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Coming To VR: The UploadVR Showcase Special
2023’s biggest night for VR so far hit our screens earlier this week with the UploadVR Showcase. Here are all the games you need to look out for! UploadVR added another video game announcement stream into this month's seemingly never-ending event calendar. The UploadVR Summer Showcase kicked off earlier this week and brought with it a shedload of games that, despite our event fatigue, we’re really excited for. Teahouse of Souls Time for a relax and a cup of tea? In Teahouse of Souls,…
Street Fighter VI is Now on PC and We Are Pumped
Street Fighter is Capcom’s iconic fighter game, and the latest addition is finally on our gaming PCs. It’s high time we took a look at Street Fighter VI. Released on June 2nd 2023, this game has already received a warm welcome after much anticipation for its arrival. We are ready to punch and fight our way through various game modes, with stunning graphics and ultimate move combos. Street Fighter VI Gameplay Street Fighter VI promises a new era of gameplay, with smart evolution and…
Are Curved Monitors Good for Gaming?
Tempted to buy a curved monitor but don’t know if they’re good for gaming? Then you’re in luck! We’ve put together this complete guide to curved monitors, highlighting all the advantages and how these monitors can boost your gaming performance. What is a Curved Monitor? A curved monitor has been designed to perfectly match the curvature of the human eye and offer a wide field of view and aspect ratio. Advantages: Typically feature widescreen aspect ratios and resolutions Greater immersion since they match the curvature…
Fable: Everything We Know About The New Game
Heroes rejoice! After being announced way back at the XBOX Games Showcase in 2020, we finally have some more information about the new, upcoming Fable. If you’re as excited as we are, you’ll want to know every single detail. There are a few juicy details about, so this is everything we know about Fable so far. What is Fable? Since it’s been over a decade since the last Fable game (try not to feel old, try not to feel old) some of you may be…
Anatomy of a Power Supply – Everything You Need to Know!
Whether you are a beginner or veteran PC expert who wants to touch up on your hardware knowledge, our dedicated ‘Anatomy Of’ series is for you. We’ve designed this in-depth series of articles to showcase what goes into all the important PC components. In this article, we’ll be taking a deep dive into a PSU (power supply). be quiet! 1000W Modular PSU What is a PSU? To keep it simple, the PSU is responsible for supplying your PC with a consistent and reliable flow of…
Your Guide to PC and Console VR
2023 is The Year of VR! New headsets, tech, and a boatload of games are on the way, but are you ready to play? In this guide, we’re explaining everything you need to know to choose what type of virtual reality headset is right for you. Console, PCVR, or standalone? The choice is yours. What Is PCVR PCVR, or PC Virtual Reality, it is what it says on the tin... box... Headset? We promise it isn't really that complicated! For simplicity's sake, we’ll say there…
Seek Excitement with Our Fave Action/Adventure Games this Weekend
There’s no better way to spend the weekend other than engaging in some fast-paced immersive action/adventure gaming action! To help inspire you and your weekend plans, we’ve put together this list of our top five action/adventure games. Stray In Stray, see the world through the eyes of a cat and set off on an ancient mystery in a forgotten city. Lost and separated from your family, you must explore the highs and lows of a vast decaying cybercity. Defend yourself against dangerous creatures, uncover dark…
Will a Monitor Upgrade Require a Graphics Card Upgrade?
Tempted to upgrade your monitor but don’t know if you should also upgrade your GPU? Then look no further! Here at Overclockers UK, we’ve designed this handy blog article to answer that very question. We’ll be highlighting all the different reasons why you may want to upgrade both, along with our top GPU and monitor recommendations. Do You Have to Upgrade Your GPU with Your Monitor? A GPU upgrade isn’t always necessary when you purchase a new monitor, however you could be limiting both your…
Game on with AMD with These Exclusive Promotions
The Game On AMD event has started at Overclockers UK. For a limited time only, earn exclusive savings on a range of AMD gaming hardware. Game On AMD: If you’ve been thinking about upgrading your gaming PC, there hasn’t been a better time. Running from June 5th to July 1st, unlock access to a vast range of unbelievable savings across AMD Ryzen processors and AMD Radeon graphics cards. To showcase what you can get your hands on in the Game On AMD event, we’ve included…
New Elder Scrolls Online DLC: Necrom Shadow over Morrowind
The Elder Scrolls Online is back with new content, Necrom Shadow over Morrowind. It is definitely time to dig out our maps of Tamriel once more and get exploring! This latest DLC brings with it a compelling new chapter in the ESO story as well as a new class, locations, and companions to unlock. Available from June 5th, we’re taking a closer look at Necrom and all its shiny fresh content. What secrets does the Telvanni Peninsula hold? Necrom Shadow over Morrowind The Necrom chapter…
CompuTex 2023
From May 30th to June 2nd, CompuTex Taipei 2023 will be taking place in Taiwan. Here at Overclockers UK, we’ll be covering every day of the event, bringing you all the incredible new products and computing innovations as they are revealed. What is CompuTex? Established in 1981, CompuTex Taipei is a global computer and technology expo. The four-day event consists of hundreds of different product showcases and innovations from leading technology manufacturers, whether this is a brand-new line of cutting-edge graphics cards or efficient desktop…
We Got to Play Killer Frequency: Here’s What We Think!
Killer Frequency is an incredible first-person VR and non-VR horror set in the middle of a washed-up radio DJ's late-night show. Team17 was kind enough to send over a review copy of Killer Frequency to us at the Overclockers UK Blog, and by Hades, I loved it! My background working in radio broadcasting might make me ever so slightly biased here. Still, Killer Frequency has to have the best premise for a first-person horror comedy adventure ever. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9N6N2kriSRM Our Review Setup Platforms AvailablePC, PS5,…