Monthly Archives: November 2013
Tech and the web win big at Eircom Spider Awards – including TheEffect.Net founder Chris Jones
November 29, 2013 | Luke Hoare GreeneThe Eircom Spider Awards were held last night in Dublin and it’s clear that web and tech were the big winners.
Paddy Cosgrave was given an “Outstanding Achievement” award for his part in bringing the Web Summit to Ireland last … Read More
Ryse: Son of Rome Review
November 29, 2013 | Luke Hoare GreeneRyse: Son of Rome is brutally violent, desperately short and stunningly beautiful – but is this Xbox One launch title worth your cash?
Being one of the titles to launch a new console is always a double edged sword for … Read More
The next generation is now the current generation
November 29, 2013 | Luke Hoare Greene 1The clock has passed midnight and the PlayStation 4 is now on sale in Europe, meaning that Sony, Microsoft and Nintendo now all have their latest and greatest consoles available for gamers here to enjoy.
This means that calling the Xbox … Read More
HTC announce the launch of the HTC One in gold
November 28, 2013 | John ReillyHTC have just announced the release of their multi-award winning phone in gold. Will it resembles more of a champagne gold colour it still looks extremely slick in this new skin. The HTC One has been the most successful phone … Read More
Playstation 4 launches at Midnight tonight and the Liffey is lit up to celebrate
November 28, 2013 | John ReillyTo celebrate the much anticipated arrival of the PS4 in Ireland, PlayStation Ireland have lit up the Liffey with its iconic symbols and are holding. an on-street competition unlike any other to give away the first five PS4 consoles in Ireland. There … Read More
Football Manager 2014 Review
November 28, 2013 | TheEffect.net ContributorThe next instalment in the cult football management simulator, Football Manager 2014, has finally landed on PC, Mac and Linux.
Football Manager 2014 includes over 1,000 new features and enhancements, some of which can be seen from the … Read More
Google Transit Launched in Ireland by Minister Alan Kelly
November 27, 2013 | John ReillyIreland has had its entire public transport system mapped on Google Maps, meaning commuters and tourists can now easily plan trips and journeys anywhere in Ireland, from door-to-door.
Google Maps Transit is now live in Ireland as a result … Read More
GTA: San Andreas is coming to iOS, Android & Windows Phone in December
November 27, 2013 | John ReillyYes folks, you read that right, the much beloved GTA instalment is making it’s way to mobile this December. Rockstar have said it will have improved graphics and shadows, better draw distances and character and car models, contextual controls so … Read More
Netflix Competition Winner
November 27, 2013 | TonyFirst off, thanks to all who entered our competition to win a years subscription to Netflix. For those who didn’t win this time, fret not, we’ll be kicking off another chance to win a years subscription to Netflix in a … Read More
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