If you’re struggling to get into the festive spirit this year, then why not play one of our favourite festive games this weekend?
Spider-Man: Miles Morales
Following on from the events in Marvel’s Spider-Man, Spider-Man: Miles Morales, takes place in the festive period leading up to Christmas Day.
Step into the shoes of Miles Morales, who is struggling to find his place as the city’s protector. A new evil is threatening to destroy the city as an all-out war is brewing between an energy corporation and a high-tech criminal army. Now that’s not very Christmassy.
You must overcome your own personal struggle and take up the Spider-Man mantle, to save the city and Christmas.
Official PC System Specifications:
| Minimum | Recommended | |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Windows 10 | Windows 10 |
| Processor | Intel Core i3 4160 or AMD equivalent | Intel Core i5 4670 or AMD Ryzen 5 1600 |
| Memory | 8GB RAM | 16GB RAM |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GTX 950 or AMD Radeon RX 470 | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 or AMD Radeon RX 580 |
| DirectX | Version 12 | Version 12 |
| Storage | 75GB available space | 75GB available space |
Top PC to Play:
Refract Gaming Jade Pre-Built PC
With the Refract Gaming Jade, you’ll have everything you need to save New York and rescue Christmas in Spider-Man: Miles Morales. Armed with an AMD Ryzen 7 7700 CPU and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Ti GPU, unlock ultra-fast speeds and immersive gameplay as you glide between New York’s skyscrapers. Spider-Man Miles Morales features integrated support for Real-Time Ray Tracing, to deliver photo-realistic lighting and shadows for an optimised gaming experience.
Every PC in the Refract Gaming range comes with a three-year warranty which covers parts and labour, for extra peace of mind this Christmas.
Refract Gaming Jade
- Pre-built PC
- Designed for mid-tier and budding content creators
- Includes an AMD Ryzen 7 7700 CPU and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Ti GPU
- 1TB SSD
With great power comes great responsibility, and you’ll need a high-quality gaming chair to support you as you swing across New York City.
noblechairs EPIC Special Spider-Man Edition Gaming Chair
- Special edition gaming chair
- EPIC model
- Constructed from PU leather with cold foam upholstery
- Adjustable 4D armrests
- Sleek black and red design
- Spidey stitching inspired by Steve’s Ditko’s original design
Saints Row IV: How the Saints Saved Christmas
Can the Saints rescue Santa and save Christmas in time?
How the Saints Saved Christmas is a separate DLC* pack for Saints Row IV. After Santa has found himself trapped inside the Simulation, players must work to muster enough festive spirit to save him! Do you have what it takes to spread some Christmas joy? I would suggest channelling your inner Buddy the Elf…
*You will need a copy of Saints IV in order to play How the Saints Saved Christmas.
Official PC System Specifications:
| Minimum | Recommended | |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Windows Vista | Windows 7 |
| Processor | Intel Core 2 Quad or AMD Athlon II x3 | Intel Core i3 2100T or AMD Phenom II X4 |
| Memory | 4GB RAM | 4GB RAM |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GTX 260 or AMD Radeon HD 5800 | NVIDIA GTX 560 or AMD Radeon HD 6800 |
| DirectX | Version 10 | Version 11 |
Top PC to Play:
OcUK Gaming Falcon PC
Just like Rudolph, the OcUK Gaming Falcon will be your trusty side-kick as you try to save Santa. This configurable PC is equipped with an Intel Core i3-10100F CPU and AMD Radeon RX 6500 XT GPU, for powerful performance and stunning visuals. If you want to enhance your gaming experience one step further, you can configure the hardware to suit your individual preferences and favourite games. Why not add an additional SSD to ensure you have all the storage space you need for your important files, creative projects, and gaming library?
OcUK Gaming Falcon
- Configurable gaming PC
- Customisable hardware specification
- Includes an Intel Core i3 10100F CPU and AMD Radeon RX 6500 XT, as standard
- Comes with 16GB DDR4 RAM
Batman: Arkham Origins:
Become Batman on Christmas Eve in Batman: Arkham Origins.
Set in a snowy Gotham City at Christmas, Batman suddenly finds himself haunted by eight of the deadliest villains from the Batman Universe, including The Joker, Bane, and many more! Utilise an arsenal of classic and new Batman weaponry, such as the Remote Claw, to take down your enemies on your quest for justice and Christmas spirit.
Official PC System Specifications:
| Minimum | Recommended | |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Windows 8 | Windows 8 |
| Processor | Intel Core 2 Duo or AMD Athlon X2 | Intel Core i5 750 or AMD Phenom II X4 965 |
| Memory | 2GB RAM | 4GB RAM |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce GTS 8000 or AMD Radeon HD 3850 | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 560 or AMD Radeon HD 6950 |
| DirectX | Version 9.0c | Version 11 |
| Storage | 20GB available space | 20GB available space |
| Connectivity | Internet Broadband Connection required | Internet Broadband Connection required |
Top PC to Play:
OcUK Gaming Kalis PC
The OcUK Gaming Kalis will be the Robin to your Batman in Batman: Arkham Origins. Saving Gotham on Christmas Eve will be a breeze, thanks to the powerful AMD Ryzen 5 5500 CPU and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 GPU. Enjoy ultra-fast speeds in single and multithreaded tasks, along with stunning realistic graphics for an immersive gaming experience. You will have plenty of space for the weapons in your arsenal, thanks to the 500GB SATA SSD and the option for an additional storage drive.
OcUK Gaming Kalis
- Configurable gaming PC
- Includes an AMD Ryzen 5 5500 CPU and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 GPU, as standard
- 16GB DDR4 RAM
Dead Rising 4:
There’s nothing better than dressing up as Santa and taking hordes of zombies to get you in the festive spirit!
Dead Rising 4 is the fourth instalment of the classic zombie shooter. Team up with infamous Frank West and take on hordes of dangerous zombies. A whole suite of weaponry is in your hands as you uncover a million ways to kill a zombie. All of which you can do dressed as Santa Claus…
Does killing zombies count as spreading Christmas joy?
Official PC System Specifications:
| Minimum | Recommended | |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Windows 7 | Windows 10 |
| Processor | Intel Core i5 2400 or AMD FX 6300 | Intel Core i7 3770 or AMD FX 8350 |
| Memory | 8GB RAM | 8GB RAM |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 760 or AMD Radeon HD 7850 | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970 or AMD Radeon R9 290 |
| DirectX | Version 11 | Version 11 |
| Storage | 50GB available space | 50GB available space |
| Connectivity | Broadband Internet Connection required | Broadband Internet Connection required |
Top PC to Play:
OcUK Gaming Firefly Plus PC
Armed with all the essential hardware, the Firefly Plus has everything you need to defeat those pesky zombies in Dead Rising 4 this Christmas, including an Intel 12th gen CPU and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 GPU. As a configurable gaming PC, you can customise the Firefly Essential to suit your individual preferences, gaming library, and gameplay style.
OcUK Gaming Firefly Plus
- Configurable gaming PC
- Customise the hardware to suit you!
- As standard includes an Intel Core i5 12400F CPU and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 GPU
Overwatch 2:
Feel the festive spirit by engaging in some fast-paced shooter action in Overwatch.
Fans of the beloved franchise know the Christmas event all too well, and we can’t wait to reunite with Winter Wonderland in Overwatch 2. In the Christmas event, there will be some festive-themed maps, character skins, and special game modes. This can include Mei’s Snowball Offensive, Yeti Hunter, and Snowball Deathmatch!
In the season 2 roadmap, Blizzard has confirmed that the Winter Wonderland is returning to Overwatch 2. Beginning on December 13th 2022 and lasting until January 4th 2023. The event will include new festive skins and events to get you in the festive spirit.
Official PC System Specifications:
| Minimum | Recommended | |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Windows 10 | Windows 10 |
| Processor | Intel Core i3 or AMD Phenom X3 8650 | Intel Core i7 or AMD Ryzen 5 |
| Memory | 6GB RAM | 8GB RAM |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 600 series or AMD Radeon HD 7000 series | NVIDIA GeForce 1060 or AMD R9 380 |
| Storage | 50GB available space | 50GB available space |
| Connectivity | Broadband Internet Connection required | Broadband Internet Connection required |
Top PC to Play:
Refract Gaming Amber Pre-built PC
The Refract Amber comes armed with a suite of cherry-picked hardware designed to deliver exceptional performance in all your favourite casual games. Unlock ultra-fast processing speeds thanks to the AMD Ryzen 5 7500F CPU. With the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 GPU, you are guaranteed to experience buttery-smooth frame rates and immersive visuals, perfect for playing Overwatch 2.
Refract Gaming Amber
- Pre-built gaming PC
- Designed for casual gaming
- Includes an AMD Ryzen 5 7500F CPU and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 GPU
- 16GB DDR5 RAM
- 1TB SSD
Your Festive Weekend Plans?
What are your festive plans for this weekend? Are you Christmas shopping, or putting up the tree? Whatever the case, be sure to let us know in the comments below!
PC specs are subject to change.
Christmas Delivery Cut Off Dates
Please note that the Christmas cut-off date for custom gaming PCs has. Any systems ordered after this date aren’t guaranteed to arrive before December 25th 2023.
For pre-built PCs, gaming chairs, and more, the delivery cut off date is Thursday 21st December at 4pm. Anything ordered beyond this point will be delivered from Wednesday 27th December.
For more details and further delivery dates, please read our dedicated post.
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Ruth has been with Overclockers UK for over a year and has gone on to write about everything ranging from in-depth hardware guides to monthly game releases.
Outside of writing blog posts, she can be found wrapped in a blanket with her black cat, engrossed in a book or playing life-simulation games such as The Sims, Stardew Valley, and Animal Crossing.
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