The last bank holiday of the summer is on the horizon. It is close enough to check the weather forecast: grim with a side of muggy. So, what better way to spend this juicy day off than as a playcation?
August has seen some pretty epic games drop, with more yet to come. One title that is particularly exciting is Psychonauts 2 from Double Fine Productions, released on August 25th. A sequel to the 2005 release, this is a 3D platformer full of colour and quirky characters.
Psychonauts 2
Combining quirky missions and mysterious conspiracies, Psychonauts 2 is a platform-adventure game with cinematic style and tons of customizable psychic powers.
Steam
Starting immediately after the first game finishes, Psychonauts 2 sees you living out protagonist Razputin “Raz” Aquato’s dream of being a Psychonaut. As an espionage organisation, these psychic super spies have to get to the bottom of why their old foe, Maligula, is seemingly back from the dead.
Gameplay includes solving environmental puzzles, battling bad guys, and using highly customisable psychic powers. All whilst looking like something that escaped from Tim Burton’s mind. Or perhaps his peppier cousin’s mind. This game is pegged as story-rich, with plenty of comedy and cinematic scenes. Frankly, I can’t wait to spend my bank holiday Monday with this adventure!
Relaxing Bank Holiday
Naturally, the best thing to do on a bank holiday is to relax. Why not enhance your gaming session with the ultimate, premium comfort of a gaming chair? Today, I’m going to look at contenders from noblechairs, Nitro Concepts, ThunderX3, Asus, and MWE Lab for pairing with your bank holiday playcation.
noblechairs HERO Special Editions
The gaming world is getting a new compact chair this week, as well as a long-awaited sequel. noblechairs launched their EPIC Compact Series on Friday 27th, a sIt stands to reason that I cannot do a post about gaming chairs without visiting noblechairs. Over the last five years, they have released a veritable bounty of chairs, each expertly manufactured to provide unrivalled comfort and support. In the HERO model, there are three special edition chairs based on popular games. The Elder Scrolls Online, Fallout, and Doom chairs.
| Features |
|---|
| 4D armrests |
| PU Leather |
| Largest noblechairs model |
| Full lumbar support |
| Stainless steel frame |
HEROIC Gaming Chair
The HERO chair is the largest in the noblechairs range, offering a very roomy platform for gamers to enjoy. Plus, with full lumbar support and a rocker mechanism, you can lean back and relax while gaming in this chair. Solve the environmental puzzles of Psychonauts 2 in premium comfort.
Naturally, these chairs all include the deform resistant, cold foam padding, a 5-point base with 60mm casters perfect for soft or hard flooring, and premium upholstery finished with a stylish aesthetic. Three models use the 100% vegan PU leather, all sporting a stylish design inspired by their titular game. The ESO chair features embroidered symbols for the factions, the Doom chair carries iconic sigils, whilst the Fallout chair is in bright “Vault-Tec” blue.
Of course, if you like the sound of noblechairs but perhaps are not a fan of these three games, then there are still plenty of models to choose from the noblechairs range. Including more special edition chairs for esports and more!
noblechairs HERO Special Edition Gaming Chair
Nitro Concepts S300 Series
Next on our list of chairs to try is from Nitro Concepts, the S300 Series. This range combines ergonomic comfort with intense colour, to match any aesthetic and ambience set by your RGB lighting. All with a great value for money price-point, there is a whole rainbow of colours and styles to choose from.
| Features |
|---|
| High-quality fabric upholstery |
| Augmented material strength |
| Individually adjustable ergonomics |
| Vivid colours |
| 3D armrests |
Rainbow of Gaming Chairs
With a Nitro Concepts S300 Gaming Chair, you are getting a bright and vivid addition to your gaming environment, as well as a chair that is incredibly comfortable. Greatly increasing the surface contact area of the seat, the superior ergonomics of this chair can support you during a day-long bank holiday gaming session with ease. The backrest is fully adjustable, along with the 3D armrests, meaning you can literally lean back and relax.
Perhaps the comfort of this chair will have you so Zen you develop psychic powers of your own! I would definitely abuse my powers into getting people to bring me more biscuits.
Padding the Nitro Concepts S300 is a porous, dense cold foam that, paired with the fabric upholstery, is highly breathable. Even if the day is as muggy as the Met Office is implying, you will be fresh as a daisy. Leaving you free to focus on solving all those platformer puzzles. Every chair comes with two supporting pillows, for the head and lower back, meaning you will experience supreme comfort with every sit.
Naturally, the most important decision with your S300 Gaming Chair is which colour to go for?! Go classic with red and black? Perhaps bold with lime green and black. Be out of this world with the Purple Nebula chair or even avoid detection with the Urban Camo pattern. There’s just so many to choose between!
Nitro Concepts S300 Gaming Chair
ThunderX3 TC3 Series
Our next contender is from ThunderX3, the TC3 Series. Available in three models, this gaming chair features stunning designs paired with breathable AIR Tech. Combining to make phenomenal comfort during gaming sessions.
| Features |
|---|
| 2-way adjustable armrests |
| Synthetic leather upholstery |
| Dense foam padding |
| Includes head and back cushions |
| 3 models available |
Get ready for the Thunder
Able to support up to 150kg of weight, the ThunderX3 TC3 Gaming Chair makes a great gaming foundation. With All Black, Ember Red, or All White designs, this is sure to be a premium addition to your set-up, as well as a long-lasting one. Thanks to its steel frame and dense foam padding, this is a highly durable chair able to withstand everything your battles throw its way.
Exclusive to ThunderX3, the synthetic leather and foam padding are equipped with AIR Tech, which not only heightens the breathability but also your comfort. The spacious gap between armrests provides a roomy platform for you to sit on, whether you sit upright or cross-legged. This chair is an absolute dream to sit on for wriggly gamers, thanks to all the space. Excuse me whilst I replace my sub-standard office chair with one of these bad boys.
Finally, as with many of the best gaming chairs, the ThunderX3 TC3 gaming chair supports a whole range of adjustments with the backrest, armrests, and rocking mechanism. This chair can be flattened to 180 degrees for the ultimate power nap if needed. Just imagine dreaming up a strategy to deal with Maligula while snoozing in your gaming chair!
ThunderX3 TC3 Gaming Chair
Asus SL300C ROG Chariot with RGB lighting
From Asus, we have the SL300C ROG Chariot. With RGB. Of course, you can opt for the model without lighting, but where’s the fun in that? Plus, there’s something about sitting in a chariot that makes this chair sound like a royal experience. Supporting this regal feel is memory foam padding, PU leather, and premium ergonomics.
| Features |
|---|
| 145-degree recline |
| RGB lighting |
| Environmentally friendly materials |
| Locking wheels |
| Class 4 gas lift |
Now With Added RGB
As we’ve come to expect from Asus, this gaming chair is rich in features, making it great for gamers. From the simple things like locking mechanisms – save that perfect positioning – to the extensive ergonomics implemented to maximise your comfort. Plus, RGB lighting, everyone loves RGB lighting. The intuitive, one-touch controller allows you to easily cycle through a range of dynamic lighting effects and colours, plus there is an integrated pocket for carrying the power bank needed to operate the RGB.
Making the Asus ROG SL300C Chariot innovative, this is the first gaming chair to include a sliding headrest. Allowing you to adjust the height of the headrest, you can achieve maximum comfort easily. Plus, the lumbar support is integrated upon the chair yet also removable, should the generous padding not suit the way you sit.
Padded with memory foam and upholstered in environmentally friendly PU leather, the Asus ROG Chariot offers a range of adjustments for your comfort whilst maintaining durability thanks to its steel frame. What’s more, with its locking mechanism, you can keep the perfect position set without having to fiddle around at the start of every session. Alternatively, leave the chair free to adapt to your ever-changing posture as you delve deeper into dungeon crawls and missions.
Asus ROG Chariot Gaming Chair
MWE Lab Emperor XT
Now, for something completely different. From MWE Lab, the Emperor XT. This is less a gaming chair and more a vision of the future. Fully motorised, with mounting for up to three screens, and so much more it’s really no surprise this chair comes with a hefty price tag. But you have to admit, it would be the perfect companion to the 8Pack Hypercube. The ultimate gaming machine, paired with total immersion and comfort. Who fancies wistfully sighing with me and imagining what if…?
| Features |
|---|
| Integrated audio system |
| Motorised |
| Mounts for up to 3 screens |
| Immersive LEDs |
| Adjustable back and leg rest |
The Ultimate Gaming Chair
Now, I thought sitting in a chair called Chariot sounded regal, but just imagine sitting in one called Emperor. I can already feel that premium comfort wrapped around me and providing unmatchable support and immersion thanks to the adjustable back and leg rest. Utilising MWE Lab’s signature scorpion shape, the Emperor XT Motorised Ergonomic Chair is designed to be used as a gaming or workstation chair for those who spend many hours in front of a screen. Or three.
Speaking of screens, the overhead arm can host up to three monitors, which are compatible with a 27” VESA mount, and there are three included DisplayPort cables. Additionally, there are cool-white lights integrated upon the arm, keeping your workstation lit up but not harshly on the eyes. The decorative RGB lighting can be controlled with a remote, keeping your Emperor XT in keeping with your gaming environment.
Finally, the cherry atop of this premium pie, the MWE Labs Emperor XT has integrated 2.1 speakers. Complete with subwoofer for truly rich and rounded sound. The cinematic scenes of Psychonauts 2 will be something else with this chair. The Emperor XT is pitched as the future of gaming PC environments, so if the future could hurry up and happen, that would be grand.
MWE Lab Emperor XT Motorised Gaming Chair
Comfy Is, As Comfy Does
Before I get too grumpy about not having a fully motorised gaming chair, I hope you all enjoy the long weekend. Happy gaming – share below how you spend your Bank Holiday Playcation!
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Emily Haylock
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Emily is a board and cosy gamer, keyboard obsessive, and content copywriter for Overclockers UK. She has been with Overclockers UK for two years, writing about everything from noblechairs to 8Pack PCs. She writes from within her desk nest with a foster pup at her feet. (What, a desk duvet is a totally normal thing!) In her downtime, she likes to play board games, farming sims, and old-school Final Fantasy. IX to be specific. It is the best, and that is a hill she will die on.
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