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Barry O'Rourke

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Sep 16, 2026
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Jul 9, 2026

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  1. Article · Sep 16, 2026 · Barry O'Rourke

    From Marvel Tokon to PAW Patrol – the latest games reviewed (opens the original)

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    We're well past the halfway mark of the year, and the gaming industry shows no signs of slowing down. Brand new releases across all genres ensure that no matter your interests or age, there’s something for everybody to enjoy. This past month is no exception, with giant franchises like Marvel and PAW Patrol back in force with some of their best work yet. And in true gaming fashion, we also have ambitious indies that prove some of the best games can come at us by surprise. These days, Marvel fans

  2. Article · Sep 10, 2026 · Barry O'Rourke

    Marvel's Wolverine reviewed – a superhero game with claws (opens the original)

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    Marvel's Wolverine is a single-player action game that catapults one of the most iconic X-Men into a long-overdue gaming spotlight. Offering astonishingly brutal combat, an abundance of heavyweight cameos, and an emotionally charged storyline that will claw at your heartstrings, this game has everything you need from a superhero experience. Make no mistake, bub. This is Wolverine at his bloodiest, most brutal, and best. And the potential this game brings to realising a wider X-Men universe in vi

  3. Article · Aug 11, 2026 · Barry O'Rourke

    Grand Theft Auto VI is nearly here – everything we know so far (opens the original)

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    With analyst reports predicting earnings of up to $5 billion in its first week alone, Grand Theft Auto VI is set to become the biggest release in the entertainment industry ever. And as we edge closer to its launch, the level of excitement is second to none. Millions have already pre-ordered the game. Every single nugget of information released ignites intense debate and analysis, magnifying expectations to even greater heights. And new trailers smash viewership records in seconds. We need your

  4. Article · Jul 14, 2026 · Barry O'Rourke

    Game over for physical media - a digital-only future for gaming? (opens the original)

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    Once upon a time, buying a video game was a cultural experience. Inside the box was a treasure trove of goodies: beautiful cover art to marvel at, encyclopaedic game manuals to study, and of course, a pristine disc that promised you hours upon hours of entertainment. If and when you ever grew tired of it, you could share it with a friend or sell it to help fund your next big adventure. Or like me, you could mount them proudly on your shelf, slowly building up your own personal museum of gaming g

  5. Article · Jul 9, 2026 · Barry O'Rourke

    Nex Playground reviewed – new games console puts family fun first (opens the original)

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    Nex Playground is an active play system where your body becomes the game controller, and the simplest of movements take on new life on-screen. It aims to transform passive play, with an array of games tailor-made to help keep families off the couch, stay active, and have fun. Having already made a splash in the United States, it has now officially launched in Ireland. And with our summer now in full swing, it could well be a game-changer in how parents strike a balance between fighting boredom a

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