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Shattered Horizon Review

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 13:34:39 +0000

From rumour to fruition, Futuremark Game Studio's debut release is here. Shattered Horizon is a team-based multi-player FPS. All combat takes place above the Earth's atmosphere in zero-gravity conditions, an environment that takes a little getting used to.

Sapphire ATI Radeon HD 5750 1GB Review

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 10:06:26 +0000

Rounding out ATI's new line of DirectX 11 graphics cards comes the Sapphire Radeon HD 5750. With 1GB of GDDR5 and running on a cut down Juniper GPU, does this more affordable offering provide an attractive stepping stone to DX11? We find out.

Borderlands PC Review

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 11:54:56 +0000

We take a look at Borderlands - the latest game from Gearbox Studios, it boasts gameplay that's a blend of Diablo and Halo. Does it reach that lofty aim or is it left outside our hearts, lacking the appropriate entry visa? Find out by reading our full review of the PC version.

Mod of the Month - October 2009

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 10:05:24 +0000

It's that time again. We've got six new mods to show you plucked straight from our thriving modding forums. Read, drool then vote on the one you'd like to win October's Mod of the Month

Football Manager 2010 Review

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 09:39:33 +0000

Sega has unveiled this year's addition to the the Football Manager franchise, focusing on polish rather than cramming in new features. We hit the training ground to find out if it's first team material or heading for the transfer list.

AMD Phenom II X4 965 BE C3 Review

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 09:13:16 +0000

AMD updates its Deneb core on its fastest Phenom II X4 965 Black Edition, and claims the C3 can overclock more, yield faster DDR3 memory and has even fixed the performance bug with its sleep states. Does it make a difference? We put the claims to the test.

Dragon Age: Origins Review

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 09:28:40 +0000

Bioware's fantasy RPG epic is finally here and we can at last tell you what we think of it. Is Dragon Age really the spiritual successor to Baldur's Gate or is it just a mess of console concessions in a world that isn't quite D&D? Check out our Dragon Age review to find out!

Left 4 Dead 2 Demo Impressions

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 11:11:25 +0000

We've been playing the Left 4 Dead 2 demo lately. A lot. Now, we've collected some thoughts together on how well the melee system is introduced to the game and how advisable it is to fight zombies while also getting a suntan.

Intel Lynnfield Memory Performance Analysis

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 10:22:14 +0000

What bodes better for Intel's new dual channel CPU: high clock, low latency or both? We run the numbers for both so you know what memory kit to pair with your new Lynnfield system.

Forza Motorsport 3 Review

Sun, 01 Nov 2009 12:33:30 +0000

Turn 10 is back with the latest instalment of Forza Motorsport. Forza 3 promises to build on Forza 2's great strides forwards and the result is one of the most well rounded driving games we've played to date.

Torchlight Review

Sat, 31 Oct 2009 14:11:10 +0000

Torchlight - an action RPG that borrows heavily from Diablo 2 and isn't afraid to admit it. We take a look at this dungeon-crawling epic to see whether borrowing those mechanics is still a good idea in this day and age, or whether Torchlight should be left in the dark.

NZXT Beta Review

Fri, 30 Oct 2009 09:14:13 +0000

Looking for a new case but running on a tight budget? We take a look at the NZXT Beta, a full ATX case with features like tool-less fittings for just £40. Does the Beta punch above it's weight, or is it another disappointing addition to the bottom end of the case market? We find out.

First Look: Seasonic X-Series PSU

Thu, 29 Oct 2009 13:14:53 +0000

We take a gander behind the technology that powers Seasonic's latest 80Plus Gold, fully modular power supplies: the X-Series. We strip apart what's inside to find the details.

Cities XL Review

Thu, 29 Oct 2009 08:55:35 +0000

With the city sim genre quieter than a library on a friday night Monte Cristo games looks to rebuild with Cities XL. Taking the ever popular city sim formula and adding in a gorgeous 3D engine and consistent online aspect, does Cities XL represent a fresh start? We find out.

Alienware M17x Gaming Laptop Review

Wed, 28 Oct 2009 08:40:37 +0000

Alienware has introduced its new chassis design with the M17x - it's all choppy angles and aluminium outer shell. The result is one of the most attractive gaming laptops we've seen yet. With a powerful dual-core CPU and GeForce GTX 260M graphics, is this the best gaming laptop ever?

Kingston SSDNow V Series 40GB: Intel X25-X

Tue, 27 Oct 2009 08:48:45 +0000

Kingston has expanded its V-Series of SSDs with the launch of a new 40GB budget concious drive. Built around the same drive controller and NAND memory as Intel's new X25-X line of SSDs, could this drive convince you to take the SSD plunge?

AMD Athlon II X4 620 CPU Review

Mon, 26 Oct 2009 09:33:54 +0000

One of AMD's cheapest quad cores to date is a further evolution of the Athlon brand: the Athlon II X4 630 and 620. Without cache we check to see how it performs against Intel alternatives for the same money, if cache makes a difference and if it overclocks better.

Machinarium Review

Sun, 25 Oct 2009 12:23:30 +0000

Amanita Design comes out with another cracking Flash game to prove that the point and click adventure genre isn't yet dead. The scenes are exquisite, the sound is fantastic and it set your mouse clicking and your mouth smiling.

iPhone and iPod Touch Games Round-up 4

Sat, 24 Oct 2009 15:09:05 +0100

We catch up with the AppStore to check out some of the latest and greatest games available for the iPhone. This time we take a look at Duke Nukem, The Secret of Monkey Island, Hook Champ and more! Check out what we think the best iPhone games are within!

5th Dream PC unveiled - Scan Jellyfish

Fri, 23 Oct 2009 10:10:22 +0100

Every year we challenge the world's leading professional PC builders to craft the most technologically advanced, innovative, eye-catching PCs they can. We call this competition Dream PCs, and here is the fith and final entry - the TEC water-cooled Scan Jellyfish.

Microsoft Windows 7 Review

Thu, 22 Oct 2009 13:21:08 +0100

Windows 7 is finally here and after months of testing across many different machines, we're able to give our verdict. Read on to find out if Windows 7 is Microsoft's best operating system to date.

Windows 7 Games Compatibility Testing

Thu, 22 Oct 2009 09:56:10 +0100

Joe, ever afraid of losing touch with his oldest games, tests more than 60 games on Microsoft's new Windows 7, including a bunch of indie and Steam-based games. Does Deus Ex work on Windows 7? We find out if Windows 7 is the ultimate gaming OS.

4th Dream PC unveiled - Kobalt Daedalus

Wed, 21 Oct 2009 10:14:55 +0100

Every year we challenge the world's leading professional PC builders to craft the most technologically advanced, innovative, eye-catching PCs they can. We call this competition Dream PCs, and here is the fourth entry - the TEC water-cooled Kobalt Daedalus.

Behind the scenes at Kingston Technology

Wed, 21 Oct 2009 09:34:00 +0100

We took a trip to Kingston in California to get the low down on the company: what it does, why it does it, how it accommodates performance enthusiasts like you and me.

Asus Radeon HD 5870 Voltage Tweak Review

Tue, 20 Oct 2009 08:45:13 +0100

The ATI Radeon HD 5870 is the fastest single GPU graphics card available right now, but Asus looks to have a way to make it even faster with its Voltage Tweak edition. Allowing you to alter the card's Vcore voltage and unlock even more overclocking headroom, just how fast can the HD 5870 go? We find out.