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TechFar Cry 4
It’s a hard life being Ajay Ghale, Far Cry 4’s protagonist. Plunged into the midst of a civil war in Kyrat, the country of his birth and a place ... Read more »| 10 Dec 2014 -
Fashion
Fashion Gift Guide 2014
Looking for a stylish Christmas present? We kick off our gift guide with a hand-picked selection of goodies from independent designers and stockists Read more »| 09 Dec 2014 -
Food And DrinkMulling It Over
Mulled wine is so last Christmas. How about adding wassail, sloe gin, and brandy flips to your repertoire? Read more »| 08 Dec 2014 -
Food And DrinkBest winter hotspots across Glasgow and Edinburgh
With winter well and truly nigh, our Glasgow and Edinburgh Venue editors round up the best places to eat, drink and be merry – with picks spanning outdoor markets, cosy indoor havens and the best spots for wintry walks Read more »| 08 Dec 2014 -
Food And DrinkThe Skinny Guide to Christmas Dinner
Need tips to make your Christmas meal into some serious gourmet shit? Our Food and Drink ed has culled the best culinary advice and chipped in some of his own to make your Christmas Day go as smoothly as possible Read more »| 08 Dec 2014 -
Food And DrinkBerry and Rye, Liverpool
Berry and Rye was once a well-kept secret, a haven from the mainstream, but now the cache has gone is it still as good? Read more »| 08 Dec 2014
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Food And Drink
A Foodie Christmas Gift Guide
Under our Christmas tree this year are a pot-stirring robot, a giant pencil sharpener, a cheese slicer in the shape of a camera and a magic toaster. And that's not even the worst of it... Read more »| 08 Dec 2014 -
Food And Drink
Phagomania: Edible Christmas Drinks
Christmas is here, and with it come the twin pleasures of food and drink. Why not smash the two together, with our guide to edible alcohol. Read more »| 08 Dec 2014 -
Tech
Starting Up: Thin Edge of the WEDG
Manchester-based start-up WEDG is riding on the power of crowdfunding to tackle data insecurity Read more »| 08 Dec 2014 -
Food And Drink
The Alternative Foodie Gift Guide: Part Deux
What'll it be this year: sous vide tools or a beer subscription? Post-apocalypse survival guide or a slice of French vineyard? Our Food and Drink editor delves once more into the difficult world of Christmas presents for the foodie in your life... Read more »| 05 Dec 2014 -
Tech
Game Masters: Game On
As Game Masters sets up shop in Edinburgh, we speak to exhibition coordinator Benjamin Cram about how he and his team captured the history (and future) of gaming in one hundred titles Read more »| 03 Dec 2014 -
Tech
Game Masters: Robert Florence on gaming's past and present
If Santa’s sack has been a little lightweight these past few years, it might be time for a trip down memory lane. Robert Florence strokes his metaphorical white beard as he reminisces about the good old days ahead of his Video Game Christmas Morning show. Read more »| 03 Dec 2014 -
Tech
Game Masters: Brave New Worlds
With Sega and Nintendo needing no introduction, we speak to six indie developers vying for your thumbs at Game Masters Read more »| 03 Dec 2014 -
Tech
Game Masters: The Spirit of Independents
For its residency in Edinburgh, Game Masters has reserved a spot to celebrate Scotland's contribution to the games industry. We speak with the three developers chosen to represent its growing independent scene Read more »| 03 Dec 2014 -
Tech
Socket Fillers: Christmas Gifts For Tech-Lovers To Suit Every Budget
Our guide to what to buy for the gadget-obsessed this Christmas, from modestly-priced essentials to the truly covetous unnecessaries, and everything between Read more »| 03 Dec 2014