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New Battlefield 3 patch to address a mess of fixes 
By David Hollingworth | 10:00 Feb 24, 2012 | Comment Now 
From shotgun suppression effects to parachute turn rates, a mess of changes and fixes are coming in the next Battlefield 3 patch.
 
Quantum tunnelling, the answer to creating power efficient transistors 
By Vito Cassisi | 19:16 Apr 9, 2012 | Comment Now 
We're soon approaching the limits of current transistor tech - it's time for a quantum solution.
 
We talk to Robyn Théberge of Bioware about Mass Effect 3, improving the UI, and surprise endings 
By David Hollingworth | 16:59 Feb 24, 2012 | Comment Now 
Interview: Mass Effect is in manufacturing as we speak, BioWare's Robyn Théberge is very happy with the final product.
 
Gaming and television meet in Syfy and Trion's Defiance 
By David Hollingworth | 11:26 May 23, 2012 | Comment Now 
Defiance is set to cross the boundaries between television drama and online gaming - and it looks pretty neat!
 
Sniper Elite V2 Review - BOOM, pancreas shot! 
By David Hollingworth | 12:35 May 22, 2012 | Comment Now 
Game Review: Ever wanted to see a man’s spleen explode from a high-calibre bullet impact? Yeah, me neither...
 
Hooray! Black Mesa: Source is still very much in development 
By Nathan Lawrence | 08:41 May 14, 2012 | Comment Now 
A Source-powered mod with epic potential is getting a solid amount of dedicated effort put into it.
 
The Secret World preview - join the Templars and see the world! 
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By David Hollingworth | 20:00 May 11, 2012 | Comment Now 
Game Preview: Funcom’s new MMO sure looks slick, but can an occult, modern setting get traction with genre fans?
 
The Tabletop: A ‘real’ roleplaying blog – Gaming the System 
By David Hollingworth | 16:07 May 7, 2012 | Comment Now 
Atomic’s editor is still a serious roleplaying nerd – this week he tackles how to pick a system for his new roleplaying campaign.
 
Pirate Bay Blocked Off for 4 Million in UK 
By Alex Whitehouse | 00:14 May 4, 2012 | Comment Now 
Internet censorship - we take a look into where it will all end, and the implications of downloading
 
Ubisoft declassifies PC specifics and features for Ghost Recon: Future Soldier 
By Nathan Lawrence | 08:37 Apr 4, 2012 | Comment Now 
Official release date, DRM and a list of PC specific features.
 
Darksiders II interview – Puzzling the line between frustration and fun 
By Nathan Lawrence | 09:38 Apr 2, 2012 | Comment Now 
Producer Jay Fitzloff talks candidly about PC specifics and challenges, RPG integration, and horsemen’s manes…
 
Researchers finally discover a use for LightScribe 
By Vito Cassisi | 12:15 Mar 19, 2012 | Comment Now 
Supercapacitors formed by the mighty power of DVD-RW drives - and a bit of graphite oxide and hard work...
 
Shogun 2: Total War – The Fall of the Samurai 
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By David Hollingworth | 12:29 Mar 16, 2012 | Comment Now 
PC Game Review: The times they are a-changing, in this tale of the clash between East and West, Shogun and Emperor.
 
Star Wars: The Old Republic finally gets Aussie release date 
By David Hollingworth | 09:40 Feb 15, 2012 | Comment Now 
It's officially official. Australia will be getting a local release of Star Wars: The Old Republic on March the 1st. Plus more details revealed!
 
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?!
 
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?
 
Battlefield 3 is the new benchmark online FPS 
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By John Gillooly, David Hollingworth | 10:38 Oct 31, 2011 | Comment Now 
Review: Even the lens flare has lens flare... Battlefield 3 delivers arguably the most flawless multiplayer experience on the planet.
 
Kingdoms of Amalur: Reckoning preview - fun with edged weapons! 
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By Nathan Lawrence | 15:12 Nov 4, 2011 | Comment Now 
Preview: Kingdoms of Amalur: Reckoning is set to capture the attention of both action lover and RPG fans.
 
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.
 
Tropico 4 - For El Presidente! Again! 
By John Gillooly | 11:23 Sep 27, 2011 | Comment Now 
Review: Its all play and no work for Presidente, as Tropico 4 takes us back to a not so idyllic island paradise...
 
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Atomic Magazine

Issue: 137 | June, 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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