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Jurassic World Evolution 2 Official System Specification and the Best Gaming PCs to Play
Get your dust brushes and chisels out – Frontier’s popular Jurassic World Evolution 2 lands in our gaming libraries on November 9th 2021. Return to your favourite pre-historic worlds, packed with even more exciting gameplay and features, along with iconic characters from the franchise. There's plenty here for you to get your claws on! What is Jurassic World Evolution 2 About? Featuring a separate campaign mode – Jurassic World Evolution 2 takes place right after the jaw-dropping events of Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom. Your task will be to lead the DFW (Department…
Exciting Innovation from the Kolink Rocket Complex
With an already well-established line-up, the Kolink Rocket Series has a new addition. Introducing the Kolink Rocket Complex Mini-ITX Case. Its tower-style design was inspired by the Xbox Series X console and curated to hold all the best in high-end hardware. Kolink is treating us with the perfect balance between style and function. It’s not even Christmas yet! Bold, Rocket Style Making this case stand out as a member of the Kolink Rocket family are its iconic, hexagonal cut-outs and gunmetal grey finish. Once again bringing form and function together, these cut-outs enhance the…
Top 5 New Releases this November and the Perfect PC Gaming Desk Upgrades to Match
It’s time to put down your pumpkin - Halloween is over. The November chill is in the air. Tis the season for staying at home on a Saturday, and with these incredible upcoming game releases, there is plenty for you to get your hands on this month. On those nights spent wrapped up in a blanket with a cuppa – I bet your mind begins to wander about your next battle station upgrade. I’ve got the answer for you. Your PC gaming desk. Thankfully, Overclockers UK has plenty of gaming desks on offer for you to take a look at. I’ve paired some of my…
Everything You Need to Know About Call of Duty: Vanguard
Sledgehammer Games is back with Call of Duty: Vanguard. Vanguard sees us return to World War II to fight across four areas – The Eastern Front, North Africa, The Western Front, and The Pacific. We’ve got a breakdown of the game, the official specifications, and some spicy hardware recs for you – including some with tasty RGB in honour of it originally releasing on Bonfire Night. Call of Duty: Vanguard 2017's Call of Duty: WWII focused on notable moments of the second world war, including…
12th Gen Intel Is Here!
Last week, we announced that pre-orders for Intel 12th Gen were open. Well, buckle up folks, they are now open for general sale. If you need a minute to do a little excited dance, be my guest. What Can We Expect from 12th Gen Performance? Our resident overclocker, Ian “8Pack” Parry, has been busy testing the performance capabilities of the new Intel i5/i7/i9 core processors. In between curating a new PC, that is. Rather than me waffling on about his results, how about I just show you his findings. Briony caught up with him to pick his brain…
Get ABS with the New 8Pack Infin8 Gaming PC
Our favourite overclocker is back with a brand-new gaming PC. Part of the Infin8 range, meet the ABS Gaming PC. This All Black System is primed for powerful performance with a stunning yet understated aesthetic. 8Pack has channelled his dislike of RGB lighting into a sleek and all-around gaming powerhouse. Outstandingly spicy, on all accounts. Infin8 ABS Oh, if only. Instead of having abs for days, we can marvel at the masterpiece 8Pack has designed, built, and overclocked. Not only is this gaming PC an absolute beauty to look at, but it is chock-full of high-end hardware that has been carefully…
Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy – Everything You Need to Know!
Get ready to save the universe in Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy. Produced by Square Enix, this action-packed adventure game is set to rapidly become your next gaming craze. If you're looking for more key details, keep on reading, for we've rounded up everything you need to know! Refreshing New Story Play as iconic Marvel characters in this brand-new, third-person action-adventure. Featuring our favourite rag-tag team from the MCU’s (Marvel Cinematic Universe) Guardians of the Galaxy films. The game still upholds the classic humour and unique, entertaining characters that we adore from the films, whilst…
KitGuru Reader Awards 2021 – The Winners Have Been Announced!
(Image credit: KitGuru Reader Awards 2021) It’s that time of year again – the winners of the KitGuru Reader Awards 2021 have been announced! You were given 39 categories in their survey and your votes have been cast and cross-checked by the experts at KitGuru. The Exciting News Our main takeaway is of course, that Overclockers UK have been awarded Best Reseller and PC Builder! (Image credit: KitGuru Reader Awards 2021) The talents of Ian ‘8Pack’ Parry is just one of the many reasons why you voted us for Best PC Builder. Each and every one of 8Pack’s gaming PCs, from the Hypercube MK2 to the Frame R8, has been carefully crafted and hand built by our in-house PC technical team to provide you with incredible performance. Utilising…
It’s Time to Upgrade Your Keyboard: Here are Our Top Picks For You!
Is your battle station lagging behind and unable to keep up with your gaming demands? If so, it might be time for an upgrade or two! As the unsung heroes of any gaming or office set-up, our keyboards are vital for ensuring all your rapid keypresses are registered at blisteringly fast speeds, offering you silky-smooth typing, and plenty of must-have aesthetics. If you're in the market for a new keyboard, we've rounded up our top picks for both gaming and office work below. Superior Gaming…
No Time To Spy: Our Favourite Stealth and Espionage Games
The 2021 Bond film, No Time to Die, has awoken the secret agent in us. From Goldeneye on the N64 to I Expect You To Die in virtual reality, we’re spoilt for choice when it comes to a bit of fantasy espionage. In this post, we’re breaking down our favourite spy-based video games and some choice hardware to use when playing. Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain Released September of 2015 to high praise from the press and fans alike, MGSV is a highlight…
Topple Corrupt Governments from Your New Far Cry 6 HERO
Far Cry 6 is the game we’ve all been waiting for this year. The latest addition to the Far Cry franchise has been pushed back and pushed back, but it is finally here. To make this game drop even sweeter, we have a stunning noblechairs HERO Gaming Chair – Far Cry 6 Edition up for pre-order too. You will be able to lead the guerrilla war against Aton “El Presidente” Castillo in the supreme comfort of a noblechairs HERO. Read here on why your back will love you for it! https://youtu.be/nRl4yMLtATg Wear Liberty with Pride Set on the…
What You Need to Know About Hot Wheels: UNLEASHED
The nostalgia factor is strong with this game drop. It has to be roughly twenty years since I last thought about them, but Hot Wheels: UNLEASHED has got my inner 90s kid hyped. I used to love watching those epic, tiny cars zoom across that iconic, orange track. Did I grow up wanting a car with go-faster flames? Yes, yes I did. Whilst the car I drive lacks flaming motifs, I can now at least zip around elaborate races thanks to Hot Wheels: UNLEASHED. Today,…