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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…
Educational Gaming: The Future of Esports in Education
Whilst 70% of UK parents believe that esports can have a positive role in their child’s education, only 32% are happy for them to have an active career in the industry. There isn’t enough awareness of the vital skills gaming can develop or the expansive career options available. That’s why we’ve complied this informative blog article detailing everything there is to know about esports in education, including the benefits, skills, and career opportunities. Gaming Is Not Just for Fun As the popularity of gaming and…
International Women’s Day: Let’s Celebrate the Amazing Women in Gaming and Technology.
As we celebrate International Women’s Day (IWD) this Tuesday, the 8th of March, here at Overclockers UK we’ve decided to take a deep dive into the incredible women in gaming and technology. Celebrate Inclusivity With the rise in popularity of games in the 70s and 80s, more and more women got involved in developing and producing video games. As the industry continued to evolve, women began creating dedicated games for girls to enjoy playing. The industry has moved on from creating ‘girly’ games and now…
Esports: The Next Generation of Gaming and Competitive Sports
As the popularity of esports continues to rise, here at Overclockers UK our team of enthusiasts have decided to compile everything we know about this new generation of gaming. From what is esports, how to get involved, popular games, and what PCs are the best for esports – all your questions will be answered in due course! What is Esports? Esports, or electronic sports, is used to describe video games that feature a professional competitive league. Such as the Overwatch League or Valorant Champions. Esports…
Top 5 Incredible Video Games Based on Books
The 3rd of March marks my favourite day – World Book Day! As a fellow bibliophile, I’ve decided to take a look at some of our favourite video games based on books! Alongside these fan favourites, I’ve paired them with some of the incredible gaming PCs Overclockers UK has on offer. The Witcher Based on the beloved book series by, Andrzeji Sapkowski, The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, will have players take control of Geralt of Riva in this open-world RPG. Tasked with finding a child…