Destination Gaming: Your Summer Playcation is Here 

Destination Gaming: Your Summer Playcation is Here 

It is officially summer holiday season and we’re thinking about a playcation with destination gaming. As British Summertime can be so horribly unpredictable when it comes to the weather, it’s no wonder we want to get away from it all and relax with our favourite pastime, gaming. Enter the playcation and the concept of destination gaming. We’ve scoured Steam for a selection of games to take you globe-trotting from the comfort of your own gaming chair.  What is a Playcation? First of all, if you’re…

Explore the Best Gaming PCs and Laptops for Your Playcation

Explore the Best Gaming PCs and Laptops for Your Playcation

The worst has happened. You’ve booked yourself a playcation, but your gaming PC or laptop has given up the ghost. It’s beyond economical repair. It’s gone. RIP. Or maybe, you’re just in the market for something new. Whatever motivation you have for snagging yourself a new battle station, we have put together the perfect list just for you. A ranked list, no less. Depending on your needs and budget, you can choose from our spicy range of Casual, Enthusiast, Pro-Gamer, or Elite Tiers. For both…

Playcation Check List – Upgrade for the Best Gaming Holiday

Playcation Check List – Upgrade for the Best Gaming Holiday

According to the Overclockers UK Dictionary of Everything, a playcation is the act of taking time off work to explicitly play video games.  As it’s officially the summer holidays, we figured it was high time we got our gaming set-ups playcation ready. Simply follow our checklist, and you’ll be set to have the best gaming holiday.  The Perfect Playcation  There are three very important things to remember when it comes to the perfect playcation.  Keeping cool,  Being properly equipped,  And that holiday atmosphere.  Your playcation…

OcUK Staff Top Fives: Liam’s Top 5 MMOs 

OcUK Staff Top Fives: Liam’s Top 5 MMOs 

It’s no secret that we here at Overclockers UK are big into our gaming. We live for new game hype and love to replay our old favourites. Over 2024, we’ll be sharing our own top fives across a spicy selection of genres. This month we’re looking at Liam’s Top 5 MMOs.  I’ve been into MMOs for as long as I can remember. I started on Runescape in 2007, my main account is even older than some of my colleagues. I was enthralled by the World…

Set the World On Fire with Fallout 2 

Set the World On Fire with Fallout 2 

Fallout 2 is the first sequel to the Post Nuclear Role Playing Game. It’s what officially made Fallout into a series, and we’ve been here for it ever since.  With its apocalyptic retro-future aesthetic and classic turn-based combat, Fallout 2 is an absolute classic RPG game. We’re here to discuss gameplay, timeline placement, and, of course, the best PCs to play it. Pop open a bottle of Nuka-Cola and read on!  Fallout 2 Gameplay Fallout 2 is set 80 years after where the first Fallout…

What You Need to Know About Kunitsu-Gami: Path of the Goddess 

What You Need to Know About Kunitsu-Gami: Path of the Goddess 

Kunitsu-Gami: Path of the Goddess is a unique Japanese-inspired action strategy game, with absolutely glorious visuals. Low-key already here for it!  Developed and published by Capcom, this game promises satisfying combat and rich gameplay, while offering a taste of Japanese culture. From the character design to the soundscape, Kunitsu-Gami is an immersive world just waiting to be explored.  Kunitsu-Gami: Path of the Goddess Gameplay You play as Soh, a warrior tasked with protecting the Maiden, Yoshiro, against the hordes of the Seethe and purifying the…

Indie Showcase July: Crab God 

Indie Showcase July: Crab God 

We are back with our monthly Indie Showcase, where we pick one of the many recently produced gems by independent game developers and make sure it gets some well-deserved time in the sun. For July, we are taking a closer look at the hot crustacean game… Crab God!  What is Crab God? Crab God is a roguelike strategy game from Chaos Theory Games and Firesquid, with an aquatic twist. You are a Guardian of the Abyss, guiding adorable crablings through the Great Migration to bring…

OcUK Work From Home Lifestyle Series: Gamer Aesthetic Office

OcUK Work From Home Lifestyle Series: Gamer Aesthetic Office

HYTE Y60 Dual Chamber Mid-Tower ATX Case - WhiteEndgame Gear MPJ-1200 3XL Gaming SurfaceDucky One 3 Classic Fullsize USB RGB Mechanical Gaming Keyboard Cherry Red - Pure White UK LayoutLogitech G502 HERO High Performance Gaming Mouse Aesthetic Dream  When it comes to gaming and working, there’s nothing better than an aesthetically pleasing office. Sleek and powerful hardware that fits seamlessly together to create a good-looking beast of a gaming PC is at the top of the requirements list for this set-up. Housed within the stylish…

Fallout 76: Post-Apocalyptic Americana with Friends! 

Fallout 76: Post-Apocalyptic Americana with Friends! 

Fallout 76 is the open-world, multiplayer addition to the Fallout franchise.  Launched in 2018, Fallout 76 is currently the latest Fallout game for fans to enjoy. It is an MMO, bringing multiplayer madness to the Fallout franchise for the first time. If you’ve been stuck in a vault all this time, we’ve got what you need to know about this game and some great PCs to play it!  Fallout 76 Gameplay Set a mere 25 years after the bombs dropped, you play as a vault…

What is a Creator Laptop and Why Do You Need One

What is a Creator Laptop and Why Do You Need One

Is your workspace struggling to keep up with your deadlines and applications? Feast your eyes on our extensive range of creator laptops, designed to boost your productivity and performance in a range of demanding creative workloads.   If you don’t know what a creator laptop is, or why you need one for your next project, you’re reading the right blog! We’ve got all the key details you need to know, along with a few tasty laptop recs at the end.   What is a Creator…

Top of the Trends: Still Wakes the Deep Makes Waves 

Top of the Trends: Still Wakes the Deep Makes Waves 

Still Wakes the Deep promises an immersive first-person horror story, that preys on the isolated terror of being trapped on an oil rig in the middle of the ocean. Developed by The Chinese Room and published by Secret Mode, Still Wakes the Deep launched on June 18th 2024. Already, it has garnered positive reviews from players and critics alike and has even spent some time trending. So, what lies in the dark depths of the Beira D oil rig and are we brave enough to…

Monster Hunter Stories: Everything You Need to Know 

Monster Hunter Stories: Everything You Need to Know 

The first Monster Hunter Stories game is back, fully remastered and now voiced!  Initially launched in 2016 on the Nintendo 3DS, Monster Hunter Stories is available to play for the first time on PC. This CAPCOM classic brings the same gameplay we loved from the original as well as new features to the table. We’re taking a closer look at everything MHS, so grab a cuppa and a biscuit!  Monster Hunter Stories Gameplay Stepping away from the traditional gameplay of the Monster Hunter series, you…