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Funko Pop on Our PCs?! Everything You Need to Know About Funko Fusion
Your next gaming obsession is here! Funko Fusion released on PCs as of September 13th 2024, combining all our favourite iconic characters into one action-packed video game. We’ve rounded up everything you need to know about Funko Fusion, from gameplay details and official PC specs to our top PCs and laptops to play. Keep on reading for more! The Gameplay Funko Fusion is a third-person action game that lets you play as beloved characters from TV, film, games, comics, and more! Set across handcrafted worlds inspired…
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. …
Epic Remasters Hitting Our Gaming Libraries
Struggling to find your next great gaming obsession to play this weekend? Well, have we got the best round-up of games for you! We’ve picked out some of our top classic games that are getting a much-needed remaster this month. From iconic zombie action games and globe trotting adventures to Disney platformers, there is a remaster on our list that is sure to become your next favourite. Lollipop Chainsaw RePOP – September 12th Legendary zombie hunter Juliet is back in Lollipop Chainsaw RePOP. Now reimagined…
Top Five Games Releasing This September
September is here already, (why is this year going by so quickly?!) and with it comes a brand-new selection of incredible new releases. It was tough to pick out our top five faves this month, but we’ve rounded them up with a selection of our top PCs and laptops, nonetheless. If you’re looking for your next gaming obsession, then this is the blog post for you! Age of Mythology: Retold – September 4th Age of Mythology: Retold is an upcoming RTS in which gods, monsters,…
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…
Core Keeper Is Finally Out of Early Access – Here’s What You Need to Know
After two years in early access, Core Keeper is finally getting its full release on August 27th 2024! We can't wait to experience this cosy pixel game once it officially releases and therefore we've put together this handy blog post detailing everything you need to know. We've covered plenty of exciting gameplay details, multiplayer, what platforms it's available on, and our top PCs to play Core Keeper. Survival Meets Terraria and Stardew Valley In this wonderful pixel art game, players take control of an explorer…
Gamescom 2024 – So Many Games, So Little Time
ICYMI, it was Gamescom 2024 this weekend just gone, and boy have there been some big announcements! Gamescom 2024 Gamescom 2024 took place from August 21st to the 25th, in Cologne. The arena was chock full of stands showcasing the latest games and tech. Here is but a taste of what was available. https://youtu.be/qregRMizB1I Our Highlights With so much going on over the course of Gamescom, one simply cannot cover it all! So, we’ve rounded up our highlights and invite you to share yours in…
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…
OCUK Staff Top Fives: Simon’s Top Five FPSs
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 Simon’s Top First Person Shooters. I’m back again, to wax on about possibly the most popular genre of gaming, FPS. This action-packed style of game is perfect for venting your frustrations, whether it’s offline against AI-controlled enemies or…
How to Play Magic: The Gathering on PC
Magic: The Gathering has long been a staple of tabletop gaming, but if you’re looking to experience the thrill of spell-slinging without leaving your desk, there are a few brilliant ways to play on your PC. A couple of weeks ago, we learned that I’ll get addicted to anything with pretty pictures, so I’ve once again tricked management into letting me talk about Magic: The Gathering. I know what you’re thinking, ‘Rob, surely playing IRL is better than online?’ and usually I’d agree with you,…