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’.
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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 …
It’s amazing! I never thought for one second I’d be writing another of these open letters! It feels like it was ages ago when I sat down with Rebekah and we talked out our idea for a new space for Irish gamers and geeks – a place for the hardcore, the novice, the casual and …
Vampires! Shifters! Wolves and Faeries! All are returning for what looks set to be the biggest season so far! Sink your teeth into the latest trailer for Season 6 of HBO’s ‘True Blood’.
From Myles D who writes in the video description, “Track from my 2nd Album Memories it was recorded summer 2004 when Doctor Who makers at the BBC began filming the 1st season of the revived series, now 7 years on i offer it up as a tribute to the show that I have followed since …
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!
“RAM-D brings you the best satirical observations of the gaming and technology worlds”. The new Irish television show will air this Friday on 3E from 10pm and what’s more you might recognise one of the presents as our very own Andy K! So you know this is going to be good! We’ll be glued to …
“These Turtles are from an alien race, and they are going to be tough, edgy, funny and completely lovable.” – initial reaction from the streams and hordes of TMNT fans was that of horror, outrage and anger. Michael Bay (Transformers) wasn’t just playing with fire, he was playing with all of our childhoods and most …
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?
“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 …
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’.
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!
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.
“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!
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.
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!
“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 …
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.
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“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 …
