PC Accelerator

PC Accelerator (PCXL) was an American personal computer game magazine that was published by Imagine Media (currently a subsidiary of Future plc). It was known for its "Maxim"-like humor and photography.
History and profile.
"PC Accelerator" was started by Imagine Media in 1998. The first issue was published in September 1998. The magazine was published on a monthly basis. Its last issue was dated June 2000. 
After the split up of the magazine, editor-in-chief Mike Salmon went on to start the "Official Xbox Magazine". While some of the staff was sent to "PC Gamer", others went on to work for Daily Radar. In September 2007, a special Fall issue of "PCXL" was released to newsstands only. This issue was primarily written by the current staff of "PC Gamer" with contributions by former "PCXL" staff including Rob Smith and Dan Egger.
Format.
Games were reviewed on a scale of 0-10. "Half-Life" was the only game to receive an 11 (in the February 1999 issue).
Staff.
There were more editors and artists that followed.
Easter Eggs.
There was a game reviewed in the magazine that never existed... and was completely fabricated including screenshots, developer interviews, company website and a developer company front.
"PC Gamer" Versus "PCXL" matches.
Every night, the staffs of "PC Gamer" and "PCXL" would challenge each other to massive team on team "Rainbow Six" battles.