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GameTech: First look at new Final Fantasy VII

Back in 1997, cloud gaming only meant one thing — you were playing Final Fantasy VII. The main protagonist of Squaresoft’s seminal RPG, Cloud Strife, was the definition of edgy back then, right down to his iconic (and literally edgy) giant sword.

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Irish-based creator of legendary video game Doom on reopening the doors to Hell

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The 10 most important Irish people in the world of video games

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John Romero to talk Doom this weekend in Ireland

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Catch-up with what you've missed today with our evening briefing

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John Romero's Kickstarter cancelled - but for a good reason

The Small Business Column: The games industry in Ireland

In this week’s article, Kehlan looks at the games industry in Ireland and why a trip to the Games Fleadh held LIT Thurles showed why more has to be done to support domestic games developers in Ireland.    

Mon, 14 Mar, 2016

Game designers call for tax scheme similar to Irish film and TV productions

Game designers and developers here have called for a tax relief scheme similar to that enjoyed by Irish-made film and television productions.

Thu, 10 Mar, 2016

GAMETECH: Honour the names behind the games

WHAT do Steven Spielberg, JK Rowling, Paul McCartney and Allan Alcorn have in common?

Wed, 10 Jun, 2015

Suspect left name and address at robbery scene

A man who allegedly held up banks by claiming he had a bomb in a bag was arrested after police found the bag actually contained books – including a phone book that had a mailing label with the man’s full name and address.

Sat, 21 Jan, 2006