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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…
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…
November Indie Showcase – For the King II: Game Review
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 November, we are taking a closer look at the strategic sequel… For the King II! What is For the King II? For the King II is the follow on to tabletop-inspired For the King by IronOak Games and Curve Games. This much-anticipated Indie gem has already garnered critics’ approval, taking the blend…
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…
Escape to The Magic Kingdom in Disney Dreamlight Valley!
Do you want to experience the Magic Kingdom but can’t afford a plane ticket to Disney World? Well in Disney Dreamlight Valley you can! After a year in early access, the game has finally received its full release and even a brand-new DLC. Magical Gameplay: In this magical life simulator, create your avatar and express your inner Disney princess or villain. Explore the idyllic Dreamlight Valley where all your beloved Disney and Pixar characters live in harmony. Haunted by the Forgetting, this once peaceful space is…
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.…
Winter Mail Delivery – Lake: Season’s Greetings Review
Grab your snow boots, this winter we’re heading back to 1985 for Lake’s holiday-themed prequel to find out what Providence Oaks was like before Meredith arrived. Prequel to the first game, Lake: Seasons Greetings transports us back to the mid-80s to take on the role of loveable mailman, Thomas Weiss. Set just one year before the events of Lake, this DLC is set to scratch the itch for more cosy mail delivery and neighbourhood chatting I know you’ve been craving ever since we first arrived…
History of Counter-Strike – 23 Years in The Making
From a humble mod, all the way to esports infamy, Counter-Strike has come a long way, and with CS2 finally here, we’re taking a look back at the legendary history of Counter-Strike. Without a doubt, Counter-Strike is one of the most iconic FPS games ever made. CS has a rich history spanning over two decades and several games. With prize pools often above one million USD, concurrent players in the hundreds of thousands, and countless Twitch viewers, Counter-Strike is an esports phenomenon. The Mod that…