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Boti Byteland Overclocked – Whimsical 3D Platformer
Boti Byteland Overclocked is a whimsical look into the life of a data transfer “bot” called Boti. A new robot who accidentally plunges the world into a buggy, glitch-filled, virus-infected landscape. From Untold Tales comes a 3D platformer resonating with my childhood love of all things collecting, fighting, and discovering! There’s a new world to save, even if we are the ones that have doomed it. OcUK Computer Technician and Support Assistant Liam Bould reviewed Boti Byteland Overclocked on his Ryzen based gaming PC. ComponentSpecificationCPUAMD Ryzen…
Top Five Gaming Mice for Playing Baldur’s Gate 3!
Baldur’s Gate 3 is rapidly becoming everyone’s favourite Dungeons & Dragons inspired RPG. Its three-year-long early access period left us waiting on the edge of our seats to finally get our hands on its official full release. Now that it’s finally here, is your set up ready to embark on this thrilling adventure through the Forgotten Realms? We see you glancing at your tired-looking set-up, wondering if your gaming mouse is capable of handling all those fast mouse movements and clicks that the turn-based combat…
Overclockers UK at Insomnia i71
From exclusive deals and discounts to all the deets from the event, make sure to bookmark this page and check back often, as we'll update it regularly with everything we get up to. It’s a Wrap! Insomnia Gaming Festival has once again been a huge success! The entire Overclockers UK team at the event really enjoyed meeting you all, discussing hardware, games, and more. We cannot wait to do it all over again. Make sure to let us know what you got up to…
Back to School: Five Games for the New Term
Whether you’ve been out of the education system for years or are still diligently returning each year, September has undeniable back to school vibes. We’ve got the itch to return to some hallowed halls, but in an infinitely more fun way. We’ve had an ask around the Overclockers UK office and gathered five of our favourite games set in and around schools. (School gameplay not mandatory!) The Sims 4 High School Years Of course, we have to start with the ultimate simulation of school life…
Starfield First Impressions: Space Pirate Fantasies Do Come True
When Starfield was first announced at E3 2018, I, like many, did not care. The tantalising prospect of Elder Scrolls VI appealed far more to the fantasy and Skyrim fanboy within me than more sci-fi planet hopping could after years at the Destiny grindstone. Well, what a difference five years can make. Embracing Life in the Starfield Perhaps that latent trauma would have been buried a lot quicker if I’d heard Todd Howard’s assessment of Starfield being “Skyrim in space” sooner. Because that’s how…
BBC Proms 2023: Prom 57 Fantasy, Myths, and Legends
Last night, we returned to the Royal Albert Hall for the BBC Proms 2023. Conducted by Anna-Maria Helsing, this grand musical event was a deep dive into all our favourite orchestral fantasy and adventure soundtracks from film, television, and gaming. Catch Up with Last Years BBC Proms: If you want to catch up with the sounds of last year's BBC Proms, be sure to read through our dedicated blog post. Read More What are BBC Proms? Before we take a look at this year's celebrations,…
What is AI? How is it Changing the PC and Gaming Industry?
Artificial Intelligence has become a fundamental aspect of our lives. From the videos we watch, the questions we ask Alexa, to the video games we immerse ourselves in, AI is responsible for them all. The way in which we use AI is consistently expanding as it becomes more powerful. The question is, how is this changing the PC and gaming industry? Are games becoming more realistic or losing their immersion? Is PC hardware changing with the rise of AI? We’re taking a deep dive into…
PC Modding with OcUK: Add-Ons
The next instalment of our ‘PC Modding with OcUK’ series is here! Today we’ll be showcasing all the different modding add-ons you can opt to include within your gaming PC. Add-Ons Our range of PC modding add-ons allows you to enhance your gaming computer’s performance and style. From fan guards or controllers, dust filters, and even remote controls to power your PC, we stock a wide range of add-ons. In fact, it’s time to explore them all in this dedicated PC Modding article. To install…
Baldur’s Gate 3 is Out Now After Nearly 3 Years in Early Access!
After three long years in early access, Baldur’s Gate 3 is finally ready for its official full release. Set in the universe of Dungeons and Dragons, this party-based RPG is packed with a vibrant story full of fellowship, betrayal, survival, and sacrifice. To ensure your party is up to speed and ready to embark on this journey, we’ve included everything there is to know about Baldur’s Gate 3 into this one handy post. We’ve highlighted all the exciting gameplay features, in-depth story, multiplayer features, official…
BattleBit Remastered The FPS We Deserve
After years and years of waiting, someone has finally released a good military FPS, but it wasn’t Activision or EA. After just ten minutes of playing BattleBit Remastered, you could be forgiven for thinking you’d somehow been transported into a different timeline's Battlefield 4. Overnight success BattleBit Remastered is packed with the intense mayhem we’ve been missing since the good old days of Battlefield, and with colossal scale 127 vs 127 matches, there’s a lot to love. Gameplay Six years in the making, BattleBit’s…
How to Get the Best from Your OLED Monitor
OLED monitors boast huge advantages for gamers, streamers, and creatives, capable of delivering stunning high-res images and videos, vivid colour accuracy, and fast response times. But how can you get the very best performance from your OLED display whilst minimising the effects of screen burn-in? That’s where Overclockers UK comes in! We’ve compiled everything there is to know about OLED displays and screen burn-in, along with our top tips on how to get the most out of your gaming monitor. LG 32EP950-B 32'' OLED Monitor…
Games that Changed the Gaming Landscape
There are thousands of incredible games, each one leaving its impact on the gaming landscape. But which games have been the most influential in paving the success of future titles? We’ll be taking a deep dive to explore all the incredible games that have graced our gaming libraries over the years, highlighting their influence and how they’ve altered the gaming landscape. Pong – 1972 First released in 1972 by Atari, Pong is considered to be one of the first computer games. As a table tennis…