As games become larger and more open-world, developers often add in side quests to help boost the play time. Some of these work wonders, intertwining with the main narrative. Others … Continue Reading Side Quests: Distractions Galore!
In 1981, a Japanese company would release an arcade game starring a giant gorilla. This addictive platformer, known as Donkey Kong, would be a massive success. You played as Jumpman … Continue Reading Super Mario Super Memories
Up, up, down, down, left, right, left, right, B, A, Start. Probably the most famous cheat code in video game history. The Konami code has existed in numerous video games … Continue Reading Cheats, Codes and Strategy Guides
I previously talked about how a good story can elevate a game but it is not the only thing can make a game memorable. Music and the sound effects can … Continue Reading Musical Fanfare
The late 80s and 90s were the golden age of beat’em ups. In the arcades, we had hits such as Final Fight, Aliens and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. At home, … Continue Reading 7 Beat’em Ups I’d Like to See Return
The original PlayStation celebrates its 25th Anniversary in North America and Europe this month. Inspired by Steady Sphere’s YouTube video on PlayStation Memories, I though I’d put together a collection … Continue Reading PlayStation at 25
The Scott Pilgrim vs. the World film celebrated its tenth anniversary two weeks ago (or in the case of Ireland, it’ll be next week) and it got me thinking about … Continue Reading From Cinema to Console
I moved in to my current house in August of last year. As it’s a rented accommodation, I didn’t really have a lot of space to play with since the … Continue Reading Building My Games Room
Before I start, I just want to point out this post has spoilers for the following games: Final Fantasy II Final Fantasy VIII Final Fantasy X Final Fantasy XIII Final … Continue Reading The Power of a Good Story
It’s amazing the bonds we can forge through video games, whether it’s through local multiplayer with friends or online gaming with people half a world away. I have many memories … Continue Reading Multiplayer Madness
Retro gaming seems to be as popular as ever. Prices are continuously rising and in certain countries, games stores dedicated to retro gaming are popping up. During my travels, I’ve … Continue Reading Retro Game Hunting In Ireland
Not too long ago, I posted a few games that I owned but never played under the hashtag #50GamesINeedToPlay. It originally started as something to do during lockdown and I … Continue Reading 20 Games I Need to Play
The year is 1998, I’m flicking through a gaming magazine and I reach the review section. It’s just a list of games with scores and a point or two. I … Continue Reading A Fantasy Like No Other
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