Stuart, Author at Thumb Culture

11Jun

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Final VR3000 Recable Headphones Review

If you are after a new set of in-ear headphones, then you might want to check out the Final VR3000 Recable headphones. Retailing at around £70 these are aimed at virtual reality gamers. However, I quickly found out that these are actually pretty useful for any device with a headphone jack. For Virtuality, Or Not, You Decide There are so many different sets of headphones out there, I don't, however, get many in-ear sets to review. So this is a very nice welcome change. Design Features The VR3000 feature an f-Core DU 6mm driver, helping keep the distortion low and helping you get that natural sound that every gamer is after. Giving a balanced sound, you can actually use these headphones for just listening to music. Featuring a 3.5mm audio jack, you can plug these into a multitude of devi...

LEGO Batman: Legacy Of The Dark Knight – PS5 Review

11Jun

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PlayStation Reviews

LEGO Batman: Legacy Of The Dark Knight – PS5 Review

Well, Well, Well, the Bat is back! LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight is the latest game in the LEGO franchise, and it is a cracker! Now the question isn't whether you should get this game or not. The real question is, why haven't you got it already? Released across all platforms and in multiple versions, with the deluxe version coming with some extra cosmetic packs. As well as the upcoming Mayhem Collection, a DLC expansion is being released in September. Let the games begin! The LEGO Games are always a lot of fun, and this one is no different. With plenty to do, let's dive into the review and see just what it's all about. Gameplay LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight is a game that covers all of the big moments throughout the Batman franchise. With plenty of nostalgia and those...

10Jun

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Hardware & Tech

SCUF Omega Controller Review

SCUF are a manufacturer of gaming controllers, and have been for some time. So you can imagine how pleased we were when they reached out and offered their newest controller for us to test out. I present to you, the SCUF Omega, officially licensed for the PlayStation 5, but, also compatible with your PC. Retailing at around £209.99 and available in 14 different colours. Yes 14! Each colour has its own codename, we got hold of the Smoke variant. A nice translucent clear-grey controller. This SCUF doesn't leave a mark! So, why should you spend so much cash on what is essentially a fancy controller? Well, I'll lay out the facts, give you all the information that you need before you have to decide. Design Features If you have heard of a SCUF controller before, then you'll know what they are...

9Jun

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Hardware & Tech

UGreen Release More Great Products

We recently received another great parcel from Ugreen, inside was a couple of their newest products. The Magflow Air and the FineTrack 2. Both products have their own use case, so let's check out just what makes them worth your money. Old Ideas, New Tech So to start, we have to say that Ugreen release some great products, they are well priced as well as having great features. Even though they release products relatively regularly, they still seem to surprise me. Let's check out the first of the newest products. Ugreen MagFlow Air Ugreen have multiple different power banks in their lineup, but the MagFlow Air feels like the new step in their evolution. Measuring an ultra-slim 8.6mm, and with 5000mAh capacity, this can literally be popped in your pocket when needed. Weighing only 117g...

20May

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Hardware & Tech

Edifier G1000 II – Speaker Review

If you are looking for a set of desktop speakers that give decent performance for what could be considered a budget price. Then you should check out the Edifier G1000 II Desktop Gaming Speakers. Retailing for around £69.99 on Amazon, these speakers boast good looks as well as decent specs. Will they be good enough to accompany your setup? Let's find out! Design Features Featuring a 2.0 setup, the Edifier G1000 II boasts eye-catching looks. Available in 3 different colourways: black, white and pink. Their bold edges and see-through front panel allow you to see angled cut-outs and the RGB lights. They strike a fine balance between performance and style. Measuring around 10cm in width and 12cm in height, they can fit in most desktop spaces. I have them set underneath my side monitors, flan...

Nacon Revosim Aston Martin Aramco F1 & Add-Ons Review

7May

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Hardware & Tech

Nacon Revosim Aston Martin Aramco F1 & Add-Ons Review

We have something great to show off. Nacon have recently unveiled some awesome kit. Starting with the Revosim Aston Martin Aramco F1 Team customisation kit, but they've also just shown off some new add-ons for their Nacon Revosim ecosystem. We were lucky enough to get sent these before release. So we've been playing around with them for a short while, and I have to admit, they are pretty special. Revosim Revolutionises Sim Racing We're going to cut down each new piece of kit into it's own section. Giving you the big important details and features as well as the pricing if you want to pick up a bundle. Revosim Aston Martin Aramco F1 Team Custom Set Coming in it's own box, as shown above, you get a set of customisation options to change your standard RS Pure Steering Wheel, into a badass...

7May

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Previews & Early Access

Wilderdark – Demo Preview

Last week we posted the news that Team Junkfish, the masterminds behind iconic horror-survival, Monstrum, are back! And boy oh boy are they back. Wilderdark was announced to a raptor-ous reception, and over this past week, we also had access to their new demo. Available now on Steam, so check it out here. In The Dark, No One Can Hear You Scream If you like what you read, I urge you to go and check out the demo yourself. Even Wishlist while you are there. Gameplay Being touted as a horror-survival, you are immediately greeted with a nice dark forest and a campsite. Don't be fooled though, the campsite means that someone has come before you. You've been sent to this island where the dinosaurs and plantlife have been infected with some mysterious ectoparasitic organism. Meaning that every...

Monstrum Devs Announce New Horror Survival!

30Apr

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News & Updates

Monstrum Devs Announce New Horror Survival!

Team Junkfish, the Developers behind the hit horror survival game Monstrum, are returning to their roots. Wilderdark is a new single player horror game just announced and we have all the details! As well as the new trailer of course. It's ok to scream now! Wilderdark is a survival-horror exploration game where you find yourself on an unnatural island infected with a mysterious ectoparasitic organism that is corrupting the dinosaurs and plant life. A dinosaur survival horror game? We're in! So what's the plot? A good question! The organisation you work for has sent you to a remote island all in search of immortality. You are tasked with documenting the island’s ecosystem, collecting samples, and unravelling the fate of previously vanished expeditions. Just like in the Team Junkfish's i...

29Apr

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PlayStation Reviews

Adorable Adventures – PS5 Review

Adorable Adventures, developed by Wild Sheep Studio and published by PQube, is a story of courage, bravery, and smells. You control Boris, a little baby Boar that has to use his sense of smell to reunite his family after they were separated. It's such a beautiful story and one I've been excited to play since seeing the trailers and TikTok videos everywhere. Can you smell it? We were fortunate enough to get an early key to find out just what makes this game tick, and sniff. So let's find out just why Boris might be your favourite little quadruped Gameplay The core gameplay of Adorable Adventures revolves around exploration and your nose. Early into the game, you are tasked with finding aka sniffing out your mother who is stuck in a shed. With a press of the R1 button, you can start seei...

28Apr

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Hardware & Tech

Gamrombo LED Wireless Controller Review

If you are in the market for a new controller but you might be short on cash. Then this wireless controller might be perfect for you. The Gamrombo LED Wireless Controller is compatible with the PlayStation 5, as well as PC. Available on Amazon at a RRP of less than £45. Although currently at time of writing, the controller is available for £30. Honestly, even before we get started with the meat of the review I'm going to say it. That is a bargain price. Similar Looks, Similar Performance We were fortunate enough to have had one of these delivered, but even at the price point, it almost seems too good to be true. Let's find out whether it was or not. Design Features From a looks point of view, this is straight out of the Dual Sense playbook. Two thumbsticks, a D-pad, face buttons, altho...