From loot box controversies to the announcement of PewDiePie’s retirement, Ronan Jennings looks at some of the issues for gamers over the past year, and speculates on some of the developments for 2020

The Lost Pyramid puts a virtual reality spin on escape rooms, and creates a whole new level of fun and interaction, writes Ronan Jennings.

John Romero now lives in Ireland, and is involved in a new release of the classic shooter, writes Ronan Jennings

In space, no one can hear you (on) Steam. That opening line isn’t worth a euro, but then again neither is Spaceport Hope, our featured budget game this week. Spaceport Hope will only set you back 10 space credits, or a mere 90 cents on Steam, writes Ronan Jennings.

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People are often told to “achieve their best self” and live life to the fullest. Dead Cells may start in a prison, but this is a game about unlocking your potential, not prison doors.

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Not enough games are built around road trips, writes Ronan Jennings

THE dust doesn’t settle after E3. Instead, it just gets sucked up into heating vents, circulating around console and PC fans until next year’s event, ready to go again, writes Ronan Jennings.

Ni No Kuni II starts with a bang — literally. Within a few seconds of the opening scene, a missile flies past the US president and detonates over a city. Moments later, the president has woken up in a strange land full of talking animals. His first question is: “Am I dead?”

WHEN does your boss want that project delivered? Now! When does your child need to be fed? Now! When do you stop reading this column due to its obtuse introduction? Save that thought – we’ve something special to talk about, writes Ronan Jennings.

‘A Hat In Time’ is an old-school 3D platform game with plenty wit and imagination, writes Ronan Jennings

Red Dead Redemption 2 is like a western Grand Theft Auto, and is one of the most eagerly-anticipated games of the year ahead, writes Ronan Jennings

2017 truly was a great year for gaming. Ronan Jennings reminds us of some of the big developments, including the rise of an ‘unknown’ Irishman.

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Thirty years ago, a woman called Dana captured the hearts of a small island by winning a European singing contest, writes Ronan Jennings. 

If you’re going to bring something back from the dead, it might as well be a classic, writes Ronan Jennings

Pillars of Eternity is well worth a look for console players who love high fantasy worlds and thoughtful, explorative gameplay, says Ronan Jennings. 

THERE’S a point in ‘Uncharted: The Lost Legacy’ where an ancient gate is torn from its hinges, writes Ronan Jennings

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Ronan Jennings selects the 10 most important Irish people in the world of video games.

Later this month, Uncharted will live up to its name for arguably the first time. The series will untether itself from hero, Nathan Drake, and drift into new territory, by featuring a female lead and a new storyline, writes Ronan Jennings.

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The Overwatch World Cup looks to determine who is best at turning a fun game into something far too serious, writes Ronan Jennings

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Dublin-based Jason Jarvis paid $95,000 for a moon in the virtual world of Entropia, writes Ronan Jennings

Ronan Jennings spends an hour with Prey, a new game that will be released this week.

There have been better adventure games released since Monkey Island, but none of them had that Gilbert magic, writes Ronan Jennings

Gaming does great business in Ireland, but do we do great business in gaming? asks Ronan Jennings.

Bayonetta may finally come out in a 2D version, writes Ronan Jennings.

A new Legend of Zelda game breaths new life into the series, writes Ronan Jennings

Virtual reality will be one of the big talking points at the GamerCon event in Dublin. Ronan Jennings looks at how the technology has evolved through the years.

Ronan Jennings chats to Stephen Byrne, the man who’ll be hosting GamerCon.

Walden, The Game, might sound like a joke, but it’s happening, writes Ronan Jennings

Ronan Jennings bring you the latest in gaming reviews. This week he puts Horizon Zero Dawn, Dirt Rally and Nintendo’s Switch under the microscope.

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Ronan Jennings reviews the latest in gaming, including Kingdom Hearts, Resident Evil VII and Minecraft ‘Education Edition’.

Ronan Jennings reviews the latest in gaming, including Dragon Quest VIII, Tales of Berseria and Xenoblade Chronicles.

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