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Coming To VR: Arcade Paradise
Get ready to embark on an exhilarating journey of nostalgia with Arcade Paradise VR. This immersive retro-fuelled adventure and light-management sim, from award-winning developer Nosebleed Interactive and publisher Wired Productions, will soon be dropping on PCVR and PSVR2. Here’s everything you need to know about turning your family laundromat into the ultimate arcade empire! I am admittedly a little late to the party with this one. Arcade Paradise launched back on Steam and consoles in August of 2022, and then in VR on Meta Quest…
Pink Gaming Room Set-Up
Meet the Pink Gaming Room Set-Up Set-Up Parts List OcUK Gaming Khopesh Configurable PC Ducky One 3 Classic White Full-sized Mechanical Keyboard Endgame Gear OP1we White Wireless Gaming Mouse noblechairs LEGEND White Gaming Chair Effortlessly chic, the Pink Gaming Room comes packed with all the hardware you need to elevate your gaming performance in style. Next-Gen Hardware At the centre of this set-up is the OcUK Gaming Khopesh PC. Armed with an AMD Ryzen 7 7700X CPU, this system has been fine-tuned to handle all…
Unlocking Gaming Excellence: How to Optimise Popular PC Hardware
With more incredible games being released each year, many of us are left looking for new ways to get the most out of our hardware, especially if this means we don’t have to spend money on a costly upgrade. In this blog post, we’re showcasing how you can optimise your PC specification to achieve AAA performance in all the latest popular titles. We’ll be highlighting the most popular tech based on select hardware surveys, along with detailing tricks you can make to this hardware to…
Lian Li HydroShift AIOs – An AIO That Keeps it Hidden
The Lian Li HydroShift AIOs are another step in eliminating all clutter from our gaming PCs. They build upon Lian Li’s exceptional work to eliminate cable clutter and minimise cooling pipe visibility with an innovative new design. Lian Li - HydroShift LCD AIO Launch Video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cp4EnEWZm0k Nothing to See Here, Move Along No wait, don’t move along! You do want to see this if you’re a fan of building the cleanest gaming PCs. AIOs are in general a fantastic option for an impressive build.…
How to Roll Back Graphics Drivers
Roll back the credits, we’re here with everything you need to know about rolling back your GPU drivers. This simple hardware tweak can fix any unexpected update issues and help to get you back to the more important things – like securing that victory on the virtual battlefield. We won’t keep you waiting any longer, here’s how you roll back your graphics drivers. Why Do You Need to Roll Back Graphics Drivers? Whilst updating your GPU drivers can bring plenty of performance enhancements, it…
Top of the Trends: Still Wakes the Deep Makes Waves
Still Wakes the Deep promises an immersive first-person horror story, that preys on the isolated terror of being trapped on an oil rig in the middle of the ocean. Developed by The Chinese Room and published by Secret Mode, Still Wakes the Deep launched on June 18th 2024. Already, it has garnered positive reviews from players and critics alike and has even spent some time trending. So, what lies in the dark depths of the Beira D oil rig and are we brave enough to…
AMD AI GPU Technology: How it’s Staying Competitive
Artificial intelligence is at the forefront of PC hardware and innovations this year. One of the key players in this has been AMD’s MI300X AI GPU. This HPC graphics card has been fine-tuned to dominate in demanding applications, harnessing powerful integrated AI to deliver next-level performance. But how does the MI300X compare to other AI GPUs? Has AMD done enough to revolutionise and stay ahead of its competitors? We’ll be taking a deep dive into the AMD MI300X AI GPU, showcasing the key features of…
Monster Hunter Stories: Everything You Need to Know
The first Monster Hunter Stories game is back, fully remastered and now voiced! Initially launched in 2016 on the Nintendo 3DS, Monster Hunter Stories is available to play for the first time on PC. This CAPCOM classic brings the same gameplay we loved from the original as well as new features to the table. We’re taking a closer look at everything MHS, so grab a cuppa and a biscuit! Monster Hunter Stories Gameplay Stepping away from the traditional gameplay of the Monster Hunter series, you…
OcUK Staff Top Fives: Ruth’s Top 5 Life Sims
It’s no secret that we here at Overclockers UK are big into our gaming. We live for new game hype and love to replay our old favourites. Over 2024, we’ll be sharing our own top fives across a spicy selection of genres. This month we’re looking at Ruth’s Top 5 Life Sims. Life sims are my number one. I love the complete freedom you have over the gameplay. You can play at your own pace, creating pure all-out chaos or live out your unfulfilled…
Go on an Adventure This Summer Solstice
The summer solstice is here, providing us the most daylight hours in the year. Sounds like the perfect setting for an adventure! The adventure genre is vast, employing so many different mechanics, art styles, and narratives. For our summer solstice gaming, we’ve found some adventures in far-flung corners of the world – both real and fictitious. So, get your gaming station ready for a marathon session! Horizon Forbidden West Horizon Forbidden West came to PC in March 2024, bringing Aloy’s second adventure to our gaming…
Explore the Great Outdoors from the Comfort of Your Gaming Chair
To celebrate the Summer Solstice, we’re showcasing our top five survival exploration games. In each of these games, you can escape into the great outdoors as you try to rebuild your life and survive against various threats. To ensure you can truly enjoy your wilderness explorations, we’ve paired all our games with one of our top PCs or laptops and a comfortable gaming chair. Forager: Explore, craft, and farm in the 2D survival game, Forager. Set your own path and goals to work towards, whether…
Elden Ring Giveaway: Could You Win One of Three Shadow of the Erdtree Keys?!
To celebrate the release of Elden Ring’s first DLC, Shadow of the Erdtree, we’ve teamed up with Gamesplanet to bring you a spicy giveaway! Three of you are in for the chance to win a game key for Shadow of the Erdtree. Want to know how? Keep reading, my fellow Elden Lords. Elden Ring Shadow of the Erdtree Elden Ring Shadow of the Erdtree is a massive DLC that comes with its own new map, the Land of Shadow. Chock-full of monsters, quests, and items,…