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Razer Wolverine V3 Pro Controller White Edition Review

25Feb

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Razer Wolverine V3 Pro Controller White Edition Review

We're back with more Razer hardware, and now it's the turn of the Wolverine V3 Pro controller. More specifically, the white edition! On the PR email I received, this controller sounds fantastic. But does it live up to its own expectations? Being a Razer fan, I'm inclined to say yes, but let's take a closer look. A serious bit of kit A good controller will always set you back a bit, and the Wolverine V3 Pro is no different with it's £199.99 price tag. These come and go in stock, so grab yours quick from the Razer store. After you've read this review of course. Design You can tell right away that the Wolverine V3 Pro is constructed from high-quality materials, and not just because it has a zipped carry case, within a box, within a box slip! Everything feels fancier when it has extra ...

Razer Blackwidow V4 Pro 75% Keyboard Review

25Feb

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Hardware & Tech

Razer Blackwidow V4 Pro 75% Keyboard Review

It's not a surprise that we love the Razer hardware line-up and the Razer Blackwidow V4 Pro 75% keyboard really intrigued us. Our main concern was how all the fancy new gadgetry was going to effect the battery life. Read on to find out what we discovered. Command and Conquer Let's be honest, this is another great product name from Razer. This keyboard itself boasts some amazing features too. But will it live up to the hype? Let's take a look. Design The Razer Blackwidow range covers 7 (ish) keyboards of all different qualities and features. What sets this one apart is that little OLED display on the top right of the keyboard. Aside from that we are adorned with all-around aluminium, albeit with a plastic underside. What does that 75% in the name mean you may be asking. It's size of cou...

Thrustmaster Unveils The SimTask FarmStick X

19Feb

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News & Updates

Thrustmaster Unveils The SimTask FarmStick X

Thrustmaster has announced the SimTask Farmstick X, a new Xbox-compatible peripheral for budding farmers in Farming Simulator 25. This is a console version of the previously released SimTask FarmStick peripheral. And now it's even better! Considering how popular the previous iteration was, we have no doubt many people will be happy at this annoucement. Let us know if this is on your must buy list in the comments below! Take Full Control, Master Every Task Thrustmaster has used it's impressive flight stick knowledge to design the SimTask FarmStick X. With a multifunctional stick, new hand throttle and a total of 22 configurable buttons, the stick provides a versatile and immersive experience. Retailing at £99.99 the SimTask FarmStick X pairs perfectly with the T128 or T248 for a full-f...

18Feb

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VR Reviews

Alien: Rogue Incursion – Quest 3 Review

Released last week on the Meta Quest3 and 3S, Alien: Rogue Incursion is a new entry to the iconic franchise. Developed and published by Survios we head into the universe in an immersive, single-player VR journey. Priced at £30.99 on the Meta Store at the time of writing, we check out whether it's worth a purchase. Alien Goes Boo, Stu Goes AHHH! So getting it right out there, I am a scaredy-cat when it comes to horror games. Luckily for me, I'm a big fan of the Alien universe so couldn't pass up this one. Or should that be unluckily for me... Let's find out whether it was all worth it. Gameplay When you first load up the game you get the basic settings to adjust. After this you can head into the game and select which difficulty you want. I went for the Story mode so that I could enjoy...

Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 – PS5 Review

18Feb

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PlayStation Reviews

Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 – PS5 Review

The original Kingdom Come: Deliverance was released back in 2018. With all the time that has passed since then, how has Warhorse Studios expanded on such an iconic game? Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 sees us carry on Henry's journey of revenge. But how enjoyable is that journey for the player? Let's take a dive into the 15th Century and find out! Gritty, Gruesome, Glorious With a rich open world, Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 is one of the most detailed RPG's that I've played. But is it a good follow on from the first, or should it have been left? Gameplay Having sold over 2 million copies in 2 weeks, you may believe that Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 is a perfect game. Well, in my opinion it isn't. Not for me anyway. I've been playing for quite a while and I feel that I've not really scratc...

7Feb

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VR Reviews

Human Within – Quest 3 Review

We recently covered the news of Human Within releasing dev diaries, so we thought it best we follow that up with a full review. Developed by SignalSpace and published by Signal Space Lab, Human Within is a narrative-driven experience. Released at the start of January this year, let's check out whether it's worth your £15.99 (at time of writing on the Meta store) Immense Processing Power Are you a fan of narrative-driven games? Well, let us know in the comments what your favourite of all time is. Gameplay We join Nyla and her sister, Linh being held against their will. They are both Cyber Engineers who have developed a way to harness the power of the brain to create the ultimate computer. Unfortunately, with great power comes great responsibility, and Nyla wants to back out. We join the...

31Jan

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Hardware & Tech

PXN P5 Controller Review

Are you in the market for a new controller? Fancy something from a company you may not have heard of? Well, you could do worse than check out the PXN P5 Wireless Gaming Controller. Coming in at around £30, it's pretty well-priced in the hardware market. The real question is what can it do for that price? Controller, Ready! Coming in a white and black colourway, this is a 2025 update for the controller. So let's find out why this controller might be exactly what you are searching for. Design There is a lot of good to say about the design of the PXN P5. Mostly because it takes queues from other existing controllers on the market. With asymmetric sticks, A, B, X, and Y face buttons, a round D-pad, as well as a bunch of other PC / Switch-specific buttons. All beautifully wrapped up in a bl...

30Jan

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PlayStation Reviews

Cuisineer – PS5 Review

Cuisineer is an Action, Adventure, RPG developed by perfectly named BattleBrew Production and published by Marvelous Europe and XSEED. Having released on PC back in November 2023, (remember our review) it's the turn of the consoles now! So how does this rogue-lite dungeon crawler fair on console? Let's find out. This Game Makes Me Hungry This is a game that floats itself into many different genres and seemingly manages to do it incredibly. Read on to find out the good points and why you should be taking Pom deeper into the dungeons. Gameplay The story of Cuisineer is one of loss and gain. Pom returns home after receiving a letter from her parents. Turns out her parents have gone, but don't worry, they've only gone on holiday. Albeit it's around the world, but still, they aren't gone go...

24Jan

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PC Reviews

Stars In The Trash – PC Review

Stars In The Trash, developed by Valhalla Cats, is a beautiful hand-drawn video game. It was released at the start of December on Steam for £9.99. We did have early access to this game but we had to delay our review due to a little accessibility issue. There was a level in the game where the screen strobes in a big way, and with no warning message, I wasn't willing to publish our review. A couple of emails to the PR team and we got a message saying that the devs had pushed an update. They also thanked us for bringing it to their attention as it wasn't something they had thought about. Now here we are at the end of January and the update has been out a little bit, so sit back and check out our epilepsy-friendly review for Stars In The Trash. Instant Animated Classic Invoking feelings o...

24Jan

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Hardware & Tech

Moza Racing R3 Review

Have you wanted to dive into the realm of sim racing? Ever been confused with all the wheel manufacturers out there? You may have heard of Thrustmaster, Logitech, and maybe even Fanatec. However, have you heard of Moza Racing? Because they may well be my favourite manufacturer out there. I was incredibly fortunate to be sent the Moza Racing R3 bundle. It comes with a nice set of pedals, a wheelbase, and a steering wheel. The Moza Racing bundle has incredible features, with something that might make it speed to the top of your wishlist. I Am Speed. As with every piece of hardware, you need to ensure it fits in your setup. The R3 is no different, but we will check out the design and then move on to some of the killer features of this small but mighty wheelbase. R3 Wheelbase The powerhous...