Cosplay Closet: Failing To Prepare Is Preparing To Fail

July 16, 2015 Lauren Murphy

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You’ve just seen the latest trailer for the newest blockbuster at Comic Con and a certain someone catches your eye. Your first thought may be: “I HAVE TO COSPLAY THAT CHARACTER!” But where do you start? How do you get to grips with an outfit and an entire ‘person’ that a costume designer has put together […]

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Gallery: Fan Appreciation For Satoru Iwata

July 14, 2015 Tendai Muzwidzwa

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With the passing of Nintendo President Satoru Iwata we wanted to show gratitude for how he influenced, not just our lives, but the lives of people all around the world. His games have entertained, moved us and made us feel like part of a bigger community. His games and work have also influenced a plethora of art, cosplays and […]

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Quiz: What Type of Convention Goer Are You?

July 13, 2015 Declan Doody

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With Convention season upon us all once more, it's time to figure out just what kind of person you really are when you step foot on the floor of a Convention hall. Take our quiz and find out!

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MLZ Studios Video LoL Cosplayers At Anime Expo

July 11, 2015 Declan Doody

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There are no words for the level of craftsmanship and talent featured in this video from MLZ Studios. It also features work from one of our favourite cosplayers here at The Arcade, Missyeru, as well as a whole heap of familiar cosplayers and some brand new ones for us! LEAGUE OF LEGENDS COSPLAY @ AX 2015League […]

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Event: BroCon 2015 – What To Expect

July 10, 2015 Laura Kelly

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With less than 24 hours to go at the time of writing, the weekend is set to be jam packed full of excitement for all gamers and anime lovers in Limerick as BroCon 2015 opens its doors. With events ranging from cosplay competitions, video game tournaments and special guest panels, there’s something for nearly everyone […]

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This Was ArcadeCon 2015

July 6, 2015 Declan Doody

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A special thank you to Hello Deer Media for putting together this amazing video. Declan DoodyEditor-in-Chief, part-time super villain and hoarder of cats. If you can’t find me writing, I’m probably in the kitchen! www.the-arcade.ie

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Gif Essay: The Descent Into Cosplay Hell

July 4, 2015 Emma Grimes

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With Arcadecon currently in full swing and all manner of madness presently occurring, I figured I’d share with you the stages of cosplay disaster that every person will go through at some point over the weekend. When they’re good, they’re great, but the downward slide is a fast and slippery slope. A loose thread now […]

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Cosplay

Gif Essay: Cosplay Pitfalls

July 2, 2015 Laura Kelly

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1. Having too many ideas There are a lot of people who will tell you being full of ideas is a good thing. These people have clearly never had to go through the time and preparation it takes to bring a character into the real world. Sewing and craft time aside, there’s still a lot […]

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ArcadeCon 2015 Timetable

June 23, 2015 Declan Doody

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Timetable is right here folks! In all of its glory! Click here to check it out! Or why not download and save it to your mobile device, click here! Declan DoodyEditor-in-Chief, part-time super villain and hoarder of cats. If you can’t find me writing, I’m probably in the kitchen! www.the-arcade.ie

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Art

Cosplay Closet: Sew What If It's Not Handmade

June 18, 2015 ArcadeAdmin

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There is a common misconception within the cosplay community, or on the outskirts at least, that if you can’t sew your own outfit then you’re not really a cosplayer. Or perhaps people won’t consider you seriously if you can’t hem a skirt or stitch a pattern together. That misconception is just that; a misconception. Cosplayers […]

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