Core Keeper Is Finally Out of Early Access – Here’s What You Need to Know

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…

Legendary MOBA is Getting a Sequel: Everything You Need to Know About SMITE 2

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…

Build, Manage, Thrive: Our Top City Builders to Play this Weekend!

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…

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  …

SCHIM – Reuniting a Shadow with its Human

SCHIM – Reuniting a Shadow with its Human

Did watching Peter Pan or Dr Who’s Silence in the Library ever make you wonder, “What if my shadow was alive?” Well, now you can play out your living shadow fantasies, in the cosy adventure game SCHIM. SCHIM was developed by Dutch duo Ewoud van der Werf and Nils Slijkerman, and published by Extra Nice and PLAYISM. It is a true labour of love, with a beautiful aesthetic, wonderful score, and an easy-to-follow story that sticks to the “show don’t tell” approach.  SCHIM Release Date…

Are You Ready for Stormgate – The Next-Gen Free-to-Play RTS

Are You Ready for Stormgate – The Next-Gen Free-to-Play RTS

Stormgate is an action-packed RTS which puts you at the centre of a battle for survival.   We’re hyped to play this RTS when it lands in early access on July 30th 2024, so we’re here with all the gameplay details you need. We cover everything from the early access launch schedule, multiplayer, PC specs, and our top PCs to play.  Gameplay  Human defenders and their faithful robot allies must fend against two opposing alien factions – a race of warlike demonic invaders and their advanced…

Play Zenless Zone Zero on Steam Deck! 

Play Zenless Zone Zero on Steam Deck! 

Brilliant 3D action game Zenless Zone Zero can finally be played on your Steam Deck! In this guide, we’re breaking down everything you need to know to get the game running on Valve’s handheld.  HoYoverse, the developers behind Zenless Zone Zero, Genshin Impact, and countless other games, has yet to release any game natively on Steam. However, there is a workaround to get ZZZ on your Deck! While there is no officially supported launcher from HoYoverse, there are a few different options for playing the…

The Gaming Schedule for the Summer

The Gaming Schedule for the Summer

The summer holidays are finally here! We can’t think of a better way to celebrate other than playing some incredible games. That’s why we’ve put together our ultimate summer gaming schedule, packed with plenty of great games to play over the next six weeks.  We’ve included a multitude of different games, with varying themes and gameplay, to ensure you’ll have plenty to keep you well entertained over the summer holidays, and they’ve all been paired with a high-quality gaming PC to match!   Week 1 -…

Final Fantasy XIV Online: New Dawntrail DLC

Final Fantasy XIV Online: New Dawntrail DLC

Another tasty DLC recently dropped for the acclaimed Final Fantasy XIV Online series – Dawntrail. With so much incredible gameplay to keep track of, we’ve created this ultimate guide to the wonderful world of Final Fantasy XIV.   Keep on reading for all the gameplay details you need to know, from the base game, and Endwalker DLC, to the brand-new Dawntrail expansion.   Final Fantasy XIV Online   Final Fantasy XIV Online is an epic adventure JRPG, part of the iconic Final Fantasy franchise. Take control of your…

Zenless Zone Zero from HoYoverse: Everything You Need to Know

Zenless Zone Zero from HoYoverse: Everything You Need to Know

Zenless Zone Zero is a brand-new 3D action game from the team that brought us Genshin Impact. We’re hyped to get our hands on this game and experience all the fast-paced gameplay for ourselves.  We’re here to share all the juicy details you need to get started including hints at multiplayer, PC spec, and our top PC recs.   The Gameplay   Set in a vibrant dystopian world, a mysterious natural disaster known as the Hollows has left the world disease-ridden and full of chaos. The city…

Top Five Games Releasing in July

Top Five Games Releasing in July

Boy this year is going quick! July is here, and with many great new releases for us to get our hands on.   It was mighty difficult this month to select just five faves, but we’ve done it. Keep on reading to check out our top games for July, and our best PC and laptop to play these new releases.   Did You Miss Any of June’s Highlights?  We saw so many incredible game releases in June. Did you miss any of the highlights? You can catch…

The Best Games to Play With Dad For Father’s Day 

The Best Games to Play With Dad For Father’s Day 

We hope we’re not the first ones to tell you that it’s Father’s Day. Lucky for you, if you did forget to order dad a hilarious card to mark the occasion, there’s something you can still do to make the day special. Playing video games together, of course! Didn’t you read the title?  These couch co-op games are the perfect way for you to spend some quality parent-child time together. Whether you want to solve puzzles, get stuck in with nature, or just fly around…