The Ultimate Stress Reliever? Let's check out what the mayhem is all about! If you enjoy reading my article, feel free to take a look at my others here. Remember we have a discord channel that you can join which is a friendly place where we talk not only about games and tech but also the latest deals and anything else that's on peoples' minds! Gameplay A game about creating a vehicle and trying to knock down structures, and boy do these structures come down in a very realistic ...