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God of War: The Official System Specifications and the Best Gaming PCs to Play
It's time to call for the Boy and play as the protagonist with the best beard in gaming, in Sony’s God of War. Released for PC on January 14th, 2022, you can now live out your dreams of hacking and slashing your way through Norse mythology. What's the Story in God of War? Set in a world inspired by Norse Mythology, players take on the role of the eponymous Spartan, Kratos. After killing off the entire Greek pantheon, he moved to Midgard (or at least Scandanavia). There he married…
Five Amazing Gaming Laptops to Survive Icarus
Since its release, Icarus has proven to be a popular survival game, with beautiful scenery, amazing graphics, and an innovative take on the genre. The very environment in which you play is working against you, from the toxic air to the dangerous flora and fauna waiting to ambush. All making for a thrilling quest to survive. To enjoy this immersive game fully, we’ve picked out our favourite five gaming laptops to take on the savage and scary planet you now inhabit. Icarus Gameplay Utilising PvE…
Top 5 Incredible Games Releasing This January!
Kickstart your new year by getting your hands on some of the incredible games releasing in January 2022! Our team of enthusiasts at Overclockers UK have compiled some of our favourite games for this month, along with some amazing gaming PCs to match! Monster Hunter Rise The latest in the infamous Monster Hunter series – Monster Hunter Rise – will have players join a league of fearless monster hunters. Inspired by Japanese folklore, the plethora of monsters each have unique behaviours that will challenge you at every turn. Select from 14 different weapon types, each…
Level up with Streamplify – All New Streaming Brand
You’ve watched your favourite streamers on Twitch for a while now, and you want a piece of the action but have no idea where to start. Or you’re waiting for that sign it’s time to have a go at streaming. This is your sign. Available now at Overclockers UK, we have a brand-new streaming brand designed to be easy to use whilst levelling up your broadcast. Introducing: Streamplify. Who Are Streamplify? Streamplify is a brand born from the desire to simplify streaming and make it accessible to all. The internet has become the place…
New Year, New Games, New Hardware = New PC Case
If you’ve got the January blues and are in need of a post-Christmas pick me up – why not think about upgrading your PC chassis? With the world of PC hardware continuing to evolve at lightning speed, the task of finding your perfect PC case can become overwhelming. Our team of experts at Overclockers UK have compiled this easy-to-use guide to help you find your next computer case. We’ve included PC cases designed for different form factors, budgets, water cooling and gaming along with stylish RGB housing for that added flair. Form Factor When selecting a PC case,…
DDR4 vs DDR5: Six Differences You Need to Know
DDR5 fast becoming a staple in gaming, since Team Group announced in June 2021 the first DDR5 RAM modules available to consumers. From there, we’ve had both Intel and AMD making hardware available to support the advances of DDR5. With an upgrade or two, this memory solution is less of a distant wish and ready to be installed in your gaming PC. We’re here to tell you of six differences between DDR4 and DDR5 that you need to know about. 1. Higher Bandwidth Even in…
Top Ten Games to Watch in 2022!
With 2022 right around the corner, the team at Overclockers UK, have complied a list of our top ten favourite games to watch in 2022! All of these titles are scheduled to be released throughout 2022 and we couldn’t be more excited! God of War - Jan 2022 The long-awaited God of War is arriving on PC in January 2022! In the realm of Norse Gods and monsters, Kratos is now a mentor and protector of his son, Atreus. Forced to deal with his own inner rage along with the dangerous world around them, players must face an all-new rota of Norse creatures, monsters and…
2021 – The Year of LoL
2021 marked a great year for Riot Games, with League of Legends (LoL) earning multiple awards at the Game Awards 2021 after an incredible World Championship. To celebrate their success, we've rounded up all their key 2021 milestones, along with highlighting where the game is now League of Legends League of Legends is a team-based MOBA, in which you battle it out across multiple game modes to see who can destroy each other's base first. With over 150+ champions to choose from, ranging from assassins…
The Best Games that Flew Under the Radar this Year
We all love getting excited for a game to release. From that first trailer, to being able to wishlist them on Steam, it is a ride, and we live for it. But sometimes, games just slip in under the radar. We’ve spent a lot of time hyping up the top five games we’re looking forward to each month - something we will continue to do, don’t you worry. Today, however, I am going back over the year to admire those sneaky so-and-sos I missed the first time around. January: Cyber Shadow Back in…
Overclockers UK’s Top 5 Gaming PCs to Play Rainbow Six Extraction!
Released in January 2022, Rainbow Six Extraction is the long-awaited spin-off of the iconic Rainbow Six Siege co-op FPS. In this saga, you and your team are facing a parasite-like alien, called Archaeans. We've rounded up all the key details you need to know from gameplay, official PC specs, and our top PC recs, you'll have everything you need to defeat the Chimera parasite once and for all. Engage in All-Out-Alien Warfare Play with up to three players, as the team (REACT) faces their biggest threat yet – the Chimera parasite. Now in the USA and spreading…
Top Ten Games of 2021!
As the end of 2021 approaches us, here at Overclockers UK, we’ve decided to take a look back at all the incredible games that were released this year. We’ve compiled the team’s top choices for games, ranging from fast-paced FPS, trust-breaking co-ops and comforting adventures – there is something here every gamer will love! Perfect for helping you decide what to play this festive season as we say goodbye to 2021! It Takes Two It would be impossible to highlight the incredible games that made 2021, without mentioning the Game of the Year! Developed by Hazelight Studios, It Takes Two, is a…
Overclockers UK’s Guide to the Best Peripherals of 2021!
It’s that time of year when you start thinking about what present to get the gamer in your life. Fear not, as the team of experts here at Overclockers UK, have compiled our choices for the best peripherals of 2021. From broadcast-grade microphones to superior keyboards – we’ve got the perfect gift ideas here for everyone. Microphones Razer Seiren VR Pro Microphone Engineered for creators, the Razer Seiren V2 microphone, surpasses Razer’s previous generation of Seiren microphones, due to its built-in analogue limiter. Programmed to automatically eliminate clipping, your audience is guaranteed to hear your voice crystal-clear. Plus, paired with the high pass filter, any unwanted low frequencies will be diminished.…