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  • Barry O'Rourke

    Multimedia writer, gaming correspondent

    Follow@orourke28

    I'm a former Primary School Teacher with a huge interest in all things multimedia, technology, education and health.

    If you've never heard of Pikachu and Ash, then you've got some catching up to do

    Happy Pokémon Day – How Pikachu and friends captured the world

    You've played the games. You've boxes of the cards in the attic. You were probably one of millions who took to the streets to catch them on your phone. And you've seen enough of the TV show to hum that darn theme song in your sleep.

    Pop Culture • 27 Feb 25
    Avowed review – does this year's most anticipated RPG deliver?

    Avowed review – does this year's most anticipated RPG deliver?

    The litmus test for any great high-fantasy game is how easily it hooks you into its world. How it makes you lose all sense of time as you explore...

    Games • 20 Feb 25
    When words fail, let your sword do the talking

    Kingdom Come: Deliverance II: the first big game of '25 is a slay

    We're halfway through February, and one of the big releases of 2025 is upon us. It has set the standard in everything fun, open-world, and medieval.

    Games • 12 Feb 25
    The Sims has always allowed players to recreate themselves and their families

    The Sims at 25 – a cultural phenomenon that only gets better

    With hundreds of millions of sales and legions of die-hard fans, The Sims remains one of the greatest franchises in entertainment today.

    Games • 06 Feb 25
    Elon Musk has been accused of boosting his video game scores

    Why Elon Musk is fighting with the video game community

    One of the biggest stories in gaming last year was when 13-year-old Willis Gibson became the first person to ever beat the original Tetris.

    Games • 23 Jan 25
    Indiana Jones lives on in The Big Circle

    Indiana Jones to Infinity Nikki – big games you might have missed

    December and January are busy times of the year, particularly in gaming. We often try to finish off the endless backlog of games, debate controversial Best of lists on social media, and wait patiently for next year's heavy hitters...

    Games • 16 Jan 25
    Grand Theft Auto VI is finally coming out in 2025 (seriously)

    The 10 most anticipated video games of 2025

    2024 was a spectacular year in gaming. And no doubt, you're busy battling your way through a back catalogue of epic adventures released over the past 12 months. But with a new year comes new releases to look forward to.

    Games • 09 Jan 25
    Roblox enjoys millions of users every single day

    Roblox rocks - meet the Irish developers changing the game

    Roblox is a massively multiplayer online platform that allows people to create games and play together. It's estimated that between 80 and 100 million people enjoy playing on the platform on a daily basis. And it's easy to see why.

    Gaming • 20 Dec 24
    Final Fantasy VII Rebirth is a high fantasy masterpiece

    The 10 best video games of 2024, from Astro Bot to Balatro

    In 2024, the gaming industry delivered some of the finest stories and innovations in the entertainment industry. And each month, we were treated to new heroes, villains, worlds, and experiences to fall in love with.

    Best Of 2024 • 17 Dec 24
    Arcane is the Netflix animated hit based on video game League Of Legends

    Arcane – how the classic video game became an animated TV gem

    With a $250 million budget, Arcane was as much a financial gamble as it was an artistic one.

    Video Games • 29 Nov 24
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