Gaming
Stay up-to-date with the latest gaming news. Overclockers UK covers esports updates, new game releases, and everything you need to know about gaming.
Your Guide to Starfield Ship Building
Before you jump into all of Starfield's incredible interstellar gameplay, you must get your spaceship set up and ready. Here at Overclockers UK, we're taking you step-by-step through all the different parts of spaceship building and customisation in Starfield, ensuring that everything on your pre-flight checklist is all ticked off. Starfield Ship Building Step-by-Step Your spaceship is at the centre of all the gameplay in Starfield. Without a sturdy cockpit to sit in, you can’t embark on your thrilling adventures to hunt down those rare…
How to Clone a Hard Drive
Cloning a hard drive is an incredibly useful trick for those looking to back up files, upgrade your storage solution, or copy your data between multiple PCs. It might sound like a super scary, complicated process but in fact, it’s the exact opposite! With our handy hard drive cloning guide, you’ll find the entire process super simple and easy to do, allowing you to get back to the more important things, *cough cough* gaming and snacking *cough*... Why Should I Clone My Hard Drive? Hard…
Back to School: Five Games for the New Term
Whether you’ve been out of the education system for years or are still diligently returning each year, September has undeniable back to school vibes. We’ve got the itch to return to some hallowed halls, but in an infinitely more fun way. We’ve had an ask around the Overclockers UK office and gathered five of our favourite games set in and around schools. (School gameplay not mandatory!) The Sims 4 High School Years Of course, we have to start with the ultimate simulation of school life…
Sims 4 is Free-to-Play – So Treat Yourself to These Bundles!
After nearly ten years, the Sims 4 ditched its entry fee and went free-to-play from October 18th 2023! As it frees up the finances of new and old players alike, it’s a great excuse to treat yourself to some of the many, many packs available. Sims 4 sells additional content in three ways – hefty expansion packs, substantial yet niche game packs, and charming if shallow stuff packs. With over three dozen to choose from, it’s a good thing you can pick one of each…
Back to School: A Student’s Guide to All the Latest Tech!
Whether it’s back to school, college, or university, Overclockers UK has all the tech you need to smash your coursework and exams! In this guide, we are going to go through all of the essential hardware and peripherals for school, college, and university. You can freely skip ahead to whatever section you need and tick off your checklist. School: For all those returning to or starting secondary school this year, we’ve got a list of all your essential tech. We’ve included a powerful laptop…
Head Back to School with The Sims 4: High School Years Expansion Pack
This expansion pack for The Sims 4 has us heading back to school in the best way possible. The High School Years pack lets you take your teenage Sims on campus to experience all the highs and lows of these tumultuous times. From their first day of school all the way to graduation, there’s a lot you can do and experience. Here’s everything you need to know before picking up The Sims 4: High School Years and sending your teens to class! Live Your Best…
Top 5 New Releases Coming this September!
It’s the start of a new month, and that means it’s time for our top five new releases that are heading our way in September! Each of these long-awaited new releases has been paired with the perfect gaming PC or laptop, to ensure you can get straight into the gaming action. Starfield - September 6 Starfield is the much-anticipated space exploration RPG from Bethesda. Set in the year 2230, humanity has perfected the art of space travel, having created new settlements on different planets. Embark on…
Starfield First Impressions: Space Pirate Fantasies Do Come True
When Starfield was first announced at E3 2018, I, like many, did not care. The tantalising prospect of Elder Scrolls VI appealed far more to the fantasy and Skyrim fanboy within me than more sci-fi planet hopping could after years at the Destiny grindstone. Well, what a difference five years can make. Embracing Life in the Starfield Perhaps that latent trauma would have been buried a lot quicker if I’d heard Todd Howard’s assessment of Starfield being “Skyrim in space” sooner. Because that’s how…
Armored Core VI: Fires of Rubicon – A Raven’s Return
Ravens rejoice, From Software has returned to its roots, with the long-awaited addition to the fast-paced mech shooter series, Armored Core VI: Fires of Rubicon. A Raven has Returned to its Roost Fans of From Software’s giant robot action shooter have had a long wait since they last had chance to step into the cockpit of an AC. The series originally debuted back in 1997 on the PlayStation 1 and went on to have multiple entries up until 2013’s Armored Core: Verdict Day, after which…
NVIDIA Inside Look: GeForce Experience
All NVIDIA graphics cards come equipped with a complete suite of cutting-edge features, designed for gamers, streamers, and content creators alike. That’s why we’ve decided to create our very own blog series, titled ‘’NVIDIA Inside Look’’, designed to take a closer look at these ground-breaking technologies. In this article, we’ll be showcasing NVIDIA GeForce Experience, detailing what exactly it is, how you can utilise it to optimise your experience, and of course our top GeForce Experience compatible gaming PCs. What is NVIDIA GeForce Experience? NVIDIA…
What is the INS Key for and How Can I Make it Useful?
There are far too many keys on our keyboards to keep track of all their different functions, especially those that we don’t use every day. One of which is the INS key. This key can be incredibly useful and is even utilised in some easy-to-use keyboard shortcuts. Thankfully, if you don’t know what the INS key is, then you’re in the right place! We’ve compiled this handy guide detailing everything you need to know, including how to use the INS key shortcuts to boost your…
Does My PC Have Bluetooth?
Bluetooth connectivity boasts huge advantages to gamers, streamers, and content creators. It grants you ultra-fast connectivity, compatibility with a huge variety of devices, and no wires constricting your movements or interrupting your gameplay. If you’re looking to utilise Bluetooth connectivity, but don’t know if your PC is compatible, then you’re in luck. As PC experts, here at Overclockers UK, we’ve put together this handy guide detailing how you can find out if your PC has Bluetooth and how to enable it. What is Bluetooth? Before…