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The end

Time to say goodbye from all of us at bit-tech.net

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

Hotline Miami review

Joe indulges his Miami vices, bringing us his review(s) of Hotline Miami.

October 30, 2012 | 09:18

Star Wars: The Old MMO Problem

Want to know why The Old Republic has goen F2P? This is the blog you're looking for.

August 1, 2012 | 15:51

DayZ, and the value of game modding

Joe's interest in game modding might just have been re-sparked...

July 2, 2012 | 07:18

CODPLOPS: A Cynical History of Call Of Duty

Is Joe excited about Black Ops 2? No. Now, he's going to explain why...

May 6, 2012 | 09:37

What If? - A Salem Preview

Joe explores what possibilities Paradox's new sandbox RPG might accommodate.

February 3, 2012 | 08:47

bit-tech's Christmas Wishlist

What does the bit-tech team want for Christmas? Graphics Card? Games? Peace between AMD and Intel?

December 6, 2010 | 10:49

Monkey Island 2: Special Edition Review

Joe reviews Monkey Island 2: Special Edition. Read his thoughts before he explodes in joy.

July 10, 2010 | 10:01

Monkey Island 2: Special Edition announced

Lucasarts has announced that Monkey Island 2: Special Edition will be released this Summer, with new features to boot.

March 11, 2010 | 10:45

Your Favourite Game Was Rubbish

In pursuit of an utterly unbiased outlook, Joe tears down some of the classic PC franchises and examines exactly why games like Deus Ex and System Shock 2 aren't really as good as you think they are. Has he finally completely lost the plot or is there a method to this madness?

February 18, 2010 | 08:29

How Far Has PC Gaming Come?

Joe wipes the cynicism from his eyes and takes an appreciative look at how far games have come in the last twenty years from a gameplay and storytelling point of view. With publishers always shouting about next-gen graphics, it's easy to forget what games are capable of.

October 19, 2009 | 09:38

Is PC Gaming Dying?

As the number of delays and cancellations for PC games continue to rise, Joe dares to ask the dreaded question: is it over for PC gaming? Do piracy and poor sales mean PC gaming is really dying or is the platform just changing into something better?

September 1, 2009 | 10:58

30 PC Games to Play Before You Die

If you only had a month to live, what would you do? Well, you'd endeavour to complete one computer game every single day before you copped it, obviously. Luckily, we've got you covered for that eventuality with our list of the top 30 PC games before you die.

April 20, 2009 | 10:46

The Path Interview - Are Games Art?

Tale of Tales' The Path has proven to be a divisive game for players, with many struggling to understand it while others (like us) laud the game for vision and originality. Now we catch up with the lead designers of The Path to see what they think about the 'games as art' argument.

April 8, 2009 | 09:06

Top Five Most Disappointing Games of 2008

It's facepalm time. After collecting votes from our readers for the best games of 2008, it's time to look back on the year and see which games came out that didn't live up to expectations. Here's our take on the titles that got destroyed by their own hype and how they could have been saved.

December 30, 2008 | 08:30

The bit-tech Cheesecake Supertest

It's time for us to put our feet up, loosen our belts, let out our guts and gorge on cheesecake. We've got seven of the best and worst cheesecakes from Marks and Spencer, Sainsbury's, Tesco and Morrisons - now it's time for a taste!

December 25, 2008 | 00:30

S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Clear Sky re-review

We're in The Zone. Again. Last time we looked at Clear Sky the game was buggy as hell, earning one of the lowest scores we've given this year. Now though, in the interest of fair play, we're going to have a look at the patched game and see if it can redeem itself.

December 12, 2008 | 07:50

An Interview with Lara Croft

The new Tomb Raider game is on the horizon. So, as gamers everywhere get ready to get hands-on with the virtual Ms. Croft, we sit down to have a chat with the real thing and see what Alison Carroll thinks about being the latest model to play Lara and what the fans think of her.

October 30, 2008 | 07:01

Is Accessibility Killing PC Gaming?

Joe may be on holiday right now, but there's not enough to stop him getting all speculative about what the future of PC gaming. With most games now going multiplatform and the constant threat of poor console ports, Joe wonders about how the face of gaming is changing...

August 30, 2008 | 10:45

Code of Honor 2: Conspiracy Island

Code of Honor 2: Conspiracy Island is the military simulation sequel which casts players as members of the French Foreign Legion as they try to reclaim nuclear warheads and stop global terrorism - but is it any good? Um, that's a great question...

August 14, 2008 | 08:27

Fallout 3 Interview: Pete Hines

We interview one of Bethesda's top men, Pete Hines, and get the low-down on Bethesda's post apocalyptic FPS RPG. If you want to know why the game is leading on the Xbox 360 or what the plans are for downloadable content, then you've come to the right place.

August 9, 2008 | 09:41

The bit-tech Winter Games Preview 2008

The Summer is already dying and we find ourselves moving ever closer to Christmas - the time when all the good games will burst onto shelves like over-ripe pimples under pressure. Check out our guide to find out which games we're excited about this year...

August 8, 2008 | 08:37

bit-tech: Our New Offices

Things are changing for the better at bit-tech and today we've made the move to new offices located in the south of England. Want to see if Tim can finally organise his collection of graphics cards and how many things Joe dropped as we moved in? Of course you do!

April 1, 2008 | 07:23

This Isn't About Monkey Island, Honest

Joe Martin wants to know what it is that makes a hardcore gamer. Prompted by the death of somebody close to him, Joe examines what hardcore is and invites readers to share their stories about what game it was that first hooked them.

March 7, 2008 | 10:45

MSI MPG Velox 100R Chassis Review

October 14 2021 | 15:04