Stuart, Author at Thumb Culture

28Oct

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RIG R5 Spear Pro HS Review

When you get contacted by the team at Nacon about their newest headset, the RIG R5 Spear Pro HS, you just have to listen. With a brand-new look, we just couldn't resist, and here we are a few weeks later. After extensive testing, we're ready to deliver our thoughts and let you know whether this headset should be top of your Christmas list or not. New RIG, Same Sound Now, before we get too far into this review, let's talk about the price point. At less than £70, this shocked me, especially sitting through the marketing presentation and hearing a lot of buzzwords. I was waiting for a much higher price point. So now that my flabber has been ghasted, let's jump into the main section of this review. Design Features Straight away, you might notice something with the RIG R5 Spear Pro HS, it's...

26Oct

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Hardware & Tech

Sony Inzone H9 Headset Review

With the release of the Inzone H9 II back in August, we thought we'd see whether the previous iteration, the Sony Inzone H9, was still worth a purchase. So even with it's bigger brother having been released, just what did this headset offer to a gamer who enjoys loud explosions, as well as clear music? Let's find out. I'm in the Inzone...ahem. Costing a mere £199.99 on the Sony official website, you can class this headset as a bit of an investment. Is it really worth it, though? Is it worth such a high price point? We'll give you the lowdown on the main features and then let you decide. Design Features Coming in black or white, we were lucky enough to get the colour that matches our lovely PlayStation 5 Pro. Getting up and running was easy, simply plug in the included USB dongle and tu...

UGREEN Release New Home Storage Option – the NASync DH2300

23Oct

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News & Updates

UGREEN Release New Home Storage Option – the NASync DH2300

Have you ever had the situation where you need some personal storage? Maybe your phone is full of all the family photos? Or maybe your files on your computer are stacking up? Well, UGREEN has you covered! The UGREEN NASync DH2300 released in a couple of days, and it is a great entry into the realm of personal storage. Expanding on Greatness The NASync DH2300 is the ideal first step into personal NAS, tailored for entertainment enthusiasts. As well as being tailored for cloud drive and hard drive users. Those seeking a secure and more efficient way to manage growing data. With a 2-bay SATA configuration supporting up to 60TB (30TB per drive). It allows you to handle large libraries. Allowing easy access to videos, photos and files. Running on UGOS Pro, UGREEN’s intuitive operating sys...

KontrolFreek: Minecraft Creeper Edition Thumbsticks Review

15Oct

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Hardware & Tech

KontrolFreek: Minecraft Creeper Edition Thumbsticks Review

The vast majority of you reading this will already know what KontrolFreek Thumbsticks are. They are small rubber caps that aim to improve grip, accuracy and even the look of your controller. We were lucky enough to be sent a set of the PlayStation 5 and Switch 2 versions of the Minecraft ones. Arriving in the post in all their bright green glory we got to work. You Can’t Kontrol Everything The science is there; raising the height of the thumbsticks means that you have more control over the small inputs that you can carry out. It all makes sense, but it does take a little bit of getting used to at first. There are a number of designs out there as well as different purposes. For example, I used to have a set that were designed to give you more control when playing a racing game. ...

Turtle Beach Racer Wireless Wheel Review

13Oct

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Hardware & Tech

Turtle Beach Racer Wireless Wheel Review

Have you ever wanted to play the latest racing game on your PC but were never able to? Whether it is because you don't have space for a sim rig, or even because you don't have a desk. Well, the Turtle Beach Racer Wireless Wheel aims to change that. This fancy wireless wheel looks to fill gaps in the market that have only been reserved for traditional controllers. Wheeling Out The Big Guns Retailing at £139.99, the Turtle Beach Racer Wireless Wheel is cheaper than most of the other steering wheels out there. However, does it give you the same racing experience, or does it leave you wanting? Let's find out! Design Features Let's start off with the wireless facts. With a battery life of up to 30 hours, you can play and charge just by plugging it into your computer. Giving you plenty of li...

12Oct

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PC Reviews

Splatterbot – PC Review

Splatterbot, is a family-friendly couch co-op party game by Hey! Kookaburra. It was released back at the start of September and priced at only £8.50 on Steam, it's cheaper than feeding the family at McDonald's. The Roomba Done You Dirty So just what does Splatterbot have in store for you? Let's find out! Gameplay Straight off the bat, you'll be greeted with a couple of modes. One allows you to play free-for-all, and one allows you to play team games. It's nice and straightforward, no frills here at all. Once you've picked your game mode you are greeted with the Select a player/colour screen. This is where you will determine what colour your Splatterbot will leave in its wake. But also, whether you will have 4 human-controlled players, or you want to add AI to the mix. Whether yo...

6Oct

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PlayStation Reviews

Borderlands 4 – PS5 Review

Borderlands returns! Whilst this comes as no surprise, seeing as though the game has been out for a little while. It was greeted with much excitement amongst the Borderlands loving members of the Thumb Culture team. Although there was some trepidation hidden in the darkness. Well, Borderlands 4 has finally been released and if you know me, you know that I am a big fan of the franchise. Does Gearbox live up to my expectations, though? Let’s find out! GEARRRBOOOOOOOXXXX So, all installed on the PlayStation 5 and away we go, straight into the generally expected character creation screen. I’m excited! Gameplay The game starts out with the normal over the top introduction sequence, we get introduced to our playable characters and a few other people we are going to come up against on our ...

11Sep

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Switch Reviews

Discounty – Switch 2 Review

Have you ever wanted to run your own supermarket? Then you need the game Discounty. Obviously it's not quite as straightforward as just running a supermarket though. Developed by Crinkle Cut Games and published by PQube, we enter this narrative-driven management sim with a nice-sized single-player campaign. Clean up on aisle 5 Having been out for a couple of weeks, we thought it was time to take off our uniform and sit down to write this review. Let's see if this is worth £17 from your local Nintendo store shall we? Gameplay Starting up the game and diving in, you find out that your aunt has invited you to Blomkest to run the local store, aptly named Discounty. Once you have created your person using the limited creation screen, you are thrust into the hustle and bustle of small-town l...

10Sep

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Hardware & Tech

Moza Racing KS Steering Wheel Review

If you are new to the site, then one thing you have to know is that I love racing games. Even more so I love any kind of peripheral that allows me to have a better experience with said racing games. Step in Moza Racing, having previously provided us samples of the R3 and R9 wheelbase, it was the turn of an updated steering wheel. In particular, the Moza Racing KS Steering Wheel. Clunk, Click, Every Trip Retailing at around £249 on the Moza Racing website, it is by no means a cheap upgrade. Do the features warrant the price, or should you avoid the wheel altogether and maybe stick to the standard wheel? I'm going to try and help you decide that, so hold on tight, it's going to be a bumpy ride - and that's just me going into the gravel. Design Features The Moza Racing KS Steering Wheel i...

UGREEN Release New MagFlow Range – Product Review

9Sep

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Hardware & Tech

UGREEN Release New MagFlow Range – Product Review

When UGREEN get in touch and says they want to send us their new and upcoming range, we rarely say no. Enter the UGREEN MagFlow range. Whilst we are still waiting for the third product in the lineup, we thought it was the right time to tell you all about our experience with the range. Ebb and Flow, MagFlow So just what are we looking at today? Well, we got our hands on both the Wireless Power Bank as well as the Magnetic Wireless Charger. So sit back and relax as we bring you some of the finer details of both products. Wireless Power Bank First up is the UGREEN MagFlow Magnetic Wireless Power Bank. This chunky little companion boasts a large 10000mAh capacity, along with a built-in USB-C cable that can be used for 30W output or input. It really is a nice little pocket power solution. ...