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Baldur’s Gate 3 Early Access: Updated Specs & More!
When is Early Access available? Baldur’s Gate 3 is finally coming to Steam, Stadia and GOG early access. The game has been hit by several delays and the release date has moved from August to September and Larian Studios has finally settled on October 6th with access opening up in the UK at 6 PM. The delays have allowed the developers to improve stability, reduce major bugs and ensure international languages are up to scratch. Here’s what to expect from Baldur’s Gate 3, the next-generation…
Endgame Gear MPX390 Gaming Mousepad
Endgame Gear continues to innovate with their latest 39*39cm mousepad. What makes this product unique is the inclusion of CORDURA® fabric. A hard wearing textile made primarily for construction workers or outdoor athletes, CORDURA® has an unusual level of durability yet remains supple. As such Endgame Gear thought it would be the perfect material to use in MPX390 since the product is targeted at pro-level users who need a reliable surface for their mouse. First class materials Additionally, Endgame Gear have made the underside of…
XM1 RGB from Endgame Gear
Although a relatively new manufacturer, Endgame Gear have quickly developed a repuation for producing high quality peripherals for esports pros. As such they have eschewed the flashy or gimmicky elements to create minimistic, perfectly designed products. Of course from time to time we all need a little colour... Elegant and stylish with up to 16.7 million colours available Endgame Gear have fitted 16 LEDs to the XM1 RGB. This means it is capable of generating up to 16.7 million colours across 3 zones on the…
Prepare for Ampere: Explore the Best Prebuilt Gaming PCs
After the announcement of Nvidia’s latest RTX 3000 graphics on the 1st of September, the release date for the first Ampere powered graphics card is just around the corner. The RTX 3080 will be available on the 17th of September at 2 pm and if you want to be one of the first to get your hands on this powerful gaming GPU look no further than Overclockers UK. If you’re looking to upgrade your existing system you can purchase a solo RTX 3080 HERE starting…
Get Ready for Ampere: Guide to Supported PC Cases
To help you get ready for Ampere we’ve used our expert knowledge of hardware to put together all the information you’ll need to ensure your PC is ready for a new Nvidia graphics card. In this article, we cover compatible PC cases so you can ensure you have enough room to upgrade or buy the correct computer case for your RTX 3000 powered build. Nvidia founder and CEO Jensen Huang invited us to his kitchen on the first of September to what the company has…
Baldur’s Gate 3: Requirements & Best PCs for Optimal Play
The original Baldur’s gate game was released back in 1998 with the sequel Baldur’s Gate II launched in 2000. Nineteen years have passed, and Larian Studios has been entrusted with the licensing for the long-awaited sequel. Larian is best known for developing the first two Divinity: Original Sin Games, which have been called one of the best RPGs ever. What is Baldur's Gate III about? The prequel to Baldur’s Gate III is a tabletop adventure called Baldur's Gate: Descent Into Avernus and the storyline takes…
Essential Guide to Microsoft Flight Simulator
Microsoft Flight Simulator has to be one of the most famous and well-loved simulator franchises since the first version was released in 1982. Before the surprise announcement of Flight Simulator 2020 at E3, there hadn’t been any updates since 2006. The updated Microsoft Flight simulator was released on the 18th of August and now it's finally here I'm pleased to say it's been worth the wait. The features on offer are absolutely fantastic and the skies are brought to life with seasonal real-world weather, authentic…
Marvel Avengers: Open Beta, Requirements & More!
Marvel’s Avengers is a brand new third-person action-adventure game published by Square Enix, and you can choose to play in the single-player story mode or team up with four other people for co-operative online gameplay. There’s six different Heros to play and master, all with their own abilities and strengths. Choose from Thor, Hulk, Captain America, Black widow, Ms Marvel and Iron man and experience the cinematic story as you play out your superhero dreams. There’s a flexible combat system, scaling difficulty and customisable gear…
The noblechairs DOOM HERO Special Edition
Combining the premium features of the HERO line with a demonic aesthetic, noblechairs has outdone themselves with their latest DOOM-inspired special edition. From a colour scheme that features dark black and red to some occult iconography, this special edition is prefect for serious gaming enthusiasts and DOOM fans alike. new icon of sin DOOM is an extremely recognisible franchise. A hit from the shareware days of the early nineties it has received ports on everything from consoles to pocket calculators. Recognising DOOM's importance in gaming…
Horizon Zero Dawn: Official Specs & Best Gaming PCs
The official PC specifications for Horizon Zero Dawn are finally here! What is Horizon Zero dawn about? This game was originally released as a Playstation exclusive back in February 2017 and has won multiple awards thanks to the beautiful graphics and exciting gameplay. In this action-packed role-playing game you play as the main character Aloy, a young hunter who is an outcast from her tribe. 1,000 years from now the strange world around you is ruled by deadly Machines, much larger than Aloy and each…
Star Wars Squadrons: Specs & Recs
What is Star Wars Squadrons about? Star wars squadrons Is a first-person team-based starfighter combat game that follows the story after the destruction of the second Death Star in Return of the Jedi. As a player, you can experience how the war continued throughout the galaxy after the death of the Emperor. The tale that unfolds tells the story from the perspective of both the New Republic and the Imperial Navy and with each mission you alternate between pilots on either side. The Empire and…
Choosing a Graphics Card on a Budget With Palit
If you’re building or upgrading a gaming PC your graphics card will have the biggest impact on gaming performance. When building an affordable PC, you want to focus the majority of your spending on this all-important component. There are many specifications to consider when choosing your perfect GPU such as connectivity, size, cooling, memory, clock speed and manufacturer. To keep things simple in this guide, I’ve picked out four Palit GPU’s powered by Nvidia. The GTX 16 series has great features such as ultra-fast GDDR6…