Feature Articles
Discover in-depth feature articles and opinions on the latest tech trends. Perfect for a laid-back read, these pieces are both engaging and insightful.
Work From Home: Make the Most of Your Desk (Part 3)
An entire year has past since originally writing this masterpiece, and not much has changed. Whilst everyone else has been busy updating their office spaces, mine looks exactly the same. At home, my setup has been perfected. In fact, I get far more done working from home than I ever could in an office (mainly because I'm not distracting everyone, but we won't mention that). In this awesome series, the Overclockers UK content team share the tips, tricks, and techniques that we use to optimise…
Work From Home: Make The Most of Your Desk (Part 2)
There is no doubt about it. Working from home rocks. In this series of articles, the OcUK content team are showcasing our WFH setups and offering advice on how to make yours. Welcome to part two of the Overclockers UK content team showing off sharing tips and tricks about how we make our home offices awesome. If you missed it, make sure to check out part one. Emily Read More Glyn Read More Ruth Read More Jacob Read More Simon Read More Small Office…
What Did We Really Lose when Adobe Flash Player Died?
Afternoons after a long laborious day at school were well spent browsing the internet. As we avoided our homework whilst trying to watch the latest viral clip or playing games on Miniclip, we all inevitably received the same annoying pop-up that now sparks a feeling of nostalgia, "Please install Flash Player’’. Regarded as the hallmark of the early years of the Internet, Adobe Flash Player shaped the way in which people watched videos and played games for 20 years. When Adobe finally pulled the plug back…
Work From Home: Make the Most of Your Desk (Part 1)
For many of us, we are heading into another year of flexible or working from home. By now, our work-from-home office desk set-ups are pretty near perfect. But there are always great tips to be shared! The Overclockers UK content team is giving you a behind-the-scenes peek at our work-from-home set-ups. We’ve got great tips, the hardware we’re using, and pictures to show off the spaces we’ve created. What? We’re really proud of them! We’ve shared our workspaces, so if you’re looking for some office…
Video Game Representation Why It Matters
There is an ever-growing amount of representation in gaming, from AAA titles to indie gems. In this post, we're looking at some of our favourite games working to increase representation within the industry. Seeing yourself and others like you represented in video games goes beyond immersion, it normalises our existence to other gamers. From the Sims franchise, which has allowed gamers to play as themselves for decades, to increasing variation in character design in AAA FPS titles. We're now evolving from the days of every…
No Man’s Sky – From Zero to Hero
Every good story needs a hero, a villain, and a redemption arc. But did Hello Games really need to both characters? No Man's Sky has one of the most memorable historic redemptions in recent video game history. From a 2014 infamous E3 trailer, a launch filled with huge disappointment, content update after content update, all the way to grateful fans saying thank you with a billboard near the Hello Games office. It's safe to say No Man's Sky has become the epitome of how…
F1 Esports: From Humble Beginnings to Prestigious Competitions
Over the past few years, esports has grown from a niche community to something shown on a worldwide stage. Universities and colleges even offer esports programmes, recognising the thriving esports industry and the transferable skills it offers. F1 esports in particular has shown phenomenal growth in the last few years, from its humble origins to teams featuring F1 drivers from both sides of the track. How has F1 esports managed to grow so rapidly over the past few years? We’re taking a closer look at…
Is Esports a Mainstream Sport?
Video gaming hasn’t always been seen as a form of competitive sport. Instead, playing games was considered a way to relax and entertain yourself. Ten years ago, you’d never be able to watch a game of FIFA, instead of regular professional football, being streamed on mainstream television channels. Fast forward to 2019, and the first ePremier League was broadcasted on Sky Sports. To compensate for COVID-19 pandemic restricting professional football games, the ePremier League was a competitive gaming tournament. Instead of hitting the playing field,…