http://apcmag.com/ APC Magazine covers the latest in computing with a critical, independent eye to help you make the most of your tech dollar. http://apcmag.com//final-freeway-2r-a-heartfelt-homage-to-80s-arcade-racer-out-run.htm http://apcmag.com//final-freeway-2r-a-heartfelt-homage-to-80s-arcade-racer-out-run.htm

In an apps industry rife with instant clones of the most successful games, it's heartening to see an indie tribute to a near-forgotten genre: the sprite-based arcade racer.]]> Mon, 19 Mar 2012 17:09:50 +1000 http://apcmag.com//the-15-best-free-games-for-your-pc-in-every-genre.htm http://apcmag.com//the-15-best-free-games-for-your-pc-in-every-genre.htm

It doesn't matter whether you like sims, first-person shooters, racers or strategy, our list of the best free PC games has you covered.]]> Fri, 16 Mar 2012 16:30:47 +1000 http://apcmag.com//android-increasingly-got-game-as-its-entertainment-platform-matures.htm http://apcmag.com//android-increasingly-got-game-as-its-entertainment-platform-matures.htm

While it still doesn't offer as robust a gaming market as iOS, Android's overall gaming scene is becoming increasingly sophisticated as more and more users flock to the platform.]]> Tue, 13 Sep 2011 16:27:52 +1000 http://apcmag.com//unleash-the-gamer-within-cooler-master-storm-enforcer-review.htm http://apcmag.com//unleash-the-gamer-within-cooler-master-storm-enforcer-review.htm

Looking like a giant glowing robotic trilobite, there can be no doubting which PC segment Cooler Master is targeting with this case.]]> Fri, 19 Aug 2011 06:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//making-the-case-for-gaming-how-do-games-help-the-world.htm http://apcmag.com//making-the-case-for-gaming-how-do-games-help-the-world.htm

The theme for Imagine Cup 2011 is imagining a world where technology helps solve the toughest problems, so, um... how does the game design category fit into that... exactly?]]> Mon, 11 Jul 2011 05:12:18 +1000 http://apcmag.com//hard-to-fault-asus-maximus-iii-extreme-review.htm http://apcmag.com//hard-to-fault-asus-maximus-iii-extreme-review.htm

Don't let the branding confuse you; with the Maximus III, ASUS serves a plate of awesome on the P55 chipset.]]> Mon, 28 Feb 2011 08:55:58 +1000 http://apcmag.com//the-best-pc-gaming-accessories-8-gaming-keyboards-reviewed-and-rated.htm http://apcmag.com//the-best-pc-gaming-accessories-8-gaming-keyboards-reviewed-and-rated.htm

If you want the best gaming performance, it's time to gear up. Today we're taking the best gaming keyboards on the market and putting them through their paces for you.]]> Thu, 10 Feb 2011 14:33:25 +1000 http://apcmag.com//starcraft-ii-region-lock-angers-australian-gamers.htm http://apcmag.com//starcraft-ii-region-lock-angers-australian-gamers.htm

Blizzard has decided Aussie players of Starcraft II will only be able to play online with other players from South East Asia -- not Europe or the US.]]> Wed, 30 Jun 2010 10:24:13 +1000 http://apcmag.com//are-gamers-rejoicing-too-soon-over-atkinson-resignation.htm http://apcmag.com//are-gamers-rejoicing-too-soon-over-atkinson-resignation.htm

There is at least one other attorney-general standing in the way of an R18+ rating for games -- we just don't know who they are.]]> Sun, 21 Mar 2010 22:38:46 +1000 http://apcmag.com//gamers-4-croydon-hails-fantastic-atkinson-resignation.htm http://apcmag.com//gamers-4-croydon-hails-fantastic-atkinson-resignation.htm

Gamers4Croydon has hailed the decision by SA Attorney-General Michael Atkinson to quit as 'fantastic', as the party nervously waits to find out its own results in the election.]]> Sun, 21 Mar 2010 18:20:22 +1000 http://apcmag.com//r18-fearing-sa-attorney-general-atkinson-to-quit.htm http://apcmag.com//r18-fearing-sa-attorney-general-atkinson-to-quit.htm

Unpopular SA Attorney General Michael Atkinson has resigned from his role in the wake of voter backlash in his seat of Croydon in this weekend's state election.]]> Sun, 21 Mar 2010 16:29:24 +1000 http://apcmag.com//nintendo-didnt-win-modchip-case-exactly-say-lawyers.htm http://apcmag.com//nintendo-didnt-win-modchip-case-exactly-say-lawyers.htm

Nintendo is wrong to say an out of court settlement over mod-chips will make it easier to win future lawsuits, say lawyers.]]> Wed, 03 Mar 2010 15:18:22 +1000 http://apcmag.com//what-does-158kg-of-r18-submissions-look-like.htm http://apcmag.com//what-does-158kg-of-r18-submissions-look-like.htm

EB Games gathered 46,000 submissions from its customers in support of R18+ games. And here's what they looked like.]]> Thu, 25 Feb 2010 20:39:21 +1000 http://apcmag.com//eb-games-army-makes-46000-r18-submissions.htm http://apcmag.com//eb-games-army-makes-46000-r18-submissions.htm

Tens of thousands of EB Gamers have put their name on a petition lobbying the government to remove the prohibition on R18+ games in Australia.]]> Thu, 25 Feb 2010 19:22:24 +1000 http://apcmag.com//dungeons-dragons-surfaces.htm http://apcmag.com//dungeons-dragons-surfaces.htm

Porn may be out, but another great geek pastime gets the Surface treatment: Dungeons & Dragons.]]> Fri, 12 Feb 2010 09:20:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//alienware-to-hold-modern-warfare-tournament-in-australia.htm http://apcmag.com//alienware-to-hold-modern-warfare-tournament-in-australia.htm

Your COD Modern Warfare shooting skills could win you a $6,000 PC.]]> Thu, 11 Feb 2010 12:21:55 +1000 http://apcmag.com//eb-games-backs-r18-games-rating.htm http://apcmag.com//eb-games-backs-r18-games-rating.htm

One of Australia's largest game retailers, EB Games, today threw its weight behind the push for an R18+ classification to bring games in line with other content in Australia.]]> Wed, 03 Feb 2010 14:30:35 +1000 http://apcmag.com//interview-gunning-for-croydon-kat-nicholson.htm http://apcmag.com//interview-gunning-for-croydon-kat-nicholson.htm

This 21 year-old PlayStation3 gamer is taking on the ultraconservative South Australian Attorney-General in his own electorate. We talked to Gamers4Croydon Candidate Kat Nicholson.]]> Wed, 03 Feb 2010 08:44:42 +1000 http://apcmag.com//computer-game-gets-porn-movie-footage.htm http://apcmag.com//computer-game-gets-porn-movie-footage.htm

How do you make an already R-rated game called Bonetown even pervier? By integrating footage from adult DVDs, apparently.]]> Thu, 23 Apr 2009 17:17:24 +1000 http://apcmag.com//roundup-windows-still-hot-for-games.htm http://apcmag.com//roundup-windows-still-hot-for-games.htm

Despite all the console hype, it seems PC gaming is doing just fine, thank you and Windows 7 looks to bring gamers up to date, while hardware upgrades may go the way of the dodo. ]]> Wed, 25 Mar 2009 16:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//cheaper_car_insurance_for_gamers.htm http://apcmag.com//cheaper_car_insurance_for_gamers.htm

Have you got what it takes as a gamer? You could qualify for reduced car insurance premiums, according to one insurer. There is a catch though.]]> Mon, 06 Oct 2008 16:44:16 +1000