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David Hollingworth

Just one of the many David’s that haunt Atomic HQ, though he is easily the most handsome. This particular one has been in the tech writing biz for over fifteen years, covering everything from Mac software to digital photography to PC gaming. And a few things he doesn’t like to talk about in between…

A keen gamer, David can commonly be found online in the guise of an elf lord, a plucky allied soldier or a power-armoured Spartan. That love of gaming even extends to the nerdy realms of tabletop gaming in all its forms. There is no end to David’s geekiness.

Recent articles for David Hollingworth

News > PC Games

Ubisoft sucks at server migration, apparently

11:40 Feb 9, 2012 | Comment Now

This is why Ubisoft's DRM setup is a terrible idea - when things go wrong that even Ubi cannot foresee, it's proof the company needs another solution.

News > Console Games

Square Enix announces Sleeping Dogs, no lie

10:31 Feb 9, 2012 | Comment Now

Sleeping dogs is an open world cop drama set in Hong Kong. Sadly lacking in Chow Yun Fat, however.

News > Console Games

New Mass Effect game coming to iOS - but is this ruining the game?

11:01 Feb 8, 2012 | Comment Now

First we get multiplayer in our Mass Effect, now we get more iOS iterations of the game - and it's all going to change the ending of ME3. I'm not sure about this...

News > Console Games

New Star Wars Kinect bundle actually looks awesome

10:07 Feb 8, 2012 | Comment Now

Forget the new Star Wars Kinect game - the reason to get this shiny new bundle is for the limited edition Xbox slim and controller!

Spec Ops: The Line - horror in the desert

Reviews > Console Games

Spec Ops: The Line - horror in the desert

17:00 Feb 7, 2012 | Comment Now

Preview: The action is solid, but it’s the setting and story that really get us interested in Spec Ops: The Line.

News > Console Games

Sega Studios Australia lets 37 staff go

16:11 Feb 7, 2012 | Comment Now

The black days of the local games industry continue, as 37 people at Sega Australia lose their jobs.

News > PC Games

Hawken closed beta rego opens - but when does it start?!

15:05 Feb 7, 2012 | Comment Now

The other big mech game is opening registrations for a closed beta, and confirms that it will be free to play, and PC-only.

Bitfenix's Raider case gets three thumbs up

Reviews > Modding & Cooling

Bitfenix's Raider case gets three thumbs up

14:22 Feb 7, 2012 | Comment Now

Review + Gallery: Bitfenix continues to deliver quality, low-cost case solutions, and the Raider is a perfect specimen.

News > PC Games

World of Tanks 7.2 patch on the horizon

10:43 Feb 7, 2012 | Comment Now

Video: More tanks, more maps, and an easier way to get started are all part of World of Tanks' next patch.

News > Console Games

Is the GAME retail chain about to fold in Australia?

14:56 Feb 6, 2012 | Comment Now

This week's NDP figures present a not so bad picture of gaming retail - but is one of the big chains in financial trouble?

News > Console Games

PS3 pwns retail, while Xbox also... pwns... huh?

11:53 Feb 6, 2012 | Comment Now

Both the big console makers claim retail dominance... We go behind the spin on 2011's gaming retail figures.

News > Console Games

Gaming is looking healthy at retail, despite a slight slump in 2011

10:35 Feb 6, 2012 | Comment Now

Retail sales have contracted, but the industry's still made a mess of money in Oz for the 2011 calendar year.

News > PC Games

New Ghost Recon: Future Soldier trailer stealths it up

17:11 Feb 3, 2012 | Comment Now

Video: A new trailer for the next Ghost Recon game shows off guns, future-tech, and some nasty kills.

News > PC Games

Ubisoft hates you - DRM servers to die next week

15:33 Feb 3, 2012 | Comment Now

As Ubisoft makes some hardware changes serverside, PC gamers will be unable to play some of Ubi's biggest titles.

News > PC Games

RIFT goes free to play - for a bit

12:24 Feb 2, 2012 | Comment Now

As part of the new 1.7 patch, RIFT is now offering a Lite version that is free - for the first 20 levels!

News > Console Games

THQ troubles deepen

10:13 Feb 2, 2012 | Comment Now

Essential linkage: THQ may be denying rumours of massive game cancellations, but more layoffs and even CEO paycuts do not paint a pretty picture.

News > Console Games

New Dead Island DLC not in fact about a porn star

09:59 Feb 2, 2012 | Comment Now

Video: The new DLC for zombie-FPS Dead Island is packed with guns, zombies and terrible Australian accents.

News > Console Games

Mass Effect 3 voice cast on show

12:01 Feb 1, 2012 | Comment Now

Video: The stellar cast of Mass Effect 3 is back, and with a few shiny new faces... (but seriously, as long as Yvonne Strahovski's still in, we're happy).

News > PC Games

Steam Mobile available now - for free!

11:47 Feb 1, 2012 | Comment Now

The biggest gaming store in the world has gone mobile, but does Steam on your phone make any sense?

News > Lifestyle

Post of the Month!

09:53 Feb 1, 2012 | Comment Now

Forums: That's one month down, eleven to go - and the fun's already well and truly started for 2012 on the forums!

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Atomic Magazine

Issue: 133 | February, 2012

Atomic is a magazine aimed squarely at computer enthusiasts, gamers, and serious PC upgraders.

Every month we bring you the latest reviews of new technology and PC components, in depth features on everything from overclocking to console hacking, and gaming previews and interviews.

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