Stuart, Author at Thumb Culture

19Jun

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Ducky One X Review

Everyone in the gaming world knows who Ducky are, right? Not the cute little aquatic animals that can often be found floating in baths, of which I recently got a tattoo of. That's a fun fact for you! Now did I get that tattoo because of my love for Ducky products or the cute animals? Who can tell? Anyways, we were lucky enough to get some hands-on time with the Ducky One X Wireless keyboard, and boy, it's a delight. One Ducky Is Just Enough Before you go quackers, I'm going to get into the review, checking out the design features and giving some overall impressions of just what this keyboard can do for you and your setup. Design Features Available in either black or white, the Ducky One X Wireless keyboard will compliment any setup. It's also available in two sizes. Either the full-siz...

13Jun

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Hardware & Tech

Moza Racing R9 V3 Wheel Base Review

We recently covered the Moza Racing R3 Bundle so you can imagine our excitement when we were offered the Moza Racing R9 V3 Wheel Base to check out. A few days later it arrived in a nice little box and the testing commenced. I didn't even have time to put on my driving gloves. Making Racing A Little More Exciting Lets head to the starting line and see whether or not the Moza Racing R9 Wheel Base is going to get off the line quickly. Or whether it'll get bogged down and stall. Design Features As with the R3, the R9 Wheel Base features the same shaped design with the vents designed to dissipate heat. Being made from aviation-grade aluminium, it keeps the unit nice and cool even after a few hours of use. Featuring a 9Nm Direct Drive servo motor, the R9 recreates the bumps and turns of real...

12Jun

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Hardware & Tech

PuK PathFinder Bundle Review

Coming into this review you may have some questions. What the PuK? Who is the PuK? Why the PuK? All very valid questions. PuK Gaming is a new company here to change the game. Or rather mobile gaming. With new peripherals to make mobile gaming better I was excited to get thumbs on with their first collection. Which is where the PuK PathFinder Bundle comes in. Including the core products of the new PuK Gaming range; the pro-grade Thumbstick, snap-on Triggers, and of course handy ZipCase. Time For The Thumb Warm-Ups. Are you a big mobile gamer? What's your go to game you think would improve with the PuK PathFinder Bundle? Let us know in the comments below. TheThumbstick So what do you get? Firstly, you get the PuK TheThumbstick, with its incredibly strong magnetic anchor connector. As...

11Jun

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VR Reviews

Ghost Town – Quest 3 Review

If you, like me, are always looking for a new experience in virtual reality, then keep reading! How does a supernatural world that, during your playtime with the game, you will bridge the gap of sound? Intriguing right? That's exactly what Ghost Town by Fireproof Games offers to players. I Ain't Afraid Of No Ghost I was excited to get hands-on with this game, being a bit of a spooky game fan. Sitting at a 4.8 rating on the Meta store, you can rest assured that you are in for a treat with this one! Let's take a closer look at just why that is. Gameplay You start the game playing as Edith, exploring a seemingly abandoned theatre. You are there with your brother Adam. In this section, we get a glimpse of Edith's powers, being able to head into Limbo and help souls finally be at rest. Play...

5Jun

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VR Reviews

Stay: Forever Home – Quest 3 Review

Stay: Forever Home is a mixed reality/virtual reality game where you adopt a virtual pet. Sounds pretty cute, doesn't it? It is! Developed and published by Windup Minds, the game came out in April, for just £9.99 on the Meta store, and received positive reviews. A Friend Needs A Home I'm an absolute glutton for a cute game where you look after animals. I have looked after virtual pets for the majority of my life. However, never have I done it in a virtual reality setting! And so the time has come to cross the virtual reality border. Join me as we enter the world of Stay: Forever Home. Gameplay As I've already mentioned, you have to give Ember a new home. Starting the game out you are greeted with a portal in your living room. By enticing Ember with a few nice treats, they join you in y...

Acer Predator Aethon 330 Keyboard Review

3Jun

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Hardware & Tech

Acer Predator Aethon 330 Keyboard Review

If you are looking for a new keyboard to add to you setup, then Acer might have just what you need. The Predator Aethon 330 keyboard! We were fortunate to be sent a white version to get some hands on time before sending it back to Acer. Let's have a little look at what this keyboard has beneath its shell. Take Aim, It's A Predator So this keyboard is the 60% sized TKL version. Offering up a lot of advantages for a small keyboard, but does it give a full-sized experience? Let's find out. Design Features As I mentioned above, this is a smaller form factor keyboard. Taking out the keypad and a bunch of other keys gives you a more compact design. I have to admit that it looks great on my desk, especially with the desk being all black. It's solid, with a sturdy construction ensuring that yo...

2Jun

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Hardware & Tech

Acer Nitro Gaming Controller Review

Fans of mobile games will no doubt have times when their fingers cramp from pressing on the screen. Whether it's a shooter or a racing game, there are so many different control methods that it can get a bit daunting. Well, the Acer Nitro Gaming Controller aims to solve those issues. Control Comes First These mobile controllers have been around for some time, but they each offer something slightly different. Let's read on to find out what makes this offering from Acer tick. Design Features Featuring a fold-up design, allowing the controller to fit neatly into your pocket. Acer have gone with the traditional 'Xbox' layout of sticks and buttons. Probably more so because of ease, but also it's the most common controller design out there. Damn Sony and their being different! Opening the ...

Drop Point Preview With Tiny Indie Studio

30May

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Features, Previews & Early Access

Drop Point Preview With Tiny Indie Studio

Recently, I received a very interesting email. It was purely titled Days Gone Meets Rust. This piqued my interested as these are both games that I absolutely love. Fast-forward a few days, and I'm getting an invite to a special, exclusive showing of Drop Point. The brainchild of Tiny Indie Studio. A small studio from Hamilton, New Zealand. Could you read this before I Drop my Point? Jumping onto a video call, they had an awesome presentation ready to go. I honestly felt the excitement from the start of the call. It also helped that both Mike (Project Manager) and Piripi (Art Lead) from Tiny Indie Studio were absolutely awesome guys to talk to! Gameplay Drop Point is a base-building, base raiding, harvesting, crafting, and combat survival game. The game is set on an island where a large...

29May

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VR Reviews

Golden Gloves – Quest 3 Review

Golden Gloves may have been out for a few years, but is this boxing game by Engine Room VR LLC worth picking up now? Having first released in 2022, the game was created to mirror the real-life skills you might learn in boxing. However, with it being a video game, there needed to be some element of fun there as well. Let's hope that it delivers a haymaker then. Time To Box Clever If you've played any of the boxing games on the Quest, you will know essentially what to expect. So let's dive straight into the review. Gameplay Being the official game for the Golden Gloves of America, this game has a certain expectation to live up to. Aiming to deliver a game that lives up to 100 years of history, Engine Room VR LLC had a challenge on their hands. Thankfully, they have delivered a game that ...

VTOMAN FlashSpeed 1500 Power Station Review

27May

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Hardware & Tech

VTOMAN FlashSpeed 1500 Power Station Review

Have you ever been in a situation where you have a power cut? Or worse, you are stranded in the middle of nowhere and have no way to even boil a kettle. Now I know all that is not an everyday occurrence, and really if you are in that predicament you probably wont be lugging around a power station, but just hear me out. I present to you the VTOMAN FlashSpeed 1500 Power Station. This absolute power house of...power. And it might be the solution you are after. More Speed, More Power This is probably the biggest and most challenging piece of hardware that I've ever received. Thankfully with having kids in the house, there was plenty of opportunity to test the power station in various situations. Massive thanks to VTOMAN for sending us one of these units! If you want to get your hands on one ...