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Greece, honour and the ancient ties of wergeld

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imageGreece owes what was once called a 'man payment'.EPA/Alexandros Vlachos

On the surface, it seems the Greek crisis is all about money. The Greek government has defaulted on a €1.6bn loan repayment to the IMF and is seeking a new bailout programme. Meanwhile, the Greek people are to take part in a referendum that is being billed as a choice...

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How horror games give us the fright we're looking for

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image'I hate to say this but he, uh, it's behind you.'EA Games

Why play horror-themed videogames designed to shock and scare? As with horror films or novels, they provide a means to indulge in the pleasure of frightening ourselves. Freakish, monstrous characters programmed to challenge and destroy the player gratifies the fear-induced thrill-seeking...

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