Author: Chris Holmes
Football: Haaland and Man City look a little scary most of the time
With the Premier League season now fermenting nicely and the first European fixtures underway, it seems like an apt moment to make the sort of judgments which will come back to haunt me come Halloween, never mind May.
Football’s coming home…and the women are bringing it
The Lionesses’ fantastic semi-final victory over Sweden at a packed Bramall Lane means another year, another Wembley final for England.
Football: pre-season ponderings on the big Northern clubs
In part one of my pre-season meanderings, I took a peek at a burning issue facing each of the three North West behemoths who seized their usual seats at last season’s top six table. In part two, I’m focusing on those who spent more time dining near the toilets.
Football: pre-season ponderings on the big Northern clubs
With many players now reporting back for duty, or just being a giant pain in the backside to agitate for a move, it feels like an opportune moment to take a look at the big six Northern clubs in the Premier League.
Beware the light: Northern Soul braves HOME’s FilmFear season to watch a preview of The Lighthouse
Director Robert Eggers may only be two films into his fledgling career as a director and writer but he has already proven himself a master of psychological horror.
Power Up: Gaming history at Manchester’s Science and Industry Museum
In my three years as Gaming Editor for Northern Soul, I have visited a variety of retro arcade clubs and bars. But nothing prepared me for the living, breathing exhibition at Manchester’s Science and Industry Museum.
More than a game: the esports juggernaut rolls into Manchester
In the last few years, gaming as a spectator sport has become something of a phenomenon, from YouTubers earning lucrative sponsorship deals broadcasting their gaming exploits to the explosion in professional tournaments and leagues collectively known as esports.
Manchester’s NQ64: “grungy backstreet bar chic combined with retro gaming nirvana”
New arcade bar, NQ64, is the latest venture to tap into a strong sense of nostalgia among gamers of a certain age.
“This truly is a retreat for dedicated and casual gamers.” Northern Soul reviews Virtual Hideout Manchester
Nestled in a new outdoor stretch of bars and restaurants near the Odeon in Manchester’s Great Northern, Virtual Hideout Manchester is the latest haven for those seeking a gaming fix with a primary focus on VR.
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