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Omniplex Cinema Birmingham Press Event Roundup

7Apr

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Omniplex Cinema Birmingham Press Event Roundup

Thanks to the team at Nox Lumina, we got invited as guests to the Omniplex Cinema Birmingham for a Minecraft movie event. I say it was a Minecraft movie event but really we were there to experience the swanky newly refurbished venue. And experience it we did! Please Switch Your Mobile Devices Off If you're in the UK and unfamiliar with the Omniplex Cinema brand, that's not a surprise as it's cinema chain that originated in Ireland in 1991. Fast forward to 2023 and that same chain bought out the Empire Cinemas beginning their UK Cinematic journey. Now here we are in 2025 with Omniplex now being a 3rd generation family owned company, with a 14 million pound refurb behind them. I'll hold my hands up aside some video footage, which you can see on our TikTok, I don't have anything to sho...

2Apr

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Hardware & Tech

NZXT Capsule Elite Microphone Review

My NZXT Elite collection is complete with the addition of the NZXT Capsule Elite. Just as with the NZXT Lift Elite Wireless and the Function Elite MINITKL I got sent the wonderfully sleek white edition of this new microphone. There is also a black edition if you prefer a moodier colour set up. For those based in the UK the NZXT Capsule Elite can be purchased from the official NZXT Amazon store for £85. Hear Me Now Having previously used the Streamplify Mic Pro I was excited to try this latest NZXT offering out. So let's get into it. Design As with the rest of the NZXT Elite collection, the NZXT Capsule Elite looks beautiful. There's no denying the design team know what they're doing. I loved the square design as it visually pairs really well with the Function Elite MINITKL. Again t...

NZXT Function Elite MINITKL Keyboard Review

28Mar

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Hardware & Tech

NZXT Function Elite MINITKL Keyboard Review

I love a noisy keyboard. If it doesn't clack as you're typing are you really using a keyboard? Probably, but it's not as satisfying. So when NZXT dropped into the inbox offering the opportunity to review their new Function Elite MINITKL I couldn't say yes fast enough. Available in black or white, I opted for white as it just looked incredibly sleek. Plus, I had to match my NZXT Lift Elite Wireless didn't I? The key to a good set up Available in the UK from the NZXT Amazon store for £170 this keyboard promises a lot of things. Let's see if it's a key item for us gamers. Design There is no doubt the Function Elite MINITKL is designed to look good. I can only speak to the white edition but it looks beautiful straight out of the box. As I've mentioned I am a big fan of a click-clacky k...

27Mar

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Hardware & Tech

NZXT Lift Elite Wireless Mouse Review

The NZXT Lift Elite Wireless is the latest gaming mouse to hit the NZT Lift series. Available in the UK from the NZXT Amazon store this little thing will set you back £75. Which by gaming mice prices is really not a lot at all. So does the price reflect the quality? Let's find out. Squeaky clean The NZXT Lift Elite Wireless comes in black or white. Thanks to the lovely folks over at NZXT I got my hands on the very clean looking white edition for this review. Look at it all shiny in the box. Design Typically the design section of a hardware review can be the hardest to write. Luckily for me whilst this mouse looks clean and simple, it's got far more to it then that! At just 57g this may be the lightest mouse I've ever used. Being lightweight really made a difference to it's manoeuv...

Sean Astin Launches New LEGO Lord Of The Rings The Shire Set

25Mar

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LEGO, News & Updates

Sean Astin Launches New LEGO Lord Of The Rings The Shire Set

The LEGO Icons line just keeps on being, well, iconic. Take the new LEGO Icons The Lord of the Rings: The Shire set for example. The set in itself is incredible and any self respecting LOTR fan will be besides themselves at the sight of it. But LEGO knew this wasn't enough. Which is where Sean Astin aka Samwise Gamgee in The Lord of the Rings film trilogy, comes in. To celebrate the launch of the set Astin stars in an exclusive mini-film. If I take one more step, it'll be the farthest away from home I've ever been. The minifilm may only be 1 minute and 28 seconds long, but it's well worth a watch. Why wouldn't you want even a brief glimpse of The Lord of the Rings movie trilogy recreated with love in LEGO bricks? Echoing the iconic Osgiliath monologue and cross-cutting sequences that...

25Mar

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Previews & Early Access

Call of Boba – PC Preview

Like many around the world, I am a fan of bubble tea. And so when the opportunity to play Call of Boba from Tomatoast landed in my inbox, I couldn't say no. The game is available now in early access on Steam for £10.99. You're having a bubble The game markets itself as a cosy pixel art adventure about saving a struggling Boba Tea shop. I've seen many a Boba Tea shop, and I'll be honest I've never seen them struggling. Are you a bubble tea fan? Let us know in the comments below! Gameplay Call of Boba is like a typical cosy game, it eases you in gently with no heavy hitting themes at all. Wait, no. That's not true at all. Starting up the game you're confronted by an overworked Penguin who is disillusioned with their job, terrified of letting down their parents and has overworked them...

25Mar

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Hardware & Tech

UGREEN x Genshin Impact Series Review

This is UGREEN's first ever collaboration, and what a game to start with! With around 50 million monthly players worldwide, there is no doubt Genshin Impact is popular. And so when the UGREEN x Genshin Impact Series was teased, lots of people were excited. Now I'm not a regular Genshin Impact player, but when these products landed at our door I found myself caught up in that excitement. Who wouldn't be at the sight of some great tech adorned with Kinich and the Almighty Dragonlord himself, K'uhul Ajaw?! Step Into a Vast Magical World of Tech I was highly impressed with the UGREEN Uno Series Collection Stu reviewed back in October last year. In fact we both use the Uno Series Wireless Charger everyday. It's a brilliant bit of kit. And I can't forget to mention the incredible thank you pac...

HYTE x hololive Hoshimachi Suisei Collaboration Unveiled

24Mar

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News & Updates

HYTE x hololive Hoshimachi Suisei Collaboration Unveiled

In February we shared the news that HYTE had announced a hololive collaboration with the hololive 4th Generation Keycap Set. Now we're back with news of a fresh addition to the collaboration line. This time featuring one of hololive’s most popular VTuber talents, Hoshimachi Suisei! With over two million YouTube subscribers, this collaboration is sure to be popular with fans. So what does the collection have in store? Fans can get their hands on a limited edition PC case, keycap set and desk pad! Let's check them out. HYTE Y70 Hoshimachi Suisei Limited Edition Click the images for a closer look. The HYTE’s Y70 is known for being a modern aesthetic case. Featuring a premium navy colourway and a three-tone matching trim, this all-new collaboration case steps that up a notch. The g...

Thrustmaster Sol-R Space Sim Range Revealed

19Mar

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News & Updates

Thrustmaster Sol-R Space Sim Range Revealed

Thrustmaster is making its official debut in space simulation with their new Sol-R 1 Flightstick and Sol-R 2 HOSAS Space Sim Duo. Over the decades Thrustmaster has established itself as the leading manufacturer of accessories for civil and military flight simulation. Today, Thrustmaster is strengthening its presence in the SpaceSimmers segment with Sol-R. A range of joysticks specially designed to meet the needs of interstellar spacecraft pilots. Going where no Thrustmaster (flightstick) has been before If you're a fan of all things space the Sol-R 1 Flightstick is the joystick for you! With 44 assignable actions on the ambidextrous grip and its base, the Sol-R 1 Flightstick allows for more efficient and intuitive management of your spacecraft. Sol-R 2 HOSAS Space Sim Duo is a pack of ...

18Mar

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LEGO, News & Updates

LEGO Pokémon Partnership Announced

Well, I didn't have this on my LEGO bingo card for this year, and yet it's something I have dared to dream about. Today, the LEGO Group and The Pokémon Company International announced a new multi-year partnership. That's right LEGO Pokémon is no longer just a dream, it's a reality. Or least it will be in 2026! I Wanna Build The Very Best Since the debut of the Pokémon franchise, many of us have dreamed of becoming Pokémon Trainers. LEGO fans have been asking for years to extend this dream brick by brick. And now here we are! We don't know much about what the collection will bring. Aside from it launches in 2026 and that the sets will allow fans to build beloved Pokémon in LEGO brick form. But the fact it is a multi-year partnership can only mean good things! Don't take my word about i...