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Arkham Origins – Full Trailer

May 20, 2013 – 14:28 |

“Batman: Arkham Origins features an expanded Gotham City and introduces an original prequel storyline occurring several years before the events of Batman: Arkham Asylum and Batman: Arkham City. Taking place before the rise of Gotham City’s most dangerous villains and assassins, the game showcases a young, raw, unrefined Batman as he faces a defining moment …

Event: Dublin GameCraft

May 18, 2013 – 11:18 |

“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 …

Gameplay: Pokémon X and Y

May 14, 2013 – 20:35 |

“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 …

True Golden Age of Pirates AC IV

May 14, 2013 – 19:06 |

The year is 1715. In the Caribbean, desperate sailors with ideals of true freedom assemble to establish the Republic of Pirates. But far from idyllic, their life is brutal, filled with betrayal and debauchery. Here at last are their true stories.Check out the video here!

Emotion in Gaming: Choices/Regrets

May 14, 2013 – 11:30 |

Our series on the power of video games and the emotions that they not only invoke within us but how these lessons and experiences can be applied to our daily lives continues. This time we look at the power of choice and the reality of consequences as Declan reflects on his experiences in the video game series, ‘The Walking Dead’.

My Video Game Gym – Week 3

May 9, 2013 – 11:28 |

Can video games become a healthy part of my lifestyle or is this just a cash cow being milked by companies? There is only one way to find out, so this gamer turns guinea pig in ‘My Video Game Gym’. It’s week three and I’m dying! Come have a look and a laugh!

EA extends FIFA agreement!

May 8, 2013 – 09:22 |

Worried you won’t be seeing a FIFA 14? 15? 20? (I can count…!) Fret no longer! This morning Electronic Arts have confirmed that their agreement with the Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) will be renewed and extended until December 31, 2022! The agreement affords EA with the exclusive rights to release FIFA branded videogames …

Watch_Dogs – Release Date and Collectors Editions

May 2, 2013 – 11:15 | Comments Off

Ubisoft have revealed their highly anticipate title ‘Watch_Dogs’ is due for release on the 22nd of November this year and will be available on all current consoles and will be available for next gens too! On top of that we’ve got the lowdown on the special editions for gamers with cash! So click here to find out what your hard earned cash can get you!

My Video Game Gym – Week 2

April 29, 2013 – 21:14 | Comments Off

Can video games become a healthy part of my lifestyle or is this just a cash cow being milked by companies? There is only one way to find out, so this gamer turns guinea pig in ‘My Video Game Gym’. It’s week two but are results showing or is this all in vain?

The Mythical Pokémon Deoxys Appears!

April 29, 2013 – 10:19 | Comments Off

“Deoxys, an ominous Pokémon with Forme-changing abilities, has long captivated fans with its mind-blowing Psychic-type powers and interstellar origins. Little is known of its mysterious past, but Pokémon professors determined that Deoxys was originally a virus of alien origin. As it plummeted through the atmosphere on a wayward meteorite, the virus passed through a laser …