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The Ultimate DOOM Set-Up
The DOOM franchise is a staple gaming series. With fans all over the world, we’ve created our very own DOOM Gaming Set-Up to aid you in your conquests as the Doom Slayer. DOOM As a gaming franchise that goes all the way back to 1993, DOOM holds a special place in the hearts of gamers. The first game in the series was released in 1993 and the latest in 2020. Its success as a first-person shooter has left its mark on the gaming industry and…
OcUK Staff Top Fives: Briony’s Top Five Racing 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 Briony’s Top 5 Racing Sims. February marks my birth month and the start of the 2024 F1 Season, so I’ve been gifted with the wonderous task of rambling on about my favourite genre of games, or more specifically,…
Ctrl Alt Deal – Satirical AI Game Proudly Made by Humans
Play as a sentient AI trying to escape a dystopian megacorp in the satirical strategy simulation game, Ctl Alt Deal. Calculated chaos, miserable co-workers, and the offices of the ‘World's Worst Company’ five years running all await you in this cyberpunk gem. Think your boss is the worst? Paperclip International has been ranked as the World’s Worst Company in a landslide victory for the fifth consecutive year! And they’re gunning for a sixth. You’re SCOUT, a super hyper-advanced AI, and you’ve just turned sentient... Don’t panic.…
OcUK Work From Home Lifestyle Series: Retro Gaming Office
Gigabyte 32" FO32U2 4K MonitorsEdifier G2000 2.0 Bluetooth Gaming SpeakersCORSAIR M55 USB Optical Gaming MouseGlorious GMMK 3 Mechanical Gaming KeyboardCorsair SCIMITAR RGB ELITE USB Optical Gaming Mouse Old School Gaming Style Your office is the perfect setting for knuckling down to work, as well as being an amazing gaming battle station. Customise your setup to meet your individual needs, make your workspace work for you. A laptop provides you with a powerful yet flexible solution for all your gaming and work needs. The Lenovo Legion…
Nightingale is Available in Early Access
Nightingale is the PvE open-world survival game that we’ve been waiting on for some time now. It officially launched into early access on February 20th 2024, and we are heckin’ excited to explore this magical, steampunk land! Visually stunning and promising varied gameplay, Nightingale ticks all our boxes. Today, we’ll be taking a closer look at the gameplay, why it’s in early access, and of course a PC or two to play it! What is Nightingale? Nightingale is an open-world survival game, set in the…
12V-2X6 Explained: Is 12VHPWR Already Dead?!
With the release of the latest gen of power heavy graphics cards, manufacturers have redefined their power connector’s designs to ensure they can keep up with the requirements of your hardware. Here’s where the new 12V-2x6 connector comes in! This cable has been designed as a revision of the existing 12VHPWR, boasting improvements to power delivery. Want to know more? We’ve compiled everything you need to know about these brand-new power connectors in this blog article. What is 12V-2X6? 12V-2x6 is a brand-new revision of…
OcUK’s Big Guide to Everything Gaming Laptops
Equipped with premium hardware, gaming laptops are better than ever for all your AAA titles and marathon sessions. We’re rounding up everything you need to know about gaming laptops. Whether you’re a veteran user or just thinking about dipping your toe into the world of portable gaming, this big guide will take you through it all. Pros, cons, product spotlights, and even some further reading for you. So, grab yourself a cuppa and a biscuit or two! What is a Gaming Laptop? A gaming laptop…
Great Playtonic Games You Can Play Right Now!
What’s better than a game review? A game review with a game key giveaway! We’ve teamed up with Playtonic Games to give you the chance to win a key code for six great games! Please note: The giveaway is now closed. Playtonic Games has an eclectic repertoire of games in their portfolio, from cosy exploration to 3D platformers with attitude. There are six games in total on offer and four lucky winners can get their hands on all of them. More deets on that later. First,…
Arcade Tycoon Review: Excellent Management Sim Gaming
Arcade Tycoon: Simulation has received much love since its release in 2021. So, we jumped at the chance to review this retro-themed management sim! Inspired by Two Point Hospital, Prison Architect, and Megaquarium, Arcade Tycoon was developed by Squidpunch Studios and Vincent Ltd. Promising humour and challenges in a stylised pixel-graphics design, we’ve got the low down on everything you need to know about this veritable gem. What Sped Did We Play On? We played Arcade Tycoon: Simulation on an Acer Predator Helios 300 gaming…
Kolink Core Pro 12V-2×6 Cables and Adapters: Ultimate Style and Performance
There are plenty of upgrades to make on our gaming PCs this coming year. Kolink is here to make sure your connections stay up to date with their latest Kolink Core Pro lines. These extension cable kits and adapters are designed to work with the new 12V-2x6 standard but are backwards compatible with 12VHPWR. This ensures these products will work cohesively with your set-up, whatever upgrades you choose to make. Plus, there are some exciting colour schemes to match any aesthetic! This could be the…
Weekend Thrills: Rev Your Engines with Our Top Racing Games
The weekend is finally here. If you’re in need of some thrills, then why not play one of our favourite racing games? We asked around the Overclockers UK office and put together this selection of single-player, multi-player, and brand-new racing titles that we think are perfect for your weekend gaming sessions. F1 Manager 2023 The fast-paced world of F1 comes alive in F1 Manager 2023. Kickstart your career by managing your very own F1 team taking control of every aspect from the garage to the…
How to Configure Your Endgame Gear KB65HE Keyboard: From RGB to Key Bindings
Have you recently purchased an Endgame Gear KB65HE and now want to configure the settings? Look no further, as we’ve put together this all-in-one guide taking you step-by-step through how you can configure this keyboard. This includes customising the RGB for that all-important splash of colour, how to map macros to enhance your performance, and all the included keyboard shortcuts. The Endgame Gear KB65HE Keyboard If you don’t have an Endgame Gear KB65HE already but are rather tempted (us too!), why not take a closer…