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Dominate the Arena in Our Top MOBA Games this Weekend
At long last – the weekend is finally here! It’s time to kickback, grab the snacks, and enjoy some action-packed weekend gaming. For this month, we’ve selected our top MOBA games that come packed with plenty of high-stakes action for both single and multiplayer fans. No matter if you want to battle it out solo or with the squad, we’ve got a MOBA game for everyone. Demigod Demigod is a single-player MOBA set in a fantastical land where gods walk among mortals. Desperate to ascend…
Coming To VR – Toy Trains
UPDATE – Toy Trains Infinite Loop Is finally here Our favourite comfy VR game, Toy Trains, gets its first major update - out now! When we first checked out Toy Trains at the start of this year, we immediately fell in love with the game's relaxing gameplay, cute aesthetic, and pure nostalgia. Developer Something Random has already released the awesome Infinite Loop update, meaning there has never been a better time to hop on board. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J5aQxXQJY90 Launched April 18th, the Infinite Loop expansion adds 12…
Grow with Botany Manor: Immersive Cosy Gaming
Cosy gaming is really coming into its element right now. Joining the esteemed ranks is Botany Manor. Promising puzzles, exploration, and plenty of plants, Botany Manor is an immersive sim to exercise your green thumb. Since the plants are digital, even the worst gardeners can grow a thriving array of flora. (Yes, I am counting myself in that statement, I can kill cacti.) We’ll be taking a closer look at this verdant game and a cheeky round up of hardware to play it on. What…
Your Guide to RAM
Looking to upgrade your RAM game but don’t know how to pick the right RAM kit for your gaming set-up? The Overclockers UK guide to RAM will take you through all the key features you need to know before you buy, including capacity, speed, CAS timings, and much more. We’re in a for a long one here, so grab some snacks, something to take notes on, and a cosy blanket. What is RAM? RAM stands for Random Access Memory. It serves as volatile memory and…
Haiku Day: Showing Our Love For Gaming Through Poetry
Humble beginnings, From Pong came this timeless love Which we write about. So, it’s Haiku day, And now we shall count the ways... Wait, that was Shakespeare. In Spooky Swamp, Our Love Did Bloom A tale from my life, Young dragon on Playstation Ventured to the swamp. There they spoke haiku, Form fit to express our love. Our thanks to Spyro. Cherry blossoms leave As soon as wind blows. But this, gaming, lives always. The Console Withered, PC Gaming Bloomed Buy Now Our summer ended, …
NVIDIA Inside Look: Omniverse Machinima
All of NVIDIA’s graphics cards come armed with plenty of cutting-edge tech that has been designed for gamers, streamers, and content creators. The list of integrated features is rather comprehensive and that’s why we’ve created our very own blog series titled, ‘NVIDIA Inside Look’. In this blog post, we’re taking a closer look at NVIDIA Omniverse Machinima, showcasing what it is and how can help streamline your creative workflows. What is Omniverse Machinima? Omniverse Machinima is NVIDIA’s very own suite of integrated tech designed for…
Key Updates to Make in 2024
2024 is in full swing now and there’s never been a better time to start thinking about updating your gaming set-up. There’s plenty of incredible new tech out there just waiting to boost your gaming and productivity. Don’t know where to start? We’ve put together this handy round up of all the key updates you should make to your PC and set-up in 2024. What Updates Should I Make in 2024? PCIe 5.0 PCIe 5.0 has been fine-tuned for high-performance gaming and demanding workloads. This…
Coming To VR – Escape Simulator
Highly interactive puzzle co-op Escape Simulator dropped a free VR update earlier this month, and we’re in love! Here’s everything you need to know about Escape Simulator VR. Escape rooms and puzzles go hand in hand with VR gaming. There never seems to be a moment without another virtual reality puzzle game launching on Steam. That said, Pine Studio’s Escape Simulator is genuinely worth a play. Already a pretty successful non-VR title, the game has had countless updates since its 2021 launch, including a boatload…
20th BAFTA Games Awards: The Big Wins of 2024
The 20th BAFTA Game Awards aired on Thursday 11th April, and we’re here to round up the big wins of 2024. The award ceremony aired on all major streaming and social media platforms, and you can watch it here if you didn’t catch it live. We’re highlighting a cross-section of the awards, because we love celebrating games. A lot of hard work goes into our favourite titles, and that should be recognised! Best Game Naturally, we’re starting with the Best Game award. The nominated games…
Scrabble Day 2024: Word Games to Play on TTS!
Scrabble Day is here again, and this time we’re looking at some of the great word games you can play on Tabletop Simulator. Has it literally taken us three years to finally suggest playing Scrabble on Scrabble Day? Maybe. You’ll just have to read on to find out 😛 The word game genre has some absolutely classic titles within its ranks. In honour of Scrabble Day, we’ve scoured the Tabletop Simulator community workshop to find some of the best that you can bring to the…
Everything We Know About the Fallout TV Series and Where to Watch It
War never changes, but our list of most anticipated TV shows sure did! The Fallout TV Series is finally here and we. are. hyped. We’re going to keep this article updated as more information is released, stills are shared, and trailers are dropped as we get closer and closer to launch day. Date Reveal! October 2023 might feel like a distant memory, but that was when we finally got a release date for the Fallout TV Series. 12th April 2024. And now it’s here 😠…
Overclocking vs Factory Performance: What’s Best for Gaming PCs?
Overclocking vs factory performance – is one better for gaming? In this blog post, we’re taking a deep dive into overclocking and factory performance, highlighting what they mean, their key differences, and whether or not one truly is better for your gaming PC. What is Overclocking? Overclocking is where you increase the clock rate and voltage of your hardware. This tweaks forces the hardware to run faster than intended. You can overclock a CPU and/or GPU to help boost your performance where you need it…