Why you should be watching Esports
We've all missed watching live sports this year, whether it be on the TV or in the crowd of chanting fans. With the Olympics being cancelled, fans not allowed into the grounds, and many sporting competitions d...
The Most Anticipated Games of 2021
They say “time flies when you’re having fun” but if we’re honest last year felt like it lasted at least a decade, and somehow it still feels like March. For us gamers though, there was some joy to be found in ...
How gaming improves mental health
When you think about gaming, whether it be video games, traditional board games, or something else, you usually see the negative perception around them due to the number of media stories that showcase the wors...
Tom Nook says relax: How the lovable racoon symbolises Nintendo’s revival
To someone who has never played Animal Crossing, it sounds like a demented fever dream. A racoon called Tom serves as your landlord on an island that you’re free to design and craft however you see fit.
A w...
Remasters: Innovative update or shameless cash grab?
In the past few years, there has been a rise of remastered games hitting the shelves of our local CEX’s and GameStops. Remasters have always been commonplace within the gaming industry. They are made when new ...
PS5 reveal conference: Low on details, high on hype
Sony officially announced the next generation of the Playstation console last night. Simply titled the Playstation 5, audiences tuned in to an hour-long stream that detailed some of the games coming out for So...
A guide to ensuring peace when sparring over Mario Kart
There’s nothing like that adrenaline rush you get from gaming. Whether it be destroying your friends in Call of Duty, coming face to face with the final boss in Breath of the Wild, or sneaking up behind a spid...
Ireland’s Euro 2020 campaign, as told through Football Manager
Euro 2020 was supposed to kick off in Rome on Friday, with Turkey playing Italy. However the Covid-19 pandemic postponed proceedings, with UEFA choosing to move the tournament to June 2021. With football fans ...
Friday night’s alright For quizzing (with Tablefish!)
The proud tradition of a pub quiz is something we took for granted in the pre-Covid times. All those hours watching The Chase paid off, as you sneak out a one-point victory over a team called Quiz Team Aguiler...
A hero’s journey into role-playing games
Congratulations on making the important decision to embark upon a journey of epic proportions - collective storytelling. This is a quest which may test your bravery, strength of mind, and ability to remember i...