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What does the commonplace cruelty of Red Dead Redemption say about our times?
Every era has its western. For 30 years, from The Big Trail through to The Searchers, John Wayne reigned supreme…
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How we went from mere betting to gaming the world
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With the release of Oculus Rift, cinema will never be the same again
With the release of Oculus Rift – virtual reality you can buy from a shop – cinema will never be the same again, says Peter Hoskin
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Peter Hoskin on the island nation that has taken over popular culture
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‘Before you go, can you phone my wife
and let her know I’ll be a bit late?’
‘Roses are red, violets are blue, I’m sure
you won’t mind, if I don’t kiss you…’
‘Typical. You wait for ages and then 4,000 come along at once.’
‘Oh no, while he’s inside he’s become radicalised.’
‘Police?’
‘There’s no easy way to put this, Ted, but we need to reduce staff levels and you’re a member of the demographic group no one cares about.’
‘I thought we were in coalitionwith Sinn Fein?’
‘I’ll have to knock down your doll’s
house to make way for my HS2 train set.’
‘They built this hospital in just ten days, you know!’