2 w. ago Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 review – deeply satisfying homage to Japanese role

PC, PlayStation 5 (version played); Sandfall Interactive/Kepler InteractiveBoasting a unique world, challenging combat and great writing, this RPG has a lot going for it, if only it didn’t revel in its own mysteriousness so muchWhen we meet Clair Obscur’s protagonist Gustave, he’s getting ready to say goodbye to his ex-girlfriend, Sophie. Once a year the Paintress, a giant god-like woman visible from across the sea, wakes, paints a number on a large monolith, and in the peaceful town of Lumière, everyone whose age corresponds with the number dies. This process, called the Gommage, has shortened people’s lives for 67 years, and now it’s Sophie’s turn. Immediately after this heart-wrenching goodbye, Gustave and his adopted sister Maelle get ready to set sail as part of Expedition 33, on a journey to defeat the Paintress and end her gruesome cycle.While stunningly beautiful, the continent you arrive at is no friendly place, and the path to the Paintress is filled with surreal monsters ...

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2 w. ago Political and religious leaders around the world pay tribute to Pope Francis

Pontiff remembered for defence of the vulnerable, and commitment to peace, social justice and the environmentPope Francis, groundbreaking Jesuit pontiff, dies aged 88Latest updates: tributes paid after Pope Francis diesPolitical and religious leaders around the world have paid tribute to the life and legacy of Pope Francis, whose 12-year papacy came to an end with his death in Rome early on Monday morning.Many recalled Francis’s unfailing defence of the poorest and most marginalised, and his profound commitment to peace and the environment. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Tributes pour in for Eurovision legend Clodagh Rodgers after she dies 'peacefully' aged 78

She passed away at home on Friday, April 18

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2 w. ago Eurovision legend Clodagh Rodgers dies aged 78: Iconic singer who represented UK in 1971 tragically passes away as fans pay tribute to the 'inspirational' star

The Norther Irish singer, who finished in fourth place with Jack In The Box, died 'peacefully' on Friday following a three-year illness surrounded by her family.

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2 w. ago Clodagh Rodgers dead: Eurovision icon dies after health battle

Eurovision legend Clodagh Rodgers, who represented the UK for Ireland in 1971, has died as her son Sam Sorbie shared the sad news in a Facebook post today

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3 w. ago Ted Kotcheff, director of First Blood, Weekend at Bernie’s and Wake in Fright, dies aged 94

Prolific Canadian director also made one of the country’s first internationally successful films, The Apprenticeship of Duddy Kravitz, starring Richard DreyfussTed Kotcheff, the prolific Canadian director of films including First Blood, Weekend at Bernie’s, Wake in Fright and The Apprenticeship of Duddy Kravitz, has died aged 94. His daughter Kate Kotcheff told the Canadian Press that he had died of heart failure on Thursday in Nuevo Vallarta, Mexico, where he lived. His son Thomas said: “He died of old age, peacefully, and surrounded by loved ones.”In an amazingly varied career, Kotcheff’s work ranged from hardhitting TV plays and low-budget features in the UK, to hit Hollywood comedies and prestige-laden award-winners and cult films. Kate Kotcheff said: “He was an amazing storyteller. He was an incredible, larger than life character [and] he was a director who could turn his hand to anything.” Continue reading...

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