Despite promises otherwise, the PC version of From Dust does require an always-on internet connection. Is Ubisoft lying or merely grievously ignorant?

News > PC Games

Ubisoft sucks at server migration, apparently

By David Hollingworth | 11:40 Feb 9, 2012 | Comment Now

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.

News > PC Games

The Skyrim Shitstorm

By Ashton Mills | 12:30 Nov 24, 2011 | Comment Now

Opinion: Ashton Mills likes his games functional and moddable, and it seems that's the opposite of what Bethesda wants from Skyrim. Damn...

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.

News > PC Games

Ghost Recon: Future Soldier definitely coming to PC

By David Hollingworth | 11:31 Jan 11, 2012 | Comment Now

Ubisoft has had a Monty Burns-esque change of heart - Ghost Recon: Future Soldier will be on PC after all.

News > PC Games

Bethesda responds to the haters

By David Hollingworth | 13:50 Dec 2, 2011 | Comment Now

The rage is swirling thick and deep from those for and against Bethesda's strategy of updates for Skyrim, but here's what the horse's mouth has to say.

News > PC Games

Bethesda and Skyrim: the fall of an Empire

By Ashton Mills | 11:04 Dec 1, 2011 | Comment Now

Patch 1.2 for The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim is out, and our resident Bethesda fan is not happy with the things it fixes, and the many things it breaks...

News > Console Games

Shoot Many Robots - as much a mission statement as a game

By David Hollingworth | 12:28 Aug 24, 2011 | Comment Now

Trailer: We're not averse to some big, dumb fun, and Shoot Many Robots looks to be those things in spades.

News > PC Games

EA vs Valve - is the shine coming off Battlefield 3 already?

By David Hollingworth | 12:13 Aug 9, 2011 | Comment Now

Electronic Arts has confirmed it will not be releasing Battlefield 3 through Valve's Steam distribution service. Storm in a teacup, or reason to be worried?

News > PC Games

Humble Indie Bundle 3 available now - w00t!

By David Hollingworth | 09:51 Jul 27, 2011 | Comment Now

Like cheap games? Like supporting indie developers, and charities, at the same time? Then you need the third Humble Indie Bundle!

News > PC Games

Battlefield 3: Back to Karkand incentive revealed

By David Hollingworth | 09:59 May 11, 2011 | Comment Now

The pre-order incentive for EA & DICE's Battlefield 3 is a huge pack of hi-res, Frostbite 2-enhanced nostalgia.

News > PC Games

New Witcher 2 info and vid

By David Hollingworth | 10:19 Apr 19, 2011 | Comment Now

The Witcher 2 is only a month or so away from release, and developer CD Projekt's just a released a new vid and a game FAQ.

News > Security

How to foil rootkits

By The Inquirer | 09:46 Nov 5, 2009 | Comment Now

Put all your hooks in one basket.

News > CPUs, Motherboards & RAM

Intel confirms that DX11 processor graphics are in the pipeline.

By John Gillooly | 14:08 Jan 20, 2011 | Comment Now

Video: At this week's Sandy Bridge launch Atomic grabbed a few minutes with Intel VP Mooly Eden to talk about the relevance of integrated graphics to a hardcore audience.

News > PC Games

PC gamers: the forgotten demographic

By David Hollingworth | 13:06 Oct 20, 2010 | Comment Now

New DLC announcements for Medal of Honor and Fallout: New Vegas prove that the games industry doesn't care about PC gamers any more...

Reviews > PC Games

Starcraft II: Wings of Liberty review

By David Hollingworth | 15:06 Sep 9, 2010 | Comment Now

After twelve years it’s actually here... but has the wait been worth it for the sequel to the classic Starcraft?

Features > Security

Going viral

By Jake Carroll | 10:14 Sep 3, 2010 | Comment Now

X-ray: We find out where internet viruses came from, how they work, and where they're going.

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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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