Damien Mason
@damienmason.co.uk
Communications Manager at ExpressVPN • He/Him
Former Editor & Strategist at Club386, PCGamesN, GfinityPLC • Words at GameSpot, Fanatical, RockPaperShotgun, The Digital Fix, The Loadout
Former Editor & Strategist at Club386, PCGamesN, GfinityPLC • Words at GameSpot, Fanatical, RockPaperShotgun, The Digital Fix, The Loadout
15 years in the making, this Pendulum album was worth the wait. Great listen front to back. youtu.be/Mgh7JJFO5sc?...
Pendulum & AWOLNATION - Guiding Lights (Official Lyric Video)
YouTube video by pendulumlive
youtu.be
August 22, 2025 at 11:09 PM
15 years in the making, this Pendulum album was worth the wait. Great listen front to back. youtu.be/Mgh7JJFO5sc?...
This is the most personal review I've ever written, exploring a medical condition I rarely acknowledge, but is all the more prominent in today's world of wearables.
Viture Luma Pro XR glasses work great with the Steam Deck, even if my eyes don't: www.pockettactics.com/viture-luma-...
Viture Luma Pro XR glasses work great with the Steam Deck, even if my eyes don't: www.pockettactics.com/viture-luma-...
August 20, 2025 at 9:37 PM
This is the most personal review I've ever written, exploring a medical condition I rarely acknowledge, but is all the more prominent in today's world of wearables.
Viture Luma Pro XR glasses work great with the Steam Deck, even if my eyes don't: www.pockettactics.com/viture-luma-...
Viture Luma Pro XR glasses work great with the Steam Deck, even if my eyes don't: www.pockettactics.com/viture-luma-...
I've now finished my first day as the new Communications Manager at ExpressVPN! It's a slightly different stride as I move away from full-time editorial, but you'll still see me in your favourite tech and gaming publications on the odd occasion.
July 14, 2025 at 8:32 PM
I've now finished my first day as the new Communications Manager at ExpressVPN! It's a slightly different stride as I move away from full-time editorial, but you'll still see me in your favourite tech and gaming publications on the odd occasion.
It's been a while since I've done an interview and what better way than to celebrate the biggest update ever to my favourite game? Some good nuggets in here about what to expect for the future of Rainbow Six Siege X.
To find out more about what you can expect from Siege X, read the full article from @damienmason.co.uk www.pcgamesn.com/rainbow-six-...
(5/5)
(5/5)
One of the biggest, most hardcore tactical FPS games doubles down on following "its own path"
Directors Alexander Karpazis and Joshua Mills on Rainbow Six Siege X, from tiptoeing the sequel stigma to the “marathon” of dev at Ubisoft.
www.pcgamesn.com
July 11, 2025 at 8:12 PM
It's been a while since I've done an interview and what better way than to celebrate the biggest update ever to my favourite game? Some good nuggets in here about what to expect for the future of Rainbow Six Siege X.
Today is my last day at Club386.
I still have a few pieces left, but with 500 articles under my belt and 60 reviews, I've never been prouder of my work than here. I'm going to miss this team.
I'll still freelance in tech and gaming (as you can see), but my next adventure is a little different.
I still have a few pieces left, but with 500 articles under my belt and 60 reviews, I've never been prouder of my work than here. I'm going to miss this team.
I'll still freelance in tech and gaming (as you can see), but my next adventure is a little different.
dawn of the final day - 24 hours remain - is written in white on a black background
ALT: dawn of the final day - 24 hours remain - is written in white on a black background
media.tenor.com
July 10, 2025 at 8:59 AM
Today is my last day at Club386.
I still have a few pieces left, but with 500 articles under my belt and 60 reviews, I've never been prouder of my work than here. I'm going to miss this team.
I'll still freelance in tech and gaming (as you can see), but my next adventure is a little different.
I still have a few pieces left, but with 500 articles under my belt and 60 reviews, I've never been prouder of my work than here. I'm going to miss this team.
I'll still freelance in tech and gaming (as you can see), but my next adventure is a little different.
It's not about entering a new market, but instead making a splash. If nobody told you @Fractal Scape was the brand's first headset, you'd be none the wiser. Rarely do I meet a pair of cans that so readily justify a $199 price tag, but colour me impressed.
www.club386.com/fractal-desi...
www.club386.com/fractal-desi...
June 18, 2025 at 4:48 PM
It's not about entering a new market, but instead making a splash. If nobody told you @Fractal Scape was the brand's first headset, you'd be none the wiser. Rarely do I meet a pair of cans that so readily justify a $199 price tag, but colour me impressed.
www.club386.com/fractal-desi...
www.club386.com/fractal-desi...
After Gotham Knights, I told myself I wasn't going to review another game, but this opportunity was too good to resist at my old stomping grounds. Check out my thoughts on Rainbow Six Siege X, the next evolution in a game I've dedicated an entire decade of my life to.
Rainbow Six Siege X is the biggest upgrade yet for Ubisoft's tactical shooter.
Our review:
www.pcgamesn.com/rainbow-six-...
Our review:
www.pcgamesn.com/rainbow-six-...
June 11, 2025 at 6:00 PM
After Gotham Knights, I told myself I wasn't going to review another game, but this opportunity was too good to resist at my old stomping grounds. Check out my thoughts on Rainbow Six Siege X, the next evolution in a game I've dedicated an entire decade of my life to.
Taking a quick break from the GPU mill, I'm happy to shine a spotlight on @bequiet.com Silent Loop 3, which marks the brand's first-ever 420mm AIO cooler. If you have deep enough pockets and a big enough case, it should be near the top of your wishlist.
www.club386.com/be-quiet-sil...
www.club386.com/be-quiet-sil...
February 11, 2025 at 6:56 PM
Taking a quick break from the GPU mill, I'm happy to shine a spotlight on @bequiet.com Silent Loop 3, which marks the brand's first-ever 420mm AIO cooler. If you have deep enough pockets and a big enough case, it should be near the top of your wishlist.
www.club386.com/be-quiet-sil...
www.club386.com/be-quiet-sil...
A second RTX 5080 review in as many days? I am spoiling you. Oh, and it includes another neat little video to whet the appetite. This one's from Palit and features an iridescent face plate.
www.club386.com/palit-geforc...
#RTXOn
www.club386.com/palit-geforc...
#RTXOn
January 30, 2025 at 2:14 PM
A second RTX 5080 review in as many days? I am spoiling you. Oh, and it includes another neat little video to whet the appetite. This one's from Palit and features an iridescent face plate.
www.club386.com/palit-geforc...
#RTXOn
www.club386.com/palit-geforc...
#RTXOn
Okay, I'm pretty proud of this one. Here's my Nvidia GeForce RTX 5080 Founders Edition review:
www.club386.com/nvidia-gefor...
www.club386.com/nvidia-gefor...
January 29, 2025 at 2:04 PM
Okay, I'm pretty proud of this one. Here's my Nvidia GeForce RTX 5080 Founders Edition review:
www.club386.com/nvidia-gefor...
www.club386.com/nvidia-gefor...
Nvidia GeForce RTX 5090 Founders Edition looks absolutely glorious. Good luck getting hold of one, though.
www.club386.com/nvidia-gefor...
www.club386.com/nvidia-gefor...
Nvidia GeForce RTX 5090 Founders Edition unboxing and first look | Club386
Lifting the lid on Nvidia's new GeForce RTX 5090 Founders Edition, we see the graphics card close up in all its glory.
www.club386.com
January 20, 2025 at 2:23 PM
Nvidia GeForce RTX 5090 Founders Edition looks absolutely glorious. Good luck getting hold of one, though.
www.club386.com/nvidia-gefor...
www.club386.com/nvidia-gefor...
Call me cautiously optimistic for Nvidia RTX 50 Series. Looks like there are some real strides in how AI can benefit gaming, but it also depends on support from an exclusive ecosystem that hinders its initial value: www.club386.com/nvidia-rtx-5...
Nvidia RTX 5090 is twice as fast as RTX 4090 but with a big caveat | Club386
Nvidia GeForce RTX 50 Series graphics cards promise a lot, but all announced GPUs have a big asterisk next to their performance numbers.
www.club386.com
January 7, 2025 at 7:34 PM
Call me cautiously optimistic for Nvidia RTX 50 Series. Looks like there are some real strides in how AI can benefit gaming, but it also depends on support from an exclusive ecosystem that hinders its initial value: www.club386.com/nvidia-rtx-5...
Spent a few hours last night putting a lighting trim around the entire room.
#LightYourSpark @goveeofficial.bsky.social
#LightYourSpark @goveeofficial.bsky.social
December 23, 2024 at 11:19 AM
Spent a few hours last night putting a lighting trim around the entire room.
#LightYourSpark @goveeofficial.bsky.social
#LightYourSpark @goveeofficial.bsky.social
I'm more proud of this than I should admit.
December 19, 2024 at 6:17 PM
I'm more proud of this than I should admit.
I should really post more about what I do, so here's my latest review of the Arctic Senza: www.club386.com/arctic-senza...
It's the definition of silent, ditching fans for a passive cooler instead, and the temps are surprisingly good.
It's the definition of silent, ditching fans for a passive cooler instead, and the temps are surprisingly good.
Arctic Senza review: silence of the mini PCs | Club386
Showcasing a truly passively cooled system, Arctic Senza proves you don't need fans to make a good mini PC.
www.club386.com
December 18, 2024 at 11:10 PM
I should really post more about what I do, so here's my latest review of the Arctic Senza: www.club386.com/arctic-senza...
It's the definition of silent, ditching fans for a passive cooler instead, and the temps are surprisingly good.
It's the definition of silent, ditching fans for a passive cooler instead, and the temps are surprisingly good.
Probably about time I watched 28 Days Later given the hype for the third film...
December 10, 2024 at 12:53 PM
Probably about time I watched 28 Days Later given the hype for the third film...
I might as well weigh in on this whole malarkey, even though I think my top song is only there due to Spotify constantly putting it on every recommended playlist. I like it enough, just not so much I'd make it my top song.
December 4, 2024 at 10:05 PM
I might as well weigh in on this whole malarkey, even though I think my top song is only there due to Spotify constantly putting it on every recommended playlist. I like it enough, just not so much I'd make it my top song.
Name a video game you have 100+ hours in.
The depressing thing about this is that Ubisoft Connect doesn't count load and menu times, just pure PvP.
The depressing thing about this is that Ubisoft Connect doesn't count load and menu times, just pure PvP.
December 2, 2024 at 12:52 PM
Name a video game you have 100+ hours in.
The depressing thing about this is that Ubisoft Connect doesn't count load and menu times, just pure PvP.
The depressing thing about this is that Ubisoft Connect doesn't count load and menu times, just pure PvP.
I really didn't get the Sleep Token hype until I *got it*. It's just unfortunate that I cottoned on right after the bloody tour.
And forget the singer for a moment. Vessel's great, but I just really want to see II (drummer) playing live.
youtu.be/sErp9MCXLPs
And forget the singer for a moment. Vessel's great, but I just really want to see II (drummer) playing live.
youtu.be/sErp9MCXLPs
Sleep Token - Jaws
YouTube video by Sleep Token
youtu.be
November 30, 2024 at 12:16 PM
I really didn't get the Sleep Token hype until I *got it*. It's just unfortunate that I cottoned on right after the bloody tour.
And forget the singer for a moment. Vessel's great, but I just really want to see II (drummer) playing live.
youtu.be/sErp9MCXLPs
And forget the singer for a moment. Vessel's great, but I just really want to see II (drummer) playing live.
youtu.be/sErp9MCXLPs
Gfinity was such a weird place to be. My manager was one of the best people I've met with a kind, nurturing nature and a great vision but instead of support to grow affiliates, he narrowly avoided redundancy. Afterwards, I was left to fill his shoes with the same lack of support and bitter end.
Gfinity wiped off all it's talent in August and now all that's left is gutless, AI-pandering, press release-style articles that have as much brain power as a dying slug put into them.
who wrote this and why?
November 29, 2024 at 10:53 AM
Gfinity was such a weird place to be. My manager was one of the best people I've met with a kind, nurturing nature and a great vision but instead of support to grow affiliates, he narrowly avoided redundancy. Afterwards, I was left to fill his shoes with the same lack of support and bitter end.