To begin with, the Roccat Burst Pro lightweight gaming mouse may seem like it’s failed at the first hurdle. If you’re looking at numbers, the Roccat Kone Pure Ultra weighs less. But that doesn’t tell the whole story. Plug it in and you’ll realize that the Roccat Burst Pro has …
Read More »Dell S2721DGF monitor review: “Very little to complain about”
Few brands have as much renown when it comes to office and gaming peripherals as Dell. From keyboards and mice to monitors and full-blown desktop PCs, the Dell name – and Alienware sister-brand – exude quality from every seam. I jumped at the chance to undertake a Dell S2721DGF review …
Read More »HyperX Cloud Flight Wireless review: “Another average headset in an ocean full of them”
There are a lot of HyperX headsets to choose from, and if you’re looking for a new headset to wrap around your ears while gaming then HyperX is a great place to start looking. The Cloud Flight wireless gaming headset sits firmly in the (upper) middle of the range when it …
Read More »Thrustmaster T.Flight HOTAS X review: “Relatively cheap and provides the full flying experience”
The Thrustmaster T.Flight HOTAS X is an entry-level flight stick and I am someone who, before this review, had never used a flight stick before in my life. So if you’re well versed in the flight stick world and are looking for expert analysis, this is not the place. Instead, …
Read More »Alienware AW510H review: “One of the best choices for a mid-range headset”
Alienware is back once again with another entry to the crowded market of the best gaming headsets (opens in new tab), this time with the Alienware AW510H. But rather than going for a premium-priced product showcasing the absolute best audio technology around, it costs just below $100 / £90. That’s …
Read More »Criminal Netflix series review: “Among the most breathless TV you’ll watch all year, but not without its faults”
“It’s all so predictable,” begins detective Tony Myerscough, offering both a comment on the accused’s story and, perhaps, taking a shot at the more open-and-shut crime dramas that fill the airwaves. Criminal, though, is anything but predictable. The new Netflix show’s ambition comes across in its unique premise: an anthology …
Read More »WWE 2K19 review: “MyCareer is a must-play, and returns this floundering behemoth to championship glory.”
Accurate, up-to-date rosters are the foundation of every modern sports sim. It wasn’t always this way – witness the excellence of largely unlicensed football efforts Sensible Soccer in the ‘90s, and PES in the 2000s. But times have changed, and sales figures will tell you that the uncanny valley generation …
Read More »Neo Geo Mini review: “A beautiful disappointment”
My memory of SNK’s Neo Geo is that of an ultra-premium gaming console that I desperately wanted but knew I’d never be able to afford. The pricing, both for the console and for the carts ($649.99 for the machine and $99-$300+ for each game) was outrageous, though when you considered …
Read More »Arrow 2.19 “The Man Under The Hood” REVIEW
Episode 2.19 Writers: Greg Berlanti and Geoff Johns, Andrew Kreisberg and Keto Shimizu Director: Jesse Warn THE ONE WHERE: Oliver strikes back against Queen Industries following its takeover by Isabel – and battles to stop Slade from creating a Mirakuru-powered army… THE VERDICT: It starts strongly, lobbing us straight into …
Read More »The Empire Of Time by David Wingrove REVIEW
The Empire Of Time by David Wingrove book review . British author David Wingrove wrote the gargantuan Chung Kuo series, about a future dominated by China. His new book, the first in a trilogy, is comparably scaled. It’s about a time war, waged across millennia, fought between the post-apocalypse remnants …
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