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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,…
Legendary MOBA is Getting a Sequel: Everything You Need to Know About SMITE 2
The beloved MOBA, SMITE, is getting a sequel and we’re heckin’ excited. SMITE 2 promises to continue the legacy of this fan-favourite MOBA by providing players with plenty of incredible gameplay as you battle it out in an arena. If you can’t wait to play this sequel, we’ve put together this blog post highlighting all the key details you need to know. The Gameplay SMITE 2 sees players go head-to-head in an immersive 5v5 battle arena, in which you can choose from an expansive roster…
How to Play Non-VR Games in VR and Level Up Your Gaming Experience
Want to play your favourite game on a giant screen? In this article we’ve got all the deets on how to use your VR headset to play non-VR games. Let’s be honest: we all love the idea of throwing on our VR headset and dropping into some gaming, but sometimes, we just want to kick back and play some non-VR games. Well, here’s the good news: you can do exactly that with your VR headset! Imagine playing Elden Ring on a virtual cinema-sized screen…
Overclockers UK Summer Sale Focus: Sizzling Storage Drives!
The Overclockers UK Summer Sale is here for a couple more weeks. While there are plenty of spicy deals about, we’re taking a closer look at storage drives. Storage Drives Storage drives, affectionately known as our gaming libraries, need to have big capacities with ultra-fast read and write speeds if they are to keep up with the latest games. Utilising high-speed interfaces and the latest data transfer technology, storage drives can keep loading screen times down while providing ample room for your ever-growing collection of…
Build, Manage, Thrive: Our Top City Builders to Play this Weekend!
Looking for some inspiration for your weekend gaming sessions? Why not let your creativity run wild in our favourite city builders? We asked around the Overclockers UK office and put together this little round-up of some great city builders that we think are perfect to play this weekend. Plus, if you’re in need of a battle station, we’ve got a tasty PC and laptop showcased as well. Don’t say we don’t spoil you! Manor Lords Manor Lords is a stunning medieval city builder in which…