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CRKD NEO S Linkin Park Edition Controller Review

12Aug

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CRKD NEO S Linkin Park Edition Controller Review

Cast your mind all the way back to January and you may remember I reviewed the Purple Wave Edition of the NEO S controller. Well, now I'm back with the CRKD NEO S Linkin Park Edition Controller. That was a mouthful. Good Things Go There was a time when Guitar Hero and Rock Band dominated the rhythm game field. Along with them came the peripherals of course. Those fret based controllers we all knew and loved. Maybe even sometimes loathed when we heard those notes clunk away. With the launch of Fortnite Festival came cries for the return of such controllers. Which is where CRKD stepped in. Available on their website for £59.99, the NEO S Linkin Park Edition Controller is first and foremost a rhythm game controller. So for this review I'm focussing purely on that. Let's take a look. ...

Superkraft Lab Unveils New Darkstalkers Morrigan Statue

30Jul

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News & Updates

Superkraft Lab Unveils New Darkstalkers Morrigan Statue

SDCC always has the best reveals. That's a fact. And a very big reason I long to attend one day. This year is no different. What is different is this new statuette from Mighty Jaxx's luxury statue product brand Superkraft Lab. In a move away from their previous Transformers: Till All Are One and Batman: Birth of Justice pieces, the premium line has unveiled a legendary succubus from the iconic Darkstalkers game series. That's right, it's a Morrigan Statue. Before you fall in love be warned though, this is not your average collection piece, nor does it have the price tag of one! Beauty and Darkness When this news landed in my inbox I admit I stared at the pictures an unholy amount. I just could not get over the level of detailing in the images. It makes me wonder how awe-inspiring it must...

30Jul

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Hardware & Tech

Sonic Mini Cable Guys Holdem Review

In a change from our review of the Squid Game version, we have something a little faster. That's right we're back with the speedy hedgehog himself, Sonic. In plastic form. So let's take a look at the Sonic Mini Cable Guys Holdem shall we? Slide To The Left Just as with other products within the Holdem range the Sonic Mini Cable Guys Holdem stand at approximately 4" tall, meaning they can easily fit on a shelf or your desk. Whilst marketed as holders for earbuds, phones or other small gadgets, I still am very much of the viewpoint that these are more like collectible figures with the bonus of being able to hold things. Rather then that being their primary function. And for retailing around £18 on the EGX Pro website, they're not going to break the bank either. Looking at the packaging ...

24Jul

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LEGO, News & Updates

LEGO Game Boy Set Revealed

Back in January we broke the news that LEGO had teased a new console set. Now we're back with the full reveal of this LEGO Game Boy set! Playing with Brick Power Before we go into the details of this set, I need you to watch the reveal trailer that LEGO and Nintendo shared. It is rad as hell and full of nostalgia joy. View this post on Instagram A post shared by LEGO (@lego) Nostalgic Nintendo Bricks Now I know what one of your first questions may be. And don't worry this is not an undersized set at all. In fact the LEGO Game Boy is built with a scale of near 1:1. Whilst there are no light, sound or display play functions, this doesn't matter at all. Because this brick-built replica comes with all the features ...

16Jul

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Hardware & Tech

Razer Kraken Kitty V2 BT Headset Review

Straight off the back of my review of the Razer BlackShark V2 X Quartz headset, I'm back with another cute headset offering from Razer. Now for about as long as I've wanted a good quality pink headset, I have equally longed for a Razer Kitty headset. And I was very excited to have a set of the Razer Kraken Kitty V2 BTs land in my lap for review. I'm Not Kitten Around I never feel as penny-pinching as I do when looking at the price points of headsets. I very much believe in the ethos that you should invest in good audio wear, afterall we all use them so much of the time so they need to be decent! However, when it comes to putting my money where my mouth is, or ears, I know that budgets don't always allow for this. Mine certainly doesn't! Retailing for £100 on on the Razer website this hea...

Razer BlackShark V2 X Quartz Headset Review

14Jul

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Hardware & Tech

Razer BlackShark V2 X Quartz Headset Review

We're big fans of Razer here at Thumb Culture. And I guess they like us too as we got sent the Razer BlackShark V2 X to review. Now regular readers will know that we covered the BlackShark V2 Pro back in August last year. Which may lead to questions on why we are reviewing this one? I have one word in answer. Pink. Ok, so it's not just that it's pink, it's also the newer BlackShark model, but mostly I'm here because it's pink! Pretty In Quartz Unlike it's V2 Pro sister, the BlackShark V2 X headset does not have a big price tag. In fact they're available on the Razer website for £60. And don't worry, it's not just available in this pretty pastel colour! You've got black, white and of course that iconic Razer green to choose from! Design Features I need to just put it out there that...

Pre-Orders Open For HYTE Gundam Wing Collection

12Jul

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News & Updates

Pre-Orders Open For HYTE Gundam Wing Collection

If you're a Gundam fan then the fact that this year marks the 30th Anniversary of Gundam Wing, will not have escaped you. And if you're looking to add some more mechs to your set up, the HYTE Gundam Wing Collection is open now for pre-orders. And yes, you're going to want it. King Perez, Marketing Executive Producer of iBUYPOWER / HYTE, themselves seem excited by the HYTE x Bandai Namco collaboration too: "A lot of us at HYTE closely follow the gaming and anime scene, and one of the companies we admired was Bandai Namco Entertainment, as they are responsible for many popular games and series we enjoy. It was very humbling to be chosen as an official licensee for Mobile Suit Gundam Wing. We poured a lot of love, detail and attention to the case's design, and we are excited to bring another...

Squid Game Mini Cable Guys Holdem Review

4Jul

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Hardware & Tech

Squid Game Mini Cable Guys Holdem Review

Back in May we got our hands on two of the new Minecraft REST and Holdem from Exg Pro. Now we're back with two of the Squid Game Mini Cable Guys Holdem products. Not just any Squid Game characters though, the iconic Young-Hee and of course a Circle Guard. A Player Is Not Allowed To Stop Playing. If you've ever looked at your tech and thought "Hmm, no, it needs more dystopian survival thriller vibes" then these could be the functional collectibles for you! Let's take a look at just what you get with each Holdem. Red Light I'm going to start this review with the packaging. Well, it is the first thing you get hands on with! As the Squid Game Mini Cable Guys Holdem products are all officially licensed of course the box art looks amazing. It's on brand and easily recognisable which is g...

McDonald’s Squishmallow Avery Happy Meal Toy Review

2Jul

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Features

McDonald’s Squishmallow Avery Happy Meal Toy Review

Regular readers of Thumb Culture will know about the TC Mini Crew, our affectionate name for the kids of the editorial team here! Middle of the TC Crew has been asking to write a review for a while, and the release of new Happy Meal McDonald's Squishmallow toys seemed the perfect opportunity. And so without further ado, enjoy this review written and product photos by Middle of the TC Mini Crew. Bring On The Squishes McDonald's have got new Happy Meal Toys finally, and they are Squishmallows, which I love. There are fifteen to collect and all of them are 3 inches big. You can read more about them on this website. So why not pop down to your local McDonald's and order a happy meal to earn yourself one of these soft, cosy snuggle buddies!!! Open Up Once you open the cute happy meal bo...

GravaStar Unveils Mercury V75 Pro Keyboard

26Jun

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Hardware & Tech, News & Updates

GravaStar Unveils Mercury V75 Pro Keyboard

From the launch of their Mars Bluetooth speaker, GravaStar are a brand known for their sci-fi aesthetics and almost art piece levels of tech. This continues with their latest product launching today, the Mercury V75 Pro. This promises to be a flagship gaming keyboard designed for gamers and esports professionals. And with GravaStar’s reputation for advanced engineering and distinctive designs, I don't doubt it. Painting A Better Keyboard The Mercury V75 Pro isn’t just another mechanical keyboard, it’s a statement piece for your battlestation. The standout Neon Graffiti edition rocks a hand-painted, street-art-inspired finish, meaning no two boards are exactly alike. Each one even comes with its own exclusive player ID code. Add in triple-sided RGB lighting, glowing footlights, and custom...