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What next for Nintendo?

By Adam Rorke | 11:11 Feb 9, 2012 | Comment Now

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

Console Games

Five things we mildly dislike about Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim

By David Hollingworth | 11:31 Nov 21, 2011 | Comment Now

Every game has its flaws, though sometimes you really have to reach to find them... here's what grinds our (Dwemer) gears about Skyrim.

Console Games

Five things that could kill Mass Effect 3

By David Hollingworth | 11:37 Nov 3, 2011 | Comment Now

Mass Effect 3 is only a few short months away, and gamers are hoping it doesn't all go horribly wrong... here are the sum of our Mass Effect 3 fears.

Console Games

GoldenEye 007: Reloaded preview

By Nathan Lawrence | 08:05 Sep 8, 2011 | Comment Now

Preview: His word is his bond, his name is Bond and he's gracing a console screen near you.

Console Games

Top five Deus Ex: Human Revolution tips

By David Hollingworth | 15:24 Aug 22, 2011 | Comment Now

Deus Ex: Human Revolution is out in a couple of days, and we've got some important tips to help you conquer this sprawling cyberpunk RPG epic.

Console Games

The (half) year in review - looking back at the games we've played

By David Hollingworth | 16:38 Aug 10, 2011 | Comment Now

It's time to look back on the first six issues of the year, and the games we've reviewed. Do we still back our scores? What did we get right, what did we get wrong? And what ...

Console Games

Great Gaming Memories - Super Mario 64

By David Hollingworth | 11:17 Aug 1, 2011 | Comment Now

Everyone loved Super Mario 64, right? Well, we kinda did, but the great gameplay is not what we remember from the classic...

Console Games

The problems of defining a hardcore gamer

By Nathan Lawrence | 14:09 Jun 17, 2011 | Comment Now

What makes a casual gamer casual, and a hardcore one... hardcore? Is there even any standard measure of hardcore-osity?

Console Games

Stone Cole Stunners: a tale of Phelps and MacGrath

By Nic Healey | 15:19 Jun 3, 2011 | Comment Now

Opinion: Is it a game or an interactive experience? Either way, where’s the sense of control in LA Noire?

Console Games

Game review scores - do they work?

By David Hollingworth | 11:50 Jun 3, 2011 | Comment Now

Out of ten, out of 100, binary systems... there's a lot of ways to score a game, but what works best? And do they matter?

Console Games

It's official - we're already sick of Duke Nukem Forever

By David Hollingworth | 12:03 May 31, 2011 | Comment Now

Opinion: Please, please, can we just get the game released and be done with Duke Nukem Forever, forever?

Console Games

LA Noire - proof our ratings system is broken

By David Hollingworth | 13:35 May 23, 2011 | 16 Comments

We've been playing a lot of LA Noire, and it's good... but it's level of violent detail and challenging social mores deserve more than an MA15 rating.

Console Games

The many disappointments of sequel-itis

By Nathan Lawrence | 10:18 May 9, 2011 | 6 Comments

Is the gaming industry becoming as dependent on sequels as Hollywood? It certain feels like repetition is becoming standard... becoming standard... becoming standard...

Console Games

Where are graphics going?

By Tracey Lien | 12:28 May 6, 2011 | 10 Comments

The history of videogame graphics has been an arms race to see who can create the most realistic images, but have we reached the end of that race?

Console Games

The PlayStation Hack - a user's perspective

By Josh Lundberg | 12:45 Apr 27, 2011 | 14 Comments

Opinion: Our video guy gets his rant on about the PlayStation hack, Sony's lack of transparency, and the hit to online consumer confidence.

Console Games

Crysis 2 – the Hasit Zala multiplayer interview

By Nathan Lawrence | 10:21 Mar 22, 2011 | 4 Comments

Interview: We catch up with Crysis 2's executive producer at the recent GDC, and discover a bit about the game's multiplayer modes.

Console Games

Portal 2 - the Jeep Barnett interview

By Nathan Lawrence | 10:22 Mar 18, 2011 | 3 Comments

Interview: We catch up with Portal 2's Jeep Barnett, and quiz him about the first game's success, cake, and the future of Aperture Science...

Peripherals

Mouse beats Xbox 360

By Nathan Lawrence | 12:22 Feb 17, 2011 | 15 Comments

The humble mouse and keyboard is still THE best gaming control option - and it might be coming to a console near you!

Console Games

Xbox LIVE: What exactly are you paying for?

By Nathan Lawrence | 16:42 Feb 16, 2011 | 12 Comments

PC gamers generally get to play online for free, so what does the paid Xbox LIVE Gold service really get you by comparison?

Console Games

The top 10 multiplatform games of 2011

By Nathan Lawrence | 11:17 Jan 18, 2011 | 14 Comments

It's the turn of the console and cross-platform games of 2011, as we count down our predictions for the best games of the year.

PC Games

Lord of the Rings: War in the North dev interview

By David Hollingworth | 01:00 Dec 22, 2010 | 2 Comments

Find out about the NPCs and setting of next year epic co-op Lord of the Rings adventure, War in the North!

PC Games

That old R18+ chestnut: now with new flavour?

By Nathan Lawrence | 11:01 Dec 6, 2010 | 12 Comments

The Australian gaming community is closer than ever to receiving an R18 rating for games - but will we get there?

PC Games

The worst games of all time...

By John Gillooly, Zara Baxter, David Hollingworth, Josh Lundberg, Nic Healey | 12:10 Dec 3, 2010 | 31 Comments

Five gaming veterans, five tales of gaming woe and epic failures - find out what grinds our gaming gears...

PC Games

Is there a place for honesty in game reporting?

By David Hollingworth | 10:31 Dec 2, 2010 | 44 Comments

Opinion: It appears that honest opinions aren't welcome in the world of games. I wonder why...

PC Games

Deus Ex: Human Revolution looks better & better

By David Hollingworth | 17:01 Oct 14, 2010 | 8 Comments

Gallery & preview: A recent Sydney Deus Ex reveal showed off the game's open-ended gameplay. And ways to make police explode...

PC Games

Space Marine: And they shall know no fear

By David Hollingworth | 10:29 Sep 10, 2010 | 9 Comments

Engine Room: We've had a sneak peak of the next Warhammer 40,000 game, Space Marine, and it's looking like the best 40k game yet.

PC Games

The Medal of Honor taliban controversy deepens

By David Hollingworth | 10:17 Sep 6, 2010 | 37 Comments

Opinion: As the US military bans the sale of Medal of Honor on bases, we explore the real reasons no one wants you playing the Taliban.

PC Games

Homefront: the next great military shooter?

By Seamus Byrne | 10:20 Aug 31, 2010 | 5 Comments

Engine Room: We catch up with the creators of THQ and Kaos Studio's next epic shooter - Homefront - for an exclusive preview and chat.

PC Games

They say you want a revolution? Deus Ex 3 delivers.

By Seamus Byrne | 11:16 Jul 15, 2010 | 4 Comments

Engine Room: Eidos Montreal makes big choices to bring a Deus Ex prequel to life that is sure to please fans old and new.

PC Games

Games and the art of dynamic interaction

By Seamus Byrne | 11:49 Jun 7, 2010 | Comment Now

We look into the process of creating a game, and the important role of art and solid storytelling in modern games.

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Issue: 133 | February, 2012

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

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