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EA apologise for Northern Ireland mix up

- Error was brought to EA's attention in late April

Publishing giant Electronic Arts have apologised for using the wrong national anthem for Northern Ireland in the Euro 2008 computer game.

The mistake was brought to the games publisher's attention over two months ago in April. A Northern Ireland fan wrote on publisher's online message boards of his "shock" and how he was "disgusted" by the game.

Irish blog to cover computer games

An Irish blog, the Irish Games, is set to have video games news, features and reviews.

Final Metal Gear Solid 4 Trailer

Viewing the final MGS4 trailer you'd be forgiven for thinking that it was a trailer for an upcoming Hollywood blockbuster. From the grizzled voice over to awe-inspiring number of set pieces it could easily pass for the next Jerry Bruckheimer offering, when in fact it’s so much more. The tantalising prospect of a summers day spent playing Metal Gear is something to cherish. Lets just hope that the game lives up to the exceedingly high expectation.

Irish video games podcast launched

Citizengame.co.uk, although it has a UK web address, is a newly launched Irish games podcast.

GamesStop Ireland up for industry award

GameStop Ireland, a branch of the international retailer, has been nominated for an MCV Industry Excellence Awards organised by the UK computer and video games trade magazine MCV.