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# Gaming

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Does your child want a tech present this Christmas, but you don't know if it's a good idea?
The truth is that this technological evolution is the greatest social experiment of our time and as parents we are in uncharted waters, writes child psychologist Colman Noctor.
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Dec 23rd 2015, 8:00 AM
Should Toshiba's latest laptop be your next stop for gaming?
Toshiba’s Qosmio range focuses on gaming, but is the latest X70 worth splurging on?
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Dec 6th 2015, 6:00 PM
Looking for some gadgets gifts ideas? Here are some to get you started
Our pick of the best high-end, mid-range and budget devices you can get in different areas.
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Nov 19th 2015, 8:31 PM
These are the best games you can get this year
It’s been a varied year with something for everyone.
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Nov 19th 2015, 8:31 PM
What you should consider when purchasing a laptop?
Laptops are still the bread and butter of productivity so it’s worth taking the time to buy the right one.
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Nov 16th 2015, 7:31 PM
This YouTuber is going viral for ALL the wrong reasons
He literally burned his house down…
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Oct 5th 2015, 8:16 AM
This unique Irish app helps train distracted kids' brains
Its creator, entrepreneur and neuroscientist Aine Behan, tells us how it works.
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Sep 27th 2015, 10:30 AM
The people behind Grand Theft Auto weren't impressed with that Daniel Radcliffe film
Not one bit impressed.
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Sep 16th 2015, 7:02 PM
The next Pokémon game you're going to play will take place in the real world
The augmented reality game will be released on both iPhone and Android devices next year.
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Sep 10th 2015, 9:41 AM
The class new Football Manager features mean you're likely to spend even more time playing
There was some big news regarding the popular computer game this afternoon.
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Sep 7th 2015, 3:26 PM
This day 20 years ago, Windows 95 made its way into the world
And it made many changes that are still present today.
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Aug 24th 2015, 8:00 PM
Parents, violent video games DO make players more aggressive
But not necessarily violent.
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Aug 17th 2015, 12:03 PM
The men who harass female gamers online are likely to be losers themselves*
*In a gaming context.
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Jul 21st 2015, 4:10 PM
This classic computer is making a return as a smartphone
Anyone want to play some Elite on the Commodore 64?
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Jul 15th 2015, 9:15 PM
YouTube star PewDiePie responds to those upset he earned €6.7 million last year
“To see people being upset about this whole thing is just sad. I think it’s such a waste.”
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Jul 8th 2015, 2:58 PM
One of the most popular YouTubers made €6.7 million last year
Nice work if you can get it.
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Jul 7th 2015, 3:39 PM
This is the Nintendo PlayStation that never saw the light of day
Both Sony and Nintendo had a partnership during the early 90s, but disagreements over licensing saw them go their separate ways.
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Jul 6th 2015, 12:34 PM
VR's arrival is now closer than ever but what's it all about?
The first real headsets will start arriving at the end of 2015/early 2016, and it could bring benefits far beyond gaming.
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Jul 5th 2015, 11:00 AM
'If a woman comes out and criticises the gaming industry, all of a sudden we're censors'
While the gaming industry is making progress, the response women get in the field is still something that needs work.
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Jun 21st 2015, 9:30 AM
These are the biggest games announced at E3 this week
Be excited. Be very excited.
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Jun 16th 2015, 7:46 PM
A company spent nearly $100m to make their HQ look like Star Trek's Enterprise
The Chinese gaming company was very committed to its look.
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Jun 6th 2015, 7:15 PM
Competitive video gaming is becoming hugely popular - here's why
To anyone paying attention, pro gaming is exploding in America.
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Jun 1st 2015, 7:00 PM
Want to feel old? This guy is now 35
We’ve come a long way since Pac-Man first hit arcades back in 1980.
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May 22nd 2015, 6:20 AM
How Candy Crush Saga is going to be the new Solitaire on your computer
The game will be included with every version of Windows 10 when it’s released this summer.
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May 18th 2015, 7:30 PM
The device that rebooted interest in virtual reality is arriving next year
Pre-orders for the Oculus Rift headset will begin later this year.
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May 6th 2015, 5:04 PM
Know your games? Can you recognise where these locations come from?
Games bring you through some iconic, and sometimes breathtaking places, but do you recognise them?
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Apr 4th 2015, 8:15 PM
Sports film of the week: Millionaire Gaming Prodigies
Our sports film of the week is a documentary following the explosion of eSports in South Korea
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Mar 22nd 2015, 9:30 PM
Opinion: Is it really Anita Sarkeesian vs videogames? I don't think so – criticism is essential
I agree with Sarkeesian that the gaming industry has problems relating to sexism and violence, but I also see that it has matured a lot recently.
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Feb 3rd 2015, 8:01 PM
Sony delays the Playstation 4's launch in China
The console was originally due to launch on 11 January, but has been delayed because of ‘various factors.’
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Jan 8th 2015, 12:46 PM
People are more likely to watch Minecraft on YouTube than Frozen or Beyoncé
The sandbox game was the second-most popular search term on YouTube in 2014, with only the term ‘music’ beating it.
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Jan 8th 2015, 11:16 AM
Almost 2,400 classic MS-DOS games are now playable on your browser
Now you can relive Prince of Persia all over again for free.
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Jan 7th 2015, 7:30 PM
Who was playing games in 2014? Half a billion people...
From virtual to reality, what do gamers look like in 2014?
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Dec 29th 2014, 10:00 PM
Opinion: Survival strategies for parents to get through long dark winter weekends
On overcast, rainy weekends, it can be tough to keep them occupied.
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Dec 28th 2014, 7:00 PM
Happy 20th birthday Playstation! Here are some of the moments that helped shape it
Feeling old yet?
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Dec 3rd 2014, 5:35 PM
Opinion: A game that lets you murder prostitutes? It's creepy, offensive and infuriating
Can we say with 100% certainty that such graphic depictions of sex and violence won’t influence attitudes toward women a teeny tiny bit?
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Nov 20th 2014, 1:15 PM
Sweden wants to introduce a special label for sexist video games
Think of it as The Bechdel Test for games.
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Nov 14th 2014, 4:47 PM
YouTube videos are going to look amazing from now on
The site has quietly rolled out 60fps videos, which will allow for smoother, higher-quality videos.
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Oct 30th 2014, 10:46 AM
Jordan Casey is expanding his tech start-up - right after he does his Junior Cert
We spoke with the 14-year-old CEO ahead of his appearance at the Web Summit.
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Oct 26th 2014, 4:00 PM
This Irish YouTuber went from 2,500 to 1.5 million subs in the space of a year
And it’s the most subscribed Irish YouTube channel out there.
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Oct 18th 2014, 5:00 PM
QUIZ: How big a FIFA fan are you?
The legendary football computer game is going 21 years old but how much do you remember?
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Oct 17th 2014, 3:00 PM
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