Jason, Author at Thumb Culture

3Feb

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ARGB Lighting For Everyone

Recently I discovered an issue that I was a little naive about after having some new peripherals with ARGB lighting to try out. My motherboard, an ASUS TUF B450m, only had an RGB header. Naturally, my heart sunk. How could I get around this? After all, blasting 12v into 5v LED's is a big no-no. The internet was very vague when it came to resolving the issue and there were not many articles about it. After speaking to the hive mind that is found within the Thumb Culture Discord channel, Welsh Stu came up with a potential idea... ARGB Lighting in an RGB World! The solution is actually not that difficult and relies on two components. What Do You Need? Firstly you need to purchase the Corsair iCUE Lighting Node Pro Lighting Controller. This tiny matchbox device is the portal to powering...

17Jan

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Hardware & Tech

Anker MagGo Review

If you are lucky enough to have either an iPhone 12 or 13 then you will no doubt realise that you have the ability to stick your device to a special MagSafe charging device. The idea is that you can utilise the tech with portable wireless batteries, docks as well as other accessories. Anker MagGo - Snap. Hold & Go Anker, who are certified by Apple have created a range of useful and stylish pieces of hardware to compliment your shiny iPhone. Let's take a look at the MagGo range! Anker 622 Magnetic Battery With no cables and an included stand. It is very easy to go about your day while charging your phone. The wireless battery snaps onto the back of the iPhone with ease and provides 5000mah of charging capacity. That is enough to charge a standard iPhone 12 fully almost twice or...

17Jan

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PlayStation Reviews

Nerf Legends Review

Nerf Legends by devs Fun Labs and published by GameMill Entertainment is a first-person shooter, based on the iconic Nerf range of toy weapons. Nerf Legends - It's Nerf Or Nothing! Available across all consoles, was I ready to experience a futuristic Nerf rather than the sting of a foam dart between my eyes? It's time to go to the next level on the PS5! If you enjoy my review, be sure to track us down on social media and give us a follow! Gameplay Having four sons, Nerf has been a pretty big deal when it came to them growing up. I have an armoury of Nerf weapons in the loft at the moment where they have outgrown them however the littlest son is getting to that age where he can have a play soon. With Nerf Legends I really expected an FPS that allows you to safely run and gun your...

20Dec

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Hardware & Tech

Soundcore Frames Review

Here at Thumb Culture, we are so grateful to be able to review some of the latest tech for you. Well, have I got a treat for you today! Soundcore kindly sent me some of their latest audio glasses. Yes, you heard me correctly! Soundcore Frames - Listen To Music & Look Great! The Soundcore Frames come in a number of styles so without further ado let's see what they are all about! Design and Control Opening the box you will find 2 side arms, known as audio temples, and your chosen interchangeable frames along with a charging cable. There is also a handy pouch to house your musical glasses when you are not wearing them. The arms are made of black plastic however they are surprisingly not as chunky as you may think they should be for housing batteries, speakers and microphones....

6Dec

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Switch Reviews

Beyond Blue Review

Beyond Blue by developers E-Line Media allows you to explore the oceans through the eyes of your playable character Mirai. Set in the near future with some interesting tech toys to play with, this is certainly a game with a big message behind it. Available on PC, Xbox, Playstation, and Nintendo Switch, I was lucky to play through the Switch version which is the latest platform for it to be released on. Learn About The Oceans With Beyond Blue Time to don my diving gear and take to the crystal clear ocean, wish me luck! Remember to follow Thumb Culture for all things gaming and tech! Gameplay Beyond Blue is far from an arcade game and lies more in the simulation genre. The teams behind it were previously involved in games such as the Bafta-winning Never Alone, which I absolutely l...

Animal Crossing: New Horizons – Happy Home Paradise DLC Review

6Dec

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Switch Reviews

Animal Crossing: New Horizons – Happy Home Paradise DLC Review

While Animal Crossing became one of the most sought-after games during the dreaded lockdown. By now most people have got as far as they can on their islands. Although there has been a massive free update that has added a lot of longevity to the game. The desire for more content is always there! Enter the Happy Home Paradise DLC. Happy Home Paradise Meets Grand Designs The new Happy Home Paradise DLC can either be bought separately or is included for free if you take out/upgrade to the new Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack membership. Let's see what the one and only paid for DLC adds to what we have already! Remember to like, share and follow us for more awesome reviews! Gameplay Happy Home Paradise is activated via the airport where you meet Tom Nook who introduces us to Lottie...

23Nov

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PC Reviews

Hacker Simulator Review

Hacker Simulator by devs Save All Studio is exactly as it sounds, a hacking sim! Do you fancy being the next Zero Cool or Crash Override? Yes, sorry for showing my age there but Hackers is a great film! With publishers PlayWay S.A in support who are renowned for a whole host of Sim games, are we in safe hands? Hacker Simulator - Mess With The Best, Die Like The Rest Available on PC, let's darken the lights, close the door and boot up! If you enjoy this review remember to leave a like, comment, follow, and your IP address below! Gameplay When I was a kid and the internet was starting to gather pace I always dreamt of being a hacker. Perhaps joining MI5 and going into espionage seemed a really thrilling job. Obviously, I never ventured down that route as I didn't have the patienc...

22Nov

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Hardware & Tech

Kolink Citadel Glass SE Case Review

Recently I had the pleasure of transplanting a PC into the new Kolink Citadel Glass SE. With its premium looks thanks to a glass front and side panel as well as rocking 3 included ARGB fans, will the case be functional as well as good-looking? Journey To The Citadel Glass Tower Ok, let's get started and see how it goes! If you enjoy my review please remember to leave a like and a comment below. If you don't then my name is Simon. ;) Design It may be suitable for Micro ATX motherboards however you are certainly not short of space. Measuring in at 230mm wide, 395mm high and 403mm deep there is ample room for manoeuvring around when installing all of the components. The case is mainly made of steel giving it a sturdy and robust feel while the tempered glass-hinged door is a fan...

16Nov

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Hardware & Tech

JBL JR 460NC Headset Review

When it comes to gaming headsets they always seem to be pretty much one size, but what about the little people? Well worry no more, I have had the pleasure of testing the JBL JR 460NC wireless over-ear noise-cancelling headphones recently. With Christmas coming up and tech always being a much sought-after gift, should these be on your list? JBL JR 460NC - Small Tech For Small Ears With my son at the ready, let's see what this headset can do! Design and Control The headset is neatly presented in a very colourful JBL box. What you find inside is the JR 460NC headset, a 3.5mm jack audio lead, and a vibrant USB-C charging lead. JBL had kindly sent me the blue and green headset. However, you can also get them in pink and orange or white and orange. The first thing I noticed was how l...

5Nov

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Hardware & Tech

JBL Quantum 800 Headset Review

JBL kindly sent me down a pair of their Quantum 800 gaming headsets recently. After the niggle I had with the cable on the Quantum One, I was looking forward to this wireless headset very much. JBL Quantum 800 - Wireless Freedom! Priced at £179.99 I had very high expectations for the sound delivery. Would wireless still be as clear as the wired pair? If you enjoy this review please check out my others here! Design and Control Straight from the box, you are met with a plush headband with two very deep memory foam ear cups. The famous JBL orange and black braided cables are present. However, they are short and serve to connect the cups to the headband. The right ear cup houses a simple power-on switch along with the all-important Bluetooth pairing button. The left ear cup cont...