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ArcadeCast – Star Wars: The Spoilers Awaken

December 21, 2015 Anthony McGlynn

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We waited, patiently, to discuss spoilers for Star Wars: The Force Awakens in the latest episode of ArcadeCast and here it is! Anthony and Danny dig deep on Star Wars: The Force Awakens. They discuss spoilers, their cinema experience, the build up to the movie and give a few predictions for the upcoming Episode VIII. […]

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Featured

Screen Savers: Star Wars The Holiday Special (1978)

December 19, 2015 Danny Kelly

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Raise your ‘sabers in the air, like you just don’t care! The holidays have been hijacked by a force from a galaxy far, far away. A convincing and comforting voice accompanies it and tells us in a reassuring tone that “this is the December we have been looking for”. Star Wars fever has infected the […]

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Anime/Cartoons

X-Men: Apocalypse Recut With 90s Cartoon

December 18, 2015 Declan Doody

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Whether you loved or hated the X-Men: Apocalypse trailer you’re going to want to see this pretty amazing recut by Youtuber Philysteak. Using clips and scenes from 1990s animated X-Men series the entire trailer has been remade and it really is something to behold. While many fans of the mutant series have issues with the overall look […]

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Books

Geek N’ Bake: Harry Potter Golden Snitch Cake Pops

December 18, 2015 Declan Doody

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Other than some crisps there hasn’t been a whole lot of baking just yet! Sure we’ve boiled, brewed and stirred some wonderful concoctions but we haven’t gotten stuck into a mixing bowl. Well that’s about to change! I have always wondered why wizards and witches of all ages were so obsessed with Quidditch – it […]

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Anime/Cartoons

Anything But Star Wars Please: What Else To Watch

December 17, 2015 Céire Ní Dalaigh

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Yes, I am among a small minority that have completely no interest in seeing the upcoming Star Wars: The Force Awakens this week, and I can already feel the boos and questions of “WHY?!” echoing. Instead, I am planning a weekend of alternative viewing in place of the apparent epic, so I thought I would share a […]

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Movies

Review: Star Wars: The Force Awakens (SPOILER FREE)

December 17, 2015 Anthony McGlynn

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Within seconds of the opening crawl, The Force Awakens is filled with reassurances of its Star Wars-ness. There’s covert operation, a cute droid and a small, desert village that gets decimated by an oppressive military, all revealing the basic gist of a plot that is itself a giant echo of the original trilogy. Although the […]

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Books

Geek N’ Bake: Harry Potter Dragon Scale Crisps

December 16, 2015 Declan Doody

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For the last two days I’ve brought you recipes straight from the pages of the Harry Potter series and I hope you’ve enjoyed them. Don’t panic just yet, there will be more wizard foods coming over the next few days but today I want to get a little bit more creative and try my hand at casting […]

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Buzz

The Arcade Awards 2015 – Vote Now!

December 15, 2015 Declan Doody

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You've put your nominations forward now it's time to cast your vote! Games, movies, comics, conventions and even geek legends! Vote now for the best of 2015!

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Books

Geek N’ Bake: Harry Potter Chocolate Frogs

December 15, 2015 Declan Doody

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Chocolate lovers lend me your ears, eyes and tastebuds! I remember being slightly weird out when watching Harry Potter And The Philosopher’s Stone and the chocolate frogs that Harry bought off the sweet cart onboard the train to Hogwarts, came to life and started jumping all over the place. I don’t like frogs! I do like chocolate! […]

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Dublin’s Spire Has Become A Giant Lightsaber

December 15, 2015 Mary McFadden

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Dublin’s Spire has gone through a transformation of late; it’s become a giant lightsaber! The premiere of The Force Awakens takes place at The Savoy on O’Connell Street tomorrow and, not only will the streets be flooded with excited Star Wars fans, it will now also feature this giant homage to George Lucas‘ world. It looks […]

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