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Games that Changed the Gaming Landscape
There are thousands of incredible games, each one leaving its impact on the gaming landscape. But which games have been the most influential in paving the success of future titles? We’ll be taking a deep dive to explore all the incredible games that have graced our gaming libraries over the years, highlighting their influence and how they’ve altered the gaming landscape. Pong – 1972 First released in 1972 by Atari, Pong is considered to be one of the first computer games. As a table tennis…
Work From Home: Make the Most of Your Desk (Part 6)
Well, here we are. Part 6, the end of our little series on how we, the Overclockers Content Team, set up our workspaces at home. So let’s get this show on the road and let you guys peek into the world of how I work. The OcUK WFH Saga So Far Before I wax poetically on about my setup, why not check out the amazing articles that came before mine, and see where the magic happens for my fellow Overclockers UK content creators. Emily Rob Glyn…
The Best Graphics Cards for Gaming in 2023!
Are you looking to upgrade your graphics card to level up your performance? Then you’re in luck! In this article, we investigate the best graphics cards for gaming in 2023. Casual Gaming Casual gamers won’t need to invest in a hefty 4K compatible GPU. A graphics card with enough CUDA cores and clock speeds to support up to 1080p resolutions with reliable FPS is the perfect choice for casual gaming. Our top recommendations for this include an NVIDIA RTX 4060 Ti or AMD Radeon RX…
Why is My Gaming Laptop So Slow?
A slow and poor performing laptop is a nightmare to use. There are numerous different things that can influence your laptop’s performance. To aid you in figuring out what’s causing your laptop to be so slow, we’ve put together this list of the most common problems and our top fixes. Cluttered Storage If your laptop is full of clutter, old files, and unwanted games, it’s time to consider cleaning it up. Let’s face it, you don’t need that game you’ve not touched for five years,…
Gaming Deals Too Good To Be Missed
Free games? Discounts? New stuff? It’s all here! There are plenty of games, DLC, and more for us to get our teeth stuck into. Here’s everything that’s got us excited this month. Rooms of Realities This month's new game is an anthology of virtual escape rooms. Currently, in early access, Rooms of Realities features a unique VR puzzle experience you can enjoy solo or with your friends in co-op. At the moment, there’s one scenario with three different levels. However, on the full game launch,…
Best PCs to Play Aliens: Dark Descent
Call us gluttons for punishment, but we love to scare ourselves silly facing down the mighty Xenomorph. It's time to terrify ourselves all over again, with Aliens: Dark Descent. Released on June 19th 2023 to a warm welcome, Aliens: Dark Descent has a gripping storyline to follow with stunning graphics to match. We’ve got five high-performance PCs that we think would be perfect for playing this real time strategy game. Aliens: Dark Descent Gameplay Aliens: Dark Descent is a new and original Alien story, where…
Who is the Fittest? Compete in These Great Sports Games this Weekend
Summer is in full swing, and it’s giving us the itch to get outside and play some sports. Sort of. For our weekend gaming, we’re showcasing some great sports games to play with your mates. Instead of risking injury, sunburn, and who knows what else, sports games let us bring our need for outdoor activities firmly inside. Sure, getting exercise and fresh air are great, but there’s something to be said for having professional-grade skills at your fingertips. I don’t know about you, but I…
More LGBTQ+ Inclusive Games We Love
Looking for some heckin awesome LGBTQ+ inclusive games to play? We’ve got you covered! In this post, we’re taking a look at some games that have already released, plus take a quick peek at stuff that's coming soon Doomsday Paradise Find love, save the world, and sabotage your friends in this goofy multiplayer dating sim. Can you find love before the apocalypse? Doomsday Paradise features over 100 different endings and twelve singleswoo. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LizzWO9jxM8 The cast of datable hunks and hunkettes features a vampire who…
Ride to Hell Retribution & Other Games That Missed the Mark
2023 marks the 10th anniversary of the infamous Ride to Hell Retribution. To celebrate the anniversary of this terrible game, we’re looking back to see if there have been any other games that completely missed the mark. Ride to Hell Retribution Originally released for Windows, PlayStation 3, and XBOX 360, Ride to Hell Retribution is an action-adventure game set in the 1960s. The premise of the game is pretty simple. Play as Jake Conway, a veteran who has recently returned from Vietnam, only to find…
Win a Custom The Great War Western Front PC with Overclockers UK!
Guess what you lucky lot, we’re back with another incredible competition! Courtesy of Overclockers UK and Frontier, you can now get your hands on a powerful The Great War: Western Front gaming PC! The Great War: Western Front Developed by Frontier, The Great War: Western Front is a strategy-based World War 1 game. Take charge and rewrite history, as you step into the shoes of both the Theatre and Field Commander. You’ll need to pick your faction and lead your forces to victory by directing…
Overclockers UK’s Step-by-Step Guide to Building Your Own PC
Building your very own gaming PC can be a rather daunting task, especially with so many different components to install and software to set up. Thankfully, Overclockers UK is here to help prevent you from spiraling into a panic. We’ve compiled this complete step-by-step guide to building your own gaming PC, taking you through the entire process from start to finish. You can opt to read this as you go or take a moment, grab a brew, read through our guide, and then tackle your…
Your Guide to Gaming Mice
What mouse you have in your gaming set-up can make (or break!) your performance. As such, there’s no excuse for keen PC gamers to be without a top-notch gaming mouse. This article provides an in-depth guide, taking you through key features to look for when purchasing your next gaming mouse. Armed with the right peripheral, and you can improve your accuracy, increase comfort levels, and even make games easier thanks to extra buttons, specialised features, and better sensors. So, grab yourself a cuppa and read…