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Wireless Gaming: Is it the Future?
As technology continues to expand, more users are upgrading to wireless gaming hardware. Notably, the increase in flexibility, clean and modern aesthetics and near-zero latency connectivity, are all attractive features of wireless hardware. Our team of experts here at Overclockers UK have compiled all our knowledge on wireless technology into this helpful guide. We aim here to answer all your questions here along with providing you with some incredible hardware recommendations! Wireless vs. Wired One of the main reasons why more people are upgrading to…
2022: The Big Year for Uncharted
The Uncharted games have been a fan favourite since their release in 2007. Initially released on PlayStation, in 2022 we saw the Legacy of Thieves Collection come to PC and an action-packed film starring Tom Holland as Nathan Drake. (Although, who can forget the fan-made 15-minute film starring Nathan Fillion?!) Uncharted on the Silver Screen Available on a number of streaming services, you can live the thrill of Uncharted. Alongside Tom Holland, this film stars Mark Wahlberg as Sully, Sophia Ali as Chloe Frazer, and…
Monster Hunter Rise: Official PC Specifications and Everything You Need to Know
It took a bit of patience, but Monster Hunter Rise finally made it to PC on January 12th 2022. The title from Capcom’s acclaimed series started life as a Nintendo Switch exclusive. After teasing PC gamers with a demo in October 2021, the full game can be enjoyed by everyone. You might be one of those returning players or maybe you’re new to Monster Hunter after hearing so much about it. Whichever category you fall under, we at Overclockers UK have you covered. We’ll fill…
DLSS 2.3 – How to Get More FPS From Your GPU
Getting more FPS out of your GPU is every gamer’s dream. With NVIDIAs latest update to their AI-powered DLSS, all your dreams can become a reality. With Deep Learning Super Sampling (DLSS), NVIDIA offers gamers an almost too good be true feature: Same PC + Same visual quality = Higher FPS. What’s more, all NVIDIA RTX GPUs can utilise this innovative technology in a range games. Same Graphics Card, More Power We promise it’s not black magic, DLSS uses a highly complex image enhancement technique.…
Top 5 Games for the Perfect (Virtual) Valentine’s Day
If you are planning on enjoy another virtual valentine’s day with your special someone, you’ll need to ensure you have all of the necessary two-player gaming peripherals. Thankfully, you can check out our dedicated 2023 Valentine’s Day Gift Guide for more! Read More In the era of lockdowns, social distancing and virtual dates, choosing your Valentine’s Day plans can become a challenging task. But all you couples out there – fear not! Overclockers UK has got your back! Our team of experts have compiled our favourite co-op games…
Project Golden Nekker is the Witcher’s New Single-Player Gwent Game
Move over Yu-Gi-Oh! Master Duel, because 2022 is now the year of the real king of card games. CD Projekt Red, developers of the Witcher and Cyberpunk 2077, have announced an all-new Gwent single-player game. Codenamed Project Golden Nekker for the time being, we're going to break down what we know, what we can expect, and how you can still get your fix of Gwent. What is Gwent? First introduced in Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, Gwent is a card game commonly played in taverns and…
Five Incredible Gaming Laptops to Experience Life is Strange Remastered Collection
It's been too long since we paid a visit to Arcadia Bay. Which makes the release of Life is Strange Remastered Collection even more fortuitous. Released on the 1st of February 2022, the adventures of Max and Chloe have received a visual face lift worthy of their games’ critical acclaim. The enhanced graphics look stunning, not to mention the animation receiving a boost thanks to modern mocap technology. We’ve picked out our five favourite gaming laptops for you to immerse yourself in this breathtaking adventure. …
Top 5 Mind-Blowing Games Releasing this February 2022!
Get ready for another month packed full of incredible new game releases! Our team of enthusiasts have compiled their favourite upcoming releases into this helpful guide, along with some gaming PCs to match! Dying Light 2: Stay Human - 4th February Twenty years after the battle in Harren, humanity continues to lose the fight against the virus. In Dying Light 2: Stay Human players will find themselves defending The City, the last largest human settlement. Humanity has been plunged back into the Dark Ages and faces conflict and a deadly…
Intel Arc: A Whole New-Generation of Graphics Cards
Marking the beginning of a gaming revolution – it is expected that Intel will soon release their new line of graphics cards, Intel Arc. Expertly engineered to allow you to enjoy gaming, content creation and streaming with no limits. Our team of experts at Overclockers UK have decided to compile all the information you need on this new generation of GPU. All of your questions will be answered! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0dC6dz9CxYc&ab_channel=IntelGraphics Intel Xe-HPG Microarchitecture As the foundation to Intel Arc, Xe-HPG microarchitecture has been expertly built to…
The Best Time Loop Games to Play for Groundhog Day 2022
Okay campers, rise and shine because there are video games to be played. What better way to celebrate Groundhog Day than by sticking yourself in a virtual time loop and going full Phil Connors? Time loop video games have seen a huge surge in popularity over recent years. That means there’s more for you to play than ever before. Here at Overclockers UK, we’ve picked out our favourite time loop games for you to trap yourself in for Groundhog Day. Deathloop One of 2021’s most-hyped releases has managed to break free and follow us into this year. You’ll play as Colt in Deathloop, trying to break the time loop trapping the isle…
Gaming Laptops with High-End GPUs: The Best Way to Game on the Go?
New and amazing technology is being developed but can be difficult to obtain – depending on budget and availability. Considering how much gaming laptops have improved over recent years, on-the-go gaming is a real option. Often featuring the coveted high-end hardware found in desktop PCs, the performance gap between gaming laptops and PCs is being closed. Today, we’re taking a look at these laptops to see if they are worthy of AAA gaming. Graphics: What to Look Out For For the best gaming performance, choose…
The Witcher: What Can Fans Expect in 2022?
The popularity of the beloved Witcher franchise has grown in the past two years, thanks to the release of the incredible Netflix series. If you’ve not watched season 2 – you are missing out! As many of us are returning to this beloved series, Overclockers UK has decided to give you an update on what fans can expect in 2022! Season 3 of the hit Netflix series: If you are like me, you watched the entire second season the day it dropped on Netflix. Unfortunately for us, however, we’ve now got to…