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The Irish Sun
23-06-2025
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
The Precinct review: This top-down sandbox police romp is simply the best.. better than all arrest
AS my wife often tells me, I ALWAYS play the good cop when parenting. Which is why I thought I'd be really good at The Precinct. As it turns out though, this superb top-down sandbox takes a lot more skill than first imagined. 7 Slap tickets on illegally-parked cars Credit: Kwalee Ltd Before we get into my poor attempts at collaring a graffiti vandal, a little backdrop to The Precinct. It's like Grand Theft Auto but where you play on the right side of the law. Really, I hear you ask? That will never work! But it does . . . and really well. This is a fantastically addictive outing from Fallen Tree Games - a lovely nod to classic top-down belters like GTA, GTA: London and Gangsters. Read more Gaming News 7 Shootouts can be fun though controls are tricky at first Credit: Kwalee Ltd Set in the 80s, you play a rookie cop called Nick Cordell Jr. His dad was a cop but died and now he's pounding the streets of Averno City in a bid to catch the bad guys. He's helped out by his partner - a cynical vet - not far from retirement. Meanwhile, an encouraging but secretive chief watches over a department that isn't all quite as it seems. Yes, it's dripping in US cop cliches but this adds to the character of the game and gives it a bit of life. 7 If someone resists arrest, it usually results in a chase on foot Credit: Kwalee Ltd The gameplay itself is pretty straightforward. You patrol the city during shifts, either on foot, in a patrol car or by chopper. There's a main story arc which has some terrific twists and turns but in-between that your job is to keep an eye out for trouble. Most read in Gaming And this comes in many different forms - from clocking speeding vehicles to chasing down attempted murderers on foot. You can even spend a shift dishing out parking tickets. Sounds boring but I spent a lot of time hunting down illegally-parked cars next to fire hydrants - you can even check parking metres to see if the allotted time has expired. When it comes to other arrests, each one must be done by the book to earn XP. When you stop someone, you need to check the ID first, then search them before applying the correct offence. 7 The Precinct has a decent storyline with a few twists Credit: Kwalee Ltd They might drop contraband or the ID might come back as a wanted crook - all of which needs to be taken into account before you dish out punishment. If you get it wrong, you're docked XP. Any heavy-handed policing also sees you deducted points as does arresting someone incorrectly, like putting them in cuffs for an infraction that only requires a fine. It's the same if you lose a 'perp' during a police chase. 7 You can drop off evidence and talk to colleagues at Police HQ Credit: Kwalee Ltd All this really focuses your mind when making an arrest - did I miss anything in the search? Did I run a background check? At the end of each shift you can use your XP to upgrade a fairly basic skills tree. This allows useful extras like calling in a road closure during a police chase - you can also deploy spike traps and order back-up units as you zoom through the city. 7 Car chases are great but you're docked XP if you lose the perp Credit: Kwalee Ltd The mechanics are smooth and responsive too. Excellent visuals add amazing character to Averno - broken roads, reflections in puddles - and the red and blue sirens burst through the tricky haze on a night shift. The isometric camera view really holds its own and allows for impressive car chases as well as back-alley duels. Shoot-outs are fun though the aiming can be tricky at first. 7 Checking IDs is a crucial part of the arrest procedure Credit: Kwalee Ltd However, despite the delightful screeches of tires and blaring sirens, the busts can get a little repetitive. And it's a little easy to rise through the ranks. But these are tiny gripes in what is an awesome 12-13 hours of proper policing. You have the right to remain silent . . . in awe of this game. The Precinct Formats: PlayStation 5 (reviewed) , Xbox, PC Developer: Fallen Tree Games Publisher: Kwalee Price: £24.99 Rating: 18 Score: 4.5/5
Winnipeg Free Press
09-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Winnipeg Free Press
New music: Thom Yorke and Mark Pritchard, PUP, Phil Haynes & Ben Monder, Borusan Istanbul Philharmonic Orchestra
Thom Yorke and Mark Pritchard Tall Tales (Warp) Tall Tales, the first full-length collaboration between Radiohead singer Thom Yorke and electronic music pioneer Mark Pritchard, captures two prolific artists without much to prove and whole worlds left to explore. Tall Tales captures their shared, endearing spirit of experimentation in a collection of dystopian, prog electronics that will satisfy fans of both artists. Across the album, Pritchard's inventive productions and use of vintage electronic instruments serve as a perfect foil for Yorke's darker lyrics and mournful vocals. The opening track, A Fake in a Faker's World, serves as a mission statement. There, Pritchard presents a whirlwind of digital sounds, with Yorke's human voice the sole organic element. A strong middle section begins with Back in the Game. The opening lyrics evoke the project's genesis during the pandemic: 'Have you missed me? How've you been? Back to 2020 again.' As in so much of Yorke's work, the track blends emotional despair with an infectious musicality. It is anchored by the album's two catchiest tracks. Gangsters evokes 1980s video games with its use of a Mattel Bee Gees rhythm machine. This Conversation Is Missing Your Voice follows with a propulsive electronic-pop energy that falls somewhere between Gorillaz and Squeeze. The late songs gradually add analog instruments to the mix, and by the finale, Wandering Genie, the initial musical premise seems almost inverted: In the beginning, Yorke's voice was the only organic sound; by the end, it's all recognizable instruments and his voice has been digitized beyond recognition. Atop analog flute, bassoon and pipe organ, a mechanical Yorke brings the journey to its coda, repeating the single lyric, 'I am falling.' And in 2020, who wasn't? ★★★★★ out of five Stream: Gangsters; Back in the Game — Jim Pollock, The Associated Press PUP Who Will Look After The Dogs? (Little Dipper) For those unfamiliar with Toronto-based punk rock band PUP, the name is an acronym for 'pathetic use of potential,' lead singer Stefan Babcock has said. That should give listeners an idea of the snarky rejection of perfectionism at the core of this group. It should also be kept in mind when this reviewer says that PUP's latest offering is, well, not good. And compared to their previous work — it's not. But good is probably not what they were going for. The quartet has come up in the past decade as a punk-pop rock staple, combining Babcock's yelled lyrics about human fallibility with humour and catchy, head-banging melodies, but Who Will Look After the Dogs? is missing the invigorating electric guitar riffs and cohesion that made past albums so solid. The group's fifth studio album focuses on Babcock's relationships with romantic partners, bandmates and with himself. On the album, Babcock shares his vulnerable side, not the first time for the singer who has an open history with depression. Dark, self-deprecating humour permeates the album — and PUP's work as a whole — such as on the gritty Olive Garden, when Babcock asks a past romantic partner to meet up at the restaurant, ('Last time your Grandma was in a coffin') or in the bittersweet Hunger for Death. Some songs take a step back from the band's usual frenetic energy, especially the ones reflecting Babcock's romantic relationships. That is where the album can tend to lag, such as on breakup ballads Best Revenge and Shut Up. There are pleasures and missteps across the album, but the latter outweighs the former, making this one of the weaker releases across the band's animated discography. ★★ out of five Stream: Olive Garden — Kiana Doyle, The Associated Press Phil Haynes & Ben Monder Transition(s) (Corner Store) Drummer Phil Haynes has said he sees jazz musicians falling into one of two camps — traditionalists and modernists. His goal is to bridge the gap he sees as unnecessary. Within his releases are riffs that might be called traditional but are, in fact, ideas present in Ellington or other earlier artists. This album puts him in duet mode with wonderful guitarist Ben Monder. Together they explore the meaning of 'modern' within a fascinating array of acoustic and electronic moods that are 'new' yet somehow seem familiar and comfortable. It is a terrific romp. Clearly the overall impact here is electronic with sonic swirls augmenting the guitar. Monder weaves a wide range of moods with lingering chords and drawn out effects. There are a series of brief interspersed tracks titled Ben I etc. or Phil ! etc. that are tiny solos. They add a neat flavour to the longer tracks while tying the album together. The longer tracks, such as Untitled Ones, are quite slow and meditative with gentle melodies that never jar or seem forced. As Haynes wishes, the familiar is captured within a contemporary package. The title track, Transition, has a harder edge with Haynes' drum driving a recognizable tune. A highlight is Too Easily, a version of the classic tune I Fall In Love Too Easily that is pure delight. Monder and Haynes move around the melody and each other with grace and melancholy. As the tune slides in and out of the solos it completely relates the lyric instrumentally. The blend of unusual drum sounds with a guitar feature is often haunting. The final track, Epilogue, exemplifies this and seals off the album beautifully. Highly recommended. ★★★★½ out of five Stream: Too Easily; Beyond — Keith Black Bartók, Enescu, Kodály, Martinů Borusan Istanbul Philharmonic Orchestra (Onyx) The orchestral music of Eastern Europe is celebrated with the Borusan Istanbul Philharmonic Orchestra artfully led by its new chief conductor, Carlo Tenanof. First to bolt out of the gate is 20th-century Hungarian composer Bartok's Dance Suite, Sz. 77, its six movements propelled by forceful syncopated accents and ear-cleaning tonal clusters. Tenanof maintains a taut rein, ensuring its densely packed orchestration and kaleidoscopic, often shifting textures spotlighting individual players remains clear, from its opening I. Moderato, through VI. Finale: Allegro. Another highlight by Bartok's close friend and musical colleague, Kodály, is Dances of Galánta. The nearly 17-minute work was inspired by the Roma dance bands of (now) Slovakia. Tenanof's expansive approach brings sweeping romanticism to this five-movement pleaser, its unabashedly lyrical themes evoking the ethos of traditional 'verbunkos.' By contrast, Martinu's Frescoes of Piero della Francesca, H. 352 reflects the composer's visit to Arezzo to see the famous 15th-century frescoes the History of the True Cross in the Basilica of San Francesco. Its finale, III. Poco allegro, is particularly compelling with insistent rhythm motifs and clear passagework in the winds. Last but not least is Enescu's Romanian Rhapsody No. 1 with its halting opening bleeding into more fulsome textures and dancelike rhythms. One can only wish to hear this work performed live, with the orchestra's well-paced, no-holds barred delivery practically leaping off the album and full of fire from the Old Country. ★★★★ out of five Stream: Dance Suite, Sz. 77, III. Allegro vivace; Romanian Rhapsody No. 1 — Holly Harris
South Wales Argus
29-04-2025
- Entertainment
- South Wales Argus
EastEnders star becomes dad and shares baby's adorable name
Amar Adatia, best known for playing Jags Panesar on the BBC soap, shared the news on social media last night. EastEnders star Amar Adati becomes father for second time and shares baby's adorable name Alongside a picture of the newborn, the actor wrote: 'Full Heart. Welcome to the world Arella Adatia.' A number of famous friends took to the comments to send their well wishes, with Jess Impiazi penning: 'Congrats, you guys.' EastEnders co-star Rukki Nahar added: 'Congratulations.' This comes after the BBC star and his wife welcomed their first child all the way back in 2021. The 39-year-old actor joined the popular soap opera in 2019 before exiting in October of 2020 after his character was wrongly sent to jail by his own mum. Recommended Reading: Suki framed the character for Martin Fowler's assault, an act that was actually carried out by her other son, Vinny. After heading to the police station, she handed the police a pair of bloodied jeans and told authorities that he had worn these on the day he allegedly attacked Martin. Beyond the popular soap, the actor has appeared in a number of other films and TV shows, including Doctors, UK Residents Only, 'Gangsters, Gamblers, Geezers,' Dangerous Game and Dead Ringer.
Leader Live
29-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Leader Live
EastEnders star becomes dad and shares baby's adorable name
Amar Adatia, best known for playing Jags Panesar on the BBC soap, shared the news on social media last night. A post shared by Amar Adatia (@amaradatia) Alongside a picture of the newborn, the actor wrote: 'Full Heart. Welcome to the world Arella Adatia.' A number of famous friends took to the comments to send their well wishes, with Jess Impiazi penning: 'Congrats, you guys.' EastEnders co-star Rukki Nahar added: 'Congratulations.' This comes after the BBC star and his wife welcomed their first child all the way back in 2021. The 39-year-old actor joined the popular soap opera in 2019 before exiting in October of 2020 after his character was wrongly sent to jail by his own mum. Digging up the past. Watch the whole episode now 👉 #EastEnders EastEnders legend teases 'very final' exit after 32 years with mystery character EastEnders stars 'fell to their knees' after hearing actor's huge personal news Patsy Palmer hints at EastEnders exit eyeing up rival ITV soap for new role EastEnders killer to make shock return and wreak havoc in Walford next week Suki framed the character for Martin Fowler's assault, an act that was actually carried out by her other son, Vinny. After heading to the police station, she handed the police a pair of bloodied jeans and told authorities that he had worn these on the day he allegedly attacked Martin. Beyond the popular soap, the actor has appeared in a number of other films and TV shows, including Doctors, UK Residents Only, 'Gangsters, Gamblers, Geezers,' Dangerous Game and Dead Ringer.
Yahoo
10-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Thom Yorke and Mark Pritchard Release New Song 'Gangsters': Stream
The post Thom Yorke and Mark Pritchard Release New Song 'Gangsters': Stream appeared first on Consequence. Mark Pritchard and Thom Yorke have released the next single from their upcoming album, Tall Tales. It's called 'Gangsters,' and features a trippy, bizarre visual directed by Jonathan Zawada. The third single follows previous releases 'Back in the Game,' and 'This Conversation Is Missing Your Voice.' 'Gangsters' features Yorke's distorted and pitch-shifted vocals atop a bed of squelchy and buoyant synths. It's a ghostly affair, with an accompanying music video that depicts a town square in disarray. Tall Tales' accompanying feature film will be screened for fans on May 8th worldwide. Head over to the film's website to find a theater near you and check out the trailer here. The album will be released on May 9th via Warp Records. In Radiohead related news, Yorke and co. are now partners of a new limited liability partnership (LLP) called 'RHEUK25 LLP,' which may mean they're gearing up for a tour soon. Thom Yorke and Mark Pritchard Release New Song 'Gangsters': Stream Jaeden Pinder Popular Posts Wife of Weezer Bassist Scott Shriner Shot By Police, Charged with Attempted Murder Kanye West Says Wife Bianca Censori Left Him After Trying to Get Him Committed Bill Burr Confronted Pearl Jam's Eddie Vedder at SNL50: "I Hated Your Band" Perry Farrell Didn't Want "Boy Band" Green Day on 1994 Lollapalooza Billy McFarland's Fyre Fest 2 Permit Only Allows for a 12-Hour Listening Party with 250 People Mariah Carey Mortifies Teenage Son By Crashing His Twitch Stream Subscribe to Consequence's email digest and get the latest breaking news in music, film, and television, tour updates, access to exclusive giveaways, and more straight to your inbox.
