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Games

Video: Shigeru Miyamoto Explains Creation Of First Super Mario Bros. Level

September 8, 2015 Anthony McGlynn

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There are no games companies in the world who have the kind of history and reputation that Nintendo have. Their lasting appeal is part smart, enduring character and game design and part retaining of talent. Many of their hardware and software engineers are still walking in through the front doors of their Japanese and American […]

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Geeky Goodies: Harry Potter Edition

September 7, 2015 Fernanda Machado

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I don’t know if it’s just me lately, or the fact that a new school year has started at Hogwarts, but I’ve been dying to re-binge-read all the Harry Potter books for the umpteenth time. And although we might all be lamenting our simple muggle existence and the fact that we can’t join the new […]

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Vote For The Arcade – Irish Blog Awards 2015!

September 7, 2015 Anthony McGlynn

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Public voting has opened for the Irish Blog Awards and as it just so happens we’re in one category – Personal Lifestyle Blog! You can cast your vote via this link! (If you think we’re worthy of course – if not, no hard feelings!) Best of luck to all the other sites involved – may […]

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Music Monday: Topsy Turvy Weeks

September 7, 2015 Emma Grimes

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Usually Monday’s start off on a bad note. It just seems to be their thing; they literally seem to be the very definition of upside down. Sunday is the day of rest and Monday is the day of everything else. Already I can sense that I’m going to wake up late, miss breakfast, forget my […]

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Culture

Life In Japan: Shrine On, You Crazy Diamond

September 7, 2015 Andy Kavanagh

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It’s easy to think about Japan and imagine the bold and brash imagery that comes packaged with its pop culture. It’s true, Japan has a pop-culture-pulse like nowhere else on Earth, and it’s easy to get completely swept up and lost in the endless energy of Harajuku, Akihabara and Shibuya without ever looking back. To […]

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Anime/Cartoons

Otaku Digest: Bikini Doll Girl

September 6, 2015 Céire Ní Dalaigh

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I have far too much fun making up the titles for the many weeks of Otaku Digest! Is it just me, or has the summer season this year been much shorter than others? Or is it just that the anime all round this season has been sub-par at best? Either way, we are forced to […]

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Gallery: Tempting Tea Time Tasties

September 5, 2015 Fernanda Machado

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If you say you’re into tea parties just for the tea, you’re lying. I know you’re lying, so don’t try to hide it. We all know you just want to stuff your face and pretend you’re classy while doing so. If you want to shake things up and not just serve the regular ol’ scones with […]

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Culture

Popgun Warfare Release New Single ‘Getting Better’

September 5, 2015 Fernanda Machado

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If you attended this year’s ArcadeCon, but more specifically the Black & Gold Ball, you will have seen the awesomeness that is Popgun Warfare live. If not, there’s no better time to get to know them. Check out their new song, ‘Getting Better’ recorded earlier this year and produced by Matthew Adams. And a Soundcloud link if […]

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Terrific Tea Time Tunes

September 5, 2015 Fernanda Machado

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Now that you’ve got all your china sorted, the table set, and the tea brewing, it’s time for you to sort out some smashing tunes to liven up your tea party! Dust off those old dancing shoes, and put your records on. KERLI – ‘TEA PARTY’ No better way to welcome people to your party than […]

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Screen Savers: Transformers (2007)

September 5, 2015 Ciaran Nolan

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There are few franchises out there that can garner enough love and hatred in whatever medium or time frame they are put in. Some stories can simply be told forever; from the work of William Shakespeare to comic book franchises, reboots and re-imaginings keep beloved series alive and well for years, as the stories that […]

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