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ArcadeCon – 3 Days in 4 Minutes

Submitted by Editor on December 20, 2012 – 18:022 Comments

As we prepare to say goodbye to 2012, we take a look back at ArcadeCon this year and all the awesome power of three days packed with games, comics, movies, live bands, special guests, competitions, tournaments and so much more!

Featuring quick spot interviews with Quinton Flynn and Jet Set Radio.

ArcadeCon will return in the new year, July 5th – 7th Ballsbridge Hotel, Dublin and you can pick up your tickets by clicking here!

Reviews »

Megadeth: The Retrospective Review Part III

Part III of Liam’s journey through the discography of one of the most iconic Metal bands in the world ‘Megadeth’. In this part we catch up with bands transition into the millenium and Liam takes apart their first 2000′s albums ‘The World Needs a Hero’ and ‘The System has Failed’.

Evangelion 3.0: You Can (Not) Keep Up

It would take a massive article to cover the enormous franchise that is Evangelion and one hell of a mind to put it all together! Well thankfully we’ve got Andy and today he’s here to present the past, present and future of Evangelion as well as share his own views and theories! Click here to see for yourself!

Review – Doctor Who: “Journey to the Centre of the TARDIS”

For me, any story of the Whoniverse that focuses on the TARDIS is nothing but a good thing. Stories like the Tom Baker classic, ‘The Invasion of Time’, audio stories like ‘Zagreus’, and indeed, last series’ episode ‘The Doctor’s Wife’ by Neil Gaiman, an episode which ranks as my uncontested all-time favourite. As I’m sure you’ve gathered at this stage, any story which explores that mad machine in detail tends to be pretty wonderful indeed, and I’m delighted to say that Steve Thompson’s take on the TARDIS more than lives up to expectations.

Interviews »

Interview: Qwertee Bot

“Geek chic”, a minor fashion trend that arose in the mid 2000s in which young individuals adopted stereotypically “geeky” fashions, such as oversized black Horn-rimmed glasses, suspenders/braces, and highwater trousers. – We talk geek fashion and success with Qwertee!

Dublin City Comics: A Profile

On a cold Thursday evening, I tidied up my office desk, clearing away briefs, notes and grabbed my coat and scarf, I piled my car into the daily traffic jam that would move bumper to bumper until I usually arrived home. This Thursday evening was a little different, instead of turning off for the estate I live in, I continued onwards into the centre of Dublin city. I was heading to Bolton Street, to a building that houses some of my favourite things in the world.

Interview: Cosplay Ireland with Amy and Fiona

With the community growing every day and the Irish convention scene attracting attention on an international level, Cosplay has become a huge part of geek culture here in Ireland but what do cosplayers do when there are no Cons running? Well one group have an answer and I’m lucky enough to get a chance to sit down with the people behind it, Amy and Fiona from Cosplay Ireland. Click here to check it out now!

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Event: Dublin GameCraft

“This Saturday (today!), 80 game developers from all over the country will gather together in the offices of Engine Yard on Barrow Street, Dublin, to pour forth their creative juices in an extravaganza of game development talent that hasn’t been seen since…well, since the first Dublin GameCraft in February.“
Dublin GameCraft is one of the biggest …

Riddick – Debut Trailer

So, the trailer for the latest chapter in the Riddick anthology has dropped, and it’s a little bit awesome.The trailer sees Riddick being hunted by a team of bounty hunters, what else is new, and then things take a turn for the crazy when some unexpected friends join the party.
Check it out below and let …

Gameplay: Pokémon X and Y

“When Pokémon fans begin their thrilling 3D adventure in Pokémon X or Pokémon Y this October, they will be transported into an entirely new region called Kalos. A mysterious place that is shaped like a star, Kalos is a region where players will encounter beautiful forests, thriving cities, and many never-before-seen Pokémon. The central city …