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5 Ways Geek Marathons can ruin your life

March 27, 2014 Declan Doody

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Bloodshot eyes, vacant and crusty expression, numb mind and the same clothes you had on you Friday afternoon after work/college (pants are optional) – it’s a state of being that might make someone question your ability to look after yourself but to anyone who recognises the complexion, posture and state of mind it brings comforting […]

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Ten Best Moments of Archer… so far

January 12, 2014 Declan Doody

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The world’s greatest secret agent returns to our screens this week and to honour that fact and the fact he is still somehow alive, I figured it best to countdown some of the greatest moments from Archer. If you haven’t given the show a look yet then these will convince you but if you’re like […]

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Buzz

5 Alternatives to Cheesy Christmas Carols

December 18, 2013 Naomi Bolger

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At this time of the year, you’ve got to be sick of hearing ‘Jingle Bells’ and ‘Fairytale of New York’ being played over and over, be it at home, ion work or even when you’re out shopping. Christmas is supposed to be exciting and fun, isn’t it? I shouldn’t be getting a headache from the […]

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Off The Radar 2013: Top 5 Albums

December 18, 2013 Anthony McGlynn

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Now more than ever, the underground is thriving. Anyone can record and release an album these days, and just about anyone is doing it. It's made the big bands worried, but the small guys are just glad to have a fighting chance at gaining an audience. Here's my favourite of those little guys from this year!

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Christmas Gift Guide for Geeks

December 6, 2013 Declan Doody

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It’s just over a fortnight away and unless you want another jumper, pair of socks and a body wash set you better show this article to friends/family/loved ones/neighbours! The gang here have gotten together all hopped up on Christmas spirit and poured over catalogues, websites, store shelves and lists to find perfect gifts that will […]

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3 Chiptune Acts You Should Be Listening To

November 23, 2013 Ross Brennan

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Chiptune as a genre is growing in popularity, with artists like I Fight Dragons having songs featured on WWE, Anamanaguchi crowdfunding nearly $280,000 on Kickstarter, and many modern electronic artists incorporating the signature bleeps and bloops of Gameboy Classics and Commodore 64s into their tracks. Hell, even ArcadeCon itself had the fantastic Chipzel as a […]

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Nine Reasons it sucks to be Jean Grey!

November 22, 2013 Declan Doody

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I’ve recently begun watching the X-Men cartoon from the early 90’s –  I think it’s a given that every kid who had access to Fox Kids at the time was doing the same. It was my first brush with Marvel and with comics, I didn’t even know what a Batman was and if I’d heard […]

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Editor's Top 5 Games of Generation 7

November 19, 2013 Declan Doody

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Are we still pretending the Console Wars are important? Sure they drive Sony, Nintendo and Microsoft to strive and work for our money but when it comes to us, when it comes to the gamers does it matter if you owned a PS3, a Wii, DS or Xbox? We are this industry, behind it all, […]

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Editor’s Top 5 Games of Generation 7

November 19, 2013 Declan Doody

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Are we still pretending the Console Wars are important? Sure they drive Sony, Nintendo and Microsoft to strive and work for our money but when it comes to us, when it comes to the gamers does it matter if you owned a PS3, a Wii, DS or Xbox? We are this industry, behind it all, […]

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Ross' Top 5 Games of Generation 7

November 18, 2013 Ross Brennan

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Summarising the entire 7th console generation is…rather hard, frankly. The highs were awesome and the lows hit depths the likes of which we haven’t seen since the great crash of ’83. Games are becoming more expensive to develop as publishers mistakenly believe graphical power and spectacle are what sell games, leading to more copies needing […]

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