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Threefold Recital: A Cosy Tale of Magic and Mystery
When it comes to platformers, I’ll admit I’m not the most experienced. Sure, I’ve played a few over the years but they’re never my first choice. That being said, Threefold Recital is a genuinely lovely game that I lost a good few hours to on the couch unwinding. In this article, we’re stepping into the enchanting world of Threefold Recital, a narrative-driven adventure brimming with charm and folklore-inspired magic. Set in Azure Dragon City, where chaos brews beneath the surface, you’ll guide three beastlings-turned-human on…
Crossplay Guide for Call of Duty: Modern Warfare
Crossplay is a really nifty feature that came to the Call of Duty franchise when Modern Warfare was first released in 2019. But how does it work? In this article, we’ve got all the details you need to know about multiplayer crossplay in Call of Duty: Modern Warfare. Even if you’re on PC and your mate is on PlayStation, you can enjoy a seamless, multiplayer experience. Call of Duty: Modern Warfare ICYMI, Call of Duty: Modern Warfare is the 2019 addition to the CoD franchise,…
Top Tower Defense Games to Play This Weekend for Endless Strategy Fun
January is a looong month and if you’re struggling for inspiration for your weekend gaming marathons, we’re here with our game picks. Each month we’ll be selecting a different theme and rounding up three games, a single-, multi-player, and brand-new title that we think are perfect for delving into this weekend. This month is all about tower defense games. Thronefall Thronefall is a minimalist tower defense game all about building and protecting your own little kingdom. Hone your skills and strategy during the day as…
Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 Swings Onto PC
Our spidey senses are tingling once more as Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 is heading to our gaming PCs on January 30th 2025! This previous PlayStation 5 exclusive brings even more action-packed gameplay as you don the mask and battle it out to rescue New York City once and for all. If you’re as hyped as us to play Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 on PC, we’ve rounded up everything you need to know, including gameplay, multiplayer, and our best PCs to play. Spidey Gameplay Are you ready for…
Your Guide to AMD Ryzen 9000 Series CPUs
Are you looking to upgrade to the AMD Ryzen 9000 Series? Then you’re in the right place! Here at Overclockers UK, we’ve compiled everything you need to know about these processors, detailing the key details, individual specs, and all the hardware you need to upgrade. The AMD Ryzen 9000 Series The AMD Ryzen 9000 Series has been designed with gamers, content creators, and creative professionals in mind. Built upon Zen 5 architecture, featuring a blend of premium cores and threads, these CPUs will handle any…
ThunderX3 Core Smart Racer Black Small Office Set-Up
Thunder X3 CORE Smart Black Gaming ChairLG 27GS85Q-B 27'' Gaming MonitorEndgame Gear KB65HE 65% Hall Effect Gaming KeyboardEndgame Gear OP1 8K Optical Gaming Mouse - Black Built with Comfort in Mind Our ThunderX3 CORE Smart Racer Black Office Set-Up has been engineered with your comfort in mind. At the centre of this office is the ThunderX3 CORE Smart Gaming Chai created with CORE.RDY180 Tech to enhance ergonomics. The self-adjustable lumbar panel will move with you, no matter how much you shift, to keep you well…
How to Turn Down Monitor Brightness
Is your monitor too bright? So much so that it’s hurting your eyes and causing you miss any pesky hidden enemies hiding around corners? Turning down your monitor's brightness is easy and can be a quick simple fix to many unwanted problems. Don’t know where to start? Then this is the guide for you. We’ve created this blog post all about monitor brightness with the aim of answering every question you’ve ever had, including why you need to decrease your brightness, a step-by-step guide on…
The Ultimate Study Space Set-Up
Is your study space properly optimised? We have trawled through the Overclockers UK website high and low, looking for the best hardware you need for studying. Together, they make the ultimate study space set-up! This is high-performance stuff and will leave plenty of space on your desks for all your textbooks, notepads, and energy drinks! The Ultimate Study Space Set-Up We have curated a selection of gaming hardware that will serve you well in both your studies and down time. With a focus on saving…
Top Five Games Releasing in January 2025
The new year is here, and that can only mean one thing... Another whole host of incredible games just waiting to hit our gaming libraries. This series is a firm staple on the Overclockers UK blog and 2025 will be no different. We’ve rounded up a selection of our favourite new games set to be released in January 2025, along with our top PCs to play this collection of great titles. Dreaming Isle – January 13th Dreaming Isle is the perfect blend of farming simulator…
Indie Showcase January: ANTONBLAST
Our Indie Showcase is continuing through 2025! Each month, we’ll pick a recently released independently developed game to shine the spotlight on. Whether they’ve launched to rave reviews or have been a slow burn that’s captured the imagination, these games deserve their day in the sun! For January, we are taking a closer look at the colourful 2D platformer... ANTONBLAST! What is ANTONBLAST? ANTONBLAST is a fast-paced and explosive 2D action platformer from Summitsphere. Playing as the enraged Dynamite Anton or his co-worker Annie, you…
Nine PC Mods For Our Favourite Games We Absolutely Love
A wise man once said that no piece of art is ever truly finished until it is put out into the world and even then, it continues to grow as it is now the property of the populace it was created for. If anything exemplifies this better than PC mods, we are yet to see it. No matter how definitive the edition of the game, there’s a talented community just waiting to do everything from touching up textures to enabling Big Head Mode. We’ve had…
Overclockers UK’s Must-Play PC Games Ultimate List
You love gaming. We love gaming. So, we’ve put together the official OcUK Must-Play PC Games Ultimate List! From unexpected hits to absolute classics, there are plenty of must-play PC games out there. So many, in fact, we couldn’t possibly list them all in one blog! Our ultimate list will highlight a few games, broken down by genre of course, and we will be updating it regularly, so all the must-play games get their day in the sun! Overclockers UK Must-Play PC Games: Action-Adventure: Indiana…