Friday February 10, 2012 1:24 AM AEST
Forums: That's one month down, eleven to go - and the fun's already well and truly started for 2012 on the forums!
Why casual homophobia can be a serious problem, and pondering what the way forward might be for gaming sites and communities.
Just in case you weren't aware, drinking a case of caffeine in a day is a bad thing.
Combine games, music and party times at the next Insert Coin(s) 
By David Hollingworth | 10:30 Jan 12, 2012 | Comment Now 
The next Insert Coin(s) is on, and this time the homegrown club is presenting The Darkness II, on top of the usual tunes and shenanigans!
 
Dungeons and Dragons to get a brand new 5th Edition 
By David Hollingworth | 09:25 Jan 10, 2012 | Comment Now 
The game that launched an entire industry is getting a whole new edition and a major revamp. And the guys behind Dungeons and Dragons want your help.
 
The starting line-up of Melbourne's Blip Festival announced 
By David Hollingworth | 14:57 Jan 4, 2012 | Comment Now 
There's only one place to catch some of the best chip-music-makers this February, and that's at Blip Festival Australia!
 
Five things video gamers most likely don't know about Warhammer 40,000 
By David Hollingworth | 16:24 Dec 12, 2011 | Comment Now 
There's more to Warhammer 40,000 than just great video games, and we think there's some things that just need to be explained...
 
Friday iPad App(s) of the week: EA's Daily Deals 
By David Hollingworth | 11:31 Dec 9, 2011 | Comment Now 
Mobile Gaming: Get a cheap gaming app a day (some for iPhone too) with Electronic Arts jolly Xmas sale!
 
Five awesome efforts to support the Child's Play charity 
By David Hollingworth | 10:13 Dec 9, 2011 | Comment Now 
Discover five fantastic companies and people that are doing excellent things to support the Child's Play childrens' charity.
 
A taste of AtomicCon 
By Justin Robinson | 11:28 Nov 18, 2011 | Comment Now 
Video: Moving pictures with auditory enhancement, depicting AtomicCon in its full-moving glory!
 
AtomicCon a smash hit 
By Justin Robinson | 11:56 Nov 17, 2011 | Comment Now 
Gallery: See all the action that went down at AtomicCon!
 
AtomicCon 2011 
15:19 Nov 16, 2011 | Comment Now 
Gallery: All the action, highlights, tech and gaming from the first ever AtomicCon! More fun than you can poke a stick at!
 
Atomic on Google Plus! 
By Justin Robinson | 16:11 Nov 8, 2011 | Comment Now 
Community: We can has social media too.
 
Western Digital at AtomicCon! 
By David Hollingworth | 14:58 Nov 8, 2011 | Comment Now 
Event: Four more sleeps 'til AtomicCon! Discover what Western Digital will be getting up to at our next big Atomic event.
 
AVerMedia at AtomicCon! 
By David Hollingworth | 16:11 Nov 7, 2011 | Comment Now 
Event: AtomicCon is this week! Find out all about what kinds of fun - and what prizes you can win - at AVerMedia's booth!
 
Channel Seven, IGEA and an odd day for gaming 
By David Hollingworth | 13:52 Nov 4, 2011 | Comment Now 
As the Interactive Games & Entertainment Association applauds new Guidelines for the classification of computer games, one attorney general talks about wanting to ban GTA... huh?
 
The next Insert Coin(s) night is next week! 
By David Hollingworth | 16:32 Nov 3, 2011 | Comment Now 
Fancy a night that combines clubbing and retro gaming? Insert Coin(s) is back, and just what you're after!
 
Inside a Russian Arcade Game Museum - because we can... 
By David Hollingworth | 15:56 Oct 19, 2011 | Comment Now 
Have you ever wondered what arcade games look like in the old Soviet Bloc? Wonder no more... they're fracking weird!
 
The Russian Arcade Game Museum 
12:19 Oct 19, 2011 | Comment Now 
The weird, the wonderful and the downright baffling games of ye olde Russia!
 
The Warhammer Chainsword finalists - vote now! 
By David Hollingworth | 15:37 Oct 7, 2011 | Comment Now 
Competition: Brother Atomicans! The Command echelons have chosen five mighty champions - you get to choose which one will wield mighty Mortifax!
 
Vale Steve Jobs - 1955 to 2011 
By David Hollingworth | 10:48 Oct 6, 2011 | Comment Now 
One of the most divisive individuals in the technology world has passed away. Farewell Steve Jobs.
 
Hello Melbourne - AtomicCon is coming! 
By David Hollingworth | 10:19 Oct 6, 2011 | Comment Now 
Atomic's going on the road to Melbourne again, bringing an event packed with gaming and hardware to Melbourne. Get your arse to AtomicCon (and maybe Mars).
 
Post of the Month! 
By David Hollingworth | 12:29 Sep 29, 2011 | Comment Now 
That's another month under the bridge, so it's time to celebrate the best our forums have to offer!
 
A friendly reminder - we love reader reviews! 
By David Hollingworth | 12:07 Sep 20, 2011 | Comment Now 
We're all gamers, and every opinion is valid - so please share your thoughts on stuff we've reviewed.
 
Atomic Magazine goes digital on Zinio! 
By David Hollingworth | 15:19 Sep 15, 2011 | Comment Now 
There's now a new way to get your Atomic fix, and it doesn't involve a single bit of paper - you can now buy PDFs of each issue on Zinio.
 
Post of the Month! 
By David Hollingworth | 12:48 Sep 1, 2011 | Comment Now 
August is well and truly done, so it's time to celebrate the best our forums have to offer. Get your applauding pants ready!
 
New Sydney club celebrates retro gaming in style 
By David Hollingworth | 10:57 Aug 22, 2011 | Comment Now 
Fancy a big night out that celebrates great gaming, fine tunes and the odd drink or two? New Sydney night Insert Coin(s) is what you need.
 
Post of the Month! 
By David Hollingworth | 15:42 Jul 28, 2011 | Comment Now 
We celebrate the best posts that the month of July has to offer on our forums, and we have a shiny new Razer prize to boot!
 
Post of the Month! 
By David Hollingworth | 12:11 Jun 29, 2011 | Comment Now 
It's PotM time again, and we're celebrating the best of our Atomic Forums for the month of June!
 
The Atomic Revolver is coming to Melbourne! 
By David Hollingworth | 10:15 Jun 7, 2011 | Comment Now 
Event: We're taking our huge Revolver show on the road - see you soon, Melbourne! Register now!
 
 
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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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Battlefield 3 is the new benchmark online FPS
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A very fun and realistic multiplayer ride.
 
Antec Kuhler 920 - liquid cool
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Antec Kuhler 920 silent but effientive out of the box no maintence water cooling kit
 
Antec's Lanboy Air - our new favourite case
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Antec Lan boy Air in red a very cool design
 
Antec's Lanboy Air - our new favourite case
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This product overall is awesome.
 
MSI's GT780 laptop as fast as it gets
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Nice laptop
 
 
 
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