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November 1, 2021 | 14:00

Inscryption Review

Welcome challenger. Why not sit down, and play a little game?

October 27, 2021 | 12:05

SilentiumPC Regnum RG6V TG Case Review

Budget in price, mainstream in aspiration.

October 21, 2021 | 09:43

Prey 2 details emerge, promptly disappear

Details and early concept art for Prey 2 popped up yesterday on a Radar Group website - but were quickly removed.

March 17, 2008 | 15:10

Valve to add music, video to Steam?

According to comments by Doug Lombardi, Valve is considering bringing music and video content to Steam before the end of the year.

February 26, 2008 | 11:09

Microsoft responds to Yahoo!'s rejection

Microsoft has issued a statement following on from Yahoo!'s rejection of the proposed merger. Could the company still pursue the merger, turning it into a hostile takeover?

February 12, 2008 | 15:37

The Rules of Game Design

Last year was one of the best years in gaming that we can remember - but what is it exactly that makes a great game? We put our minds to the task and come up with ten rules and examples that divide the classic games from the crap ones.

January 23, 2008 | 07:45

The Weighted Companion PC

It's pretty safe to say that Portal was one of the best games released in 2007. For those of you who can't get enough of it, our mega-modder Wolverine has a treat for you. It's time to work with your Weighted Companion PC - cake not included.

January 21, 2008 | 07:34

Sam and Max: Moai Better Blues

We drop in on Sam and Max once more to test the water and see if the episodically adventurous duo are still going strong, or if they've ended up on in the bargain bin. Season Two is well under way now and this time, it's all about thinking with portals...

January 12, 2008 | 07:08

Free Portal to all Nvidia GeForce owners

Valve, traditionally a company partnered with ATI, has got it together with Nvidia to offer some free Portal love to all current Nvidia GeForce owners.

January 10, 2008 | 10:44

bit-tech's Top 10 Games of 2007

2007 has been a great year for gamers and we've had a lot of fun testing and reviewing all the latest games - but which are the best? We've ranked the top ten games of the year across all platforms and you'll only find the results in here!

December 18, 2007 | 07:55

Gearbox wants to replicate Portal?

Randy Pitchford, head of Gearbox Software, has praised Valve for including Portal in the Orange Box, indicating that it may want to replicate the model.

December 18, 2007 | 07:32

Orange Box PS3 actually OK?

Concerns have been raised about the PlayStation 3 version of The Orange Box, but it now looks like it may have just been a load of hot air.

November 29, 2007 | 07:23

Orange Box on PS3 largely unplayable

A recent preview of The Orange Box on the PlayStation 3 has raised some potential worries according to the folks at 1-UP as the game is almost unplayable.

November 23, 2007 | 10:52

Orange Box for PS3 next month

EA has confirmed that the PlayStation 3 version of The Orange Box, containing Episode 2, Portal and Team Fortress 2, will be released early next month.

November 19, 2007 | 11:56

Bethesda makes map for Portal

After being so impressed with the game, Bethesda Softworks level designer Daryl Brigner created his own map for Portal. Download link inside.

November 6, 2007 | 15:48

Google goes social for the second time

Google’s new social networking site, OpenSocial, is set to go live on Thursday. We have some of the details for you today.

October 31, 2007 | 11:25

Half-Life 2: Episode Two

Now we take the story-driven part of The Orange Box out for a spin - but will the game leave us in a whirl, or just dizzy and mildly sick? Could it be the best game in series or even the best game ever? Find out everything you can without ruining the game in our spoiler-free review.

October 11, 2007 | 11:17

$1 Million for Half-Life 2 Mac

Apparently, Valve would have made a version of Half-Life 2, Episodes included, for the Mac - but it would have cost $1 Million to buy the rights for the porting.

October 9, 2007 | 10:55

Orange Box will include Johnathon Coulton track

Valve has revealed that The Orange Box will contain not just three games , but also a secret track by Johnathon Coulton.

October 5, 2007 | 12:41

Team Fortress 2 Beta Impressions

Team Fortress 2, the sequel to the best team multiplayer game ever, has been massively restyled and redone by Valve and will be packaged in with the rest of The Orange Box. But will it be worthy of one third of our attention? We find out by going hands on with the beta!

October 4, 2007 | 09:18

Orange Box goes gold

The wait is now reduced to just a few weeks and the Orange Box is now, officially, changed to a more gold-like colour. How will you be buying your version?

September 28, 2007 | 10:52

Portal: Hands-on Preview

We got a chance recently to go hands-on with Portal, the mind-bending side story to Gordon Freeman's adventures. How well is the game shaping up and did it make us throw up? Find out within!

September 25, 2007 | 13:57