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Jurassic World Racing Season Released on Hot Wheels Unleashed

17Jun

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Jurassic World Racing Season Released on Hot Wheels Unleashed

Hot Wheels Unleashed brings Jurassic World to the toy based game! T-Rex takes to the track! The latest Hot Wheels expansion brings six themed vehicles, included a T-Rex, Stegosaurus, Velociraptor 'Blue' as well as a T-Rex styled Monster Truck! You also have a number of customisation items for your basement and your player profile, as well as gears and coins for everyone. With the DLC providing both free content as well as premium unlockable bits and pieces. The Racing season runs between June 16 and ends August 30. This is to coincide with the Jurassic World Dominion film currently in cinemas right now! Get to the track right now and try out this content, and maybe let us know what you think down in the comments! https://youtu.be/fb0ptsPL1CM YouTube | Facebook | Twitter | Ins...

4Jun

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Hardware & Tech, VR Reviews

Kiwi Design Quest 2 Elite Strap Review

Kiwi Design is widely known in the VR Industry for its third party compatible accessories for most VR Hardware. Since the release of the Quest 2 they have really focused on what the user base would be wanting to enhance their VR experience. Today we are taking a look at the Kiwi Design Quest 2 Elite Strap that the team kindly sent over to us to check out. Add A Little Memory Foam To Your Experience Having used the standard and the Oculus/Meta Elite Strap I was excited to see how the Kiwi Design Compatible elite strap compared. So let's jump in and see what the Kiwi Design Quest 2 Elite Strap has to offer. Design Firstly let's talk about the colour of Elite Strap, you will all be pleased to know that is the same colour as the Quest 2 headset. Meaning it is a perfect match and doesn't lo...

19May

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Previews & Early Access

MultiVersus Exclusive Preview

Ever wondered who would win in a fight between Superman and Bugs Bunny? Well wonder no more, with MultiVersus from Player First Games and Warner Bros Games you get to do exactly that! Pit yourself against teams made up of your beloved Warner Bros characters and fight to the death, well fight till you get smashed into oblivion! The Variety of Characters is Astounding If you enjoyed reading this article then why not check out our discord and join the conversation. Gameplay MultiVersus is one of those games that comes along once in a generation, it turns casual friendly fun into intense battles, it turns friends into enemies. You get the picture... it's intense! With a few game modes in this early access preview that we were amazingly invited to. You get 1v1, 2v2 teams, 2v2 against AI and...

29Mar

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Hardware & Tech, VR Reviews

ProTubeVR MagTube Quest 2 Review

ProTubeVR is known for its extensive range of accessories to compliment your VR setup. From grips to sabres there is something for everyone who is looking to enhance their VR experience. Lock And Load! The team over at ProTubeVR kindly sent us their MagTube for the Quest 2 to take for a test run. To find out just how I get on and just what it can offer the avid VR gamer, keep reading. Design The Magtube is a gunstock and probably their most known. It comes in one hardware design, however, you can customise the said design to your liking. The Magtube is made up of a shoulder/cheek rest, two grips for your hand controllers and these are connected via sturdy tubing. The shoulder rest, controller cups and tubing can be customised using a set of options on the ProTubeVR website. The ...

10Mar

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Hardware & Tech

Nacon MG-X Pro Review

Nacon is widely known for its extensive range of peripherals from mice to chairs, there is something for everyone. They are now getting involved in mobile gaming and have released the Nacon MG-X and the Nacon MG-X Pro. The team over at Nacon kindly sent over the Nacon MG-X Pro for us to get some hands-on time and take our mobile gaming experience to the next level. Making Mobile Gaming More Comfortable For me, Mobile gaming has always felt like an inconvenience. So when we got the chance to work with Nacon and their mobile gaming peripherals, this was a no brainer. But just how much does this "up" my mobile gaming experience? Keep reading to find out more. Design I should start by saying that the team at Nacon sent us over the Nacon MG-X Pro For Xbox. This version comes in black, where...

9Mar

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Hardware & Tech

Streamplify Streaming Kit Review

At Thumb Culture this year, we are looking to bring back more content to our video channels. Whether that be streaming or video content, this could be Twitch, or this could be Youtube. It could quite easily be a mix of both! The awesome team over at Streamplify have sent us some of their newly released streaming equipment to put to the test. Keeping Streaming Affordable And Simple Streamplify is not the word that entered anyone's mouth last year. However, this year with the launch of their range of streaming equipment many gamers are wondering just how much Streamplify could help them. So join me as I take a look at some of what Streamplify have to offer the streaming community in 2022. Overview As mentioned above the team at Streamplify sent us over some kits to check out. But what is...

7Feb

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Hardware & Tech

Edifier GX Headset Review

The team over at Edifier kindly sent us the Edifier GX Headset to check out. Now Edifier isn't the most well known on the market when it comes to gaming. A lot of their products are aimed at home/studio audio. Having said that, they are breaking into the gaming market with some great quality products. Pure Comfort With Excellent Audio So just how well did they perform? Keep reading to find out how I got on with them. Also, don't forget to checkout my review of the Edifier GM5 Gaming Earbuds for comparison. Design On unboxing the Edifier GX Headset, I was pleased to be holding a product that felt pretty great. Especially considering the price point. The headset is a smooth almost gunmetal silver chassis with an RGB lit logo on each of the ear cups. Providing clean lines with a futuristi...

10Jan

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Hardware & Tech

Antlion ModMic Wireless Review

I have been looking for something to take my VR gameplay and recording to the next level. Finally, I found the Antlion ModMic Wireless. which is essentially a magnetic wireless microphone. I am really interested to see just how good this little piece of hardware can be. Taking My VR Recordings To The Next Level So join me and as check out the ModMic Wireless and what is has to offer. Have you already checked one out? If so let me know what your experience was like in the comments below. Design The first thing that has to be said about design is that the Antlion ModMic Wireless has been designed in such a way that it can be attached to any headset. We have tested it on a few and it has fit perfectly on them with no issues. Obviously, due to its size, you will not get all the features...

10Jan

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Hardware & Tech

Fractal Design Torrent Case Review

The PC gaming components market is flooded more than ever, from cheap fans to cases that are out of this world. There is something for every build and budget. However, functionality is where we need to be looking and that's where Fractal Design come in. Not only do they have an epic product lineup design-wise, but they are also extremely functional. Today we take a look at the Fractal Design Torrent case. Upgraded To A Cooler Case - In More Ways Than One! So join me as I move from one Fractal Design to another and hope for a smooth ride with no problems on the horizon. As always, let us know your thoughts on this case in the comments at the bottom of the page. Design Fractal Designs without a doubt have previously released some of the best-designed cases for gaming. Providing not only ...

13Dec

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Hardware & Tech

Razer Opus X Green Review

This year Razer introduced their latest model to the opus line up, today we are checking out the Razer Opus X Green. Released in 2021, they seem to have replaced their sister headset Opus that hit the market in 2021. Chose Your Headset - Mercury, Quartz Or Green! Razer is world-renowned when it comes to headsets. When the Kraken series hit the market, everyone wanted a pair. Now with the Hammerhead series and the Opus series they are known in the headphone space. But just how well do these perform, keep reading to find out how I get on when taking the Razer Opus X Green for a spin. Design and Control In terms of design, if you have seen the original Razer Opus or the Barracuda X you will recognise them straight away. The chassis of all 3 of these headsets look extremely similar at a gl...