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GTA VI is Coming, Making an Exciting Future for Rockstar’s Flagship Franchise
Update 05/12/23 Grand Theft Auto Six has been officially revealed, with Rockstar unveiling the first trailer for GTA VI. Whilst we’re working with pretty limited info at the moment, Grand Theft Auto Six’s first trailer has revealed we’re heading back to the Miami-inspired Vice City. What’s more, it looks like there is going to be a huge map to explore in GTA VI. In the trailer, we saw everything from the beaches and city, all the way to the Everglades. Rockstar Won’t Let You Play…
Is the Steam Deck Good Enough for AAA Gaming?
It has been a few weeks now since Valve hand-delivered some of the first Steam Decks to lucky buyers near their offices, but the question remains. Is the Steam Deck good for AAA gaming? The Steam Deck packs a pretty big punch, with all of the models rocking a custom AMD APU optimised for handheld gaming. This chip is based on AMD's Zen 2 and RNDA2 architecture, delivering plenty of performance for PC games on the go. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9Dy-KWjp-m0 The Tech Spec In their official tech…
You NEED This for Elden Ring
Elden Ring, shall I compare thee to a summer's day? Thou art more lovely... TLDR, we are absolutely mad about Elden Ring here at Overclockers UK. So, we've curated the perfect setup, one that we both know you need. Our new favourite Soulslike role-playing game Elden Ring has captured the attention of gamers across the internet. It has something for everyone, from the constant world-building and breath-taking visuals to that unforgiving combat we've come to love from games such as Darksouls and Bloodborne. What do I need to Play Elden…
Rainbow Six Extraction Update: Everything You Need to Know About Ubisoft’s Co-op Shooter
Are you ready for all-out alien warfare in Rainbow Six Extraction? A spin-off from Rainbow Six Siege and its limited-time event Outbreak, this game steps away from the competitive team versus-team matches of the original for dark PvE battles. Launched January 20th 2022, this game is available to download now if you haven’t already. If teaming up with friends to purge infested areas of extraterrestrial scourge sounds like your cup of tea, then you’re reading in the right place! We here at Overclockers UK have…
Monster Hunter Rise: Official PC Specifications and Everything You Need to Know
It took a bit of patience, but Monster Hunter Rise finally made it to PC on January 12th 2022. The title from Capcom’s acclaimed series started life as a Nintendo Switch exclusive. After teasing PC gamers with a demo in October 2021, the full game can be enjoyed by everyone. You might be one of those returning players or maybe you’re new to Monster Hunter after hearing so much about it. Whichever category you fall under, we at Overclockers UK have you covered. We’ll fill…
Five Incredible Gaming Laptops to Experience Life is Strange Remastered Collection
It's been too long since we paid a visit to Arcadia Bay. Which makes the release of Life is Strange Remastered Collection even more fortuitous. Released on the 1st of February 2022, the adventures of Max and Chloe have received a visual face lift worthy of their games’ critical acclaim. The enhanced graphics look stunning, not to mention the animation receiving a boost thanks to modern mocap technology. We’ve picked out our five favourite gaming laptops for you to immerse yourself in this breathtaking adventure. …
Elden Ring: The Official System Specifications for FromSoftware’s Latest Soulslike
Elden Ring was released on the 25th of February 2022, and is a Soulslike experience from the masters of the genre, FromSoftware. This time around they have teamed up with the master of colourful weddings, George R. R. Martin. What is Elden Ring? Elden Ring is another entry into the Soulslike subgenre of action role-playing games, made famous by the acclaimed Bloodborne and the Souls series. Like its devilish cousins, this game serves a punishing cocktail of a higher-than-average difficulty, mysterious lore, and combat focused on reading enemy patterns. This has become FromSoftware’s key selling point for their games,…
Overclockers UK’s Top 5 Gaming PCs to Play Expeditions: Rome
Having launched on January 20th 2022, Expeditions: Rome is a tactical turn-based RPG that’s sure to excite your inner history nerd. Taking on the role of a young Roman Legatus, you’ll grow your force’s strength to subdue a Greek rebellion and navigate the politics of the Senate. r If you’re as excited by this premise as we are at Overclockers UK, then you’ll enjoy the little taster for Expeditions: Rome that we’ve lined up for you. Not only that, but we’ve picked out five of our favourite gaming PCs to help you command your armies. Lead Your Praetorian Guard to Victory Customise your Roman Legatus to your liking, and set out to engage in…
God of War: The Official System Specifications and the Best Gaming PCs to Play
It's time to call for the Boy and play as the protagonist with the best beard in gaming, in Sony’s God of War. Released for PC on January 14th, 2022, you can now live out your dreams of hacking and slashing your way through Norse mythology. What's the Story in God of War? Set in a world inspired by Norse Mythology, players take on the role of the eponymous Spartan, Kratos. After killing off the entire Greek pantheon, he moved to Midgard (or at least Scandanavia). There he married…
New Year, New Games, New Hardware = New PC Case
If you’ve got the January blues and are in need of a post-Christmas pick me up – why not think about upgrading your PC chassis? With the world of PC hardware continuing to evolve at lightning speed, the task of finding your perfect PC case can become overwhelming. Our team of experts at Overclockers UK have compiled this easy-to-use guide to help you find your next computer case. We’ve included PC cases designed for different form factors, budgets, water cooling and gaming along with stylish RGB housing for that added flair. Form Factor When selecting a PC case,…
The Best Games that Flew Under the Radar this Year
We all love getting excited for a game to release. From that first trailer, to being able to wishlist them on Steam, it is a ride, and we live for it. But sometimes, games just slip in under the radar. We’ve spent a lot of time hyping up the top five games we’re looking forward to each month - something we will continue to do, don’t you worry. Today, however, I am going back over the year to admire those sneaky so-and-sos I missed the first time around. January: Cyber Shadow Back in…
Exciting Innovation from the Kolink Rocket Complex
With an already well-established line-up, the Kolink Rocket Series has a new addition. Introducing the Kolink Rocket Complex Mini-ITX Case. Its tower-style design was inspired by the Xbox Series X console and curated to hold all the best in high-end hardware. Kolink is treating us with the perfect balance between style and function. It’s not even Christmas yet! Bold, Rocket Style Making this case stand out as a member of the Kolink Rocket family are its iconic, hexagonal cut-outs and gunmetal grey finish. Once again bringing form and function together, these cut-outs enhance the…