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#Video Games

# video-games - Monday 9 November, 2020

Ireland 'far behind the curve' on gambling laws as warning sounded on 'insidious' loot boxes in video games
# Loot Boxes
# Loot Boxes

Ireland 'far behind the curve' on gambling laws as warning sounded on 'insidious' loot boxes in video games

Nov 9th 2020, 12:05 AM 40,688 Views 38 Comments

The long-awaited gambling regulator will review laws around loot boxes in video games – but it isn’t clear when it’ll be set up.

# video-games - Saturday 24 October, 2020

Liverpool battle back to beat Sheffield United after fresh VAR controversy
# Video Games
From The42
# Video Games

Liverpool battle back to beat Sheffield United after fresh VAR controversy

Oct 24th 2020, 10:31 PM 20,024 Views 18 Comments

Sander Berge put the Blades ahead with a contentious penalty but Roberto Firmino and Diogo Jota struck for the hosts.

# video-games - Saturday 1 August, 2020

Quiz: How much do you know about 2000s video games?
# Quiz
# Quiz

Quiz: How much do you know about 2000s video games?

Aug 1st 2020, 10:00 PM 45,923 Views 31 Comments

Test your knowledge of these 2000s games and consoles

# video-games - Monday 1 June, 2020

Quiz: How well do you know vintage video games?
# Quiz
# Quiz

Quiz: How well do you know vintage video games?

Jun 1st 2020, 10:00 PM 37,213 Views 47 Comments

Controllers at the ready…

# video-games - Wednesday 29 January, 2020

Video game loot boxes exposing children to gambling must end, says Fianna Fáil
# Ge2020
# Ge2020

Video game loot boxes exposing children to gambling must end, says Fianna Fáil

Jan 29th 2020, 6:53 PM 13,073 Views 39 Comments

Jim O’Callaghan said a Gambling Regulator needs to be in place by the end of the year.

# video-games - Sunday 8 December, 2019

Same game, different name: Irish producers are adapting to a changing entertainment industry
# Video Games
# Video Games

Same game, different name: Irish producers are adapting to a changing entertainment industry

Dec 8th 2019, 9:00 PM 16,284 Views 1 Comment

Streaming giants are transforming the trade. Ireland’s creative set needs to capitalise on the opportunity.

# video-games - Monday 29 July, 2019

Irish teenager picks up $50,000 after competing in Fortnite World Cup
# Video Games
# Video Games

Irish teenager picks up $50,000 after competing in Fortnite World Cup

Jul 29th 2019, 7:18 AM 35,304 Views 43 Comments

Joshua Juliano (17) – who plays under the username lolb0om – finished 58th out of 100 gamers

# video-games - Sunday 24 March, 2019

This video game training device is helping stroke survivors regain arm movement
# Video Games
# Video Games

This video game training device is helping stroke survivors regain arm movement

Mar 24th 2019, 9:30 AM 7,213 Views 1 Comment

Most of the 32 study participants experienced increased arm mobility and reduced arm stiffness after using the game.

# video-games - Sunday 10 February, 2019

'Like an episode of Winning Streak': Video game loot boxes exposing children to gambling, Dáil hears
# Online
# Online

'Like an episode of Winning Streak': Video game loot boxes exposing children to gambling, Dáil hears

Feb 10th 2019, 10:00 PM 32,811 Views 35 Comments

Future gambling legislation could include provisions on loot boxes in video games.

# video-games - Thursday 22 November, 2018

One-third of eight-year-old boys are playing video games for over-18s
# Online Gaming
# Online Gaming

One-third of eight-year-old boys are playing video games for over-18s

Nov 22nd 2018, 9:04 AM 12,788 Views 45 Comments

60% of boys in sixth class have played an over-18s game.

# video-games - Saturday 10 November, 2018

Poll: Should violent prisoners have access to video games while in prison?
# Video Games
# Video Games

Poll: Should violent prisoners have access to video games while in prison?

Nov 10th 2018, 10:45 AM 25,239 Views 97 Comments

A new violence reduction unit was opened at the Midlands Prison yesterday.

# video-games - Monday 7 May, 2018

Kids call Childline upset after playing over-18s video games with family members
# A Safe Space
# A Safe Space

Kids call Childline upset after playing over-18s video games with family members

May 7th 2018, 7:30 AM 18,389 Views 5 Comments

There is also concern about children talking to strangers online when they play these games.

# video-games - Friday 5 January, 2018

An addiction to video games is to be classified as a disease
# All Thumbs
# All Thumbs

An addiction to video games is to be classified as a disease

Jan 5th 2018, 1:42 PM 14,615 Views 64 Comments

The disorder will recognise an abnormal fixation on gaming.

# video-games - Sunday 17 December, 2017

This video game helps doctors perform better in severe trauma situations
# Research
# Research

This video game helps doctors perform better in severe trauma situations

Dec 17th 2017, 7:30 AM 9,100 Views 2 Comments

Physicians who played the game had a 53% failure rate, compared to 74% for those who studied the textbooks.

# video-games - Thursday 16 November, 2017

Study shows video games could cut dementia risk in seniors
# Brain Training
# Brain Training

Study shows video games could cut dementia risk in seniors

Nov 16th 2017, 9:55 PM 10,942 Views 17 Comments

The trial studied nearly 3,000 older people.

# video-games - Tuesday 14 November, 2017

Game developer changes rules on unlocking Darth Vader and Luke Skywalker after massive backlash
# Microtransactions
# Microtransactions

Game developer changes rules on unlocking Darth Vader and Luke Skywalker after massive backlash

Nov 14th 2017, 6:38 PM 25,780 Views 38 Comments

EA received the least popular comment in Reddit history.

# video-games - Thursday 22 June, 2017

VAR penalty decision helps Australia rescue Cameroon point
# Video Games
From The42
# Video Games

VAR penalty decision helps Australia rescue Cameroon point

Jun 22nd 2017, 7:42 PM 3,955 Views 6 Comments

Both sides now need to win their final match to have any hope of reaching the semi-finals of the Confederations Cup.

# video-games - Sunday 23 April, 2017

A month on from the GamerCon fiasco and customers are still waiting for their money back
# Gamercon
# Gamercon

A month on from the GamerCon fiasco and customers are still waiting for their money back

Apr 23rd 2017, 7:00 AM 11,834 Views 7 Comments

Up to 25,000 people were expected to turn up for the event.

# video-games - Sunday 9 April, 2017

'I was there when Atari left Limerick with 600 jobs. It’s a day I hope to never repeat’
# Going Going Pong
# Going Going Pong

'I was there when Atari left Limerick with 600 jobs. It’s a day I hope to never repeat’

Apr 9th 2017, 4:00 PM 21,062 Views 12 Comments

As part of Fora’s How My Business Works series, we look at the Irish arm of Cook Medical.

# video-games - Sunday 15 January, 2017

A group of video game makers will spend 48 hours creating new games next week
# Global Games Jam
# Global Games Jam

A group of video game makers will spend 48 hours creating new games next week

Jan 15th 2017, 7:30 PM 10,056 Views 9 Comments

The 48-hour event will see six Irish sites host games animators, programmers and producers in a hackathon-like event.

# video-games - Saturday 26 November, 2016

What is bringing classical and video game music together? This Irish woman
# Classical Games
# Classical Games

What is bringing classical and video game music together? This Irish woman

Nov 26th 2016, 10:00 PM 17,065 Views 13 Comments

Eimear Noone will conduct a special concert next week.

# video-games - Thursday 19 May, 2016

Grand Theft Auto V is part of an exclusive club but who else is in it?
# BEST SELLER
# BEST SELLER

Grand Theft Auto V is part of an exclusive club but who else is in it?

May 19th 2016, 12:26 PM 16,010 Views 23 Comments

It’s now the fourth best-selling game of all time after selling 65 million copies worldwide.

# video-games - Sunday 17 April, 2016

A study says that Grand Theft Auto 'might make the world a worse place for females'
# Gta
# Gta

A study says that Grand Theft Auto 'might make the world a worse place for females'

Apr 17th 2016, 8:15 AM 17,804 Views 77 Comments

But the gaming community has hit back.

# video-games - Wednesday 6 April, 2016

This guy's story of adopting a dog on Skyrim has touched the internet's heart
# Saviour Of Tamriel
From The Daily Edge
# Saviour Of Tamriel

This guy's story of adopting a dog on Skyrim has touched the internet's heart

Apr 6th 2016, 7:45 AM 7,870 Views 7 Comments

It may be a video game, but the FEELINGS are real.

# video-games - Friday 4 December, 2015

Megatron's sink of disappointment is even more perfect when you add a Mario warp pipe
# Video Games
From The42
# Video Games

Megatron's sink of disappointment is even more perfect when you add a Mario warp pipe

Dec 4th 2015, 10:54 PM 7,143 Views 3 Comments

Nobody in Detroit took Aaron Rodgers last-gasp hail mary well.

# video-games - Tuesday 17 November, 2015

Take a break and watch this amazing stuntman recreate moves from Tekken
# Take A Break
# Take A Break

Take a break and watch this amazing stuntman recreate moves from Tekken

Nov 17th 2015, 10:58 AM 7,532 Views 13 Comments

Hopping phoenix, clean sweep, deadly current – you name the move and this guy can pull it off.

# video-games - Saturday 3 October, 2015

This guy's elaborate video game proposal has charmed the internet
# Video Games
From The Daily Edge
# Video Games

This guy's elaborate video game proposal has charmed the internet

Oct 3rd 2015, 4:15 PM 3,284 Views 2 Comments

He designed the whole game himself. Aw :’)

# video-games - Monday 17 August, 2015

Parents, violent video games DO make players more aggressive
# Gaming
# Gaming

Parents, violent video games DO make players more aggressive

Aug 17th 2015, 12:03 PM 10,070 Views 80 Comments

But not necessarily violent.

# video-games - Monday 1 June, 2015

Competitive video gaming is becoming hugely popular - here's why
# Video Game Star
# Video Game Star

Competitive video gaming is becoming hugely popular - here's why

Jun 1st 2015, 7:00 PM 14,650 Views 16 Comments

To anyone paying attention, pro gaming is exploding in America.

# video-games - Monday 16 March, 2015

Move over Tiger, Rory McIlroy's the new face of EA Sports' golf games
# New King In Town
From The42
# New King In Town

Move over Tiger, Rory McIlroy's the new face of EA Sports' golf games

Mar 16th 2015, 5:40 PM 6,973 Views 13 Comments

The new game is expected to be released this June.

# video-games - Tuesday 3 February, 2015

Opinion: Is it really Anita Sarkeesian vs videogames? I don't think so – criticism is essential
# Gaming
# Gaming

Opinion: Is it really Anita Sarkeesian vs videogames? I don't think so – criticism is essential

Feb 3rd 2015, 8:01 PM 796 Views 116 Comments

I agree with Sarkeesian that the gaming industry has problems relating to sexism and violence, but I also see that it has matured a lot recently.

# video-games - Tuesday 6 January, 2015

College in the US makes video games an official sport
# Let The Games Begin
From The Daily Edge
# Let The Games Begin

College in the US makes video games an official sport

Jan 6th 2015, 7:23 PM 4,189 Views 6 Comments

Athletic scholarship without ever leaving your chair.

# video-games - Tuesday 9 December, 2014

Walking on clean ice is like being in a real life videogame
# Ice Ice
From The Daily Edge
# Ice Ice

Walking on clean ice is like being in a real life videogame

Dec 9th 2014, 4:36 PM 1,761 Views 0 Comments

Unsettling.

# video-games - Thursday 20 November, 2014

Opinion: A game that lets you murder prostitutes? It's creepy, offensive and infuriating
# Portrayal Of Women
# Portrayal Of Women

Opinion: A game that lets you murder prostitutes? It's creepy, offensive and infuriating

Nov 20th 2014, 1:15 PM 11,310 Views 218 Comments

Can we say with 100% certainty that such graphic depictions of sex and violence won’t influence attitudes toward women a teeny tiny bit?

# video-games - Wednesday 5 November, 2014

This quote about 'the perfect relationship' is insanely popular online, and it's rubbish
# Love On The Internet
From The Daily Edge
# Love On The Internet

This quote about 'the perfect relationship' is insanely popular online, and it's rubbish

Nov 5th 2014, 9:23 AM 9,985 Views 6 Comments

Really, humanity?

# video-games - Friday 5 September, 2014

Two teenage girls have made a video game in which you throw tampons at your enemies
# Tampon Run
From The Daily Edge
# Tampon Run

Two teenage girls have made a video game in which you throw tampons at your enemies

Sep 5th 2014, 5:25 PM 2,138 Views 4 Comments

You also collect boxes of tampons.

# video-games - Wednesday 2 July, 2014

Kid gets Minecraft for his birthday, completely FREAKS OUT
# I Can't
From The Daily Edge
# I Can't

Kid gets Minecraft for his birthday, completely FREAKS OUT

Jul 2nd 2014, 10:30 PM 2,789 Views 1 Comment

I’ve waited so long for thiiiiiiis.

# video-games - Wednesday 18 June, 2014

The world's largest video game collection has been sold ...
# Gaming
# Gaming

The world's largest video game collection has been sold ...

Jun 18th 2014, 3:15 PM 15,515 Views 17 Comments

… For $750,250.

# video-games - Monday 2 June, 2014

Candy Crush addicts will identify with this crushingly honest trailer
# Crushing Addiction
From The Daily Edge
# Crushing Addiction

Candy Crush addicts will identify with this crushingly honest trailer

Jun 2nd 2014, 11:00 AM 2,382 Views 0 Comments

It’s basically the Kardashians of video games.

# video-games - Wednesday 7 May, 2014

Nintendo won't allow gamers be gay in new game
# No Go
# No Go

Nintendo won't allow gamers be gay in new game

May 7th 2014, 9:34 PM 15,080 Views 41 Comments

Nintendo will ignore social media campaigns that call for people to be allowed be gay in a new game.

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