Culture

Introducing Kpop Ireland!

July 17, 2015 KpopIreland

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Hello Arcadians! I’m Carrie Moon, founder of Kpop Ireland – the largest community of Kpop fans in Ireland. I’ll tell you a little bit about us, but first, I want to say thanks to The Arcade for letting us come aboard! It’s wonderful to be able to join up with an already awesome community! Kpop […]

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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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Culture

Event: The Festival Of Curiosity

July 15, 2015 Mary McFadden

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Looking to do something fun at the end of July? You’re in luck, as The Festival of Curiosity is set to return! Founded in Dublin, the festival is one of Europe’s most innovative and fun events full of science, culture, arts and curious technology. We think Professor Elemental would be a fan! During the day, […]

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Culture

Press Start: The Ban Hammer

July 13, 2015 Shane-James Purcell

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Welcome back to Press Start. This is the only place to be on a Monday when you just simply do not want to start work yet. As you might know by now, this is all pretty much video game related as it is what I know best (I don’t have a life). This week we are […]

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Buzz

Life in Japan: Sleep Is For The Weak

July 12, 2015 Andy Kavanagh

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It feels childish to say that Tokyo is a different place by night. Cities, by their very nature, are constantly in flux; changing and bending to the whims and will of the people within them, and the change that befalls every city in the world as daylight dies is universally understood. That said, there’s something […]

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Anime/Cartoons

Childhood Heroes – I Am…

May 2, 2015 Declan Doody

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Don’t ask me why but I’ve been binging on old childhood cartoons – maybe it’s because the big 30 is less than a year away, maybe it’s because the pitter-patter of tiny feet have filled our family house again, whatever it is I’m not giving out about it! Last Sunday I brought you some of […]

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Gay Gaming: Money or Movement?

April 22, 2015 Shane-James Purcell

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In the last few years, there has been a massive introduction of LGBT characters into mainstream games. As a gay gamer, I’ve found myself wondering why. What has changed in gaming culture that inclusion is becoming more prevalent? With an increase in appearances of minorities like the LGBT community in games and more discussion on […]

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Buzz

'I Now Pronounce You…' – Geek Culture And The Right To Marriage

April 2, 2015 Declan Doody

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On May 22nd those registered to vote and living in Ireland will have the opportunity to vote on whether or not the country will recognise same-sex marriage, it will be the 34th amendment to the Irish constitution. No doubt if you’re living in Ireland you will have  heard about it at this stage, you’ll have […]

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‘I Now Pronounce You…’ – Geek Culture And The Right To Marriage

April 2, 2015 Declan Doody

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On May 22nd those registered to vote and living in Ireland will have the opportunity to vote on whether or not the country will recognise same-sex marriage, it will be the 34th amendment to the Irish constitution. No doubt if you’re living in Ireland you will have  heard about it at this stage, you’ll have […]

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Event: Experience Japan 12th April

April 1, 2015 Declan Doody

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The Experience Japan festival will be held on Sunday 12th April 2015, in the wonderful Farmleigh House and Estate in Phoenix Park. Like JFF, Experience Japan will bring together diverse groups that are interested in Japanese culture for a Hanami themed festival, Hanami being the cherry blossom viewing celebration amongst the Japanese community. All the […]

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