Life Is Strange, God Of War, Pokémon - the latest games reviewed We aren't even at the halfway point, but 2026 has already been a cracking year in video games.

A lovely opportunity this week to cover Max and Chloe's final farewell in the world of gaming (until that is, the live adaptation hits our screens.

Also on the block, a shaky pivot from Pokémon, God of War goes retro, and the resurrection of 1994's Marathon. #gaming

www.rte.ie/culture/2026...

Pragmata review - Capcom's smart, stylish & original sci‑fi game The Artemis II mission has gripped the world over the past few weeks, as humans dared to venture into the far reaches of space in search of answers.

My review of #pragmata is live now on RTE - easily one of the best games I've played all year. An absolute triumph, with ambitious mechanics and endearing pair of heroes
#gaming #ps5

www.rte.ie/culture/2026...

Pragmata review - Capcom's smart, stylish & original sci‑fi game The Artemis II mission has gripped the world over the past few weeks, as humans dared to venture into the far reaches of space in search of answers.

My review of #pragmata is live now on RTE - easily one of the best games I've played all year. An absolute triumph, with ambitious mechanics and endearing pair of heroes
#gaming #ps5

www.rte.ie/culture/2026...

The latest for RTÉ Culture - With the lukewarm reaction to Nvidia's DLSS 5, can artificial intelligence really fill in the blanks in game development? #genAI #gaming

www.rte.ie/culture/2026...

How Super Mario Bros powered Hollywood's video‑game boom The entertainment industry has always been one big melting pot of content...

Another ramble for RTE this week - the rise of adaptations means that finally, more people (i.e. adults) are celebrating gaming

www.rte.ie/culture/2026...

Great games for young gamers (that aren't Roblox!) Video games remain one of the world's most popular pastimes, especially among children and teenagers. But for parents and guardians, finding meaningful alternatives to Roblox or Fortnite can feel surp...

I'm on a mission to show that screentime & gaming *can* be a force for good, if you diversify the digital diet and offer real choice.

Plenty of games full of amazing, replayable content that suit a wide variety of ages, abilities, and interests.

#gaming #k12

www.rte.ie/culture/2026...

How Super Mario Bros powered Hollywood's video‑game boom The entertainment industry has always been one big melting pot of content...

Another ramble for RTE this week - the rise of adaptations means that finally, more people (i.e. adults) are celebrating gaming

www.rte.ie/culture/2026...

Great games for young gamers (that aren't Roblox!) Video games remain one of the world's most popular pastimes, especially among children and teenagers. But for parents and guardians, finding meaningful alternatives to Roblox or Fortnite can feel surp...

I'm on a mission to show that screentime & gaming *can* be a force for good, if you diversify the digital diet and offer real choice.

Plenty of games full of amazing, replayable content that suit a wide variety of ages, abilities, and interests.

#gaming #k12

www.rte.ie/culture/2026...

Game over: why are so many big video games dying upon release? Although estimated to be bigger than the film, TV and music industries combined, the world of gaming can be absolutely merciless and unforgiving.

My latest ramblings on gaming for RTE: how the time-sensitive nature of 'success' is killing any chance for a new game to take hold. #gaming #highguard

www.rte.ie/culture/2026...

Gotta cash 'em all – are Pokémon cards your new retirement plan? When YouTube star Logan Paul sold a Pokémon card for a staggering €13.9 million in February, the world was well and truly gobsmacked.

My pivot into financial writing happens today on RTE.ie

#pokemong #pokemontcg

www.rte.ie/culture/2026...

My Spotify debut! Was a lot of fun doing this. And what a lovely team 😃

Give it a listen when you can! 🎮

Has Wordle run out of words? Since its release in 2021, Wordle has become a central part of the world's morning routine.

Still one of the most read pieces, weeks on...I guess everyone is still loving the Wordle craze 😅

www.rte.ie/culture/2026...

Resident Evil Requiem reviewed – a new era of video game terror Resident Evil Requiem is best described as an addictive nightmare - one where your fears are constantly stoked, your heart rate never quite settles, and your mind braces for the worst.

Latest review is live now on RTE. Ahead of its worldwide release, my spoiler-free thoughts on the nightmarish #RE9 #ResidentEvilRequieum.

Special apolgies go to my neighbours, all of whom have had to put up up with screams all week 😂

www.rte.ie/culture/2026...

The most anticipated games of 2026 With all the critically acclaimed games of last year, 2026 has mighty shoes to fill. And yet, there's already a string of must-play games announced that should have everyone excited for the weeks and...

The first piece of 2026 is out - and delighted to confirm, there's more than GTA VI releasing this year! Huzzah. #gaming

www.rte.ie/culture/game...

The 10 best games of 2025 2025 has been an absolutely outstanding year in gaming...

What a year! My favourite piece to write 😅🥳 #gaming #games #bestof

www.rte.ie/culture/2025...

It's a blare Hazbin Hotel music across the fields kinda day.

The console wars have ended – is this a new era in gaming? During the mid-1990s, a bitter tech war was in full swing, dividing classrooms, workplaces and friendships across the nation.

Live on RTÉ today.

Never imagined writing about Trump and Master Chief.

Alice, we are well and truly through the looking glass.

www.rte.ie/culture/2025...

D'oh! Fortnite and The Simpsons have just created gaming gold From Star Wars to Spider-Man, Ariana Grande to KPop Demon Hunters, Fortnite has never been short of seismic collaborations.

Live on RTE.ie - talking about all things Fortnite and The Simpsons!

We chat about how 37 seasons of an iconic sitcom were morphed into one of the gaming moments of the year. #gaming #fortnite #thesimpsons

www.rte.ie/culture/2025...

I think it's okay if players who don't pay attention get lost.

From brand new Pokémon to a real Keeper: new games reviewed November is a vital part of the gaming calendar...

The latest deep-dive into the wonderful world of gaming on RTE.

Kudos to Keeper for keeping me absolutely engrossed this past week. Magical.

We also look at a much-needed shakeup of Pikachu and co, and some beautiful (and beautifully simple) indie games.

#gaming #games
www.rte.ie/culture/2025...

Game Review: Battlefield 6 - let the war of the shooters commence First-person shooters (FPS) are the money-makers in the video game industry.

Latest from yours truly on RTE - the battle of the FPS is about to kick off.

Battlefield 6 has already recruited millions of diligent recruits - can Black Ops 7 play catchup?

#gaming #battlefield6 #cod

www.rte.ie/culture/2025...

Vote for the best horror game of the year from our 6 nominees 2025 was a great year for horror gaming — here are some of our favorites

Ahhh! Wanna support indie #Irish games, made in #Ireland, set in Ireland with an Irish voice cast and made by a small team? Please consider voting for our game #EyesofHellfire in Polygon's best of here!!

www.polygon.com/best-horror-... #gamedev

Quick play: 10 great video games you can finish in a day Video games are proof that size doesn't always matter.

A lovely piece to write about all the wonderful, inventive (and short!) games you can play, at home, on your morning commute, and more.

Quick play: 10 great video games you can finish in a day

#gaming #microgames
www.rte.ie/culture/2025...

In Ireland
• Nature is haemorrhaging
• Water bodies are sick and dying
• Greenhouse gas emissions from land are soaring
• Flooding is ever more catastrophic
• Etc...

Because we've turned nearly all wild, natural habitat into barren monocultures of grass or shitka.

Mass REWILDING is the solution.

New games reviewed: Irish-made Éalú is a must-play puzzler Whether it's a gripping storyline, pristine graphics or perhaps novel gameplay mechanics, games have the ability to transport us into any world, any life, or any scenario, in an instant.

'New games reviewed: Irish-made Éalú is a must-play puzzler'

#gaming
www.rte.ie/culture/2025...

How Dublin's Hellfire Club inspired a new video game Nestled on top of Montpelier Hill in the Dublin mountains, lies the ruins of the Hellfire Club...

There are many absolutely true and bonkers stories about the original members that include:

- engaging in public duels
- outbursts of blasphemy so shocking that arrests were made
- dressing up as priests to carry out high-stakes con-jobs and setting servants on fire!

www.rte.ie/culture/2025...

How Dublin's Hellfire Club inspired a new video game Nestled on top of Montpelier Hill in the Dublin mountains, lies the ruins of the Hellfire Club...

What a fantastic, in-depth article from RTE exploring the inspirations and intricacies that led to Eyes of Hellfire: www.rte.ie/culture/2025...

What is AI slop, and is it the end of civilization as we know it? Just when you thought (and maybe hoped) that generative artificial intelligence was being reigned in, brand-new technology has recently been teased, aiming to help any user generate sophisticated vide...

Why the world needs this...alas, I do expect bigger and greater things from my dogs now.

www.rte.ie/culture/2025...

Save 20% on Éalú on Steam A cozy, handmade stop-motion adventure... unless the maze takes a darker turn... Guide your wooden mouse through a labyrinth full of puzzles & unknown dangers in search of an exit to a happier pla...

Éalú by @ivanfisher-owen.bsky.social and @emfish11.bsky.social released yesterday, please go check out this wonderful stop motion animated game!

#IRISHGAMEDOMINATION #speirghorm #irishgamedev #speirgorm #indiedev #gamedev #irishcreatives #indiegame

store.steampowered.com/app/3560370/...

View from the train is making the early rise tolerable 🤣

To Dublin we go!