Halo 4

Halo Effect: 1. Tara Talbot and Malcolm O’Kelly; 2. Jackie Brannigan; 3. Trevor Rigley and Melanie Morris. (Pix. Kieran Harnett)

Former Irish rugby players Malcolm O’Kelly and David Wallace lined out at the launch of the most anticipated blockbuster Game of the Year, Halo 4.  More than 200 fans flocked to the launch party at 4 Dame Lane to be amongst the first to experience the Xbox 360 game.

Halo 4 is the next blockbuster installment of the iconic franchise that has shaped entertainment history and defined a generation of gamers. Developed by 343 Industries, Halo 4 continues the story of the series’ iconic hero the Master Chief as he returns to confront his destiny and face an ancient evil that threatens the fate of the entire universe. 

PS Vita

Pictured at the launch of Playstation Vita at the Button Factory were 1. Cici Cavanagh; 2. Michelle Rowley and Ronan Mc Cormack; 3. Hilary Johnson. Music on the night was courtesy of Fade Street’s CiCi who entertained some of the country’s best known gaming enthusiasts who attended the launch. Playstation Vita , Playstation’s revolutionary state – of - the - art portable gaming device, is on sale now. (Pix. Richie Stokes)