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Cheat Codes You’ll Love for your 11 Favourite PC Games
Anyone who says a bad word against cheat codes simply hates fun. That’s our story and we’re sticking to it. But also, sometimes they’re a nice way to leapfrog the difficulty curve of our favourite games. Luckily the teams behind these titles agree with us. Whether you want to get your hands on the shiniest toys or skip past boring or broken levels, they’ve snuck in ways for you to do just that. We’ve assembled this list of cheat codes that will spice up your…
GTA VI is Coming, Making an Exciting Future for Rockstar’s Flagship Franchise
Update 05/12/23 Grand Theft Auto Six has been officially revealed, with Rockstar unveiling the first trailer for GTA VI. Whilst we’re working with pretty limited info at the moment, Grand Theft Auto Six’s first trailer has revealed we’re heading back to the Miami-inspired Vice City. What’s more, it looks like there is going to be a huge map to explore in GTA VI. In the trailer, we saw everything from the beaches and city, all the way to the Everglades. Rockstar Won’t Let You Play…
Motherboard Form Factors Explained: Everything You Need to Know!
When it comes to selecting the perfect components for your dream gaming PC, it can seem a little daunting. Especially when you have to consider the size of your hardware, not just the type of hardware you need. But fear not – that's where our team of PC experts at Overclockers UK comes in! We’ve compiled this handy guide detailing everything you need to know about different motherboard form factors, so sit back, grab a cuppa, and keep on reading. What is a Motherboard? As…
Is the Steam Deck Good Enough for AAA Gaming?
It has been a few weeks now since Valve hand-delivered some of the first Steam Decks to lucky buyers near their offices, but the question remains. Is the Steam Deck good for AAA gaming? The Steam Deck packs a pretty big punch, with all of the models rocking a custom AMD APU optimised for handheld gaming. This chip is based on AMD's Zen 2 and RNDA2 architecture, delivering plenty of performance for PC games on the go. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9Dy-KWjp-m0 The Tech Spec In their official tech…
Elex II – The Official PC System Specifications
On March 1st 2022, the long-awaited sequel to Elex, Elex II, hit our gaming monitors. Our team of experts at Overclockers UK has compiled this handy guide to give you a taste of what you can expect in this vintage RPG adventure. Plus, we’ve paired Elex II with some of our incredible PCs that would be perfect for playing! The Exciting Sequel to Elex Developed by Piranha Bytes and THQ Nordic, in Elex II players can reunite to the post-apocalyptic world of Magalan. The sequel…
You NEED This for Elden Ring
Elden Ring, shall I compare thee to a summer's day? Thou art more lovely... TLDR, we are absolutely mad about Elden Ring here at Overclockers UK. So, we've curated the perfect setup, one that we both know you need. Our new favourite Soulslike role-playing game Elden Ring has captured the attention of gamers across the internet. It has something for everyone, from the constant world-building and breath-taking visuals to that unforgiving combat we've come to love from games such as Darksouls and Bloodborne. What do I Need to Play Elden…
Top Five Gaming PCs to Play Stranger of Paradise: Final Fantasy Origin
Released on March 18th 2022, the latest instalment of the Final Fantasy series, Stranger of Paradise, hit our monitors. Our team of gaming enthusiasts at Overclockers UK are here with our complete rundown of everything there is to know about this action-packed RPG. We’ve also included our top five incredible gaming PCs that are perfect to play Stranger of Paradise: Final Fantasy Origin. Inspired by the Original Final Fantasy Developed by Square Enix and Team Ninja, Stranger of Paradise: Final Fantasy Origin draws on inspiration…
On This Day in Gaming…
Today is March 21st... Whilst that might not sound all that exciting to you right now, there have been plenty of incredible noteworthy gaming moments in the past. In fact, lots of our favourite games were released on past March Twenty-Firsts. It’s time to warm up your DeLoreans as we’re travelling back in time to check out our some of the great games that released on March 21st. On this day in Gaming... Over at GameFAQs, they have a dedicated “Today in Gaming” tab, looking…
GhostWire: Tokyo-The Official PC System Specifications
Are you ready for Bethesda’s all-new supernatural ghost hunt? GhostWire: Tokyo released on the 25th of March 2022. Here at Overclockers UK, our team of gaming enthusiasts have compiled everything we know about the game, including the official PC system specifications. We’ve paired it with some jaw-dropping gaming PCs that would be perfect to play this psychological mystery. Where is Everyone? From the brilliant mind that brought us Resident Evil, GhostWire: Tokyo will have players take control of Akiro. Venture through a city that is…
Rainbow Six Extraction Update: Everything You Need to Know About Ubisoft’s Co-op Shooter
Are you ready for all-out alien warfare in Rainbow Six Extraction? A spin-off from Rainbow Six Siege and its limited-time event Outbreak, this game steps away from the competitive team versus-team matches of the original for dark PvE battles. Launched January 20th 2022, this game is available to download now if you haven’t already. If teaming up with friends to purge infested areas of extraterrestrial scourge sounds like your cup of tea, then you’re reading in the right place! We here at Overclockers UK have…
Check Out the Official Game Specs for Shadow Warrior 3
Shadow Warrior 3 from Flying Wild Hog released in 2022. The third instalment of the franchise, this game has got it all. Blood, guts, and wall running – set to a jaunty soundtrack. Self-aware and delightfully tongue in cheek, this is a great game to turn off after a hard day’s work and blow off steam. Coming up, we have the game specs and a few PC recs to go with them. What is Shadow Warrior 3 About? The third instalment of the Shadow Warrior…
Mario Day – The Best Switch Accessories to Help Celebrate
Wahoo! It’s March 10th, which means it’s officially Mario Day, the joyous celebration of everybody’s favourite Italian plumber. This is a great time to get out your Nintendo Switch, get some friends over or jump online, and play your preferred mode of Mario. There are lots to choose from, so we’ll take you through everything going on in the Koopa Kingdom so you can live your best Mario Day. What is Mario Day Anyway? Mario Day is an annual celebration of the franchise that takes…