AboutJohn Reilly
John Reilly
John is Founder and Editor-in-Chief of TheEffect.Net. His favourite gaming series is Uncharted and his favourite film is Interstellar. He is also known to quote 'Father Ted' and Keith Lemon more than is normal. John@theeffect.netWATCH: New Mortal Kombat 11: Aftermath DLC Trailer
May 6, 2020 | John Reilly
Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment and developer NetherRealms Studios have announced Mortal Kombat 11: Aftermath, a new expansion for Mortal Kombat 11. The expansion includes a new cinematic story, three new characters, Fujin, Sheeva, and guest character RoboCop, and three new skins … Read More
REVIEW: Predator: Hunting Grounds
May 6, 2020 | John Reilly
Predator: Hunting Grounds is a game developed by IllFonic and published by Sony Interactive Entertainment and is available on the PS4 and PC. The game is based on the Predator film franchise which first began in 1987 and has since … Read More
WATCH: Brand New ‘Assassin’s Creed Valhalla’ World Premiere Trailer
April 30, 2020 | John Reilly 1
After an incredibly long ‘announcement’ trailer yesterday from Ubisoft, they’ve finally shown off a very impressive cinematic trailer for the new Assassin’s Creed Valhalla. The new entry in the Assassin’s Creed franchise will follow on from the success of the … Read More
REVIEW: Anker Soundcore Liberty 2 Pro
April 29, 2020 | John Reilly
The Liberty 2 Pro wireless earbuds from Soundcore (whose parent company is Anker) are the most recent addition to their Liberty line-up, and seems to be the crown-jewel of the series. More refined than their Airpod-lookalike Liberty Air 2 and … Read More
REVIEW: Jabra Elite 75t Wireless Earbuds
April 22, 2020 | John Reilly
Wireless earbuds are swiftly turning into the standard way we listen to music and make calls from our smartphones. Tucked into our ears, they’re hassle-free and, with the wires gone, there’s a freedom we didn’t know we needed. Jabra’s latest, … Read More
REVIEW: Samsung Galaxy Z Flip
April 15, 2020 | John Reilly
Right off the bat, Samsung’s Galaxy Z Flip is the best foldable smartphone you can buy. Now, you may say this is quite the claim but this is taking its unique form factor, software, camera credentials and price point all … Read More
Red Bull’s 1v1 League of Legends ‘Solo Q’ tournament starts Thursday, April 16th
April 14, 2020 | John Reilly
The 2020 official 1v1 League of Legends (LoL) tournament for amateur players worldwide, Red Bull Solo Q (formerly Red Bull Player One), starts this Thursday, April 16th. The first Irish online qualifier will take place on Thursday and is … Read More
REVIEW: Anker Nebula Capsule II – Android TV Mini Projector
April 8, 2020 | John Reilly
Android TV is available on a wide variety of Smart TV platforms and standalone devices and at varied price-points, but one thing it isn’t is very transportable — this is where the Anker Nebula Capsule II comes in. The Anker … Read More
REVIEW: Huawei P40 Pro
April 2, 2020 | John Reilly
Huawei took the wraps of their photography-centric P40 series last week via a livestream where we were introduced to 3 new models. The 6.1″ Huawei P40 with a rear triple camera set-up and 3x optical zoom, the 6.58″ Huawei P40 … Read More
Huawei announce P40, P40 Pro & P40 Pro+
March 26, 2020 | John Reilly 1
Huawei has just unveiled their brand new range of P series smartphones and, to keep up with the competition, have also included an new ‘ultra’ flagship model in the form of the P40 Pro+. Announced via a virtual press conference … Read More
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