Platformers were one of those genres that I like but was never really went out of my way to play. So, when this platformer that I adored came to a console that I adore, it couldn’t have been much better…until I played it. The story follows the Hat Kid, an intergalactic traveller who is attacked and loses her ship’s fuel, …
By: Jack Butler Grand Budapest Hotel plays tomorrow night at The Milk Market. Click on this sentence to see the Facebook event page. Ah, Wes Anderson, what a quirky little gem you are. Discovered by James L. Brooks, you’ve blossomed into the only true auteur within the studio system, ever since Tim Burton abandoned us to make bad Johnny Depp …
Whenever you think of female characters in gaming, two examples immediately spring to mind – Samus Aran from the Metroid franchise and Bayonetta. Both are examples of strong female characters, can hold their own in combat, and do it in style. With the exception of Samus however, most female characters in the early days of gaming were either plot devices …
By: Jack Butler I don’t think I can forget the announcement of this game. A group of us all live streaming the Direct, “Everyone Is Here” came up…My ears are still ringing. Every single fighter from the last four games, plus newcomers from Animal Crossing, Castlevania, RIDLEY, what else would anyone with a Switch need? But wait, there’s more! A …
Kingdom Hearts III – a tumultuous series with a tumultuous climax I would suggest not reading this review until at least you have finished Kingdom Hearts 0.2: A Fragmentary Passage or are up to date with the story up to then. At some time in the future I will be doing a Kingdom Hearts retrospective as well as a Beginners’ …
Societies come together in fundraising venture By Jack Butler Wishes were made upon a star last night as Scholars played host to a Disney Quiz. The event, a collaboration between Out in UL and UL Drama Society, began at 7:30 and featured rounds on Marvel, Star Wars, Disney Princesses and more. Speaking to Out in UL’s Treasurer, Catherine Mann, over …
STOP THE PRESSES AND CALL MY MOTHER – AT LAST, WE HAVE A MICROWAVE ON CAMPUS! In a shock announcement from UL Student Life (ULSL), one glorious microwave has been delivered to the University of Limerick. There are some who might deride a single microwave for a 15,000+ student body,- but spare a thought for those who bring a packed …
Out in UL, the LGBTQ+ Society in the University of Limerick, has been a staple of the UL Clubs and Socs since 1997. The society has commandeered many events and trips through the years (and is planning just as many this year!) such as Queerbash, Alternative Miss UL and trips to Dublin and Limerick Prides. In recent years, however, the …
OVER 1,000 people lined the bridges of Limerick City on Monday 8 October for “Shine a Light on the River” as part of Limerick Mental Health Week. 34 specially illuminated boats carrying over 60 people, along with the Liam McCarthy cup, travelled between the three city bridges shining torches to light up the river. The event was stewarded by Limerick …