If you’re tired of Windows, there are other operating systems that you might use. For instance, you might buy a Mac; of course this is an expensive solution, and one that can be avoided if you first try one of the many Linux operating systems. These open source operating systems have come a long way in the last 10 years, with polished user interfaces and useful onboard applications that will deliver (for most users) a seamless computing experience. Ideal for both enthusiasts and beginners, the Linux distribution Ubuntu is the most popular at present, offering Windows-style

Been looking for that Sims-branded laptop or perhaps a mouse featuring Electronic Arts’ famous diamond symbol? You should be pretty happy with a new deal announced by Mad Catz, in which the hardware manufacturer gets the go-ahead to make all sorts of branded hardware! The agreement grants Mad Catz non-exclusive rights to produce and market a wide range of videogame accessories for PC, Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, Nintendo DS, 3DS and Wii systems, all based on The Sims. Naturally – as is the way with these things – the aim is to capture a new, wider audience of casual and

You’re skint, not a dime to rub, and you desperately want a new video game to play. While you might head out to a friends house to swap titles for a few days, you could just as easily hit www.Deals4Downloads.com, a great website that delivers the best digital distribution titles for the best prices. Launched in 2010, they have just publicised the release of deal number 15,000 and helped digital gamers around the world to save $250,000! Digital downloads aren’t for everyone – like MP3s, they come without a box or cover art to admire, but while this streamlining might

The Total War gaming series continues this year with the release of Total War: Shogun 2 on March 15, 2011 – and to get you in the mood a new trailer has been released to coincide with the demo campaign on Steam! Available now on Steam, this is a really exciting strategy gaming title launch, which follows on from 2010′s Napoleon Total War release. Whether the continued release of strategy titles on PC makes the platform the de facto choice for wargamers or not is another issue – however with Steam’s recent provision of games for Apple Mac computers fresh in mind, it is a

The myriad of issues found in the new Test Drive Unlimited 2 game has been addressed by the developers, who have been attempting a massive public relations drive to prevent the problems becoming a bigger story. In what can be reasonably described as a PR success, Atari and Eden Games have recently isued an open letter to the TDU2 community thanking them for identifying the various issues affecting players and announcing a series patches. While it isn’t uncommon to see a top-rated game so afflicted by bugs as Test Drive Unlimited 2, it is refreshing to see the developers

With trouble across North Africa causing waves and potentially a massive ripple effect across the Middle East, the sensitive political situation is set to feature in a new geo-political, role-playing strategy game. From Gamebience comes Final Ordeal: Rise of Democracy, which puts gamers in control of a fictional nation under the brink of collapse due to outdated policies and people’s rise for reform and change. Sound familiar? Playing the head of state of a fictional country that bears no resemblance to Egypt/Tunisia/Yemen/Bahrain/Libya/Tunisia, etc. (the five virtual

If you have been waiting for the Windows 7 SP1, then we can confirm that it is now indeed out and available for public download. Microsoft has confirmed 7601.17514.101119-1850 is indeed the final RTM and they have already got things rolling with Windows 7 SP2. Apparently SP1 includes RemoteFX and better graphical experience for you. Those who have tried the SP1 update in the weeks prior to public release have indicated that all is smooth with the updates and the installation process and hence you should not be facing any hassles during the Sp1 download. Do make room for the SP1

As gaming legends go, Peter Molyneux is up there alongside Will Wright and Sid Meier as a guy who single-handedly pushed the boundaries of what a video game is – and deservedly he is about to receive an the British Academy Video Games Awards Fellowship award in honour of his achievements. While you might be able to list Molyneux’s titles on one hand, you will recognise all of them: Populous, Powermonger, Theme Park, Dungeon Keeper and the Fable series were all developed by this man, and cumulative sales of his games are at approximately fifteen million worldwide. With

Coming soon from Paradox Interactive and Turbo Tape Games is Naval War: Arctic Circle,a superb looking new RTS which gives players the ability to command navies and skirmish in both air and sea! Taking place in the arctic regions, Naval War: Arctic Circle challenges players to achieve dominance and control of the seas as you attempt to reign supreme over the waters. Placing you in control of the worlds most powerful naval forces, (such as NATO, the Nordic Alliance, Russia, and the United States) the game will also allow you to tackle enemy units above and below the surface,