
James Bricknell
James is a Former Contributor who built his first PC when he was 13 and has never looked back. He can be found on Windows Central, usually in the corner where all the 3D printers are, or huddled around the Xbox playing the latest games.
Latest articles by James Bricknell

When does the first Destiny 2: Shadowkeep Raid start?
By James Bricknell published
The first run of the new Destiny Raid is always a spectacle, and if you want to be on the action you'll need to know when you can play.

'Moon's haunted' meme makes its way into Destiny 2: Shadowkeep
By James Bricknell published
It's always brilliant when developers acknowledge the fans and their love for the game. Bungie has done that with this lovely nod to the "moons haunted" meme.

Which version of Destiny 2: Shadowkeep should you buy?
By James Bricknell published
Shadowkeep for Destiny 2 is here, but there are a couple of buying options. Which one is right for you?

How to cleanse the essence of anguish in Destiny 2: Shadowkeep
By James Bricknell published
The essences are key to completing Shadowkeep but the Anguish one has tripped us all up. Here's how to do it.

Best 3D-printed models of September 2019
By James Bricknell published
The 3D printing community is amazing and by highlighting some of the best here, we are hoping to inspire you to take a leap into the 3D printing world.

Facebook VR 'Horizon' is a non-starter if it's in a closed ecosystem
By James Bricknell published
I was instantly excited when Facebook announced Horizon, then instantly sad that they chose to limit its potential. They need to do better.

Everything we know about Medal of Honor: Above and Beyond
By James Bricknell published
At Oculus Connect 6 we saw our first look at Medal of Honor: Above and Beyond. Here is everything we know so far.

How to watch the Oculus Connect 6 keynote live stream
By James Bricknell published
Oculus Connect 6 is not very far away so here are the best places to watch the keynote. It should be an exciting one!

Civilization 6 is coming to Xbox One this year, and so are the expansions
By James Bricknell last updated
Civilization 6 is one of the best real-time strategy games ever, and now it's coming to consoles in November!

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare campaign trailer sets a dark tone
By James Bricknell published
This latest trailer from the Call of Duty team shows Modern Warfare's campaign and it's dark, really dark.

Monoprice Delta Pro 3D printer review: Big is beautiful
By James Bricknell published
The Delta Pro is aimed at a market that may or may not want it. But should you, a hobbyist, invest your time into it? Let's have a deeper look.

What does this French resale ruling against Valve even mean?
By James Bricknell published
A French court has ruled that digital content is not exempt from your right to sell your used content. What does this mean and how will it affect Valve?

The Vive Cosmos VR headset is available for preorder today
By James Bricknell published
The Vive Cosmos is now available for preorder, and it looks pretty great.

Final Fantasy VIII Remastered review: It's what you wanted all along
By James Bricknell published
In this article, you will find a man happy as pie that the game he loves is back, whatever form that takes. He still has issues with it though.

Best 3D-printed models of August 2019
By James Bricknell published
The 3D printing community is amazing and by highlighting some of the best here, we are hoping to inspire you to take a leap into the 3D printing world.

Kerbal Space Program 2 announced at Gamescom 2019
By James Bricknell last updated
Kerbal Space Program is a ridiculously fun game about failing to get to space. The release of a second game is exciting!

PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds (PUBG) gets cross-play between consoles in October
By James Bricknell last updated
PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds is giving us cross-play with consoles, and it's coming really soon.

Monoprice MP10 Mini 3D printer review: A decent option for the price, with some caveats
By James Bricknell published
There are a lot of great 3D printers out there, but they can be pricey. Here's an affordable alternative.

3Doodler: Robosumo review — A 3D printing pen for kids
By James Bricknell published
The 3Doodler Robosumo is a fun little pen designed for young kids to get into 3D design and art. It's a lot of fun and you should check it out.

Where is the best place to buy resin for the Elegoo Mars 3D printer?
By James Bricknell published
The Elegoo Mars is one of the hottest printers around right now but doesn't come with any resin to start you on your printing journey. Here is the best place to get what you need.

How to turn your Elgato Stream Deck Mini into a smart home controller
By James Bricknell published
The Elgato Stream Deck Mini is a great little device, but it turns out it's even more powerful than you thought. It can even control your smart devices.

Where to buy a Dell Inspiron 15 5570 replacement battery
By James Bricknell last updated
The Inspiron 15 5570 is a great laptop for the price but like every laptop batteries do need to be replaced on occasion. There aren't a lot of options, but here is the best place to get one.

Where can you buy a powder coated build plate for your Prusa Mk3?
By James Bricknell published
Powder coated PEI is the latest innovation in 3D printing build surfaces, but sometimes it's hard to find. Here are the best places to find one for your Prusa i3 MK3
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