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Graphics Cards

HD7970 vs GTX 780: the future of graphics cards in 2012

By Alex Whitehouse | 11:13 Jan 31, 2012 | Comment Now

We explain why the 28nm process is the biggest thing since sliced PCB. In a word, size - after investigation by Atomic - sadly appears to matter.

Lifestyle

U R so gay! Homophobia in gaming, and why it hurts

By David Hollingworth | 16:34 Jan 18, 2012 | Comment Now

Why casual homophobia can be a serious problem, and pondering what the way forward might be for gaming sites and communities.

PC Games

Damn you EB Games: The Old Republic dilemma

By David Hollingworth | 13:00 Jan 9, 2012 | Comment Now

Opinion: I am torn, like a Force sensitive youngling, between waiting for Star Wars: The Old Republic, or just getting it via Amazon now. What would Han Solo do...

PC Games

The top games of 2012

By Nathan Lawrence | 12:22 Jan 1, 2012 | Comment Now

A totally subjective list that is, naturally, infinitely right...

PC Games

RPGs shouldn’t have a manual-save option

By Nathan Lawrence | 23:54 Dec 29, 2011 | Comment Now

Could consequence-driven RPGs be improved by removing the option to manually save?

PC Games

The X-hours disclaimer is unacceptable

By Nathan Lawrence | 18:26 Dec 27, 2011 | Comment Now

Are you sick of being told that you have to suffer through X amount of gameplay hours before the 'real game' begins?

PC Games

Game reviewing is still broken

By David Hollingworth | 10:53 Dec 14, 2011 | Comment Now

Game scores used to make sense, but then they took an arrow to the knee. Over-used memes aside, we're serious - what's up with game scoring and gamers?

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...

PC Games

RPG influencer’s roundtable transcription – part 6 of 6

By Nathan Lawrence | 03:00 Dec 12, 2011 | Comment Now

An unabridged behind-the-scenes transcription of an hour-long roundtable discussion with a group of RPG gurus... part six of six.

PC Games

RPG influencer’s roundtable transcription – part 5 of 6

By Nathan Lawrence | 12:00 Dec 9, 2011 | Comment Now

An unabridged behind-the-scenes transcription of an hour-long roundtable discussion with a group of RPG gurus... part five of six.

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.

PC Games

RPG influencer’s roundtable transcription – part 4 of 6

By Nathan Lawrence | 12:00 Dec 8, 2011 | Comment Now

An unabridged behind-the-scenes transcription of an hour-long roundtable discussion with a group of RPG gurus... part four of six.

PC Games

RPG influencer’s roundtable transcription – part 3 of 6

By Nathan Lawrence | 12:00 Dec 7, 2011 | Comment Now

An unabridged behind-the-scenes transcription of an hour-long roundtable discussion with a group of RPG gurus... part three of six.

PC Games

RPG influencer’s roundtable transcription – part 2 of 6

By Nathan Lawrence | 12:00 Dec 6, 2011 | Comment Now

An unabridged behind-the-scenes transcription of an hour-long roundtable discussion with a group of RPG gurus... part two of six.

PC Games

RPG influencer’s roundtable transcription– part 1 of 6

By Nathan Lawrence | 21:52 Dec 4, 2011 | Comment Now

An unabridged behind-the-scenes transcription of an hour-long roundtable discussion with a group of RPG gurus... part one of six.

PC Games

Mass Effect 3 and the future of RPGs

By Nathan Lawrence | 10:40 Nov 28, 2011 | Comment Now

You know the brand name and you know that the conclusion to Commander Shepard’s story arc is hitting early next year. But what you mightn’t know is the meta ...

PC Games

Engine Room: FIFA 12

By Nathan Lawrence | 12:54 Nov 22, 2011 | Comment Now

The biggest sports franchise in the world has kicked off its 12th iteration and has, refreshingly, advanced the tech to exciting new and cross-game places. Nathan Lawrence ...

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.

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!

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.

PC Games

Ken Rolston interview pt2 – Morrowind’s open-world elevator music

By Nathan Lawrence | 10:56 Oct 18, 2011 | Comment Now

Ken Rolston is back and as passionate as ever as he talks about the challenges of game design... part two of two.

PC Games

Ken Rolston interview pt1 – The Fable failure

By Nathan Lawrence | 10:46 Oct 18, 2011 | Comment Now

We sit down with the passionate RPG legend Ken Rolston and talk around all things Reckoning... part one of two.

PC Games

The Secret World - Ragnar Tørnquist on massively multiplayer within massively multiplayer

By Nathan Lawrence | 17:15 Oct 5, 2011 | Comment Now

Interview: Ragnar Tørnquist talks candidly about why The Secret World has more to offer than your average MMORPG.

Modding & Cooling

Build log - The Vox Caster PC mod part 5

By David Hollingworth | 17:04 Sep 30, 2011 | Comment Now

And... we're spent. Well, almost. But the important thing is our Vox-caster build is gaming ready - and it ROCKS.

PC Games

Battlefield 3 interview - Karl-Magnus breaks down Battlelog

By Nathan Lawrence | 10:58 Sep 30, 2011 | Comment Now

Interview: We got to sit down a second time with Karl-Magnus Troedsson and look at some of the technical aspects of Battlefield 3 in greater depth... part two of two.

PC Games

Battlefield 3 interview – Karl-Magnus responds to Activision flak

By Nathan Lawrence | 09:49 Sep 30, 2011 | Comment Now

We pick the brain of the open and frank Karl-Magnus Troedsson and get the final word on Battlefield 3... Part one of two.

PC Games

Battle of the Franchises: Battlefield Vs Call of Duty

By David Hollingworth, Josh Lundberg | 10:32 Sep 27, 2011 | Comment Now

With Battlefield officially declaring war on Call of Duty in 2011, we look back on a rivalry that has been heating up for almost a decade. Follow Josh Lundberg as he takes us ...

Modding & Cooling

Vox-caster build log - part 4

By David Hollingworth | 16:31 Sep 23, 2011 | Comment Now

Gallery: It's done! Well, the case is at least, and we're rather happy with its rugged, Warhammer 40,000 looks.

PC Games

Space Marine - video game vs wargame

By David Hollingworth | 15:07 Sep 15, 2011 | Comment Now

Space Marine is a great video game exploration of the Warhammer 40,000 universe, but there are some interesting differences between the video game and the wargame.

PC Games

Dead Island - the worst game we've never played?

By David Hollingworth | 11:02 Sep 9, 2011 | Comment Now

Dead Island has had possibly one of the worst game launches in roughly... ever. Can anyone be objective about it at this point?

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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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