Round Ups
Tasty new hardware has dropped. Before hitting that tempting Buy Now button, review our round-up to find the perfect tech for your gaming PC.
January Indie Showcase: House Flipper 2
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 January, we are taking a closer look at the sim sequel… House Flipper 2! What is House Flipper 2? House Flipper 2 is the second in this design and illustration series. Set in the charming community of Pinnacove, you work as a house renovator, breathing new life into run-down properties and…
Get Together For Some Party Games This Weekend
Tis the season for gathering with friends and family. What better time to crack out some party games? From the chaotic to the suspicious, at Overclockers UK we love great party games. They bring everyone together for some fun and laughter. And you still get to spend your weekend doing what you love best, gaming. We’ve rounded up a fab selection of party games that are sure to get the party vibes going. Not in the party mood? We’ve got eleven other weekend multiplayer gaming…
December Indie Showcase – Spirittea
We are back with our monthly Indie Showcase, where we pick one of the many gems produced by independent game developers and make sure it gets some well-deserved time in the sun. For December, we are taking a closer look at the cosy sim… Spirittea! What is Spirittea? If you ever watched Spirited Away and thought “This needs to be a game,” then Spirittea by Cheesemaster Games and No More Robots is for you! This life sim is a beautiful blend of pixel graphics and…
The Ultimate Starfield Gaming Set-Up
We’ve all been playing Starfield, but have you been exploring the universe on the Ultimate Starfield Gaming Set-Up? In many ways, every gaming set-up is the “Ultimate Starfield Gaming Set-Up", because it is yours and you love it. But we here at Overclockers UK love to reach for the stars. (Wait, that’s Toy Story...) If you’re going to play the biggest RPG of the year, the first new IP from Bethesda in 25 years, then why not play it on the best of the best?…
Best PCs to Play Persona 5 Tactica
Persona 5 Tactica released on November 17th 2023. Naturally, we need to know the best PCs to play it! It’s time to ignite your heart, Persona 5 Tactica is the latest from the series and it is already receiving much love on Steam. (All reviews are Very Positive at the time of writing!) With its distinct art style and thrilling combat, it’s easy to see why this game has captured the imagination. Persona 5 Tactica Gameplay Join the Phantom Thieves in this strategy RPG adventure.…
Battle it Out in a MOBA with Friends this Weekend
It is the weekend once more and we are all about MOBA games this week. MOBA, or multiplayer online battle arena, games are great for putting your skills to the test against your friends. Enjoy chaos and carnage in the best way! We’ve rounded up a selection of MOBAs for you and the squad to try this weekend. Not feeling the MOBA? We have weekend gaming with the gang for a whole bunch of genres. Plenty of inspo to go around! Survival Co-Op Sports FPS…
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…
Lifestyle Inspo: Autumn Vibes Gaming Setup
Back in the summer, we took a look at how you could colour co-ordinate your gaming set-up. Now the leaves are turning and there is a chill to the air, we wondered what autumn themes we could come up with. Whether your aesthetic is permanently set to Gilmore Girls or you just like the warm tones, we can all agree, autumn has some iconic vibes. To celebrate the season, we have put together some autumnal colour co-ordinated tech. Who knows, it could inspire your next…
October Indie Showcase – Demonologist
We are back with our monthly Indie Showcase, where we pick one of the many gems produced by independent game developers and make sure it gets some well-deserved time in the sun. For October, we are getting our spooky on and taking a closer look at… Demonologist! What is Demonologist? Demonologist, by Clock Wizard Games, is a co-op horror game for one to four players. Launched back in September, this indie scare-fest has received a positive welcome, so far. To make sure it scares you…
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…
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…
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…