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Caravan SandWitch: Delightful Sci-Fi Narrative-Driven Exploration
Caravan SandWitch is a sci-fi exploration adventure, just waiting to be had. With a vibrant art style and stunning soundtrack, Caravan SandWitch provides a beautiful world and narrative to explore and uncover. We were lucky enough to get a review key for this narrative-driven game and experience the Provence-like world for ourselves. Settle in, we have a gameplay breakdown, our thoughts, and, of course, some great PC recs. What Did We Play On? Caravan SandWitch was played on a gaming laptop with an Intel Core…
The Imperium Needs You – Warhammer 40K: Space Marine 2
Defend the Imperium with superhuman skill in Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2. We’re back with more Warhammer 40K fun with this latest Space Marine game. With iconic armour to don and devastating weaponry to wield, we are heckin’ excited to sink our teeth into this campaign. As such, we’ve got a breakdown of gameplay, the official specifications, and some spicy PC recs for you today. Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 Gameplay You play as a Space Marine, tasked with defending the Imperium from relentless Tyranid…
How to Transfer Data from Your Old to New Gaming PC
Your new shiny PC has just arrived and now it’s time to get it plugged in and set up. But wait... what to do with all your old files? Thankfully, you don’t have to undergo a painful goodbye with your favourite pictures, videos, and precious memories. In fact, it’s super easy to transfer data across to your new gaming PC, and we’re here to show you step-by-step how to do this! Why You Should Transfer Your Data Transferring all your old data across may sound incredibly…
Indie Showcase September: SteamWorld Heist II
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 September, we are taking a closer look at the steampunk adventure game… SteamWorld Heist II! What is SteamWorld Heist II? SteamWorld Heist II is the latest adventure from Thunderful Development and Publishing. Taking charge as Captain Leeway, you must lead a ragtag group of Steambots through a crisis brewing at sea. …
Dive into Azeroth in World of Warcraft: The War Within
We’ve conquered the skies in Dragonflight, now it’s time to delve into the cavernous depths of Azeroth. We’re here to share our thoughts, after our first foray into the tenth expansion of World of Warcraft, The War Within. The War Within Launch Trailer | World of Warcraft https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2BAG-G-qz_Y Simon’s Gaming Specs I set out for my adventure on my custom gaming PC with the following specs: ComponentDetailsCPUAMD Ryzen 5 5600XGPUAMD Radeon RX 6800RAM32GB DDR4 3600MHzStorageNVMe and SATA storage Previous Reviews A Radiant Vision for the…
Breaking World Records with 8Pack and the Supernova MK3
You read that right. 8Pack has only gone and smashed some world records on the Supernova MK3! The Best There Ever Will Be By popular demand, Ian “8Pack” Parry has put the Supernova MK3 to the test, to show off its gaming muscles. With a whopping seven RTX 4090 GPUs and an AMD Threadripper Pro CPU, there is nothing this beast can’t handle. To fully demonstrate what the Supernova MK3 is capable of, 8Pack has benchmarked the CPU, GPU, and its gaming prowess using Cinebench, V-Ray,…
Have a Battle of Wits with Strategy Games This Weekend
The weekend is here, and we feel like working out our minds with some strategy games! Whether real-time, turn-based, an inventive take on the genre, or completely psychedelic, strategy games are great fodder for weekend gaming. Especially when you’re going up against (or working collaboratively with!) your mates. We had a whip around the Overlockers UK office to find out everyone’s favourite strategy games to play with friends. Not in the mood for strategic thinking? Check out our other weekend gaming blogs for inspo! Grand…
Why Pre-Built PCs Might Be Smarter Than Custom Builds
Are you in the market for a shiny new computer? A pre-built gaming PC might just be the answer you’re looking for! If you’ve never considered opting for a pre-built PC, we’re here with all the key details you need to know from the pros and cons of a pre-built computer to warranty information, and, of course, our top pre-built gaming PCs. Why You Want a Pre-Built Gaming PC Pre-built gaming PCs are perfect for beginners and veteran gamers, alike. Built to suit specific gameplay…
Optimising Your PC for 4K Gaming: A Complete Setup Guide
Are you looking to level up your battle station for 4K gaming? We’re here with everything you need to know; what 4K gaming is, all the required hardware, and our top software optimisations you can make to enjoy incredible 4K resolutions. Keep on reading for a closer look at our complete set-up guide. What is 4K Gaming? 4K gaming refers to the resolution of your monitor and how many pixels are being used to render each individual frame. To game at 4K, your monitor will…
Mach 1 Gaming Room Set-Up
Meet the Mach 1 Gaming Room Set-Up Set-Up Parts List OcUK Gaming Mach 1 Pre-Built PC noblechairs HERO Black/Red Gaming Chair Endgame Gear OP1 Optical Black Gaming Mouse Endgame Gear KB65HE Hall Effect Gaming Keyboard Enjoy high-octane fun with our Mach 1 Gaming Room Set-Up. 1080p Gaming At the centre of this gaming room set-up is the OcUK Mach 1 Pre-Built PC. Crafted with cherry-picked hardware, this pre-built system delivers ultra-fast performance at a wallet-friendly price tag. Harness the AMD Ryzen 5 5600, built with…
DOOM + DOOM II Update on Steam: New Content, Crossplay, and More!
DOOM is credited with pioneering and popularising the FPS genre in the 90s. Now, DOOM + DOOM II has received a juicy update boasting enhanced visuals and new content. With DOOM: The Dark Ages due in 2025, it is the perfect time for a franchise replay. id Software understood the assignment and has dropped an update for the classic DOOM and DOOM II combined release. This bundle includes original games, enhanced visuals, and new content. Twenty years on, and DOOM is the gift that keeps…
Best Gaming PCs for Under £800
Did you know you can get a great gaming PC for under £800? While we’d all love to be able to sink unlimited funds into our gaming PC spec, sometimes other responsibilities take priority. Adulting, who signed us up for this?! That said, you can still achieve great gaming performance and stick to your budget. We’re taking a closer look at three PCs you can get from Overclockers UK for under £800. Spicy. OcUK Gaming Jigsaw R1 Limited Edition Configurable PC First up, we have…