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Articles by Michael Piercy

Michael Piercy is a Computer Game Designer and Co-Founder of Pixel Wolf Studios. After receiving a BA in Computer Game Design (Story Development) from University of East London he returned home to Dublin to further his studies at DIT where he's studying for an MSc in Digital Games. he is currently working at Pixel Wolf Studios in Dublin.

Evergreen Irish Gaming Scene
December 1, 2011 – 1:55 pm | 3 Comments
Evergreen Irish Gaming Scene

As the large multinational gaming giants begin to flock to Ireland, with companies such as BioWare in Galway and Activision|Blizzard in Cork, the west coast prospers with the additions of hundreds of new job positions. …

Ireland’s Gaming Industry takes on the World!
November 7, 2011 – 4:12 pm | One Comment
Ireland’s Gaming Industry takes on the World!

Last month saw the release of a report by Forfás which took a very deep and concentrated look at the current state of the global gaming sector and it’s influences here in Ireland. The report outlines where …

Time to Cast your Votes: The 29th Annual Golden Joystick Awards!
September 16, 2011 – 1:07 pm | One Comment
Time to Cast your Votes: The 29th Annual Golden Joystick Awards!

Voting has commenced for the 29th Annual Golden Joystick Awards 2011. The most prestigious award ceremony in the gaming industry in which the public cast their votes from a wide selection of nominees to catapult …

Guinness Arthur’s Day: Play on the Day – Let the Celebrations
August 18, 2011 – 9:57 am | Comments Off
Guinness Arthur’s Day: Play on the Day – Let the Celebrations

September 22nd is Arthur’s Day and throughout the country rising Irish stars as well as chart topping artists (and of course responsible patrons) will raise a glass to the man who created the black stuff. …

Games Jam – Building a Game in 48 Hours
August 17, 2011 – 12:10 pm | Comments Off
Games Jam – Building a Game in 48 Hours

In Association with IGDA Ireland, Open Emotion Studios are hosting a national games jam this September named – The Open Emotion/Winnitron Sham jam
For those of you who are unaware of what a Games Jam is, …

Games for Charity!
August 5, 2011 – 8:08 am | 2 Comments
Games for Charity!

The Humble Indie Bundle 3
Pay what you want, get the whole lot! And then some! It almost sounds too good to be true, but it is! Based, in California the Humble Bundle Team, in connection with …