Coming To VR: Roblox

Coming To VR: Roblox

What is this, a crossover episode? Two metaverses are set to collide with the long-awaited confirmation of Roblox’s arrival on Meta Quest VR headsets.  Yes, we’re not joking. Earlier this week, Meta confirmed that online game platform and game creation system, Roblox, is set to arrive in VR soon. Love it or hate it, with more than 66 million daily users across PC, mobile, and Xbox, Roblox is already one of the largest gaming platforms. Whether you want to play a knock-off version of Call of…

Immortals of Aveum: New Magic-Slinging FPS Game with All-Star Cast 

Immortals of Aveum: New Magic-Slinging FPS Game with All-Star Cast 

Immortals of Aveum takes the FPS mechanic and brings a whole new layer of magic to the experience.  Although it has been delayed by a month, we are super excited to see Immortals of Aveum hit our gaming PCs. With its phenomenal graphics, incredibly detailed world, and all-star cast, it could definitely be a contender for one of the top ten games of the year. Does the fact that it stars Gina Torres heavily influence that statement? Absolutely. I said what I said. We’re going…

We Got to Try Exciting New JRPG Alterium Shift

We Got to Try Exciting New JRPG Alterium Shift

Alterium Shift is a fresh, new JRPG recently launched into early access. We got our hands on a copy and spent the last few days binge playing!  Omg Overclockers UK loves it.  From Gravity Game Arise, Alterium Shift boasts dynamic quests, classic turn-based combat, and choice-driven storylines. An exciting combination for any game! At Overclockers UK, we are big fans of JPRGs, especially those with a classic retro feel and 8-bit artwork. So, when we got the opportunity to have a play, we jumped at the…

Nintendogs 2? We Tried Little Friends: Puppy Island

Nintendogs 2? We Tried Little Friends: Puppy Island

Looking to get the kids out of your hair, while you kick back and chillax? Maybe you have always wanted a pupper of your own, but can't be bothered with the mess? Never fear, the team at Big Blue Bubble have your back with Little Friends: Puppy Island. Released on the 27th June, and reminiscent of Nintendogs, Puppy Island is a first-person perspective game and an absolute summer vibe. You can explore a tropical island with your very own pooch, all without the hassle of…

Top 5 New Game Releases Coming in July!

Top 5 New Game Releases Coming in July!

Our favourite time of the month is back! Here are our top five new game releases coming this July.  Operation Wolf Returns: First Mission - July 13th The original arcade rail shooter, Operation Wolf, is getting a well-deserved modern update. After a new criminal organisation has developed a new super powerful weapon, you’ve been tasked with uncovering their operation. You must stand strong against hordes of enemies, learn more about this unique weapon, free the hostages, and take down this criminal operation.   Operation Wolf Returns:…

Best PCs to Play Aliens: Dark Descent 

Best PCs to Play Aliens: Dark Descent 

Call us gluttons for punishment, but we love to scare ourselves silly facing down the mighty Xenomorph. It's time to terrify ourselves all over again, with Aliens: Dark Descent.  Released on June 19th 2023 to a warm welcome, Aliens: Dark Descent has a gripping storyline to follow with stunning graphics to match. We’ve got five high-performance PCs that we think would be perfect for playing this real time strategy game.    Aliens: Dark Descent Gameplay  Aliens: Dark Descent is a new and original Alien story, where…

Coming To VR: The UploadVR Showcase Special

Coming To VR: The UploadVR Showcase Special

2023’s biggest night for VR so far hit our screens earlier this week with the UploadVR Showcase. Here are all the games you need to look out for!  UploadVR added another video game announcement stream into this month's seemingly never-ending event calendar. The UploadVR Summer Showcase kicked off earlier this week and brought with it a shedload of games that, despite our event fatigue, we’re really excited for.   Teahouse of Souls  Time for a relax and a cup of tea? In Teahouse of Souls,…

Street Fighter VI is Now on PC and We Are Pumped 

Street Fighter VI is Now on PC and We Are Pumped 

Street Fighter is Capcom’s iconic fighter game, and the latest addition is finally on our gaming PCs. It’s high time we took a look at Street Fighter VI.   Released on June 2nd 2023, this game has already received a warm welcome after much anticipation for its arrival. We are ready to punch and fight our way through various game modes, with stunning graphics and ultimate move combos.   Street Fighter VI Gameplay  Street Fighter VI promises a new era of gameplay, with smart evolution and…

Fable: Everything We Know About The New Game 

Fable: Everything We Know About The New Game 

Heroes rejoice! After being announced way back at the XBOX Games Showcase in 2020, we finally have some more information about the new, upcoming Fable.  If you’re as excited as we are, you’ll want to know every single detail. There are a few juicy details about, so this is everything we know about Fable so far.  What is Fable?  Since it’s been over a decade since the last Fable game (try not to feel old, try not to feel old) some of you may be…

New Elder Scrolls Online DLC: Necrom Shadow over Morrowind 

New Elder Scrolls Online DLC: Necrom Shadow over Morrowind 

The Elder Scrolls Online is back with new content, Necrom Shadow over Morrowind. It is definitely time to dig out our maps of Tamriel once more and get exploring!  This latest DLC brings with it a compelling new chapter in the ESO story as well as a new class, locations, and companions to unlock. Available from June 5th, we’re taking a closer look at Necrom and all its shiny fresh content. What secrets does the Telvanni Peninsula hold?  Necrom Shadow over Morrowind  The Necrom chapter…

We Got to Play Killer Frequency: Here’s What We Think!  

We Got to Play Killer Frequency: Here’s What We Think!  

Killer Frequency is an incredible first-person VR and non-VR horror set in the middle of a washed-up radio DJ's late-night show.   Team17 was kind enough to send over a review copy of Killer Frequency to us at the Overclockers UK Blog, and by Hades, I loved it! My background working in radio broadcasting might make me ever so slightly biased here. Still, Killer Frequency has to have the best premise for a first-person horror comedy adventure ever.      https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9N6N2kriSRM Our Review Setup  Platforms AvailablePC, PS5,…

Top 5 New Game Releases Coming in June!

Top 5 New Game Releases Coming in June!

It’s our favourite time of the month! Here’s our list of the top five new game releases coming this June.  Killer Frequency – June 1st Step into the shoes of radio DJ, Forrest Nash, in the brand-new 80s-themed FPS title, Killer Frequency. With a deadly serial killer on the loose, it's up to you to remain cool, calm, and collected as you ensure the survival of you and your late-night listeners. Make real-time decisions, solve puzzles, and gather clues as you communicate with both victims…