38 h. ago Could Blue Prince be one of the greatest games of all time? Pay a visit to my dead uncle's mansion, take a peek behind every one of the 45 (or is that 46?) doors, and see for yourself

Some rooms contain puzzles; some have equipment and supplies; some are just plain... strange. You're building the mansion as you go.

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51 h. ago Serena Williams says she’d ‘have gotten 20 years’ if caught like Jannik Sinner

Serena Williams calls out hypocrisy of Sinner banWilliams says ‘I would have gotten 20 years’ if caughtWorld No 1 Sinner twice tested positive for clostebolSerena Williams says she would have been hit with a 20-year ban if she had failed drug tests like men’s world No 1 Jannik Sinner, who received a three-month suspension in February.“I love the guy, love this game,” Williams, the 23-time Grand Slam winner, told Time magazine this week after being named one of its 100 most influential people. “He’s great for the sport. I’ve been put down so much, I don’t want to bring anyone down. Men’s tennis needs him. Continue reading...

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3 d. ago Ronnie O'Sullivan's 'fearless' Stephen Hendry remark speaks volumes – 'It doesn’t matter!'

Ronnie O'Sullivan has opened up on the seismic impact of Stephen Hendry on snooker, as he admitted the seven-time world champion's fearlessness made him the game's trailblazer

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3 d. ago Children are developing 'Fortnite accents' after spending too much time playing the video game, experts warn

Experts have warned that some children are spending so much time playing the game that they're developing 'Fortnite accents'.

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3 d. ago The cost of gaming is soaring – but for many fans, a game is ‘worth’ more than its price tag

As tariffs raise the price of consoles, is it time for gamers to reevaluate our relationship with new releases?Now is not a good time to buy a new games console.The shock waves from Donald Trump’s will-he-won’t-he approach to trade tariffs were always going to hit video games, an industry that relies on incredibly complex global supply chains. On Monday, Nikkei Asia reported on analysis from a major electronics supplier suggesting that the Nintendo Switch 2 will be subject to Trump’s 145% tariff on goods imported to the US from China, despite his apparent decision to exempt smartphones and computers. Continue reading...

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3 d. ago Fun and Games by John Patrick McHugh review – teenage dreams

The tale of a 17-year-old Irish boy’s painful summer of romance and uncertain friendship captures the tenderness and menace of young menI wouldn’t wish the pains of being a 17-year-old boy on my worst enemy. The awkward longing, the spots, the insecurity: it’s enough to cringe yourself into oblivion. For John Patrick McHugh, however, it is a rich seam to squeeze – not only for humour, but for a nuanced examination of burgeoning masculinity.John Masterson, the main character of McHugh’s debut novel, is in the limboland of a post-exams summer, playing football and hooking up with a slightly older colleague at the hotel where he has a part-time job. In this way, Fun and Games stalks the same emotional and geographical territory as McHugh’s 2021 short-story collection, Pure Gold, also set on an island off the Irish mainland in County Mayo, and also knee-deep in the turmoil of young lads, painted with tenderness and menace in equal measure. Continue reading...

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3 d. ago ‘It’s allowed me to see through his eyes’: Super Mario, my dad and me

When his mum found their old family NES covered in dust and rust, Thomas Hobbs cleaned it up, got it working and reconnected with his childhood and late fatherOne of my earliest memories is watching my mum and dad play the opening level of Super Mario Bros in cooperative mode on the Nintendo Entertainment System. This was the early 1990s, and they were joined at the hip on the sofa, laughing at the idea of two portly plumbers becoming gigantic after consuming copious amounts of magic mushrooms.In this moment I sensed their natural chemistry, while the intoxicating mix of 8-bit visuals and perky, synth-heavy music blew my toddler mind. Although it was irritating seeing them constantly fail to jump high enough to hit the top of the flagpole at the end of the level, I remember being transfixed by the TV screen, and I’m pretty sure this was the first time I connected properly with a video game. Continue reading...

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4 d. ago William put through emotional wringer watching Aston Villa in Champions League

William had his hand over his mouth at points during the match and celebrated goals with Prince George, who wore his claret and blue scarf.

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7 d. ago Donald Trump is now badly wounded. Europe can seize an advantage | Will Hutton

It’s time to fashion a new global trade order without the USThe game-changing geopolitical event last week was the near collapse of the immense $29tn ­market in US government debt, threatening the stability of the American and global financial system and the safe-haven status of dollar assets.The US president boasted as the collapse unfolded that world leaders were queueing to “kiss his arse”. Twelve hours later, he was in the same humiliatingly weak position as the then British prime minister Liz Truss found herself after her tax-slashing “mini-budget” in 2022. The markets had forced him to pause for 90 days the swingeing range of “reciprocal” tariffs that he announced on what he proclaimed “liberation day”; instead he lowered all of them, bar that on China, to 10%. Continue reading...

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7 d. ago Nottingham Forest v Everton, Brighton v Leicester and more: clockwatch – live

Southampton v Aston Villa, plus EFL and BundesligaLive scoreboard | And you can contact Dom on emailOther full-time scores from the early games:Manchester City 5-2 Crystal PalaceCeltic 5-1 KilmarnockLeeds 2-1 PrestonPlymouth 2-1 Sheffield United Continue reading...

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8 d. ago Dejan Kulusevski: Tottenham star 'touch and go' to return for crucial Europa League decider

Spurs could get a double boost just in time for next week’s crucial game in Germany

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9 d. ago Australia star Ellyse Perry ‘excited’ to join Hampshire for Women’s T20 Blast

Perry will play at least six games in new tournamentSigning is coup for English domestic women’s cricketHampshire have signed the Australia all-rounder Ellyse Perry, in a major coup for the restructure of the English women’s domestic game.Perry, the all-time leading run-scorer and wicket-taker in the Women’s Ashes, has been at the forefront of eight Australia World Cup wins – two in ODIs and six in Twenty20 – and was named the International Cricket Council’s women’s player of the decade in 2020. Continue reading...

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9 d. ago ‘It’s time to move on’: Tearful Dončić drops 45 in first game at Dallas since trade

Lakers star scores 31 of 45 points before halftime in winDončić shed tears during lengthy pre-game tribute videoLuka Dončić scored 45 points in his first game in Dallas since being traded to the Los Angeles, helping the Lakers wrap up a playoff spot with a 112-97 victory over the Mavericks on Wednesday night.Dončić’s emotional return came two months after a seismic trade out of nowhere that sent the five-time All-Star to Los Angeles. The 26-year-old star from Slovenia spent his first five and a half seasons with the Mavericks, and still had two seasons left on his contract. Continue reading...

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9 d. ago King Charles and Queen Camilla pay recovering Pope Francis surprise visit

British royals wish pontiff well in recovery from pneumonia during their state visit to ItalyKing Charles and Queen Camilla paid a surprise private visit to a convalescing Pope Francis on Wednesday afternoon during their four-day state visit to Italy.The royal couple visited Francis, 88, at his home in Casa Santa Marta in Vatican City, where he is recovering from a serious bout of pneumonia in both lungs. An official audience had previously been removed from the royals’ schedule due to the pontiff’s ill health. Continue reading...

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1 week ago Adam Peaty makes LA 2028 decision after key change to Olympic swimming programme

The six-time Olympic medallist appears set to bid for a fourth Games in 2028

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1 week ago Adam Peaty makes LA 2028 decision after key change to swimming programme

The six-time Olympic medallist appears set to bid for a fourth Games in 2028

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1 week ago Blue Prince release time – when Xbox Game Pass and PS Plus get this year's best

A major new indie title is on its way to both Xbox Game Pass and PS Plus on day one, and it's already shaking up the critical world.

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1 week ago PS Plus Extra April 2025 reveal time as first game announced with 92% Metacritic score

PS5 gamers can download smash hit Blue Prince this month with their PS Plus Extra subscription, but there's more to come – here's all we know about the upcoming lineup

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1 week ago PS Plus Extra and Premium lineup confirmed with 92% Metacritic hit and Hogwarts Legacy

PS5 gamers can download smash hit Blue Prince this month with their PS Plus Extra subscription, but there's more to come – here's all we know about the upcoming lineup

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1 week ago USWNT lose for second time in three games after Brazil’s late winner

Brazilians gain revenge for defeat in Olympic finalEmma Hayes names inexperienced starting XIAmanda Gutierres scored in stoppage time and Brazil defeated the United States 2-1 on Tuesday night for the team’s first victory over the Americans since 2014.It was the second of two friendlies between the teams, who were meeting for the first time since the United States beat Brazil 1-0 in the gold medal game at last summer’s Olympics. Continue reading...

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