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Refract Gaming PCs: Built to Play the Games You Love
At Overclockers UK, we have our exciting range of pre-built PCs – Refract Gaming – and they have been updated with shiny new tech! Each model is equipped with hardware to suit various levels of gameplay. Are you a novice, just dipping your toe in? There’s one for you. Mainstream gamer looking for an upgrade? You bet there’s something for you. Advanced gamer looking to dominate the streaming world? Heck yeah, we got you! Refract Gaming Each Refract PC has been designed and built by…
Indie Psychological Horror Games Making Global Waves
Guest Blog Article Written by Adrian Virgo At Overclockers UK, we are passionate about supporting independent studios on the rise. Here are our top 3 must-plays in the psychological horror genre, and gaming PC’s we recommend specifically suited for each game. Omori In the game Omori, we control withdrawn teenager Sunny and his alternative persona, Omori. We follow him in both his real life and dream world, called ‘Headspace’. Uncover his traumatic truths before he moves away from his old life, forever. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CyVv-jFJiJ8&t=4s Based on…
Play Survival of The Fittest This Weekend
It’s the weekend once more and time to test your skills in survival games. Survival games are a great way to test your chops, especially against your friends. We have a great selection for you to boot up this weekend. From the kooky, to the thrilling, or the downright beautiful, there’s something for every gaming group. Feeling a bit meh about survival games? Don’t panic, we’ve got lots of great weekend multiplayer inspiration for you. Strategy MMORPGs FPS Co-Op Battle Royale Brawlers Virtual Board Games…
Torn Away – A Difficult Story on the Effects of War
Grab your box of tissues Overclockers, you’re going to need them. This time we played the hard-hitting Torn Away developed by perelesoq. Torn Away Story Torn Away has you play as Aysa, a 10-year-old Russian girl, who is living through the horrors of World War 2. You will experience key events that Aysa had to endure in the four years the USSR was at war with Germany. You follow her from the opening days from where her father is called up leaving Aysa and her…
OcUK Ultimate Crossplay Guide: Bringing the Gaming Community Together
With the advent of online gaming, cross compatibility between PC and console has become something of a must-have feature for new titles. For decades if you wanted to jump into multiplayer matches with friends, you all needed to have the same console. In most cases, friends were tied into a common platform with PC gamers playing with other PC gamers, Xbox owners playing exclusively with fellow Xbox owners, and so on. Until recent years, this meant if you owned a different console or had a…
5 Best PS5 Games You Can Play On PC (And 5 We Hope We Can Soon)
Sony has been throwing us PC gamers plenty of bones by treating us to formerly PS5-exclusive titles in recent years. Many games that never seemed like they would stray from their natural console habitat are now gloriously in the hands of the PC and modding community. But we want more. So, while we look at a fab five that we already have our hands on, allow us to put out another five into the universe that we hope make the jump over soon. Just...nothing…
Counter-Strike 2 Is a Thing and We Are Hyped
ICYMI: Counter-Strike 2 officially launched on September 27th. Here is the Twitter announcement: https://twitter.com/CounterStrike/status/1707133016345338334 Original Post (18/4/2023) We’re heckin’ excited about Counter-Strike 2 and have scoured high and low for every tasty bit of information, rumours, or hints about gameplay. All of which we’ve compiled into this one blog post. Next-Gen FPS Action: Counter-Strike 2 promises huge leaps in nail-biting FPS action. As such, Valve have made some hefty upgrades to the gameplay. This includes responsive smokes, improved tick rates, and some much-needed world enhancements. …
PC Modding with OcUK: Cosmetic Upgrades
We’re back with our ‘PC Modding with OcUK’ series and in this blog article, we’ll be covering all the different cosmetic upgrades you can make to your gaming PC. Cosmetic Upgrades Cosmetic upgrades range from adding acrylic or replacement panels to RGB lighting. All of these allow you to bring a unique touch or even a vibrant splash of colour to your set up, making it truly your own. Acrylic Panels With an acrylic panel, you can customise the exterior of your PC case, either…
Have a Battle of Wits with Strategy Games This Weekend
The weekend is here, and we feel like working out our minds with some strategy games! Whether real-time, turn-based, an inventive take on the genre, or completely psychedelic, strategy games are great fodder for weekend gaming. Especially when you’re going up against (or working collaboratively with!) your mates. We had a whip around the Overlockers UK office to find out everyone’s favourite strategy games to play with friends. Not in the mood for strategic thinking? Check out our other weekend gaming blogs for inspo! Grand…
How to Tell Which USB Ports You Have on Your Gaming PC
Whether you are a complete PC beginner looking to expand your PC knowledge, or a veteran wanting to upgrade their peripherals, knowing which USB ports you have on your gaming PC can be incredibly useful. Each type of USB port features a different physical shape and maximum speed. Knowing which you have, allows you to figure out which devices you can arm your setup with to enjoy superior gaming performance and streamlined productivity. The majority of USB ports come with colourful indicators to tell you which…
Unhinged Games You Never Knew You Needed To Play
With so many games available nowadays, it’s safe to say a fair few are going to be unhinged. In celebration of Video Game Day, we’re taking a look at our favourites. From bizzaro concepts like Goat Simulator 3 to bonkers mechanics, we love a bit of unhinged gameplay. There’s even more to look forward to as well, with Pigeon Simulator being announced for early access in 2024 at Gamescom. What better time to round up the office’s favourite unhinged games and share the chaos with…
Back to School: Five Games for the New Term
Whether you’ve been out of the education system for years or are still diligently returning each year, September has undeniable back to school vibes. We’ve got the itch to return to some hallowed halls, but in an infinitely more fun way. We’ve had an ask around the Overclockers UK office and gathered five of our favourite games set in and around schools. (School gameplay not mandatory!) The Sims 4 High School Years Of course, we have to start with the ultimate simulation of school life…