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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’.

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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 …

Happy 3rd Birthday to Us!

May 7, 2013 – 10:26 |

 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 …

True Blood Season 6 – No One Lives Forever

May 6, 2013 – 20:18 |

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’.

Time Will Tell – Doctor Who Song

May 3, 2013 – 16:53 | Comments Off

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 …

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!

Ram-D – Irish Geek TV Show!

May 2, 2013 – 10:37 | Comments Off

“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 …

Bays Turtles aren’t Aliens!

April 30, 2013 – 10:15 | One Comment

“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 …

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 …

Kiki’s Delivery Service Movie

April 28, 2013 – 21:45 | Comments Off
Kiki doing what she does best.