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Sonic X Shadow Generations – Switch 2 Review

16Jul

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Sonic X Shadow Generations – Switch 2 Review

Sonic X Shadow Generations was originally released back in October last year. With the recent Switch 2 release, the game got the update treatment. With that, we were lucky to hear from SEGA, who threw us a review key for the Blue (and black) hedgehog's latest game. So sit back as we check out just how the latest console's game plays, as well as give our thoughts on the storyline. Blue or Black? Who's the fastest? If you are a fan of any of the Sonic games, then you will know what you are going to expect. Fast action, blurry visuals, and a cheesy but engaging story. I can't wait! Gameplay So, just what does Sonic X Shadow Generations bring to the franchise? Well, for starters, Shadow gets a brand new story! Exciting huh! We finally get to see why he's considered the Ultimate Life Form t...

9Jul

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Hardware & Tech

Razer Pro Click V2 Review

In a world filled with Cobra's, DeathAdders, Vipers, even Basilisks. Along comes something a little less aggressively named, the Razer Pro Click V2. This latest release from Razer is part of the work to play type products that are being released. So, just what does a £99 mouse get you? Each Click Is A Pro Click The Razer Pro Click V2 has won a few awards, but just what does it all mean? Is it going to replace your latest gaming mouse, or will it just be something you sling in your work bag for the trip to the office? Let's find out. Design Features Being designed with ergonomics in mind, the mouse has been perfectly sculpted. With a nice, wide thumb rest as well to enable better wrist posture. Giving an all day comfort that I've never experienced with another mouse. I got this one out ...

Maestro Star Wars Duel of the Fates DLC – Quest 3 Review

8Jul

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VR Reviews

Maestro Star Wars Duel of the Fates DLC – Quest 3 Review

Do you remember that time when I said that it would be great if Double Jack released a John Williams DLC for Maestro? I mentioned it in the Doom Bound DLC article. Well, fast-forward a couple of months and as if by magic, we now have a Maestro Star Wars Duel of the Fates DLC. Granted it's only one track, but boy oh boy was I excited to play. Feel The Force If you haven't read my first article about Maestro, then go and check it out here. Now, I'll be entirely honest with you, this DLC got the Platinum Award. I know I should really have made you wait till the end. It's Star Wars, though, and anyone who knows me knows I have an incredibly large soft spot for Star Wars. Gameplay The Maestro Star Wars Duel of the Fates DLC may only contain one track, Duel of the Fates by John Williams,...

8Jul

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Hardware & Tech

Nacon Revolution X Unlimited Review

It's Nacon time again! This time, we are bringing a nice little review of the Nacon Revolution X Unlimited controller. This professional-grade controller retails for around £180 and boasts some neat features. Long Live The Revolution Can this controller replace whatever controller you are currently using? Does it offer something new to the market? Straight of the bat, the Nacon Revolution X Unlimited looks both similar and new, but what else makes this worthy of your hard-earned money? Let's find out. Design Features Being officially licensed for the Xbox consoles, it feels familiar to anyone with a current Xbox. The face buttons are all in the right place, but there's something that's new. A small LCD screen at the top of the controller sits proudly. Like a new toy, this screen allows...

7Jul

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Hardware & Tech

Razer Joro Review

Razer recently released a nice, small portable wireless gaming keyboard. The Razer Joro retails on their website at £129.99, but is it worth your money? It's quite costly for a small-form-factor Bluetooth keyboard. Can the features built in justify the price, or is this potentially just a bit of a miss from the big green company? Small But Mighty If you fancy something different, then the Razer Joro might be exactly what you are after. We are going to see how it goes up against the other, more regular style of gaming keyboards. Design Features The Razer Joro is a small form-factor keyboard. No keypad or extra buttons here, although you do get a full function row as well as all the arrow keys you could need. Weighing 374g, this keyboard can be thrown into a backpack or laptop case, to b...

7Jul

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Hardware & Tech

Razer Kishi V3 Review

If you play a lot of mobile games, then you have probably heard of the Kishi range from Razer. We've recently covered the Razer Kishi Ultra, which got our Gold Award, but can the new Razer Kishi V3 do the same? Retailing at around £99.99, it isn't exactly cheap, but if you play a lot of mobile games, then this is a pretty handy piece of hardware. V3, must be better, right? Coming in a few different models, the new V3 range features the standard V3, the V3 Pro and the V3 Pro XL. We were lucky enough to get send the base model to trial run. Join us as we check out the design features below. Design Features Straight out of the box, you quickly get that very typical Razer product. Well made, sturdy and plenty of instructions to get you started. Thankfully, the Razer Kishi V3 is straight fo...

4Jul

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Hardware & Tech

Arctis Gamebuds Review

SteelSeries is often known for its headsets, and less known for their in-ear earbuds. Especially ones that aim to replicate the same sound that you would get from something like the Nova 3. That is where the Arctis Gamebuds come into play. Promising some pretty impressive specs to go along with a really good design. Do they stack up? That is a question I will aim to answer. Hey There Game-Buddy! Retailing at just shy of £160, these gamebuds aren't cheap. Let's hope that they justify that price as we head on to check out the... Design Features As soon as you open the box, you are greeted with the, in this case, black charging case. Emblazoned with the SteelSeries logo on the top, this snap-open case holds both the two earbuds and the USB-C dongle inside with up to 10 hours per charge, ...

3Jul

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Switch Reviews

Puyo Puyo Tetris 2S – Switch 2 Review

So you've just unboxed your brand new Switch 2, and you want a launch title. Now there were plenty launched, but nothing quite as colourful as Puyo Puyo Tetris 2S! This mashup game is released on a whole host of platforms, but we are going to concentrate purely on that lovely new Ninty console. Bringing the colourful Puyo and the harsh, lined shapes into one game may well have been a challenge. Not so, said SEGA. Colourful Crazy Chaos If you are a fan of old school matching puzzlers, or creating lines to survive. This might just be perfect for you. Let's read on to find out a little more. Gameplay Gameplay is simple; picking from a few different options on the main menu will thrust you into the game. There is a section for lessons, but let's be honest, we all know what we need to do. M...

3Jul

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Hardware & Tech

Arctis Nova 3X Wireless Headset Review

Coming into July with our first-ever SteelSeries headset review at Thumb Culture. What better way than to bring you a nice little review of the recently released Arctis Nova 3X Wireless headset. Released back at the start of June, we've had this headset for a couple of weeks, and let me tell you, it's nice to have a new SteelSeries headset to try out. Steel doesn't always have to be hard. I'm a bit fan of what SteelSeries release, and after owning the Arctis Pro Wireless since it was first released back in 2018 I only recently had to retire it when it kept cutting out. I went through a host of different headsets, but thankfully, I've returned to a place of familiarity. Let's go and talk about what makes the Arctis Nova 3X Wireless an incredibly priced headset. Design Features As with m...

2Jul

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Hardware & Tech

Razer Clio Review

For those petrolheads out there, you might be mistaken in thinking this is a new car review. It isn't. This is Razer's new speaker cushion, the Razer Clio. Retailing on the Razer website at around £180, this speaker promises a lot. Does it live up to its Cushioned Immersion? Let's find out. Greater Immersion Now I know that a lot of people will be thinking that this is all just a bit of a gimmick. At first, I would have agreed with you, but there are some great features inside the Razer Clio. It's my job to try and help you discover them. So sit back, pop on your seatbelt, and let's hit the road. Metaphorically. Design Features Let's talk about the cushion side of things. Now, with any cushion, you are always going to want this to be as comfortable as can be. And for the most part, the...