Reviews

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  Last updated: 28th January, 2010 04:14pm

  Allan is Bard to beat in live show

  

  Well-known local musician Allan McKenzie enjoyed many Rabbie returns when he debuted a special set of songs uniquely put together for Lounge's regular Sunday Live sessions.

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  Published: 15th January, 2010 12:05pm

  New Largs band's first album

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  Local musician and songwriter Andrew McGregor has formed a new band, One Man Town, who have recorded their first CD in the Largs Honkytonk Studio

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  Last updated: 10 Dec 2009 09:36

  TWICE THE FUN AT ATTIC PLAYERS

  The Attic Players provided the perfect antidote as they presented the UK Premier - yes, the UK Premier! - of Willie Rocke's delightful comedy, Try Anything Twice.

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  Published: 8 Dec 2009 09:19

  Call of Duty Modern Warfare 2

  I'll save you some time: Yes, it is as good as the first one, you can relax. Although, is it better than 2007's Modern Warfare? That question takes a little longer...

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  Published: 2 Dec 2009 15:16

  Snow White pure magic at Barrfields

  The annual panto in the Barrfields Theatre took on a new spin this year with the enthusiastic children of the Largs Youth Theatre joining forces with the Largs Players who have...

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  Published: 25 Nov 2009 15:57

  Cities XL

  The problem with city building sim games is - as a younger sibling will always be compared to their successful older brother - their achievements won't ever be considered...

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  Published: 24 Nov 2009 17:25

  Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Winter Games

  Christmas is coming (I'm sorry, but it is) and that means it's time to start thinking about ways to keep all the family amused while under one roof for the extended...

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  Published: 19 Nov 2009 17:23

  Ultimate I Spy

  If you are of a certain age you might remember the little pocket books (endorsed by David Bellamy if I remember correctly) encouraging you to search for different themed items...

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  Last updated: 17 Nov 2009 14:15

  HAY FEVER ... Men at Work star rolls back the years

  In something of an Ayrshire homecoming this year, Men at Work lead singer Colin Hay put in a barnstorming performance two nights running at the Victoria Hotel in Largs,

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  Published: 17 Nov 2009 12:10 (2)

  Borderlands

  Gearbox Software's latest is a classy, good looking title that attempts to fuse elements of the Role Playing Game and the First Person Shooter. Is this the ultimate in hybrid...

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  Published: 15th November, 2009 05:22pm

  Ninja Captains

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  While party games are aimed at the entire family, younger members may still find your average Wii-fare a little too trying.

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  Published: 12th November, 2009 05:24pm

  Goosebumps Horrorland

  

  Video game franchises have a lot to answer for - with games that otherwise wouldn't get made making it to our shop shelves and eventual Christmas stocking in part thanks to the name of a particular book/TV...

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  Published: 12 Nov 2009 11:32

  2XL ATV Offroad

  The ubiquitousness of the iPhone means games developers ignore it at their peril. But while currently you can either low res simplicity or the 'not as good as the full size...

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  Published: 2 Nov 2009 13:46

  King of Fighters XII

  With Street Fighter IV lighting up the summer, it's fair to say that 2009's been a good year for people with a love of button mashing fighting games. But while the Street...

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  Last updated: 16 Sep 2009 15:59

  Beatles Rock Band

  The music gaming genre is already a crowded one but, as you'd expect, Beatles Rock Band makes everything that's come before look like The Monkees in comparison.

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  Last updated: 27 Aug 2009 13:38

  Free Realms

  If Blizzcon - taking place this week in California and seeing thousands of World of Warcraft fans pretty much emptying their purses and wallets into Blizzard's already burgeoning...

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  Published: 17 Aug 2009 12:23

  G.I. Joe: Rise of the Cobra

  Another summer blockbuster, another hastily cobbled together video game tie in which doesn't quite pass muster? Alas yes, although there's more than enough here to keep...

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  Published: 5 Aug 2009 15:49

  Ghostbusters

  There seem to be no new ideas in film anymore. As we wait for the Fame remake to hit the screens (the renaissance of legwarmers can only be a matter of time), Star Trek takes...

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  Published: 20 Jul 2009 13:50

  Restaurant Empire 2

  Being a celebrity chef seems fairly straightforward nowadays. Back in the day you used to have to be able to, yannow, cook. Now it's more about being able to swear like a...

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  Published: 15 Jul 2009 11:54

  G1 Jockey 4

  The thrill of the track, exciting commentary, crisp HD visuals and great gambling mini games. Sadly, these are all things totally absent from Koei's latest Horse em Up.