Jump Into Fun: Our Top Platformers to Play this Weekend

Jump Into Fun: Our Top Platformers to Play this Weekend

Are you looking for some classic fun-filled gaming this weekend?   Well, aren’t you a lucky duck, for we’ve rounded up a selection of some great platformers that we think are perfect for playing this weekend. With options for both solo explorers and late-night marathons with the squad, there is a platformer on this list for everyone!  Hollow Knight  Get ready to forge your own path in the ultimate platformer, Hollow Knight. Packed full of fast-paced action, this platformer takes you on an epic adventure across…

DOOM + DOOM II Update on Steam: New Content, Crossplay, and More! 

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…

Overclockers UK Summer Sale Focus: Fresh Cooling Hardware! 

Overclockers UK Summer Sale Focus: Fresh Cooling Hardware! 

The Overclockers UK Summer Sale is 🔥🔥. While there are plenty of spicy deals about, we’re taking a closer look at cooling hardware.  Cooling Hardware With the summer sun shining down (we pray), it’s not just us that needs a little help keeping cool. Our gaming PCs work hard, and with that comes a little extra heat. To keep everything operating to temperature, we need cooling hardware.   Whether optimsing on natural airflow or crafting a fully custom-built water-cooling loop, these components keep our gaming hardware…

Turn Your Passion Into Profit: 5 Ways to Earn Money Through Gaming

Turn Your Passion Into Profit: 5 Ways to Earn Money Through Gaming

Are you looking to make money through your love of gaming? If so, keep on reading for we’ve rounded up some simple ways in which you can earn money through gaming.   Become a Video Game Tester  During development, companies will hire game testers to assess for any bugs, usability errors, or how the game functions. You can test games on a wide variety of platforms from PC to console and even mobile. Once you’ve tested all the gameplay, you’ll typically also be required to write…

Explore 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea – Great Nautical Games to Play 

Explore 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea – Great Nautical Games to Play 

Get ready for an adventure 20,000 leagues under the sea!  Thalassophobia is the fear of the ocean or deep bodies of water. Trigger warning, if that’s you, give this blog post a miss. But if your inner merfolk longs to be beneath the waves, then we’ve got the selection of games for you! Each of these has been picked for their outstanding deep sea gameplay and covers a variety of genres, so there’s something for everyone.   Subnautica Subnautica takes you under the sea in an…

The AMD Ryzen 9000X Series is Here!

The AMD Ryzen 9000X Series is Here!

Hot off the press, the AMD Ryzen 9000X Series has landed at Overclockers UK! We’ve got all the tasty details you need to know about this new line-up of processors so keep on reading for more.   The AMD Ryzen 9000X Series  Launching today are four brand-new processors making up the AMD Ryzen 9000X line-up. This includes:  Ryzen 9 9950X Ryzen 9 9900X Ryzen 7 9700X  Ryzen 5 9600X  Expanding on the previous generation of CPUs, the Ryzen 9000X Series harnesses cutting-edge Zen 5 architecture to…

Magic The Gathering is Queer as Heck – How To Play MTG On PC 

Magic The Gathering is Queer as Heck – How To Play MTG On PC 

From cannon relationships to iconic LGBTQ+ cards, Magic: The Gathering is jam-packed with queer characters. In this article, we’re covering everything you need to know about LGBTQ+ representation in MTG, a cool event we snuck into, and how to play Magic: The Gathering from the comfort of your PC.   Last week I joined a group of fellow queer journalists, creators, and just generally cool people for a few games of MTG in a LGBTQ+ friendly space... and now I’m kind of addicted. You win…

Top Five Intel CPUs for Gaming – Available Right Now! 

Top Five Intel CPUs for Gaming – Available Right Now! 

When it comes to gaming, we all want the best hardware for our needs. Whether you’re chilling in the casual genres or dominating the latest esports titles, it’s important to have the right CPU for the job. In this article, we’ll be going over the top five Intel CPUs for gaming.  For those who are Team Blue, we have a cheeky round-up of five Intel Core processors and the sort of games they are great for playing, when paired with the right GPU.   Are Intel…

Overclockers UK Summer Sale Focus: GPUs! 

Overclockers UK Summer Sale Focus: GPUs! 

The Overclockers UK Summer Sale is getting spicy now! While there are plenty of deals about, we’re taking a closer look at GPUs.  GPUs The graphics card is the king of gaming components. This hardware is fine-tuned to deliver the best in graphics rendering, so you can enjoy crisp visuals, realistic lighting, high resolutions, and so much more. Whether Team Red, Blue, or Green, you can be sure that a high-performance GPU will elevate your gaming to whole new levels of immersion.  Games with stunning…

Top Five Games Releasing This August

Top Five Games Releasing This August

August is here and summer is officially in full swing (let’s hope the sun is shining). If you’re looking for a great excuse to avoid those awkward family barbecues, we’re here with our round-up of the incredible new releases coming this August.   We’ve got five new games we’re hyped for and our top PC and laptop recs for playing them.  Did You Miss Last Month?  If you missed our July round-up of games, we’ve got it highlighted below.  Learn More Kitsune Tails – August 1st  …

Indie Showcase August: The Sacred Acorn 

Indie Showcase August: The Sacred Acorn 

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 August, we are taking a closer look at the cosy, souls-like game… The Sacred Acorn!  What is The Sacred Acorn? The Sacred Acorn is a lovingly hand-drawn game, developed and published by A Few Dragons. In this 2D action-adventure, you play as a small squirrel embarking on an epic quest of…

Top 5 Picturesque Games for This Year’s Playcation 

Top 5 Picturesque Games for This Year’s Playcation 

The sun is shining, we can hear the sound of an ice cream van driving past, and you’re debating whether or not it's time to dig out your only pair of shorts. That can mean only one thing, it’s time for another playcation!  To inspire you and help you decide on this year's destination, take a look at our top five most picturesque games.   Microsoft Flight Simulator:   Get your flight suit and aviators at the ready! We all know you’ve been looking for an excuse…