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iFi Audio hip-dac2 Review – Portable & Extremely Detailed Hi-Res DAC & Amp

March 27, 2022April 6, 2022 James Woodcock 0 Comments DAC, DSD, High Resolution, iFi, MQA, PCM

The iFi Audio hip-dac2 is an extremely portable high resolution DAC for headphones, laptops and computers.

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Edifier TWS NB2 Pro Earbuds Review

September 18, 2021October 24, 2021 James Woodcock 0 Comments Edifier, Featured

Wireless earbuds from Edifier with impressive noise cancellation and good sound quality to match.

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ReSaturn PSU Review – When your SEGA Saturn Power Unit Dies

June 26, 2021June 15, 2022 James Woodcock 0 Comments Power Supply, Power Unit, PSU, ReSaturn, SEGA, Voltage Regulator

My SEGA Saturn started smoking and wouldn’t power up. Time for a modern PSU to be fitted.

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Streets of Rage 4 Review – A Triumphant Return

May 1, 2020May 2, 2020 James Woodcock 0 Comments 2D, Bare Knuckle 4, Beat em up, Review, SEGA, Streets of Rage 4

Streets of Rage is back with a thump after a nearly 30 year wait and wow our patience has paid off.

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Sades Spellond Pro Professional Gaming Headset Review

March 29, 2020April 3, 2020 James Woodcock 0 Comments Featured, macOS, PC, PS4, Windows

Serious about gaming, then maybe you need the Sades Spellond Pro Professional Gaming Headset – here is my review.

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Edifier TWS1 True Wireless Earbuds Review
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Edifier TWS1 True Wireless Earbuds Review

February 8, 2020April 26, 2020 James Woodcock 0 Comments Edifier, Featured, Headphones, IPX5

Bluetooth 5.0 AptX compatible True Wireless Earbuds from Edifier that don’t disappoint for the price.

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Movie Reviews Reviews 

Transformers: The Last Knight Review – An Action Rollercoaster Making Little Sense

June 25, 2017March 6, 2020 James Woodcock 0 Comments 2017, Featured, Michael Bay, Movie, Nemesis Prime, Review, The Last Knight, Transformers, Transformers The Last Knight

Proof that Michael Bay is running out of ideas, with failing humour, seen it all before action and a confused story.

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Game & Gadget Podcast #19 – Dolby Atmos Music, Magazine Games & More…

August 5, 2022August 5, 2022 James Woodcock 0 Comments

I am joined by Tony Warriner in our 19th podcast episode to discuss more gaming, gadgets and technology both retro and modern.

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Broken Sword Game Boy Advance: Development Stories with Tony Warriner
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Broken Sword Game Boy Advance: Development Stories with Tony Warriner

May 2, 2022May 30, 2022 James Woodcock 0 Comments

Tony Warriner shares his developer insights in the classic point and click adventure Broken Sword for the Game Boy Advance.

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Simon the Sorcerer Returns in 2023 Prequel Named ‘Origins’
Gaming PC PlayStation 4 PlayStation 5 Retro Switch Xbox One Xbox Series S Xbox Series X 

Simon the Sorcerer Returns in 2023 Prequel Named ‘Origins’

May 19, 2022May 30, 2022 James Woodcock 0 Comments

Point and click adventure classic Simon the Sorcerer returns in 2023 for a new prequel.

Broken Sword Game Boy Advance: Development Stories with Tony Warriner
Featured Game Boy Advance (GBA) Gaming Retro Video 

Broken Sword Game Boy Advance: Development Stories with Tony Warriner

May 2, 2022May 30, 2022 James Woodcock 0 Comments
ScummVM 20th Anniversary – The Survival of Point and Click Adventure Games
Featured Gaming PC Retro ScummVM Music 

ScummVM 20th Anniversary – The Survival of Point and Click Adventure Games

October 9, 2021May 30, 2022 James Woodcock 1 Comment

GADGETS & TECHVIEW ALL

Visiting RMC The Cave Exhibition – Retro Computing & Consoles Hands On [VIDEO]
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Visiting RMC The Cave Exhibition – Retro Computing & Consoles Hands On [VIDEO]

April 16, 2022May 30, 2022 James Woodcock 0 Comments

I visit the new Retro Computing & Console Exhibition and experience the nostalgia provided by RMC the Cave.

iFi Audio hip-dac2 Review – Portable & Extremely Detailed Hi-Res DAC & Amp
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iFi Audio hip-dac2 Review – Portable & Extremely Detailed Hi-Res DAC & Amp

March 27, 2022April 6, 2022 James Woodcock 0 Comments
Colouring Book Raised £43k for Retro Computer & Console Exhibition
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Colouring Book Raised £43k for Retro Computer & Console Exhibition

February 7, 2022February 7, 2022 James Woodcock 0 Comments

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LATEST PODCAST

Game & Gadget Podcast #19 – Dolby Atmos Music, Magazine Games & More…
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Game & Gadget Podcast #19 – Dolby Atmos Music, Magazine Games & More…

August 5, 2022August 5, 2022 James Woodcock 0 Comments

GAMING

Simon the Sorcerer Returns in 2023 Prequel Named ‘Origins’
Gaming PC PlayStation 4 PlayStation 5 Retro Switch Xbox One Xbox Series S Xbox Series X 

Simon the Sorcerer Returns in 2023 Prequel Named ‘Origins’

May 19, 2022May 30, 2022 James Woodcock 0 Comments
Broken Sword Game Boy Advance: Development Stories with Tony Warriner
Featured Game Boy Advance (GBA) Gaming Retro Video 

Broken Sword Game Boy Advance: Development Stories with Tony Warriner

May 2, 2022May 30, 2022 James Woodcock 0 Comments
ScummVM 20th Anniversary – The Survival of Point and Click Adventure Games
Featured Gaming PC Retro ScummVM Music 

ScummVM 20th Anniversary – The Survival of Point and Click Adventure Games

October 9, 2021May 30, 2022 James Woodcock 1 Comment

GADGETS & TECHNOLOGY

Visiting RMC The Cave Exhibition – Retro Computing & Consoles Hands On [VIDEO]
Featured Gadgets & Technology Retro Video 

Visiting RMC The Cave Exhibition – Retro Computing & Consoles Hands On [VIDEO]

April 16, 2022May 30, 2022 James Woodcock 0 Comments
iFi Audio hip-dac2 Review – Portable & Extremely Detailed Hi-Res DAC & Amp
Featured Gadgets & Technology Hardware Reviews Reviews Reviews 

iFi Audio hip-dac2 Review – Portable & Extremely Detailed Hi-Res DAC & Amp

March 27, 2022April 6, 2022 James Woodcock 0 Comments
Colouring Book Raised £43k for Retro Computer & Console Exhibition
Featured Gadgets & Technology 

Colouring Book Raised £43k for Retro Computer & Console Exhibition

February 7, 2022February 7, 2022 James Woodcock 0 Comments

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