Top Five New Game Releases Coming in October

Top Five New Game Releases Coming in October

There’s a delightful autumn chill in the air and that can only mean one thing – it's the start of October!   To kickstart the month of spooky festivities, here are our top five new game releases that are heading our way in October. Each one has been paired with a high-quality gaming PC or laptop to match.   Assassin’s Creed Mirage – October 5th   Play as Basim, a cunning street thief and experience a brand-new thrilling story in Assassin’s Creed Mirage. On your journey for answers…

Runa & the Chaikurú Legacy – A Wild Adventure!

Runa & the Chaikurú Legacy – A Wild Adventure!

Explore the ancient ruins of a lost civilization in Runa and the Chaikurú Legacy. This action-packed adventure comes to us from the Argentinian developer's Fanny Pack Studios. The first version of the game I played was alpha build v0.6.0, which included the first chapter and a boss battle against Anaconda. Since then, Fanny Pack Studios has continued to update the game, with the current build standing at v0.10.0, as well as releasing the game in early access. Runa and the Chaikurú Legacy – Trailer https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jCx9kCfFQcc Simon’s…

Don’t Sleep on Shadows of Doubt! – UPDATED

Don’t Sleep on Shadows of Doubt! – UPDATED

Featuring a unique mix of hand-crafted design and procedural generation, the detective stealth game Shadows of Doubt is one not to be missed.   UPDATE 09/09/24 - Shadows of Doubt Hits 1.0 and Expands to Consoles!  Hold onto your magnifying glasses, detectives! Shadows of Doubt is stepping out of Steam Early Access and officially launching on September 26th, 2024! Not only will the full release hit PC, but our favourite detective sim is also landing on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S (both physical and digital!).…

5 Best PS5 Games You Can Play On PC (And 5 We Hope We Can Soon)  

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

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. …

Best PCs to Play Lies of P: DLC Update!

Best PCs to Play Lies of P: DLC Update!

Lies of P is the gothic retelling of Pinocchio that we didn’t know we needed.  Released on September 18th 2023, this game by NEOWIZ has been met with a very warm reception. Featuring souls-like gameplay and a familiar but twisted tale, Lies of P brings a lot to the table. We’ll be taking a closer look at the gameplay, specs, and then recommending five of the best PCs available at Overclockers UK to play this instant classic. You know your nose will get bigger if…

Ready for the Reboot: Mortal Kombat 1

Ready for the Reboot: Mortal Kombat 1

Mortal Kombat is once again returning to our lives with yet another reboot. MK1 launches today on PC and console. Here's everything we know.   With perhaps the most pathetic attempt at a Steam page we've seen in recent years, Mortal Kombat 1 is a bit of a mystery at the time of writing. However, fear not, as we've checked under the rocks, watched all the videos we could find, and more to bring you all the deets.   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MYa7L4jp11E Seriously, has someone forgotten to…

The Crew Motorfest: Specs and Recs

The Crew Motorfest: Specs and Recs

Set on the beautiful island of Hawaii, get ready to blaze your way across the finish line in The Crew Motorfest. Hitting our gaming libraries on September 14th 2023, this brand-new racing simulator comes packed with must-have, fast-paced racing action to keep you on your toes as you battle it out for first place.   As your pit crew, here at Overclockers UK we’ve put together this pre-race guide to ensure you’ve got everything you need to be victorious. This includes all the action-paced driving gameplay,…

Miniatures Is Coming to PC and Mobile

Miniatures Is Coming to PC and Mobile

Other Tales Interactive have announced their new interactive fiction game, Miniatures, is coming to Steam and mobile November 14th, 2024.   Billed as a playable short-story collection, Other Tales has today announced a new peculiar experience set to launch on PC and mobile next year. Miniatures is a carefully curated collection of handcrafted adventures centring around childhood, with imagination and reality merging under dark undercurrents of loneliness, magic, and mystery.   Miniatures - Announcement Trailer https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JgzoiD6tr9I Created from the minds behind award-winning co-op puzzler Tick Tock:…

Top Five Gaming Mice for Playing Baldur’s Gate 3!

Top Five Gaming Mice for Playing Baldur’s Gate 3!

Baldur’s Gate 3 is rapidly becoming everyone’s favourite Dungeons & Dragons inspired RPG. Its three-year-long early access period left us waiting on the edge of our seats to finally get our hands on its official full release. Now that it’s finally here, is your set up ready to embark on this thrilling adventure through the Forgotten Realms?   We see you glancing at your tired-looking set-up, wondering if your gaming mouse is capable of handling all those fast mouse movements and clicks that the turn-based combat…

Your Guide to Starfield Ship Building

Your Guide to Starfield Ship Building

Before you jump into all of Starfield's incredible interstellar gameplay, you must get your spaceship set up and ready. Here at Overclockers UK, we're taking you step-by-step through all the different parts of spaceship building and customisation in Starfield, ensuring that everything on your pre-flight checklist is all ticked off.  Starfield Ship Building Step-by-Step  Your spaceship is at the centre of all the gameplay in Starfield. Without a sturdy cockpit to sit in, you can’t embark on your thrilling adventures to hunt down those rare…

Head Back to School with The Sims 4: High School Years Expansion Pack 

Head Back to School with The Sims 4: High School Years Expansion Pack 

This expansion pack for The Sims 4 has us heading back to school in the best way possible. The High School Years pack lets you take your teenage Sims on campus to experience all the highs and lows of these tumultuous times.   From their first day of school all the way to graduation, there’s a lot you can do and experience. Here’s everything you need to know before picking up The Sims 4: High School Years and sending your teens to class!  Live Your Best…