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Great Playtonic Games You Can Play Right Now!
What’s better than a game review? A game review with a game key giveaway! We’ve teamed up with Playtonic Games to give you the chance to win a key code for six great games! Please note: The giveaway is now closed. Playtonic Games has an eclectic repertoire of games in their portfolio, from cosy exploration to 3D platformers with attitude. There are six games in total on offer and four lucky winners can get their hands on all of them. More deets on that later. First,…
Arcade Tycoon Review: Excellent Management Sim Gaming
Arcade Tycoon: Simulation has received much love since its release in 2021. So, we jumped at the chance to review this retro-themed management sim! Inspired by Two Point Hospital, Prison Architect, and Megaquarium, Arcade Tycoon was developed by Squidpunch Studios and Vincent Ltd. Promising humour and challenges in a stylised pixel-graphics design, we’ve got the low down on everything you need to know about this veritable gem. What Sped Did We Play On? We played Arcade Tycoon: Simulation on an Acer Predator Helios 300 gaming…
Avast! Skull and Bones Has Finally Set Sail on PC
Ahoy, me hearties! The long-anticipated Skull and Bones has finally set sail on our gaming PCs. Well, shiver me timbers, the day has finally come. Skull and Bones, by Ubisoft, has been released, after many delays. The promise of the open ocean has been calling to us like we are Moana, so we are mighty happy to be flying the Jolly Roger after all this time. Skull and Bones Gameplay Skull and Bones is an open-world RPG, where your sole aim is to become the…
11 Things You Need to Know About Windows 11
Windows 11 boasts so many improvements to both performance and productivity. This latest operating system has been fine-tuned for gamers, content creators, and professionals. If you’ve been on the fence about upgrading to Windows 11, we’re here with 11 fantastic features about this operating system to help you decide. Top 11 Windows 11 Features Brand-New Design Windows 11 has a restyled Start menu, taskbar, and settings area. By default, the taskbar is centred, and the icons are notably smaller compared to Windows 10. This removes…
The Best Dating Sims to Play This Valentine’s Day
Valentine’s Day is fast approaching, and the Overclockers UK gang are feeling the love. We’re rounding up some great dating sims for you to play. Dating sims offer great replayability and are the perfect game to boot up with Cupid hanging about. With so many singles and endings, it’s an easy genre to come back to time and time again. So, we’ve asked around the office and put together this list of our favourite dating sims! Don’t forget to check out our two-player gift guide…
Coming To VR: Border Bots
After a several-month delay, Border Bots is finally launching on Steam PlayStation VR2 and Meta Quest headsets! In this article, we’ve got all the deets and a sneak peek at gameplay before tomorrow's launch. Initially pegged for a September 2023 release, VR puzzle simulation Border Bots will finally launch on` February 8th. Set in a future version of Earth, Border Bots is a VR puzzle simulation game where AI has taken control. As a human border agent, you’ll need to operate the booth at an…
The Ultimate CAD Set-Up
Our precious PCs can be used for so much more than gaming. Today, we’re going to go through the ultimate set-up for CAD. From a high-performance computer to must-have peripherals, this ultimate set-up will guide you through an entire desk of CAD-primed goodies. Should you be looking for an upgrade or two or three for your professional space, then get your shopping list ready! What is CAD? In case you are new to this, CAD stands for computer aided design. It is the term used…
February Indie Showcase: The Last Flame
We are back with our monthly Indie Showcase, where we pick one of the many recently produced gems by independent game developers and make sure it gets some well-deserved time in the sun. For February, we are taking a closer look at the auto battler… The Last Flame! What is The Last Flame? The Last Flame is a roguelike, tactical RPG with auto battler mechanics, from Hotloop and Surefire.Games. Launched into early access, this game is a treasure trove of challenges and unlockable items. With…
Valentine’s Day Gift Guide for Two-Player Gamers!
With Valentine’s Day just around the corner, here at Overclockers UK, we’ve put together this ultimate Valentine’s Day Gift Guide! Designed specifically for two-player gaming, we’ve packed it full of incredible gifts that are perfect for spoiling your special someone or convincing them to finally play your favourite game with you... Our Two-Player Gaming Inspo Valentine’s Day is all about spending time with the important person in your life, and we can’t think of anything better than some high-quality gaming! Whether you both love farming simulators,…
PC Modding with OcUK: Sleeved Cables
‘PC Modding with OcUK’ is here with another instalment in the series. In this blog post we’re showcasing sleeved cables. What Are Sleeved Cables? Sleeved cables have been designed to replace your existing cables with every type of connector available. They not only look incredible, but also bundle all the interior cables together to help create a neat and tidy look to the interior of your PC. You can find sleeved cables in hundreds of different colours and styles, making them perfect for any aesthetic.…
OcUK Staff Top Fives: Emily’s Top 5 Farming Sims
It’s no secret that we here at Overclockers UK are big into our gaming. We live for new game hype and love to replay our old favourites. Over 2024, we’ll be sharing our own top fives across a spicy selection of genres. This month we’re looking at Emily’s Top 5 Farming Sims. Farming sims are my jam. The gameplay is chill, the narratives can be played at your pace, and there is just something comfortingly repetitive about them. (Maybe that’s my neurospicy need for routine…
The Best Gaming PCs You Can Buy for Under £1000
Worried your budget isn’t big enough to jump into PC gaming? Think again! Here at Overclockers UK, we stock a range of PCs to suit all budgets. It’s certainly easy to make your wallet cry by assembling a custom-built gaming PC from bleeding-edge hardware, but there are options out there for you. Check out these great systems you can get yourself for under £1000 and level up your gaming! Refract Gaming Crimson Pre-Built PC (FS-1DL-EP) Our entire Refract Gaming PC range has been carefully designed…