10 h. ago Forget Tomb Raider and Uncharted, there’s a new generation of games about archaeology – sort of

In this week’s newsletter: an archaeologist and gamer on why we love to walk around finding objects in-game and in real lifeThe game I’m most looking forward to right now is Big Walk, the latest title from House House, creators of the brilliant Untitled Goose Game. A cooperative multiplayer adventure where players are let loose to explore an open world, I’m interested to see what emergent gameplay comes out of it. Could Big Walk allow for a kind of community archaeology with friends? I certainly hope so.When games use environmental storytelling in their design – from the positioning of objects to audio recordings or graffiti – they invite players to role play as archaeologists. Game designer Ben Esposito infamously joked back in 2016 that environmental storytelling is the “art of placing skulls near a toilet” – which might have been a jab at the tropes of games like the Fallout series, but his quip demonstrates how archaeological gaming narratives can be. After all, the incongruity ...

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36 h. ago This Morning star Nick Ferrari reveals he 'set up' Piers Morgan at star

A number of Nick's famous friends had a role to play on his big day

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3 d. ago Manchester United 'make new Senne Lammens bid' as Emi Martinez contingency plan emerges

Jadon Sancho could play a role in United’s attempts to sign a goalkeeper

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3 d. ago Harry and Meghan's hopes for Archie and Lilibet's royal future 'met with bemusement'

Whether Prince Harry's children Archie and Lilibet will ever play a role in the Royal Family is yet to be seen, but an insider has hinted at what the future might hold

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4 d. ago Freddy Brazier's baby news 'brought him closer to dad Jeff who'll play special role'

Model Freddy Brazier is reportedly expecting his first child as his TV presenter dad Jeff Brazier is said to have stepped in to help following their rocky relationship

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4 d. ago Wednesday's Principal Dort to be 'exposed' by unexpected hero in huge season 2 twist

Wednesday season 2 has teased one character in particular will play a much bigger role.

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4 d. ago Deadly legionnaires' outbreaks in London, Ont., bring role climate change may play to the forefront

Deadly legionnaires' outbreaks in London, Ont., bring role climate change may play to the forefront  CBC

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5 d. ago Arsenal: Mikel Arteta rules out selling Gabriel Martinelli as Eberechi Eze signing sparks rumours

The Brazilian is still expected to play a ‘very, very, very important’ role at the Emirates this season

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5 d. ago Veterinary diagnostics company MI:RNA recruits renowned veterinary experts to support advancement of its cutting

Pioneering veterinary diagnostics company MI:RNA has recruited leading veterinary experts to support the advancement of its cutting-edge diagnostic technology. Forming part of MI:RNA’s first clinical advisory board (CAB), they will play a vital role in sharing expertise, fostering curiosity and critical connections, and helping shape key projects. This will include the launch of the company’s first early diagnosis product for Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM), one of the most common heart diseases in cats.

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5 d. ago Liverpool vs Arsenal preview, team news and predicted lineup

Liverpool and Arsenal go into this weekend as the two leading teams to fight in the Premier League title race and an early win over the other could play a huge role

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7 d. ago ‘Really tough decision’: US captain Keegan Bradley does not pick himself for Ryder Cup

World No 11 decides to stick with non-playing role‘It broke my heart not to play. It really did’Keegan Bradley hopes a selfless act can turn into US points after the Ryder Cup captain resisted strong temptation to combine his role with playing duties at Bethpage in September. His confirmation ended the prospect of a first Ryder Cup playing captain since Arnold Palmer in 1963.The US turned to Justin Thomas, Collin Morikawa, Ben Griffin, Patrick Cantlay, Cameron Young and Sam Burns to back up the six automatic qualifiers in an eagerly awaited announcement made by Bradley on Wednesday. Continue reading...

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7 d. ago Teen star will lead Lionesses to World Cup victory, says England's top goal scorer

England and Lionesses legend Ellen White has backed teen sensation Michelle Agyemang to play a leading role in the nation's bid for World Cup glory in 2027

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8 d. ago Billy Connolly to be celebrated in Glasgow with 'Big Yin Weekend'

The Glaswegian icon will play a special role in events to mark the 850th anniversary of his home city.

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9 d. ago Trump says he is keen to meet Kim Jong Un as he hosts South Korean president

Lee Jae Myung tells US president he wants him to play role ‘in establishing peace on the Korean peninsula’

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9 d. ago Trump says he wants to meet Kim Jong Un as he hosts South Korean president

Lee Jae Myung tells US president he wants him to play role ‘in establishing peace on the Korean peninsula’

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9 d. ago 'My experimental lover is great at role play and swinging but won't settle down'

JUST JANE: Today our agony aunt Jane O'Gorman is dealing with a new issue from a Daily Star reader who longs for her man to park the past and start cherishing her

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9 d. ago Zendaya in Scotland: Hollywood star on her 'love' for Inverness and hopes to play 'Scottish role'

The Hollywood star Zendaya says it would be ‘so special’ to play a Scottish role.

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1 week ago Ruben Amorim faces more pressure despite reasons for optimism for United | Jonathan Wilson

Club who used to inspire fear now inspire pity and the head coach, with no credit in the bank, needs a victory at FulhamEncouraging signs. Gimmers of promises. Green shoots. It is indicative of just how far Manchester United have sunk that the reaction to their 1-0 defeat to Arsenal last Sunday was not shock or scorn or even schadenfreude; it was encouragement. United used to inspire fear in opponents; now they inspire pity.It is not that there were no reasons for optimism for United. The new forwards who started, Bryan Mbeumo and Matheus Cunha, looked intermittently dangerous. Mason Mount offered a reminder of his quality and if he can stay fit he could have a major role to play. Patrick Dorgu dominated his flank. Amad Diallo sparkled after coming off the bench. David Raya was forced to make seven saves. Dorgu hit a post. There were plausible claims for a penalty when William Saliba appeared to go through the back of Cunha. Opta’s xG model had United winning 1.5 to 1.3. Continue re...

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1 week ago Ruben Amorim faces more pressure despite reasons for optimism at United | Jonathan Wilson

Club who used to inspire fear now inspire pity and the head coach, with no credit in the bank, needs a victory at FulhamEncouraging signs. Gimmers of promises. Green shoots. It is indicative of just how far Manchester United have sunk that the reaction to their 1-0 defeat to Arsenal last Sunday was not shock or scorn or even schadenfreude; it was encouragement. United used to inspire fear in opponents; now they inspire pity.It is not that there were no reasons for optimism for United. The new forwards who started, Bryan Mbeumo and Matheus Cunha, looked intermittently dangerous. Mason Mount offered a reminder of his quality and if he can stay fit he could have a major role to play. Patrick Dorgu dominated his flank. Amad Diallo sparkled after coming off the bench. David Raya was forced to make seven saves. Dorgu hit a post. There were plausible claims for a penalty when William Saliba appeared to go through the back of Cunha. Opta’s xG model had United winning 1.5 to 1.3. Continue re...

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1 week ago Before the almost inevitable row about policing at Notting Hill carnival, here are some things you should know | Alfie Moore

As a police officer turned comedian, I joke about the job and try to explain it. But there is a gulf between what officers and the public think – and that does neither any goodThe cops are everywhere. This weekend, as Notting Hill carnival looms, you’ll see them on the streets and in the news.I’m a standup comedian, but also a recent ex-cop with plenty of mates still in the job to keep me apprised of what’s going on and what they are thinking. Usually this involves a sort of role reversal, where I play the part of the crisis negotiator and they’re weeping down the phone over the latest senior management policy. Here’s what’s really on their minds at the moment. Continue reading...

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