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.

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

In Xenoblade Chronicles 2, everybody lives on the body of giant creatures. Cities, towns, forests, caves are all found on the arms, legs, shoulders and even stomachs of these titans, floating high in the sky.

What happens when the spoils of war start, well, spoiling war? That’s the biggest challenge facing the gaming industry as (nuclear?) winter looms. The scourge of loot boxes, the closest our industry has to opium for the masses, is attacking our troops from within.

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

“Witness the power of this fully operational battle station!” the Emperor cackled, as Luke Skywalker’s face fell in anguish. The Death Star was in perfect working order after all, ready to blow up Luke’s friends.

Republic of Ireland international David Meyler was shaking his head in disgust. It wasn’t a stray pass or a wayward shot that had upset the Hull midfielder.

IN American football, the attacking team has four attempts to move the ball 10 yards forwards, or the opposition gains possession.  Some teams choose to inch forward, ten yards at a time, until they reach the end zone and score. Other teams choose to explode, gaining 50 yards in one play.

EA hosted a livestream last night that contained plenty of new information about the features of the upcoming FIFA 18 in addition to a 20 minute match of the latest entry in the long running football series.

A new trailer for Need for Speed: Payback has been released by publisher EA, providing us with a good look at the game’s in-depth customisation system.

EA Sports have announced the launch date for the latest release of the hugely success FIFA franchise. Cristiano Ronaldo fresh from winning back to back European Champions League trophies with Real Madrid will feature on the cover.

Need for Speed is one of the biggest video game franchises of all time. Ghosh Games, the development team behind the upcoming release have already confirmed

The Sims Mobile, the latest entry in the beloved simulation series from EA, has just launched in Brazil with other regions to follow shortly.

Video game publisher EA has decided to put BioWare’s Mass Effect series on hold for the time being following the criticism of Mass Effect: Andromeda.

The first teaser trailer for EA’s upcoming Star Wars Battlefront 2 has leaked online, as reported by Eurogamer.

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

The boundaries between ’real’ sport and video games have shifted and will shift again, writes Paul Rouse.

If 2016 was when virtual reality finally took off, this year will see it go mainstream. Here are the top five devices to lock eyes with, according to David Gilbert

Mass Effect Andromeda is coming out on the 23rd of March, a release date that was only recently confirmed.

FIFA is back, and there are some pretty major changes in the mix for fans.

When a game series becomes primarily known, and bought, for it's deep and dense multiplayer mode the incentive to continue to provide a single player alternative must be increasingly small.

Here’s a briefing on some of the stories and issues highlighted on irishexaminer.com today

FIFA 17’s demo will be released tomorrow, the same day as PES 2017 hits shelves in some territories, and EA has revealed what it will feature.

Battlefield 1 is bringing players back to the first world war when it arrives in October 2016, but you can get in on the action before then.

Gamescom in Cologne kicks off in earnest tomorrow but the annoucements have already started.

EA released a new trailer for Battlefield 1 from Gamescom and it’s packed full of action.

EA has revealed the results of the online poll that determines who will feature on the cover of FIFA 17 after more than 3 million votes were cast.

Star Wars Battlefront's Death Star DLC, which will be released in September, will add Chewbacca as a playable hero.

An update has been released for FIFA 16, which claims to fix the recently discovered chemistry glitch in FIFA Ultimate Team. It says that it addresses "inconsistencies in chemistry and fitness on some FUT items."

The Battlefield franchise grabbed a lot of headlines with the annoucement of new game Battlefield 1, which takes players to the trenches of World War 1, far from the modern shooters of recent years.

With FIFA 17’s release rapidly approaching, it’s time for EA to choose a player to put on the cover. This time, it’s leaving the choice up to the public with four players in the running.

The dab is everywhere at the moment, used to celebrate everything from a Euro 2016 goal to a successful spelling bee word. And you’ll be able to pull it off in FIFA 17 too.