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# computer games

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2022
Opinion: Advice for parents on how to push back on their kids' use of technology
Psychotherapist Helen Browne has some tips for parents and children navigating a world crammed with technology.
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Apr 14th 2022, 7:00 PM
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Ireland 'far behind the curve' on gambling laws as warning sounded on 'insidious' loot boxes in video games
The long-awaited gambling regulator will review laws around loot boxes in video games – but it isn’t clear when it’ll be set up.
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Nov 9th 2020, 12:05 AM
Why calls to include eSports in the Olympics have been met with a mixed reaction
Many professional gamers believe becoming an Olympic sport would be a step in the wrong direction.
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Dec 5th 2017, 4:11 PM
16 slightly f**ked up things we all secretly did on Rollercoaster Tycoon
Because you are an evil genius.
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Apr 9th 2017, 1:00 PM
Playing Fifa 17 on TV for money? BT Sport strike new deal to broadcast live matches
It’s the first time fans will be able to watch virtual football live on TV.
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Feb 23rd 2017, 3:48 PM
Two of Ireland's biggest tech employers are getting together in a colossal merger
Dell is taking over EMC for a staggering $67 billion – the world’s largest-ever tech deal.
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Oct 12th 2015, 1:47 PM
11 things everyone who was addicted to The Sims knows to be true
*removes pool ladders while Sim is in the pool*
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Sep 26th 2015, 11:00 AM
23 signs you have suffered with an addiction to The Sims
Or possibly even still. No judgement here, y’all.
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Apr 21st 2014, 11:00 AM
This student is building an epic replica of Manhattan inside Minecraft
Talk about building blocks…
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Mar 17th 2014, 11:00 AM
Check out the brilliant new trailers for FIFA 14
One of which features a voice-over by Patrick Stewart.
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Aug 24th 2013, 12:48 PM
Today in Gareth Bale news, Gareth Bale is on the cover of FIFA 14
Gareth Bale is so hot right now.
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Jul 16th 2013, 11:07 AM
The 10 types of Championship Manager player
How many of these categories do you fall into?
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May 6th 2013, 8:30 AM
The 50 greatest songs you listened to while playing FIFA
You’ve got to hand it to the folks at EA Sports.
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Apr 13th 2013, 7:03 PM
9 video game characters you wanted to be when you grew up
Admit it, you looked up to Sonic the Hedgehog a little bit.
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Mar 9th 2013, 6:00 PM
Armed robbers threaten staff, take computer games
The incident took place in East Belfast last night, and police are seeking information from the public.
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Dec 24th 2012, 2:26 PM
Open challenge to computer giants: Make us decent GAA and Rugby games
Plus, the place to go if you want to give Cavan a footballing lesson.
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Oct 29th 2012, 9:10 AM
Recession leads to surge in mental health issues in children
The number of children seeking treatment for mental health issues has risen by 30 per cent in the past two years.
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Aug 27th 2012, 7:53 AM
VIDEO: Could you out-run Pac-Man?
Creepy video shows arcade classic from a different perspective…
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Jul 23rd 2012, 2:15 PM
VIDEO: How to… become an inventor with one easy kit
A simple invention kit, MaKey MaKey, allows you to play computer games with Play-Doh, play the piano with your stairs and use buckets of water as dance pads amongst other cool things.
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Jun 3rd 2012, 8:45 AM
"We're resolute and ready to fight" - Game staff hold sit-ins around the country
Around 110 staff are holding sit-ins at eleven stores after the company said it was closing all its branches in Ireland – but would not be paying redundancy.
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Mar 28th 2012, 5:18 PM
Good Morning
The 9 at 9 The nine things you need to know this morning.
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Mar 28th 2012, 8:30 AM
Report criticises separation of child from others at Dublin care unit
The Health Information and Quality Authority has published a report following an investigation of procedures at the Ballydowd Special Care Unit in Dublin.
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Mar 6th 2012, 9:16 PM
Sitdown Sunday: 7 deadly reads
The very best of the week’s writing from around the web.
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Feb 26th 2012, 11:00 AM
Dead gamer in internet cafe ignored for hours by other customers
Chen Jung-yu died during a 23-hour gaming session at a cafe in Taiwan.
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Feb 3rd 2012, 9:13 PM
Russian defence ministry criticised for spending $1m on Tetris, Battleship
Ministry planned to counteract contemporary gaming in which Russians are the ‘bad guys’.
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Jan 11th 2012, 10:47 AM
Column: Ban video games? Ban crap pre-teen books instead
TheJournal.ie’s regular columnist Lisa McInerney takes apart TD Mary Mitchell O’Connor’s outburst over “violent video games”.
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Dec 19th 2011, 7:30 AM
UK broadcaster mistakes computer game attack for real 'IRA film'
The ITV documentary showed footage of a helicopter being shot down – but the clip came from a 2009 video game.
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Sep 27th 2011, 6:27 PM