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Anime Pilgrimage: Lucky Star At Washinomiya Shrine

January 10, 2015 Andy Kavanagh

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It goes without saying that Japan’s animation industry is something of a behemoth. At home and internationally, Japanese shows are hugely popular for reasons that are equal parts baffling and blatantly obvious and some shows inspire the kind of feverish fan loyalty that most football clubs could only ever dream of. What you might be […]

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Kyary Pamyu Pamyu To Release New Single In March

January 9, 2015 Andy Kavanagh

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Hearts the world over broke in unison late last year when J-pop superstar and international Kawaii ambassador, Kyary Pamyu Pamyu announced she would be taking a break from the limelight for the foreseeable future. The foreseeable future being until March 2015 as it turns out, as March 18th will see the release of her new […]

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The Arcade Awards 2014 Winners

January 1, 2015 Declan Doody

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To the tens of thousands who voted, whether you voted once or every day, you have chosen your winners for the Arcade Awards 2014 out of some very tough competition this year. As we kick off 2015, it’s great to able to look back on 2014 and you’ve highlighted the best of everything from gaming […]

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Cosplay – Fanmade Fashion

December 19, 2014 ArcadeAdmin

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I love cosplay. As a relative newcomer to the hobby (I’ve only done about 4 of them so far), I’d like to give my own account of my experiences, and who knows, maybe through this article I can inspire some of the borderline cosplayers out there to finally join in the fun. First of all, […]

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New To Twitter? Follow These!

December 19, 2014 Danny Kelly

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Eight years have passed since the launch of the social media titan known as Twitter. To date over 200 million active accounts spout to the world their innermost thoughts, their queries, their clever puns — amongst plenty of challenging trending topics that seek to influence change. It is safe to say that with its eight […]

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‘Net Neutrality’ Explained

December 18, 2014 Jack Dempsey

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Despite all its persistent coverage of late, net neutrality continues to be misunderstood. With the name net neutrality it is difficult to see why the matter merits interest, never mind understanding. However, it is an issue disregarded at one’s peril. Some may ask (may even have asked you)  ‘But how does it affect me?’, a question that they may well offer […]

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'Net Neutrality' Explained

December 18, 2014 Jack Dempsey

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Despite all its persistent coverage of late, net neutrality continues to be misunderstood. With the name net neutrality it is difficult to see why the matter merits interest, never mind understanding. However, it is an issue disregarded at one’s peril. Some may ask (may even have asked you)  ‘But how does it affect me?’, a question that they may well offer […]

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Arcade Gift Guide – Gifts for the Geek in Your Life!

December 8, 2014 Declan Doody

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I’ve always had this idea in my head that being a geek has meant I’m very easy to shop for – I love comics, I love video games, figures, card games, board games, movies, collectibles, artwork, events – there are mountains and mountains of perfect gifts for me out there and I love gifts… no […]

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Music Monday – The Movies (Take 2)

December 8, 2014 Jack Dempsey

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This week I’m revisiting an old theme; the songs below are all used in feature films. You might say the films sighted are a mixed bag. I’d say, you’re right, but the songs themselves are uniformly great (each in their own way, naturally). For your consideration this week: 1. Frank Sinatra – Come Fly with Me […]

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Retro Review: Metropolis

December 1, 2014 Jack Dempsey

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What you are about to read (assuming you go on) was originally billed as a Rewind Review. However, for a  film celebrating its centenary in just over a decade, that is too much of a stretch. Even so, the film has a renewed pertinence in light of the recent sci-fi release Interstellar; along with Metropolis being […]

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