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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.

News > Lifestyle

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!

News > Lifestyle

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.

News > Lifestyle

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!

News > Graphics Cards

So what did we miss over the Xmas break?

By David Hollingworth | 10:47 Jan 4, 2012 | Comment Now

We're back in the saddle, and catching up on all the news we missed over the holiday break. Man, it was an interesting two weeks...

News > Entertainment

The Science Fiction Encyclopedia is online - kinda

By David Hollingworth | 14:34 Dec 13, 2011 | Comment Now

If you're a science fiction fan, this work in progress site is an essential bookmark. The Science Fiction Encyclopedia is now online.

Features > PC Games

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...

News > Console Games

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!

Features > PC Games

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.

News > Lifestyle

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!

Features > Lifestyle

AtomicCon a smash hit

By Justin Robinson | 11:56 Nov 17, 2011 | Comment Now

Gallery: See all the action that went down at AtomicCon!

Gallery > CPUs, Motherboards & RAM

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!

News > Lifestyle

Atomic on Google Plus!

By Justin Robinson | 16:11 Nov 8, 2011 | Comment Now

Community: We can has social media too.

News > Peripherals

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.

News > Lifestyle

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!

News > Lifestyle

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?

News > Lifestyle

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!

News > Lifestyle

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!

Gallery > Lifestyle

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!

News > Entertainment

SF writers on the future of computing

By David Hollingworth | 11:00 Oct 18, 2011 | Comment Now

Essential Linkage: Some SFs best and biggest discuss the future of computing. If these guys can't suss it out, no one can!

News > Lifestyle

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!

News > Lifestyle

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.

News > Lifestyle

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).

News > Lifestyle

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!

News > Entertainment

Fancy some bleepy tunes? Get along to Blip Festival Australia!

By David Hollingworth | 14:38 Sep 22, 2011 | Comment Now

Ah, the soothing, retro-nostalgic sounds of chiptunes - soon to feature at a special event in Melbourne!

News > Lifestyle

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.

News > Lifestyle

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.

News > Lifestyle

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!

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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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