Friday February 10, 2012 1:07 AM AEST
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.
Sleeping Dogs is a new open world action game set in Hong Kong, for release later this year.
Sleeping dogs is an open world cop drama set in Hong Kong. Sadly lacking in Chow Yun Fat, however.
Creation Kit and Steam Workshop for Skyrim go live, Texture Pack released 
By Ashton Mills | 14:27 Feb 8, 2012 | Comment Now 
It's here at last - the Skyrim Creation Kit, hi-res textures, and more, and it's a pretty awesome bundle.
 
New Mass Effect game coming to iOS - but is this ruining the game? 
By David Hollingworth | 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...
 
Sega Studios Australia lets 37 staff go 
By David Hollingworth | 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.
 
Hawken closed beta rego opens - but when does it start?! 
By David Hollingworth | 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.
 
World of Tanks 7.2 patch on the horizon 
By David Hollingworth | 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.
 
Is the GAME retail chain about to fold in Australia? 
By David Hollingworth | 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?
 
Building a better game engine 
By Ashton Mills | 11:36 Feb 6, 2012 | Comment Now 
Opinion: Could Microsoft hurry up and release its next console, so we can all get some proper game engine advances?!
 
Gaming is looking healthy at retail, despite a slight slump in 2011 
By David Hollingworth | 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.
 
New Ghost Recon: Future Soldier trailer stealths it up 
By David Hollingworth | 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.
 
Sonic CD 2011 - same old Sonic... 
By Justin Robinson | 16:24 Feb 3, 2012 | Comment Now 
Review: Sonic is... Pretty much exactly what you remember. Which is both good and bad at the same time.
 
Ubisoft hates you - DRM servers to die next week 
By David Hollingworth | 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.
 
RIFT goes free to play - for a bit 
By David Hollingworth | 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!
 
THQ troubles deepen 
By David Hollingworth | 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.
 
New Dead Island DLC not in fact about a porn star 
By David Hollingworth | 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.
 
Mass Effect 3 voice cast on show 
By David Hollingworth | 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).
 
Steam Mobile available now - for free! 
By David Hollingworth | 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?
 
The Secret World - Blue Mountain revealed 
By David Hollingworth | 15:49 Jan 31, 2012 | Comment Now 
Video: Discover the dark past of this new location in upcoming MMO, The Secret World - ghost and goblins ahoy!
 
The Creative Assembly loves modders 
By David Hollingworth | 12:24 Jan 31, 2012 | Comment Now 
We talk to CA’s Studio Community Manager about modding, blood, and supporting your fans in the lead-up to Fall of the Samurai.
 
What's happening with Star Wars: The Old Republic? 
By David Hollingworth | 11:18 Jan 30, 2012 | Comment Now 
When is it coming? What will happen when it gets here? Just what plans does EA have for The Old Republic's Australian release?
 
Mass Effect 3 Multiplayer - maybe we're getting excited now... 
By David Hollingworth | 11:00 Jan 30, 2012 | Comment Now 
Video: The latest trailer for Mass Effect 3 shows off the co-op action. And some guy pretending to be Commander Shepard.
 
Would Steam-style game ownership work on consoles? 
By John Gillooly | 16:33 Jan 27, 2012 | Comment Now 
A 'glitch' linking COD: Elite DLC to Gamertag not Xbox 360 has us wondering whether a PC style game ownership model is on the way.
 
Bethesda opens beta 1.4 patch for Skyrim - good move! 
By David Hollingworth | 12:12 Jan 25, 2012 | Comment Now 
The next patch for Skyrim, 1.4, is now live and in beta on Steam. Check out what changes, if you opt-in.
 
Trine 2 - hyper-colourful fun! 
By Justin Robinson | 12:01 Jan 25, 2012 | Comment Now 
Review: A puzzle action side-scroller wrapped in colour and fun, Trine 2 is worth every cent - and then some!
 
The art and design of Reckoning: Kingdoms of Amalur 
By David Hollingworth | 09:50 Jan 24, 2012 | Comment Now 
Video: The art team behind the sprawling fantasy RPG, Reckoning: Kingdoms of Amalur, talk about creating worlds and monster building.
 
We play L.A. Noire… Again, on PC 
By Justin Robinson | 15:13 Jan 23, 2012 | Comment Now 
Review: We look at the game by a now-dead dev studio that has finally made it to PC. So is LA Noire a revelation on better hardware?
 
Fallout: New Vegas super mega ultimate complete it's-all-here edition announced 
By David Hollingworth | 16:18 Jan 20, 2012 | Comment Now 
If you've been waiting for a complete, all-the-DLC and content version of Fallout: New Vegas, then the Ultimate Edition is what you need. To live.
 
Mass Effect 3 demo coming soon - and to PC! 
By David Hollingworth | 14:04 Jan 20, 2012 | Comment Now 
Bioware's RPG-shooter epic is getting a demo, and for once the PC is not being left out. Cue Muppet-arms of adoration and excitement.
 
 
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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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