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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…
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…