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The Art of Cable Management: Tips for a Clean Gaming PC Set Up
Cable management is a super easy way to improve the airflow in your case and ensure your PC looks neat and tidy. Tangled cables all stuffed down the back don’t exactly match your desired aesthetic, do they? If you don’t know your cable from your tie, then you’re in luck as we’ve put together everything you need to know about cable management, so you don’t get yourself in a knot trying to figure it out. From all the necessary tools, to our top tips, you…
Indie Psychological Horror Games Making Global Waves
Guest Blog Article Written by Adrian Virgo At Overclockers UK, we are passionate about supporting independent studios on the rise. Here are our top 3 must-plays in the psychological horror genre, and gaming PC’s we recommend specifically suited for each game. Omori In the game Omori, we control withdrawn teenager Sunny and his alternative persona, Omori. We follow him in both his real life and dream world, called ‘Headspace’. Uncover his traumatic truths before he moves away from his old life, forever. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CyVv-jFJiJ8&t=4s Based on…
Build the City of Your Dreams in Cities: Skylines II
Get ready to play everyone’s favourite city builder as Cities: Skylines II is available to play from today! Transform your daydreams into a living breathing metropolis, thanks to powerful simulation tools and intelligent AI. Your dreams will become a reality as you manage the day-to-day task of building and running a city, ensuring your economy is booming and its citizens are happy. To ensure you’ve got everything you need in your toolbox, we’ve crafted this handy guide detailing what you can expect for gameplay, the…
Alan Wake 2 Is Coming: Is Your Gaming PC Ready for this Action Horror?
The long-awaited sequel to the infamous horror game, Alan Wake 2, is finally set to hit our gaming libraries on October 27, just in time for Halloween! Packed with an intriguing story, ritualistic murders to solve, deadly horrors, and a gloomy once-picturesque town to explore, Alan Wake 2 is the perfect game to play this spooky season. Is your PC ready to handle the gameplay of Alan Wake 2? We’ve put together everything you need to know, ensuring your set-up is ready to handle all…
Unravelling The Many Pieces of Mr. Coo Review
So last time I taxed my mind with the mysteries of Hauma – A Detective Noir Story. This week I feel like I’ve dabbled in something hallucinogenic by playing The Many Pieces of Mr. Coo. Developed by the Spanish studio Gammera Nest and published by Meridiem Games and Astrolabe Games. The Many Pieces of Mr. Coo is a surrealist adventure based on the animations of Nacho Rodriguez. The Many Pieces of Mr. Coo - Official Launch Trailer https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mk2ug_Xsu5Y Simon’s Gaming Specs I played this surreal…
5 Best PS5 Games You Can Play On PC (And 5 We Hope We Can Soon)
Sony has been throwing us PC gamers plenty of bones by treating us to formerly PS5-exclusive titles in recent years. Many games that never seemed like they would stray from their natural console habitat are now gloriously in the hands of the PC and modding community. But we want more. So, while we look at a fab five that we already have our hands on, allow us to put out another five into the universe that we hope make the jump over soon. Just...nothing…
PC Modding with OcUK: Cosmetic Upgrades
We’re back with our ‘PC Modding with OcUK’ series and in this blog article, we’ll be covering all the different cosmetic upgrades you can make to your gaming PC. Cosmetic Upgrades Cosmetic upgrades range from adding acrylic or replacement panels to RGB lighting. All of these allow you to bring a unique touch or even a vibrant splash of colour to your set up, making it truly your own. Acrylic Panels With an acrylic panel, you can customise the exterior of your PC case, either…
Head Back to School with The Sims 4: High School Years Expansion Pack
This expansion pack for The Sims 4 has us heading back to school in the best way possible. The High School Years pack lets you take your teenage Sims on campus to experience all the highs and lows of these tumultuous times. From their first day of school all the way to graduation, there’s a lot you can do and experience. Here’s everything you need to know before picking up The Sims 4: High School Years and sending your teens to class! Live Your Best…
Armored Core VI: Fires of Rubicon – A Raven’s Return
Ravens rejoice, From Software has returned to its roots, with the long-awaited addition to the fast-paced mech shooter series, Armored Core VI: Fires of Rubicon. A Raven has Returned to its Roost Fans of From Software’s giant robot action shooter have had a long wait since they last had chance to step into the cockpit of an AC. The series originally debuted back in 1997 on the PlayStation 1 and went on to have multiple entries up until 2013’s Armored Core: Verdict Day, after which…
Best PCs to Play Atlas Fallen
Atlas Fallen is a brand-new RPG that hit our gaming libraries back on August 10th 2023. In this incredible action-adventure game, rise from the dust and work your way to becoming the ultimate champion. Wield powerful sand-infused weaponry and your unique divine abilities, to release humanity from the grips of a corruptive god. Sounds like a fun Saturday night to us! To ensure you’ve got everything that you need in your arsenal to take down hordes of mythical beasts, we’ve put together this complete Atlas…
SSD Required? Why Starfield Needs One.
Starfield is Bethesda’s epic space exploration RPG that comes packed with plenty of incredible interstellar gameplay and realistic visuals. If you’re looking to take to the stars in Starfield, you’ll first up need to make sure your PC is up to the task of running your adventures across the galaxy. The official PC specification isn’t that outrageous for an AAA title. However, one of the key recommendations is an SSD. Whilst it may not be a requirement, an SSD boasts huge advantages for gamers, especially…
How to Import Photos from Your iPhone to Your PC
Tired of your iPhone getting cluttered with your photos and videos? Or perhaps you want to store your favourite memories somewhere safe? Knowing how to import photos from your iPhone to your PC is a useful trick. Thankfully, if you don’t know where to start, we’ve put together this helpful guide listing a few simple ways you can import photos from your iPhone to your PC. iCloud Photos The iCloud is a built-in cloud service available on all Apple products which allows you to store…