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Video Game Day: The Best and Worst of Video Game Film and TV
Forget Christmas, the best time of the year is here – it's Video Game Day! To kick off the celebrations at Overclockers UK, we asked around the office for everyone’s best and worst video game films and TV shows. Keep on reading to see which one was a fave and which we wish to forget. Check Out Last Year’s Celebrations Did you miss last year’s Video Game Day celebrations? We look at deep dive into some of our favourite unhinged games from Squirrel with a…
Your Guide to MOZA Racing Compatibility
Are you looking to create the ultimate racing sim set-up? Or is your existing one looking tired and in need of an upgrade? MOZA Racing is the premium choice amongst gamers seeking to harness the very best to climb their way up the leaderboards. In this extensive guide, we’re showcasing everything MOZA, from why their line-up is good for gaming, to highlighting the key essentials of a racing sim set-up, and even sharing our top MOZA Racing recommendations. We’ll also be detailing the compatibility between…
The Imperium Needs You – Warhammer 40K: Space Marine 2
Defend the Imperium with superhuman skill in Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2. We’re back with more Warhammer 40K fun with this latest Space Marine game. With iconic armour to don and devastating weaponry to wield, we are heckin’ excited to sink our teeth into this campaign. As such, we’ve got a breakdown of gameplay, the official specifications, and some spicy PC recs for you today. Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 Gameplay You play as a Space Marine, tasked with defending the Imperium from relentless Tyranid…
How to Transfer Data from Your Old to New Gaming PC
Your new shiny PC has just arrived and now it’s time to get it plugged in and set up. But wait... what to do with all your old files? Thankfully, you don’t have to undergo a painful goodbye with your favourite pictures, videos, and precious memories. In fact, it’s super easy to transfer data across to your new gaming PC, and we’re here to show you step-by-step how to do this! Why You Should Transfer Your Data Transferring all your old data across may sound incredibly…
Indie Showcase September: SteamWorld Heist II
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 September, we are taking a closer look at the steampunk adventure game… SteamWorld Heist II! What is SteamWorld Heist II? SteamWorld Heist II is the latest adventure from Thunderful Development and Publishing. Taking charge as Captain Leeway, you must lead a ragtag group of Steambots through a crisis brewing at sea. …
Best PCs to Play Lord of the Rings: Return to Moria
Return to everyone’s favourite fantasy realm in Lord of the Rings: Return to Moria. In the very first Tolkien inspired survival crafting game, embark on a thrilling adventure to reclaim your homeland and restore it to its former glory. As a member of your fellowship, we’ve got everything you need to know before you leave for your journey, including details on gameplay, multiplayer, official PC system specification, and our top five PCs that are perfect for playing LOTR: Return to Moria. Reclaim Your Dwarven Homeland …
How to Improve Your Internet Speed for Online Gaming
Struggling with poor internet speeds? Are you tired of looking at that never-ending spinning circle of death when you’d rather be exploring your favourite gaming worlds? If so, this is the blog post for you! Here at Overclockers UK, we’ve rounded up a selection of our top tips for boosting your internet speed, along with a few of our fave product recs. Why You Need Reliable Internet Speeds for Gaming A reliable and fast internet connection is vital for online gaming. Having a high internet…
Epic Remasters Hitting Our Gaming Libraries
Struggling to find your next great gaming obsession to play this weekend? Well, have we got the best round-up of games for you! We’ve picked out some of our top classic games that are getting a much-needed remaster this month. From iconic zombie action games and globe trotting adventures to Disney platformers, there is a remaster on our list that is sure to become your next favourite. Lollipop Chainsaw RePOP – September 12th Legendary zombie hunter Juliet is back in Lollipop Chainsaw RePOP. Now reimagined…
Exploring the Benefits of PCIe 5.0 in Modern Gaming PCs
Are you looking to level up your gaming and upgrade your PC hardware? PCIe 5.0 might just be the answer you're looking for, boasting incredible speeds and frequencies which are sure to boost your gameplay. We’ve rounded up everything you need to know about PCIe 5.0 and how it can benefit your gaming adventures. What is PCIe 5.0? 5.0 is the latest generation of PCIe, otherwise known as Peripheral Component Interconnect Express. PCIe 5.0 has been expanded to better enhance performance, delivering double the amount…
NVIDIA RTX 3060 – Still Dominating Our Gaming PCs
Looking for a GPU upgrade that is sure to pack a punch and boost your performance? Whilst it may have been released back in 2020, the NVIDIA RTX 3060 is still a worthy contender for your next graphics card. In fact, it’s rapidly become one of the most popular GPUs on the market with it dominating in the Steam hardware surveys every month. But why is the RTX 3060 so popular? In this blog post, we’re showcasing everything you need to know about the RTX…
Top Five Games Releasing This September
September is here already, (why is this year going by so quickly?!) and with it comes a brand-new selection of incredible new releases. It was tough to pick out our top five faves this month, but we’ve rounded them up with a selection of our top PCs and laptops, nonetheless. If you’re looking for your next gaming obsession, then this is the blog post for you! Age of Mythology: Retold – September 4th Age of Mythology: Retold is an upcoming RTS in which gods, monsters,…
Dive into Azeroth in World of Warcraft: The War Within
We’ve conquered the skies in Dragonflight, now it’s time to delve into the cavernous depths of Azeroth. We’re here to share our thoughts, after our first foray into the tenth expansion of World of Warcraft, The War Within. The War Within Launch Trailer | World of Warcraft https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2BAG-G-qz_Y Simon’s Gaming Specs I set out for my adventure on my custom gaming PC with the following specs: ComponentDetailsCPUAMD Ryzen 5 5600XGPUAMD Radeon RX 6800RAM32GB DDR4 3600MHzStorageNVMe and SATA storage Previous Reviews A Radiant Vision for the…