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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.

Adam Rourke charts the rise, the challenges, and the seeming fall of Nintendo as a console-making giant.

Sleeping Dogs is a new open world action game set in Hong Kong, for release later this year.

News > Console Games

Square Enix announces Sleeping Dogs, no lie

By David Hollingworth | 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 > PC Games

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.

News > Console Games

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...

News > Console Games

New Star Wars Kinect bundle actually looks awesome

By David Hollingworth | 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

By David Hollingworth | 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

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.

News > PC Games

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.

News > PC Games

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.

News > Console Games

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?

News > Console Games

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

By David Hollingworth | 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

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?!

News > Console Games

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.

News > PC Games

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.

Reviews > PC Games

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.

News > PC Games

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.

News > PC Games

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!

News > Console Games

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.

News > Console Games

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.

News > Console Games

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).

News > PC Games

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?

News > PC Games

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!

News > Console Games

The Witcher 2 Enhanced Edition coming to Xbox, with AWESOME intro CGI

By David Hollingworth | 12:43 Jan 31, 2012 | Comment Now

Video: The well-regarded Witcher 2 is coming Xbox, and to celebrate, we can all enjoy the epic CGI intro to the game.

News > PC Games

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.

News > PC Games

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?

News > Console Games

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.

News > Console Games

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.

News > PC Games

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.

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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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