Author: Stuart

Been playing games since I can remember, from spectrum all the to current consoles. Always been interested in video game news and recently got the opportunity to head up a great team of eager people. I’m generally a man of many words but I try and be succinct and to the point in everything I write.
Edifier WH950NB Headphones Review
Hardware & Tech

Edifier WH950NB Headphones Review

Edifier has many headphones out on the market, and when we were asked to check out the WH950NB we couldn't resist. Retailing at anywhere around £150 these are towards the upper end of the pricing scale, but do they justify their price point? Let's find out Noise Cancellation For Any Situation If you enjoy this Edifier review, check out one of our others right here Design Edifier, in my opinion make some of the best looking headphones out there. With the WH950NB coming in either Black or Ivory, you won't be disappointed with your choice of colour. With a foldable design, the headphones have a premium feel to them, with soft touch finishing and the leather texture of the earcaps. All these factors give you the premium appearance that most people want from a set of headphones. It doesn...
Edifier NeoBuds Pro 2 Review
Hardware & Tech

Edifier NeoBuds Pro 2 Review

We love audio hardware here at TC, and when Edifier come calling and offering us a new piece of kit, we are the first to put our hands up! This was no different when they offered us the NeoBuds Pro 2! Delivered promptly and straight into my ears for a whole lineup of testing. So how did they stack up? Well read on to find out. NeoBuds Pro Just Got Better! Coming in at around £129.99. These are most likely classed as mid-priced earbuds, so let's see how featured pack they are? Design The Edifier NeoBuds Pro 2 are beautiful! There I said it! In terms of looks, they are 10 out of 10 from me! Even the charge case is absolutely gorgeous! With its sleep LED strip with a customisable colour, glowing when it is charged or when the earbuds are in use. It is just a wonderful package to behold...
Edifier R1280DB Review
Hardware & Tech

Edifier R1280DB Review

If you are looking for upgrading your bookshelf speakers, you can't go wrong with the Edifier R1280DB. A great set of speakers to adorn your shelf, desk, bookcase, anything really. They look great wherever they are placed! So shall we check them out in a little bit of finer detail? Not Quite Elf On The Shelf As with every Edifier product, we absolutely love how they look and sound and I'll give you this for free, the R1280DB are no different! Design The Edifier R1280DB are a standard-looking set of bookshelf speakers. The 100% MDF wood enclosure minimises the acoustic resonance, allowing for a better sound. You can pop the front off, and it greets with two 4-inch mid-range / bass drivers that create incredibly deep and rich lows, along with a pair of 0.5-inch treble drivers giving t...
Nacon RIG 600 Pro Review
Hardware & Tech

Nacon RIG 600 Pro Review

You may or may not know that NACON is the parent of the RIG audio brand, which recently released its latest headset, the RIG 600 Pro. We absolutely love all things audio here at Thumb Culture so we were elated when NACON sent us the HX Variant to review. Which Variant Are You? Let's dive into the headset, go through some of the features and give you an idea of how it performs. Let's Go! Design The NACON RIG 600 Pro comes in 2 variants, the HX that we are reviewing here, and the HS. The X variant is designed for Xbox, and the S is designed with the PlayStation in mind. Don't fret, each variant also works with the Nintendo Switch, PC as well as mobile devices. A little hack here, but I did manage to get the X variant to work with the PS5 using the included USB C adapter. So if you hav...
Pavlov Shack – Quest 3 Review
VR Reviews

Pavlov Shack – Quest 3 Review

Vankrupt Games have released their 2017 hit Pavlov VR but onto the Quest platform. Pavlov Shack brings the 5 v 5 gaming of yesteryear. With obvious nods to Counter Strike it gives you an experience that I haven't had on the VR yet. Don't Forget To Buy Stuff Are you looking to squad up and take on Pavlov Shack, then get in touch via our social media, or even drop into our Discord using the link at the bottom of the review. Gameplay With a multitude of modes in Pavlov Shack there is something for everyone. From the basic 5 v 5 attack/defend the bomb modes, through to an infection mode seeing you jump large heights to get the jump on enemies. On the run-up to the game launch from App Lab to the main Meta store, I was invited to spend a couple of evenings playing with the Dev team at Va...
Trust Gaming Zirox and Felox Review
Hardware & Tech

Trust Gaming Zirox and Felox Review

Trust Gaming, the leading digital lifestyle accessories brand recently released the Zirox Gaming headset as well as the Felox Gaming Mouse. We have checked out other Trust products in the past, and these are another great addition to the growing list of Gaming products. In Trust We Trust Have you had hands-on with Trust Gaming products? If so, what do you think? Were they up to scratch? Zirox Gaming Headset Available at around £18 online, the Zirox gaming headset comes in a variety of colours. Black, white, blue and pink, giving something for everyone. A sucker for a pink product we requested the brightest of the lot! Its lightweight design, weighing 244 grams means that it's comfortable for long gaming sessions. However, it did get a little pinchy on my large head. So perhaps if yo...
The Jackbox Party Pack 10 – PC Review
PC Reviews

The Jackbox Party Pack 10 – PC Review

As a massive fan of everything that comes out of Jackbox Games, I instantly jumped to the front of the queue when The Jackbox Party Pack 10 was announced. Waiting in anticipation to find out what games would be included and how they would play. Well, wait no longer as we dive into the minds of Jackbox Games and find out what trouble we are going to get up to. Ain't No Party Like a Jackbox Party... Pack 10 Do you have a favourite game from the Jackbox franchise? Do you like Quiplash? Or Fibbage? Well The Jackbox Party Pack 10 will definitely fight for it's place as your favourite game in the series. Gameplay Let's get right to it! The Jackbox Party Pack 10 features 5 new party games for you to win friends and influence people. In this pack there is something for everyone, from trivia an...
Samsung T9 Portable SSD Review
Hardware & Tech

Samsung T9 Portable SSD Review

Hard Drives, Storage, SSD, whatever you call them it's something that often gets overlooked. Well the Samsung T9 Portable SSD has his the shelves, and we were sent a unit to check out prior to general release. So what did we find when putting the SSD to the test? Read on to find out Storage Made Simple Are you looking for the next upgrade to your setup? Are you in the market for a new SSD? Well hopefully this review might help you decide where your money should be spent. Design With it's small form factor of a mere 88 x 60 x 14mm, the Samsung T9 Portable SSD packs a hell of a punch. With a rubberised exterior, along with a nice textured finish, the SSD is easy to grip hold of. Which is fortunate for those saving large amounts of files. This means that whilst it is drop resistant to up ...
ZOTAC RTX 4080 Amp Extreme AIRO Review
Hardware & Tech

ZOTAC RTX 4080 Amp Extreme AIRO Review

Are you looking for that epic upgrade to your PC? Well, ZOTAC has you covered, with the recently released ZOTAC RTX 4080 Amp Extreme AIRO. Yes, I know that it's a long name, but with the long name, comes a long list of great features. Ice Cold Performance Having been a ZOTAC GPU owner before, I thought it prudent to take hold of this review sample. I jammed it into my case, and set aside some time to see how this performed. Design Whenever I look at a ZOTAC GPU I'm always impressed with how sleek they are. The ZOTAC RTX 4080 Amp Extreme AIRO is no different. With its triple fan layout, the card looks ready to dissipate heat as quickly as possible. The card itself is a chunky boy, with it needing 3.5 empty slots on your motherboard. Meaning it won't fit into everyone's case. Add ...
Verbatim PMT-17 Portable Monitor Review
Gaming

Verbatim PMT-17 Portable Monitor Review

I've always wondered about portable monitors and how they would actually work in the real world. With my work having me travel all over the country, often staying in hotel rooms with locked TVs, the appeal was intriguing. Queue the Verbatim PMT-17. More Than Meets The Eye When we were contacted and asked if we wanted to give the Verbatim PMT-17 Portable Monitor a test, I raised my hand and put my name forward. So sit back and relax as I try and portray how amazing an experience this was for me. Design In a very unassuming box, with just the image of the contents and a few details about the monitor. The Verbatim PMT-17 sits a bit like a spider, waiting for you to get too close before sinking its teeth into you. Okay, maybe not like a spider, but as soon as I opened the box I was drawn i...