Stuart, Author at Thumb Culture

14Sep

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Bus Simulator 21 Review

The word simulator has been bounded around in gaming for so long, from the more serious Police Simulator to the comedic Goat variety. The one name that keeps popping up though is Astragon Entertainment, bringing us the latest simulator game to the market, Bus Simulator 21! Ding-Ding, All Aboard the Bus Simulator 21...... bus! Do you have a favourite simulator based game? Tell us about it in the comments below, or even better find us on social media and join the conversation Gameplay In essence, Bus Simulator 21 allows you to create your own bus company, purchase buses, ride routes, and steadily take over the world one bus stop at a time. In reality, though it's a super-comprehensive simulator that is not for the faint-hearted. When you start out the game you are greeted with a n...

24Aug

By Stuart1 Comment

Hardware & Tech

Edifier GM5 Gaming Earbuds Review

When you think about an audio product for gaming you often have the names Razer, Turtle Beach and Logitech come to mind. Well, how about Edifier? They have brought to market the Edifier GM5 Gaming Earbuds, and boy oh boy they look the part. How do they sound though? Well read on to find out Small But Mighty Do you use a pair of earbuds when gaming? What are you currently using? Let us know in the comments, or come find us on social media. Design The first thing that stood out when I first unpackaged the Edifier GM5 Gaming Earbuds, was just how "wow" the packaging was. I mean check it out below, it talks for itself. Inside the case things don't let up. The charge case is a glorious plastic material allowing you to see the Edifier GM5 Gaming Earbuds in all their glory. LEDs on eit...

15Aug

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Hardware & Tech

Roccat Magma Keyboard Review

Keyboards generally all look roughly the same right? Black keys, on a black chassis, all pretty standard. Well, the Roccat Magma has been released and it's looking to shake up the keyboard market. Well in terms of the aesthetics, read on to find out whether this keyboard stands up to some of the more expensive boards out there. Magma, Lava, Lights, HOT! What do you think of the looks of the Roccat Magma? Do you think it looks hot or not? Why not let us know in the comments below. Even better, come and chat with us on social media. Design As said above, the Roccat Magma is looking to shape up the current boards on the market. It's easy to see why as soon as you get a grip of the box. The RGB on this keyboard is *chefs kiss*. I instantly fell in love with the looks. It might be too much ...

Razer Hammerhead True Wireless Pro Review

12Aug

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Hardware & Tech

Razer Hammerhead True Wireless Pro Review

In-ear design earbuds are becoming all the rage, both with gamers and those that like to listen to music or watch movies on the go. With the Razer Hammerhead True Wireless Pro you are getting some serious bang for your buck! We dive in and check out how these earbuds perform. Small form, big sound Do you prefer the smaller form factor of earbuds? Have you given these or others a try, feel free to let us know in the comments or even on social media. Design Earbuds are generally small right. They are designed, after all, to fit in your ears. The Razer Hammerhead True Wireless Pro earbuds have a bit of heft to them. Not enough to make them drop out your ears, but you will know that you are wearing them. Holding them in your hands, they weigh in at a little over 50g. Add a few extra...

11Aug

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Hardware & Tech

Razer Barracuda X Review

Razer releases headsets all the time right? Well not like this! The Razer Barracuda X is a powerhouse, it's a design marvel, it's quite simply... fantastic. I was lucky enough to get my hands on one of these straight after its launch and having used them for the past couple of weeks it has become clear that the Razer Barracuda X is more than a headset. It's a lifestyle companion. Read on to find out more. Design, Comfort, Connectivity Do you use a Razer headset? Why not let us know which model down in the comments? Or better yet, tag us in a picture on social media! Design What better place to start when talking about a headset than the design side of things. The Razer Barracuda X is quite simply, beautiful! Its sleek black design, with the razer logo embellished on each ear cup, gives...

25Jun

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PC Reviews, VR Reviews

In Da Hoop! Quest 2 Review

Missed those 90s arcade basketball cabinets? Got a fancy Quest 2? Well, now you can relive those experiences with In Da Hoop! Currently released on the App Labs store on Oculus, developed and published by Realcast. In Da Hoop! Brings a nostalgic nod to the old school basketball cabinets that you may have spent many a pound on in the past. Has anyone got a spare pound? If you enjoy this review, maybe consider checking out our social media where we keep you up to date with the latest reviews and news. Gameplay Starting up In Da Hoop! for the first time you might be forgiven to think that something wasn't quite right. You start the game and are on a balcony overlooking a neatly rendered arcade. Sitting on its own is a single arcade cabinet. It's not a basketball hoop by any means, but wha...

24Jun

By Stuart1 Comment

PC Reviews

Chivalry 2 Review

Over at Thumb Culture, we love a bit of mindless violence and Chivalry 2 brings that in spades. We all got together and wanted to bring our thoughts to you. Chivalry 2 Brings The Pain... And Chickens Check out what the team thought of Chivalry 2 below and while you are at it, don't forget to check out our social media to stay up to date with the latest gaming news. Dan says: On first loading I was greeted with controls I thought was going to be too complex. But after the well guided tutorial I was battle ready. Or what I thought anyway! The vast battles that take place on the various maps available are intense. Remembering to block, parry and dodge within seconds of each other soon becomes second nature. I must admit running around the maps with a chunk of sharp metal impaling and...

24Jun

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PC Reviews, VR Reviews

ForeVR Bowl Quest 2 Review

Are you missing the smell of that spray you get when you hand back those bowling shoes? Or maybe you are missing the overpriced food and drink at a Hollywood Bowl. Well, fear not because you don't have to worry about any of that when you dive into ForeVR Bowl! So are you a bumpers player? Playing ForeVR Bowl on the Quest 2 is a blast, do you have what it takes to get a whole game of strikes? because quite frankly, we don't. Hope you enjoy this review, if you do, then why not check out some of our other reviews for VR Games. Don't forget to keep up to date with all our socials to find out more. Gameplay Whether you want to bowl alone, or with a group of friends, ForeVR Bowl has you covered! The first time I played ForeVR Bowl was with 3 others from the TC Team and boy did we have a blas...

11Jun

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Hardware & Tech

Roccat Burst Core Mouse Review

Gaming mice are in abundance. It almost feels like everyone and their mums are making gaming mice. They have been steadily getting lighter and lighter and now Roccat brings us a light little mouse. The Roccat Burst Core weighs 68g. But what does it mean? Let's dive in and find out. This new lightweight mouse has burst onto the scene Do you have a favourite gaming mouse? Let us know in the comments what mouse you use and whether you are looking for an upgrade. Design The Roccat Burst Core is a standard looking mouse from the outside. The traditional shape on show here. However, dive beneath its surface and what you have is a pretty feature packed gaming mouse. Let's circle back round to the weight, only 68g. This is achieved by having a solid honeycomb shell underneath that tough...

7Jun

By StuartNo Comments

Hardware & Tech

Roccat Vulcan TKL Pro Review

One of the big players in gaming keyboards, Roccat, have released this awesome little package. The Roccat Vulcan TKL Pro doesn't just sound good, it actually backs that up with sturdy hardware, responsive keys and a whole host of other benefits. Strapped for space, then a TKL could be just for you Having used too many keyboards to remember since taking over Thumb Culture. It's always nice to have a keyboard that you can quite easily see replacing your day to day one. Did the Roccat Vulcan TKL Pro hit this high accolade? Why not keep reading to find out? Design Lets just take a moment to congratulate Roccat on some amazing looking keyboards. The Vulcan series, in my eyes, is some of the most stunning hardware that is around. Having owned the full size Vulcan 120, I was incredibly keen t...