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Here’s What You Need to Play the Original Fallout
We’re going back to 1997 and checking out the first original Fallout game to ever hit our gaming libraries. We’ll be uncovering all the gameplay details about this classic RPG along with a few of our top PCs to play. Perfect for if you’re planning your next play through of the Fallout series! Gameplay Set 84 years after the Great War, play as a Vault Dweller from Vault 13. After the water chip’s sudden failure, you’re assigned the task of finding a replacement before the…
PC Modding with OcUK: The Vertical GPU Mount
PC Modding with OcUK is back with another helpful guide. In this blog post, we’re highlighting everything you need to know about vertical GPU mounting. We’ll be showcasing what it is and what hardware you need to vertically mount your graphics card. What is Vertical GPU Mounting? Vertical GPU mounting is a different method of orientating your graphics card. As opposed to the traditional horizontal layout, where the fans are facing down, they are pointing towards the side panel. Pros Allows you to create a…
Your Guide to 14th Gen Intel CPUs
Are you looking to upgrade to Intel 14th Gen? If so, this is the guide for you! We’ve put together everything you need to know about this generation of desktop processors, including each of the CPUs and all the hardware you need to upgrade. We’re in for the long haul so grab some snacks and a cosy blanket. Intel 14th Gen Intel 14th Gen has been engineered with gamers in mind. Built with the hybrid architecture first introduced with their 12th Gen CPUs, these processors…
Sink Your Fangs into Vampire Therapist – Game Preview
Get ready to take on the role of a vampire therapist and forget everything you know about therapy games. Developed in collaboration with licensed therapists, this upcoming title from Little Bat Games has everything you could possibly want. Update 18/07/24: Vampire Therapist is out right now! Dive into Little Bat Games' unique narrative adventure and become a vampire therapist, navigating the minds of immortal beings with real therapy techniques in a darkly comic and immersive visual novel experience. More than just your typical run-of-the-mill game,…
Top Five Games Releasing in May
We’re back with our top five monthly round-up of all the new releases heading our way in May. Pocket Oasis – May 8th Pocket Oasis is a cosy hand-painted gardening simulator. The relaxing gameplay is all about planting seeds and watching your lovely plants bloom. Secluded on your tranquil balcony, you can build the garden of your dreams, choosing from a huge selection of plants, ranging from lush fruit and vegetables to vibrant bushes. You won’t have to garden alone. You can unlock up to…
May Indie Showcase: Viewfinder
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 May, we are taking a closer look at the award-winning… Viewfinder! What is Viewfinder? Viewfinder was released in July 2023, by Sad Owl Studios and Thunderful Publishing. This puzzle game challenges you to look at the problem with a whole new perspective, for you never know how the answers may look. …
How You Should Spend This Star Wars Day
It’s every Star Wars fan’s favourite time of year: Star Wars Day 2024 is here! With new releases on the horizon and plenty we can already play, it’s setting up to be an exciting Star Wars Day, indeed. So, my young Padawan, dig out your cosplay, get ready to debate the prequels and sequels, and warm up that hyperdrive! We’ve got the games and hardware you need to celebrate. Star Wars Outlaws Ubisoft’s latest Star Wars title, Star Wars Outlaws, is due to release on…
Top 5 Star Wars Games to Play this May the 4th!
It is May the 4th once more, and we love to celebrate Star Wars Day at Overclockers UK. We’ve picked out our top 5 favourite games that are perfect for playing this May the 4th! Star Wars Battlefront 2 (2017): Become the hero you’ve dreamt of in the ultimate Star Wars battlefield fantasy. In Star Wars Battlefront 2, players will be able to choose from a multitude of gameplay modes, including multiplayer or the single-player campaign. Featuring all the fan-favourite villains and heroes for you…
Celebrate Star Wars Day the Overclockers UK Way
May the Force, and the Fourth, be with you! Here at Overclockers UK, we cannot get enough of all things Star Wars. That’s why we’ve scoured our site for everything from a galaxy far, far away and put it all in one place to share with like-minded folks like you! No scruffy nerf-herders to be found here. When it comes to celebrating Star Wars Day, this is the way. Comfort at Lightspeed When you’re adventuring across the galaxy, it’s important that you do so in…
Star Wars Jedi: Survivor is Here – Get Hype!
After leaked release dates and delays, we can play Star Wars Jedi: Survivor. The long-awaited sequel to Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order is here! It’s time to dust off our lightsabres and warm up the hyper-drive, so we are ready to adventure in a galaxy far, far away. We’re taking a closer look at what we can expect from gameplay, platform compatibility, and the official specifications. Just to make sure your gaming PC is Force Ready, we’ve even thrown in a few cheeky recs, too! …
Remastering Gold: Tomb Raider 1-3 and Star Wars: Dark Forces are Back
Two incredible game remasters landed in our gaming libraries this month - Tomb Raider I-III and Star Wars: Dark Forces. We’re here with all the details about these remasters to ensure you’ve got everything you need to enjoy playing these classics for the ultimate nostalgia fest. This includes gameplay, the official PC spec, and our top selection of PCs and laptops that we think are perfect for playing these remastered games. Tomb Raider I-III Remastered - February 14th The original three Tomb Raider games have…
Exciting Adventures Await in Lego Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga
Punch it, Chewey! We’re heading back to a galaxy far, far away for another brick-built adventure with Lego Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga. You’d have to be a real nerf-herder to not sense the nostalgia is strong with this one. Traveller’s Tales has completely rebuilt this classic for the next generation, down to every last stud. Let’s jump in and see what adventures await. Experience the Entire Skywalker Saga for the First Time For the first time in a Lego Star Wars game, all nine…