Four of the top 10 movies were released between 1946-1990. Ireland’s favourite Christmas movie has been revealed. With the big day just around the corner, new research from Virgin Media Ireland has resulted in a list of the countries most-loved festive flicks. The new study compiled the top 100 highest-grossing Christmas films and analysed their search volumes each December since 2021. The […]
From rock bands to pop royalty, we’re in for a treat next year. Whether it’s outdoors in the summer, or a trip to the 3Arena, Dublin is home to some great gigs. 2025 didn’t disappoint, from pop powerhouses like Olivia Rodrigo and The Script to stadium-filling giants like Oasis and Dua Lipa. And with several […]
It comes just a few months after their final farewell gigs. This article contains affiliate links. We may earn a commission on any sales generated from it. The Wolfe Tones have announced their return to the stage with two massive Dublin gigs. That’s right, the Dublin-formed group who played their final farewell shows in June […]
This is the list everyone will be using to help update their letters to Santa...
Lots to get through this week, so let us get straight into it, shall we...?
GAME OF THE WEEKBattlefield 2042
Barely a minute has passed since we dove head first into the world of Call Of Duty: Vanguard, and the biggest major competitor releases their latest entry. While COD continues to revel in the depths of the past and WWII, the BF franchise is still looking to the future for its brand of warfare and mayhem. And bare in mind, this is multi-player only, so unlike Vanguard, there is no single-player campaign to delve into.
Battlefield 2042 is available on PS5, Xbox Series X/S, PS4, Xbox One and PC from 19 November.
BIG NEWS OF THE WEEKThe six nominees for Game Of The Year have been announced
Every year, the Game of the Year awards tell us which games we should've been playing all year. Even for the most avid gamer, there is likely one or two that have fallen between the cracks, and these nominees let us know which ones we should be catching up on. Or, more accurately, which games we should be asking for presents for Christmas.
The six finalists are for the 2021 Game of the Year are:
Deathloop
It Takes Two
Metroid Dread
Psychonauts 2
Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart
Resident Evil: Village
Best of luck to them all! The winner will be announced on December 9.
DEAL OF THE WEEKCrash Bandicoot 4: It's About Time
The recent comeback for everyone's favourite video game marsupial was very well received, with some great reviews and a great return to form for the platformer / crate smasher. Successfully bringing the Crash formula into this decade, anyone who loved the original N'Sane Trilogy will also love this one, while newbies to the series will find plenty to enjoy here, too.
Crash Bandicoot 4: It's About Time is available on the PS Store until 19 November, marked down from €69.99 to €34.99.
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