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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
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…
Destination Gaming: Your Summer Playcation is Here
It is officially summer holiday season and we’re thinking about a playcation with destination gaming. As British Summertime can be so horribly unpredictable when it comes to the weather, it’s no wonder we want to get away from it all and relax with our favourite pastime, gaming. Enter the playcation and the concept of destination gaming. We’ve scoured Steam for a selection of games to take you globe-trotting from the comfort of your own gaming chair. What is a Playcation? First of all, if you’re…
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…
It’s Time for a Summer Playcation!
Here at Overclockers UK, we’re big supporters of taking a playcation. There are no long car rides or plane journeys, uncomfortable weather, and most importantly no family gathering to attend! Instead, you can spend your holiday venturing through a vibrant gaming world, saving humanity from a deadly threat, living your dream farm life, or exploring the deep sea. To further inspire you into taking a playcation this year, we’ve put together this list of our top games that are jam-packed with colourful summer vibes. Coral…
Explore the Best Gaming PCs and Laptops for Your Playcation
The worst has happened. You’ve booked yourself a playcation, but your gaming PC or laptop has given up the ghost. It’s beyond economical repair. It’s gone. RIP. Or maybe, you’re just in the market for something new. Whatever motivation you have for snagging yourself a new battle station, we have put together the perfect list just for you. A ranked list, no less. Depending on your needs and budget, you can choose from our spicy range of Casual, Enthusiast, Pro-Gamer, or Elite Tiers. For both…
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…
Windows 10’s Lifespan: What You Need to Know
The end is nigh for Windows 10 with Microsoft planning to end support for the OS in the next few years. If you’re worried about what this means for your PC or laptop, fear not! We’ve got all the details you need to know, including when the dreaded day is. Keep on reading for more. Why is Microsoft Stopping Support for Windows 10? Microsoft has confirmed that they will be stopping support for Windows 10, pushing more people into making the jump to Windows 11.…
One-Click GPU Overclocking – What You Need to Know!
Overclocking has just got a whole lot easier! NVIDIA recently announced their innovative one-click GPU overclocking, designed to help you get the most out of your gaming hardware. If we’ve got your attention, keep on reading for everything you need to know about one-click GPU overclocking. What is One-Click GPU Overclocking? Unveiled at Computex 2024, NVIDIA announced their brand-new one-click GPU overclocking feature – Automatic Tuning. Available under the ‘Performance’ tab in the NVIDIA app, you can now unlock automatic GPU overclocking. By intelligently scanning…
Fallout: London: Here’s What You Need to Know
Fallout: London is an insanely impressive mod for Fallout 4, bringing the beloved franchise over to good ol’ Blighty. It is no secret that we love the Fallout Series, from officially licensed Special Edition gaming chairs to pointing out the one with Matthew Perry. It is safe to say we are heckin’ excited to see one of our favourite games set in the familiar locales of London. Not just that, this is an amazing feat the Folon Team has achieved – trail-blazing some might say.…
Free to Play: Fallout Shelter
Take control of your very own vault in Fallout Shelter! Craft the perfect home for your vault dwellers and ensure they remain safe against the deadly threats of the Wasteland. If you’re looking for plenty of advice on how to build the ultimate vault, keep on reading for we’ve got everything you need to know. We’re covering gameplay details, official PC specs, and our top PCs to play this free to play Wasteland adventure. Free to Play Gameplay Controlling a state-of-the-art Vault Tec dwelling takes…
Personalise Your Play: Illuminate Your PC with a TechForge DRGB Light Box
Personalise Your Play is back. This time, we want to illuminate your gaming PC and level up your aesthetics with glorious RGB and the TechForge DRGB Light Box. With the TechForge DRGB Light Box, you can create stunning and synchronised effects across all your DRGB devices. Elevate your lighting from out-of-the-box effects to the full spectrum of colours in designs you can engineer yourself. Trust us, your gaming PC will never look better. What is the TechForge DRGB Light Box? The TechForge DRGB Light Box…