Amd Game!
 

There's good news for fans of gaming, especially PC gaming. They will now get the same predictability, simplicity, and affordability in finding a PC for gaming like they do in consoles.

AMD (Advanced Micro Devices) has today announced AMD GAME!, a program designed to help consumers select PCs perfectly-suited for high-definition gaming.

AMD GAME! is intended to ensure that a computer system has been optimized for gaming with the right graphics and processor components. PC components and hardware carrying the AMD GAME! logo are meant to assure PC buyers and do-it-yourself gamers that they can expect a customized and really cool gaming experience.

AMD GAME! will be a combination of multi-core processors, HD digital media, and Gen-Next graphics, the company said. The platform will marry Phenom processors, upcoming Turion Ultra processors, Athlon processors, ATI Radeon HD 3000 series graphics, and AMD chipsets to deliver an enhanced and simplified mainstream PC gaming experience.

Supporting AMD in this initiative are manufacturers such as Acer, Alienware, Logitech, and Microsoft who will help customers identify those PCs capable of delivering a high-definition gaming and entertainment experience.

AMD GAME! is immediately available from system builders such as Alienware, Cyberpower, iBuypower, Maingear, and Velocity Micro.

The platform is expected to ship to retail in the second half of 2008.

fuck computers for gaming.......I'm really sick of upgrading only to have it obsolete in a couple of months. Last year I bought a new computer and I can't even run Crysis, unless I want to throw another $200 into it for a new graphics card.


but I will keep an eye out on this "AMD GAME"

just to see if its worth it....because truth be told...I'd much rather play games on a computer.

I completely agree.

Although, this could be a novel prospect by AMD, at least for Direct X 10-compliant games and graphic cards. A decent gaming rig of one of these should go at least 3-4 years before the next upgrade.

Used to be the case for me but every other game is pushing technology to limits that are impossible to achieve. Games are being released that, to use at the highest settings, require graphics cards and processors that aren't even available yet. PC gaming has went downhill anyhow with too many console ports and RTS games, it doesn't help that this generations consoles are providing such fun experiences without the hassle of settings reconfiguration for each game. I think that Bioshock, the Orange Box for the 360, and believe it or not the upcoming Little Big Planet (a PC like game if I've ever seen one) are titles that really lead me to believe that PC gaming is less "fun" now. This AMD game sounds interesting but I'm unsure as to how it will help somebody decide which PC to get. Will these games be something played in kiosks at PC retailers or is this just to get you to upgrade AGAIN? I guess I'm bitter because my graphics card is burnt (last time I checked the temp it was 129C under load and idles at 89C) and is fairly new. I'm also wary of my PSU and should change that soon...

I think they will have a range of Game! machines to suit everyone's needs and costs, depending on what kind of a gamer they are.

Yeah it might not be everybody's cup of tea, but with gaming rigs becoming obsolete so soon these times...its the best PC choice one can get.

Yeah, I've bought gaming machines for as long as I can remember but now I think the next machine I'll build myself. I never wanted to take the time before but now it's becoming necessary to get a reliable machine.

It has always been THE BEST option...to build your own machine. Have had 3 machines till now, all made by myself...and all are still in pristine shape.

I trust the guys at AMD though. They will certainly know what the mild, average and die-hard gamers want, and design the specifications accordingly.

i used to swear by computers for playing games - not now ...

i'd much rather seperate tis function out to a wii or xbox.
no more worrying about compatibility, the power of your PC, how much space you have left - how well is it running at the time.
Plus the couch in front of the TV is more comfy than the chair in my office.


(and i can play on the projector-screen if i want - with way better sound)

as far as building your own machine goes - thats all i ever did in the past ... but thee days i think i'd rather buy a package from Dell .. it's nearly as cheap now.

If they made a "pc" type thing that was upgradeable through system software, and say "future proof" (as they call it) for around 5 years, I'd give it a go.
I guess if all the components are made by amd, they could afford to knock it together cheaply enough.
I'll check it out.

I never hardly play PC games anymore