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Roccat Mousepads Go Big in 2019 – XXL Baby What The Hell

29Jan

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Roccat Mousepads Go Big in 2019 – XXL Baby What The Hell

Mousepads, do you use them or do you not? Back in the day when mechanical mice relied on a weighted rubber ball navigating across a slightly coarse surface in order to operate, a mousepad was essential. Nowadays with optical mice you could argue that they are not so much a necessity, providing the work surface can reflect the beam back to the photocell ok. So other than for aesthetics, do you require a mousepad alongside your gaming rig? Well in short, yes you probably do. Mousepads help to stop the small plastic/rubber feet on the underside of the mouse from wearing out when constantly dragging it across your desk. Without a pad, the area you regularly use your mouse on can also become marked and deteriorate through the friction generated between the mouse and the worktop ...

25Jan

By StuartNo Comments

Gaming, News & Updates

Metro Exodus PC Specs Revealed

So you wanted to play Metro Exodus on your lovely gaming PC, well now you can check what graphic quality is going to be suited to your machine. MORE ABOUT METRO EXODUS The year is 2036. A quarter-century after nuclear war devastated the earth, a few thousand survivors still cling to existence beneath the ruins of Moscow, in the tunnels of the Metro. They have struggled against the poisoned elements, fought mutated beasts and paranormal horrors, and suffered the flames of civil war. But now, as Artyom, you must flee the Metro and lead a band of Spartan Rangers on an incredible, continent-spanning journey across post-apocalyptic Russia in search of a new life in the East. Metro Exodus is an epic, story-driven first person shooter from 4A Games that blends deadly comb...

6Dec

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News & Updates

Steel Circus Alpha Test News – Sign Up Here!

The Steel Circus alpha test is now open for all you PC gamers to sign up to! Developed by Iron Mountain Interactive (GTA, Max Payne, Man Hunt & Dead Island) and published by Oasis Games, Steel Circus is set in a futuristic, dystopian background where players need to control one of several heroes and take part in online multiplayer matches with the objective of shooting a ball into the opposing goal by any means necessary. Fast forward to the future In 2350, decades of seemingly endless war have worn down the solar system, and peace hangs by a thread. To promote peace and enhance communication among the most powerful factions, every year the Solar Council brings together representatives from each faction to discuss politics behind closed doors. During these talks, heroes, referre...

5Dec

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News & Updates

Last Year: The Nightmare – Launch News

Elastic games, based in Montreal have announced that its asymmetric multiplayer action-survival debut game, Last Year: The Nightmare will be available through the Discord store on Tuesday December 18, 2018. A distinguished voice cast was also revealed, unveiling the talent that breathes life to Last Year: The Nightmare. The game launches as part of the "First on Discord" program and will retail for around £24. Additionally, Elastic games has disclosed that they are planning to release Last Year: The Nightmare for consoles, in 2019. What is it all about? The year is 1996. A group of teenagers awake to find themselves trapped in a dark, twisted reflection of their sleepy hometown of Forest Hills. As they make their way across the East Side High School campus, they realise they are bein...

Deadstick Bush Flight Simulator First Play – EGX 2018

8Oct

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Features

Deadstick Bush Flight Simulator First Play – EGX 2018

Getting to grips with Deadstick at EGX was a great joy! Deadstick Bush Flight Simulator to give it it's full title, developed by REMEX Software, headed up by private pilot Chris Cheetham, gives us a different take on the flight sim genre. Having spoke to him on the stand whilst being walked through the controls, you gain an insight into why he wanted to bring this game to life. He wanted to bring a sim that focused more on the low and slow flying, but at the same time appealing to anyone who picked up the controller or flight stick. At first Deadstick could be confused as just a standard flight sim, but scratch away at the surface and it turns into a deep game where you are tasked with growing your own flying company by delivering products in many and various forms. So sitting...

Strange Brigade Reveals New Character, Map and DLC Schedule

11Sep

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Gaming, News & Updates

Strange Brigade Reveals New Character, Map and DLC Schedule

As we all know, Stu loves a bit of Strange Brigade, and his reviews here shows just that. Today Rebellion revealed some more information regarding upcoming characters and other DLC. Season Pass owners can now play as Patrick 'Bash' Conaghan, the ex-rodeo rider with an eye for danger and pots of gold! Bash and his 'shocking' Wrath of Quetzalcoatl amulet attack are also available separately in the Texas Cowboy Character Pack on PS4, Xbox One and PC for £5.59. All adventurers can try their luck in additional Harbin's Dig Path, Hidden Valley and Tunnels of Wadjet Score Attack levels, and the brand-spanking new Palace map for Horde Mode - all FREE and available NOW! But those amazing additions are only the beginning for the STRANGE BRIGADE! Rebellion have released a ruddy exciting ...

ROCCAT Vulcan: New Mechanical Keyboard, New Design Story

7Jun

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ROCCAT Vulcan: New Mechanical Keyboard, New Design Story

Computex, Taipei, 6th June 2018, ROCCAT introduces a brand-new design story with its new Vulcan mechanical keyboard, combining striking aesthetics and powerful mechanics. Featuring the self-developed Titan Switch Tactile, the addition to ROCCAT’s portfolio not only stands out by its appearance, it also offers the most swift and responsive keyboard in ROCCAT’s line-up. “The most important thing about a mechanical keyboard are its switches, we wanted to showcase them” says Andreas Jost, Head of Industrial Design at ROCCAT Studios. Design played a decisive role in the development of the switch, with a transparent housing offering insight on its mechanism in combination with ultra-light keycaps. The Titan Switch Tactile is also the perfect companion for ROCCAT’s latest RGB lighti...

Introducing the ROCCAT Titan Switch – Tactile and Fast!

1Jun

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Introducing the ROCCAT Titan Switch – Tactile and Fast!

Hamburg, 31st May 2018 - ROCCAT presents the Titan Switch Tactile, the first mechanical switch designed in-house in cooperation with TTC, a leading manufacturer in its field. The Titan Switch Tactile is the perfect synthesis of competitive speed, first-class typing feel and striking aesthetics. ROCCAT’s challenge was to make a more responsive and swift switch. The first step was to reduce the actuation point from 2 to 1.8 mm, keeping in focus the quality feel of the key stroke. In addition, the switch bouncing time was reduced by 20%, this was achieved by optimizing the ROCCAT firmware working in conjunction with high-quality components, therefore securing the stability of the switch. The crisp, tactile pressure point paired with solid precisio...

#LetsPlayMay – Shining a Positive Light on Family Gaming

15May

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#LetsPlayMay – Shining a Positive Light on Family Gaming

The world is a very judgemental place, and when you bring children into it, it becomes even more judgemental than you originally thought. Even more so when you throw video games into the mix, with both parents and non-parents scowling at the idea of your child playing "toxic video games". #LetsPlayMay seems to be wanting to change that mindset. The slight mentioning that a child plays video games is usually enough these days to have people attack the parents of said child. Online users calling the parents lazy, or accusing the parents of neglect are just a few examples I’ve seen. I have also experienced this attitude. There’s also the current political situation which I’m not going to go into, but it keeps the long running “belief” that children playing video games with violence lead t...

Murderous Pursuits Open Beta Starts Tonight

20Apr

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Murderous Pursuits Open Beta Starts Tonight

Murderous Pursuits are opening the doors to their Open Beta that takes place over the weekend, allowing everyone to kill or be killed in true Victorian fashion. Blazing Griffin, developers behind Murderous Pursuits are running an Open Beta this weekend, with the first day starting later tonight, and then seeing it come to a close on Sunday. The game is being developed by the team behind The Ship, and also the studio behind The Ship: Remastered. It places up to eight players on board HMCS Britannic in four different levels set during the Victorian period and finds them trying to stay alive, and undetected as they wander around the ship trying to murder the others without any witnesses. Players will be able to choose two out of five abilities available to them, and choose from eight chara...