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//name-your-price-humble-bundle-brings-pay-what-you-want-gaming-to-android-in-style.htm http://apcmag.com//name-your-price-humble-bundle-brings-pay-what-you-want-gaming-to-android-in-style.htm

Pay whatever you want for three acclaimed Android games -- Anomaly: Warzone Earth, Osmos and EDGE -- and in the bargain you'll score desktop versions for Windows, Mac and Linux.]]> Wed, 01 Feb 2012 16:12:42 +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//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//top-10-3d-enabled-games.htm http://apcmag.com//top-10-3d-enabled-games.htm

With Call of Duty: Black Ops built for 3D, the list of 3D-enabled games has reached a respectable number. So which ones are the best and what gear do you need to play them?]]> Tue, 07 Dec 2010 09:02:27 +1000 http://apcmag.com//amazing-sound-for-gamers.htm http://apcmag.com//amazing-sound-for-gamers.htm

Software that generates an audio profile of your ears and improves gaming surround sound piped to your headphones is now available for subscription. Get set for amazing sound.]]> Fri, 19 Nov 2010 10:55:13 +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//will-the-nintendo-3ds-hit-australia-in-march-2011.htm http://apcmag.com//will-the-nintendo-3ds-hit-australia-in-march-2011.htm

Nintendo's handheld console will pack 3D effects that won't require players to wear glasses -- but it's a bit of a mystery when it will hit Australia.]]> Wed, 23 Jun 2010 11:55:02 +1000 http://apcmag.com//microsoft-leads-off-windows-7-gaming-campaign-with-fable-3.htm http://apcmag.com//microsoft-leads-off-windows-7-gaming-campaign-with-fable-3.htm

Remember using your PC for games? Apparently, those days are here again as Microsoft tries to gee up the Windows 7 gaming market ]]> Wed, 23 Jun 2010 11:30:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//new-xbox360-slim-will-hit-au-on-july-1.htm http://apcmag.com//new-xbox360-slim-will-hit-au-on-july-1.htm

The newly designed "whisper quiet" XBox360 is set to land in Australia in just two weeks. But there's still no Blu-Ray.]]> Thu, 17 Jun 2010 17:25:11 +1000 http://apcmag.com//playstation-move-hits-australia-september-16.htm http://apcmag.com//playstation-move-hits-australia-september-16.htm

The much-hyped motion sensing PS3 controller is set to go on sale in a few months for $70, as Sony works to fend off the Wii and Xbox Slim threats.]]> Thu, 17 Jun 2010 17:04:49 +1000 http://apcmag.com//scareware-scam-bluffs-bittorrent-users-into-paying-bogus-on-the-spot-fine.htm http://apcmag.com//scareware-scam-bluffs-bittorrent-users-into-paying-bogus-on-the-spot-fine.htm

Malicious software scans a hard drive for .torrent files, fires up a “copyright violation alert” and stings innocent users for an on-the-spot US$4,000 fine. ]]> Tue, 13 Apr 2010 13:41:27 +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//steam-coming-to-mac.htm http://apcmag.com//steam-coming-to-mac.htm

Valve opens the Portal to Mac gamers from April and pledges to release games on Mac on the same day as Windows. ]]> Tue, 09 Mar 2010 10:43:00 +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//queensland-mario-piracy-man-fined-15m.htm http://apcmag.com//queensland-mario-piracy-man-fined-15m.htm

It's-a-bloody-big-fine-Mario!]]> Wed, 10 Feb 2010 08:09:26 +1000 http://apcmag.com//why-modern-warfare-3-needs-more-australians.htm http://apcmag.com//why-modern-warfare-3-needs-more-australians.htm

Dear Infinity Ward, I thought I would write you a letter as I am midway through your excellent computer video game “Modern Warfare 2″.]]> Mon, 08 Feb 2010 00:27:47 +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//r18-games-rating-is-finally-on-the-table.htm http://apcmag.com//r18-games-rating-is-finally-on-the-table.htm

The government giveth, and the government taketh away. Today saw the foisting of internet censorship on the Australian public, but also opening of discussions on R18+ games.]]> Tue, 15 Dec 2009 23:51:38 +1000 http://apcmag.com//in-pictures-inside-melbourne-international-gaming-expo.htm http://apcmag.com//in-pictures-inside-melbourne-international-gaming-expo.htm

Yes, these people are real visitors to the Melbourne International Digital Entertainment Festival (iDEF2009) -- they are "costume gamers". ]]> Mon, 02 Nov 2009 18:04:31 +1000 http://apcmag.com//windows-7-gaming-will-it-hit-the-spot.htm http://apcmag.com//windows-7-gaming-will-it-hit-the-spot.htm

Gamers fled Windows Vista in droves thanks to at-launch performance and driver issues. Has Windows 7 fixed the problem?]]> Wed, 29 Jul 2009 21:41:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//absobu-arcade-table.htm http://apcmag.com//absobu-arcade-table.htm

Bring back the 80's! This arcade table is as close to the real thing as you can get without putting coins into a slot. Expensive but would make some Gen X'er a great present!]]> Fri, 17 Jul 2009 09:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//linux-takes-part-in-us-cyber-defense-exercise.htm http://apcmag.com//linux-takes-part-in-us-cyber-defense-exercise.htm

West Point wins cyber war games using Linux.]]> Mon, 11 May 2009 20:48:11 +1000 http://apcmag.com//smooth-creations-wedges-desktop-high-end-cpus-into-notebook.htm http://apcmag.com//smooth-creations-wedges-desktop-high-end-cpus-into-notebook.htm

Smooth Creations' mobile work stations offer power that most desktops can only dream of.]]> Fri, 08 May 2009 10:39:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//pirates-agree-not-to-crack-game.htm http://apcmag.com//pirates-agree-not-to-crack-game.htm

One video game developer is working to combat piracy by asking pirates nicely.]]> Fri, 01 May 2009 17:54:00 +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//sarien-multiplayer-games-now-open-source.htm http://apcmag.com//sarien-multiplayer-games-now-open-source.htm

A developer has got a bunch of old Sierra games working in modern web browsers, providing a multiplayer redux of Space Quest, Leisure Suit Larry and Police Quest.]]> Thu, 23 Apr 2009 10:00:00 +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//New_game_lets_you_ditch_your_own_plane_in_Hudson_River.htm http://apcmag.com//New_game_lets_you_ditch_your_own_plane_in_Hudson_River.htm

Think you have what it takes to ditch a crippled plane safely in the Hudson River? A new online game tests your skills.]]> Mon, 02 Feb 2009 11:34:58 +1000 http://apcmag.com//rock_band_beats_itunes_to_selling_the_beatles_online.htm http://apcmag.com//rock_band_beats_itunes_to_selling_the_beatles_online.htm

It may not be inextricably linked to every iPod in the world, but the Rock Band console game has beaten Apple to the punch in selling Beatles music online.]]> Fri, 09 Jan 2009 00:54:47 +1000 http://apcmag.com//for_sale_the_nsx_of_doom.htm http://apcmag.com//for_sale_the_nsx_of_doom.htm

Some dents, some mileage, some Torvalds and as many hell-spawn demons as you can handle. Plus a sweater.]]> Thu, 11 Dec 2008 09:54:51 +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 http://apcmag.com//citroen_develops_a_real_car_for_gran_turismo_5_game.htm http://apcmag.com//citroen_develops_a_real_car_for_gran_turismo_5_game.htm

The world's first car to be developed both for a computer game and the road has been launched by French car maker Citroen at the Paris Motor show.]]> Fri, 03 Oct 2008 11:48:35 +1000 http://apcmag.com//grand_theft_google.htm http://apcmag.com//grand_theft_google.htm

Ever wanted to hoon around the world's major cities without getting a ticket? Thanks to a new driving simulator and Google Maps, you can do exactly that.]]> Fri, 29 Aug 2008 07:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//facebook_scrabulous_sued_by_the_makers_of_scrabble.htm http://apcmag.com//facebook_scrabulous_sued_by_the_makers_of_scrabble.htm

Scrabble trademark owner Hasbro has belatedly sued the developers of Facebook Scrabble clone Scrabulous, after making an inferior official Facebook Scrabble game.]]> Sat, 26 Jul 2008 18:10:55 +1000 http://apcmag.com//directx_11_officially_announced.htm http://apcmag.com//directx_11_officially_announced.htm

Considering that the vast majority of users still run DirectX 9, is Microsoft making a Vista-sized mistake with its latest multimedia API?]]> Fri, 25 Jul 2008 06:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//e3_hardware_news_sony_and_nintendo.htm http://apcmag.com//e3_hardware_news_sony_and_nintendo.htm

E3 | Microsoft kicked off the show with a brand new GUI for the 360. So how did Nintendo and Sony respond?]]> Tue, 22 Jul 2008 13:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//e3_hardware_news_part_1_silent_xbox_360_on_the_way.htm http://apcmag.com//e3_hardware_news_part_1_silent_xbox_360_on_the_way.htm

E3 | Microsoft has unveiled a new look Xbox360 GUI, but this was drowned out by the silence of a solution to the 360's audio woes.]]> Tue, 15 Jul 2008 08:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//creative_amd_nosedive_in_latest_hardware_survey.htm http://apcmag.com//creative_amd_nosedive_in_latest_hardware_survey.htm

Creative and AMD/ATI are the big losers in the latest Steam survey of gamers' hardware rigs.]]> Sun, 18 May 2008 18:30:26 +1000 http://apcmag.com//small_in_size_yet_lots_of_air.htm http://apcmag.com//small_in_size_yet_lots_of_air.htm

This is the gamer’s chassis from Antec, and it includes some nifty ideas.]]> Sun, 02 Mar 2008 22:57:21 +1000 http://apcmag.com//teleporting_friends.htm http://apcmag.com//teleporting_friends.htm

The easiest way to have your Second Life friends join you at your location is to teleport them. In this case, Jeb wants to teleport his friend Mistress Zabaleta to his home. ]]> Sat, 23 Feb 2008 02:06:39 +1000 http://apcmag.com//help_island.htm http://apcmag.com//help_island.htm

Help Island is a useful place to visit before you leave for the mainland. There are lots of tips and advice about Second Life and you can also start stocking your Inventory.]]> Wed, 20 Feb 2008 21:39:11 +1000 http://apcmag.com//how_to_get_linden_dollars.htm http://apcmag.com//how_to_get_linden_dollars.htm

You can only go so far in Second Life without buying something using Linden dollars, the currency of this virtual world. Here's how to get get Linden dollars]]> Wed, 20 Feb 2008 19:33:55 +1000 http://apcmag.com//upgrade_to_premium_membership.htm http://apcmag.com//upgrade_to_premium_membership.htm

Experiencing the very best of Second Life does, unfortunately, require that you cough up some real world moolah.]]> Wed, 20 Feb 2008 19:32:20 +1000 http://apcmag.com//time_for_romance.htm http://apcmag.com//time_for_romance.htm

Ok, it's time to simulate.]]> Wed, 20 Feb 2008 19:30:54 +1000 http://apcmag.com//buy_special_furniture.htm http://apcmag.com//buy_special_furniture.htm

A lot of the furniture in Second Life is special. It's the secret to hanky panky in this virtual world. It comes with pre-packaged romance animations.]]> Wed, 20 Feb 2008 19:29:29 +1000 http://apcmag.com//buy_your_own_home.htm http://apcmag.com//buy_your_own_home.htm

You can buy your own piece of Second Life, but just like the real-world real-estate market, it pays to go in armed with a few tips.]]> Wed, 20 Feb 2008 19:27:23 +1000 http://apcmag.com//rent_a_love_shack.htm http://apcmag.com//rent_a_love_shack.htm

Now you've found your partner, you need to find a place!]]> Wed, 20 Feb 2008 19:25:46 +1000 http://apcmag.com//how_to_meet_people_for_romance.htm http://apcmag.com//how_to_meet_people_for_romance.htm

So, you've got the gear ... now you need a partner for your Second Life lovin'.]]> Wed, 20 Feb 2008 19:22:21 +1000 http://apcmag.com//if_you_are_a_girl.htm http://apcmag.com//if_you_are_a_girl.htm

It's easier to get some hot lurrrving if you're a girl in Second Life - your body comes fully equipped. ]]> Wed, 20 Feb 2008 19:20:03 +1000 http://apcmag.com//how_to_put_it_on.htm http://apcmag.com//how_to_put_it_on.htm

How to put on the special appendage that you'll need for some hot loving in Second Life.]]> Wed, 20 Feb 2008 19:18:34 +1000 http://apcmag.com//the_special_equipment.htm http://apcmag.com//the_special_equipment.htm

To get it off, you need to find out how to get it on... you need to understand Second Life's trade in body parts - including a critical one needed for romance...!]]> Wed, 20 Feb 2008 19:16:34 +1000 http://apcmag.com//improving_appearance.htm http://apcmag.com//improving_appearance.htm

While you're working on becoming a Second Life love machine, you'll realise it's time to change your basic avatar into something that's better looking and more fashionable.]]> Wed, 20 Feb 2008 19:13:45 +1000 http://apcmag.com//get_freebie_clothes_and_more.htm http://apcmag.com//get_freebie_clothes_and_more.htm

Clothing is a must-have!]]> Wed, 20 Feb 2008 12:02:15 +1000 http://apcmag.com//landing_on_the_mainland.htm http://apcmag.com//landing_on_the_mainland.htm

With the beginner courses over, you finally arrive in Second Life's mainland and you can really set about looking for love.]]> Wed, 20 Feb 2008 11:59:03 +1000 http://apcmag.com//orientation_island.htm http://apcmag.com//orientation_island.htm

After firing up the Second Life software, you should make a stop at Orientation Island to learn the ropes. ]]> Wed, 20 Feb 2008 11:54:57 +1000 http://apcmag.com//joining_second_life.htm http://apcmag.com//joining_second_life.htm

You'll need to become a member of Second Life before you can get started romancin'. Here's the low-down on how to do that without signing your life away.]]> Wed, 20 Feb 2008 11:51:56 +1000 http://apcmag.com//top_5_best_free_open_source_games.htm http://apcmag.com//top_5_best_free_open_source_games.htm

Why spend your money on expensive commercial games, when you could instead check out our favourite open source games and start playing!]]> Mon, 21 Jan 2008 00:49:10 +1000 http://apcmag.com//vista_sp1_needs_new_hardware.htm http://apcmag.com//vista_sp1_needs_new_hardware.htm

Vista Service Pack 1 comes with an important update for gamers - DirectX 10.1. The catch? You need brand new hardware to support it, and NVIDIA enthusiasts are left totally out in the cold.]]> Sun, 13 Jan 2008 13:53:16 +1000 http://apcmag.com//one_graphics_card_not_enough_how_about_three.htm http://apcmag.com//one_graphics_card_not_enough_how_about_three.htm

Dedicated gamers always on the lookout for better graphics performance now have a new way to improve the look of their favourite titles - three graphics cards linked up.]]> Wed, 19 Dec 2007 03:27:40 +1000 http://apcmag.com//open_source_challenge_part_9_gaming.htm http://apcmag.com//open_source_challenge_part_9_gaming.htm

We all know what computers arereallygood for -- games, and lots of them. Linux has never really been a gaming platform, so can Ashton Mills survive without Windows here?]]> Mon, 17 Sep 2007 00:51:51 +1000 http://apcmag.com//intel_releases_unlocked_extreme_mobile_cpu.htm http://apcmag.com//intel_releases_unlocked_extreme_mobile_cpu.htm

The new Core 2 Extreme X7800 mobile processor is not only overclock-ready, it's officially an arse-kicking Core 2 Duo on steroids according to Intel's mobile guru Mooly Eden.]]> Mon, 16 Jul 2007 15:30:57 +1000 http://apcmag.com//creative_puts_eax_back_into_vista.htm http://apcmag.com//creative_puts_eax_back_into_vista.htm

Microsoft rips out a fundamental audio feature from Windows and Creative hits back with a workaround.]]> Fri, 26 Jan 2007 00:31:36 +1000 http://apcmag.com//aussie_ps3_details_unveiled.htm http://apcmag.com//aussie_ps3_details_unveiled.htm

23rd of March at $999.95. Due to customer demand Sony is only releasing the more expensive version of the PS3, with the cheaper version to come later.]]> Thu, 25 Jan 2007 05:05:49 +1000 http://apcmag.com//live_from_las_vegas_can_ces_deliver.htm http://apcmag.com//live_from_las_vegas_can_ces_deliver.htm

It may still be the biggest gadget-fest in the world, but some dangerous planning assumptions and a cheeky challenge from Apple are challenging its relevance to technology enthusiasts as it celebrates its 40th anniversary. Here's a pre-show roundup of rumours and cock-ups.]]> Fri, 05 Jan 2007 07:30:10 +1000 http://apcmag.com//amd_thanks_self_for_awesome_wii.htm http://apcmag.com//amd_thanks_self_for_awesome_wii.htm

Apparently, Nintendo's Wii is silent and beautiful. Like a tiger. Meanwhile, AMD is prancing around like a school girl, taking all the credit by handing out backhanded compliments.]]> Fri, 24 Nov 2006 00:39:35 +1000 http://apcmag.com//hold_your_horses_creative_has_vista_drivers_coming_some_time_next_year.htm http://apcmag.com//hold_your_horses_creative_has_vista_drivers_coming_some_time_next_year.htm

The giant awakes and we finally received a response from Creative regarding its largely lacking driver support for its sound cards on Windows Vista.]]> Tue, 21 Nov 2006 07:35:53 +1000 http://apcmag.com//nvidia_lands_cuda_100x_faster.htm http://apcmag.com//nvidia_lands_cuda_100x_faster.htm

nVIDIA goes fishing and reels in its very own edition of stream computing by saying it can do better. Stream computing is for lamers, apparently -- unified shaders that can communicate with each other are where it's at. nVIDIA also unveils its new digitally-female mascot...]]> Thu, 09 Nov 2006 04:05:20 +1000 http://apcmag.com//yellow_dog_marks_its_territory_with_first_linux_release_for_playstation3.htm http://apcmag.com//yellow_dog_marks_its_territory_with_first_linux_release_for_playstation3.htm

Long time PowerPC software vendor Terrasoft has announced the latest version of its popular Yellow Dog Linux distribution will be built specifically for the PS3.]]> Tue, 24 Oct 2006 13:20:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//physx_tries_on_pciexpress_arouses_nvidia.htm http://apcmag.com//physx_tries_on_pciexpress_arouses_nvidia.htm

AGEIA is launching its PhysX card into the present with a PCI-Express incarnation. Will this be enough to drive up its popularity? Plus, nVIDIA was caught with its pants down, cheating on Havok.]]> Mon, 16 Oct 2006 03:29:54 +1000 http://apcmag.com//how_to_coax_retro_dos_games_to_play_on_vista.htm http://apcmag.com//how_to_coax_retro_dos_games_to_play_on_vista.htm

In the interests of regressing to my childhood (and in a bout of geek-fuelled masochism), I tried to get some classics up and running on Windows Vista. Space Quest I, Commander Keen, Duke Nukem...]]> Fri, 13 Oct 2006 14:38:16 +1000 http://apcmag.com//mandriva_to_play_windows_games.htm http://apcmag.com//mandriva_to_play_windows_games.htm

The popular Linux distribution formerly known as Mandrake will be able to play Windows games straight out of the box with the inclusion of Transgaming's Cedega engine in its 2007 release.]]> Fri, 29 Sep 2006 03:43:34 +1000 http://apcmag.com//the_unfeasible_ai_gaming_processor.htm http://apcmag.com//the_unfeasible_ai_gaming_processor.htm

News is buzzing of yet another specialised processor aimed at the gaming market. It's full of potential, but here are all the reasons youwouldn'twant one.]]> Fri, 08 Sep 2006 03:13:54 +1000 http://apcmag.com//steve_irwin_tribute_planned_in_online_game.htm http://apcmag.com//steve_irwin_tribute_planned_in_online_game.htm

Online gamers are planning a virtual wake for wildlife TV star Steve Irwin in the World of Warcraft online world. Other players are threatening to slaughter them during the ceremony.]]> Thu, 07 Sep 2006 06:31:14 +1000 http://apcmag.com//chinese_gamers_riot_online.htm http://apcmag.com//chinese_gamers_riot_online.htm

Close to 10,000 Chinese gamers have staged a mass online rally in the game 'The Fantasy of the Journey West' to protest against the display of a symbol which resembled the Japanese flag.]]> Thu, 13 Jul 2006 01:33:03 +1000 http://apcmag.com//adult_gamers_call_for_r_rating.htm http://apcmag.com//adult_gamers_call_for_r_rating.htm

Recent government moves including the banning of a game about graffiti artists and now the Reservoir Dogs game have led Internet free speech group EFA to renew its call for an R rating category for computer games.]]> Fri, 07 Jul 2006 12:28:31 +1000