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A seal left with deep wounds after having had a white plastic ring stuck around its neck for two and half years has been released back to the wild "Mrs Vicar" was finally captured on Horsey Beach, near Great Yarmouth, in Norfolk, on 4 April. After three months of of antibiotics, pain relief and care at the RSPCA's East Winch wildlife centre she was strong enough to return to the wild. She was released into the River Nene at Sutton Bridge in Lincolnshire. The adult grey seal had been spotted with the ring around her neck but she kept evading capture. As she grew, the rigid ring became more embedded leaving her with an infected wound that was 7cm (2.8in) deep when she was taken to East Winch.

The pandemic, and lockdown, made Adam Ellison want to help other people. Before coronavirus, he was content with his job in marketing and his own social bubble. But that changed when millions faced hardship due to pandemic disruption caused by the virus. "I've become more conscious of everybody else," he says. "Some people have had it worse." In October, he signed up to be a volunteer on Olio, an app that allows people to share edible food waste with others. Every Saturday, Mr Ellison, who lives in a small town near Kilmarnock in Scotland, goes to Tesco at 07:00 to collect unsold produce. Bread, avocados, limes, tomatoes, herbs - it changes every week. He adds whatever items he collects to the app and people who live nearby can request them for pickup. Often, all the food is gone within a day. The number of users on Olio has doubled during the pandemic, from 2 million to 4 million worldwide. It's one of several apps and social media sites that have seen a sharp increase in charitable activity since the emergence of Covid-19. "The demand is just off the chart," says Tessa Clarke, Olio's co-founder. The app used to see just under 300,000 food items listed every month. That figure is now roughly 1.6 million, and half of all items are requested by the app's users within 30 minutes of being listed. The boom is partly down to the partnership between Olio and Tesco, which was announced last September. It allows Olio volunteers like Mr Ellison to collect and share food waste not claimed by charities. But Ms Clarke says the pandemic has also motivated people to think differently about food waste - particularly after images of empty supermarket shelves circulated in March last year. "That led to an almost overnight step-change in terms of people actually valuing food," she says. People who claim food on Olio may be facing hunger, or they may simply want to help reduce food waste. Ms Clarke notes that there was, sadly, a noticeable rise in users seeking food for their families via Olio because of a loss of income, or suspension of free school meals. Just a few weeks into redistributing food via the app, Mr Ellison received a message from someone who was particularly in need of food. "I was in a position where I could actually really help this person," he says. "I can't explain how good that feels, to be able to do that for someone else." In August, Olio will branch out with a new feature called Borrow, where users will be able to lend people items under a certain value, such as tools. The idea is to reduce the unnecessary purchase of objects that are only used very occasionally. Other apps, such as Freecycle.org and Nextdoor, have also registered a surge in altruistic behaviour during the pandemic. "We went from maybe 60,000 posts a day to 120,000 posts a day overnight… it was amazing," says Deron Beal, founder of Freecycle.org, a website that allows people to offer unwanted possessions to others for free online. The site was flooded with so much activity that Mr Beal's team had to activate additional servers to cope with demand, he adds. Freecycle.org users posted information about the location of vaccination sites, as well as offering home-made cloth masks for free. There was also an increase in listings of food and clothing items. Meanwhile, at Nextdoor, a social network that connects people who live in the same district, there was a 380% increase in posts from UK users that mentioned helping or assisting each another. "About 70% of our members are still talking about wanting to shop local and supporting local businesses," adds Jennie Sager, head of Europe and Australia at Nextdoor. She adds that activity was very high in London, and cites one example of a father and daughter who gave away almost 300 plants for free to their neighbours via Nextdoor. "He thought it would help people reduce their stress," says Ms Sager. And the UK Help Map, through which users can offer and find help of various kinds, has received a million unique views. 78,000 people in the country have pinned their locations to the map and offered assistance to their neighbours While altruistic interventions and acts of kindness have boomed on social apps, cash donations to charities fell during the pandemic, notes Cat Mahoney, research manager at the Charities Aid Foundation (CAF). Online donations rose, however. While they have since fallen again, they remain above pre-pandemic levels. The big question now is whether the broader surge of app-mediated compassion will continue. The influx of posts using terms related to kindness or giving on Nextdoor has been sustained throughout the pandemic, even in countries that have experienced long stretches of very low cases, says Ms Sager. "When we see neighbourhoods go in and out of lockdown globally, we don't see a massive dip," she adds. And at Freecycle.org, some listings - such as free food - have become less common lately, though items people acquired for lockdown hobbies that they no longer need are currently in abundance on the site, says Mr Beal. Dr Oksana Gerwe at Brunel University says that people's familiarity with digital platforms, and their trust in online reviews, may have helped pave the way for online altruism during the pandemic. But she is sceptical that this activity will last unless people form true habits of giving and helping each other regularly. One person who might fit the bill is Mr Ellison. He says his experience of volunteering via Olio has strengthened his belief in the power of communities. "If everybody did something small but meaningful, we'd live in a much, much better society," he says. "I think Covid's been a catalyst for that."

Bentley’s new 650bhp Continental GT Speed will be the hottest, most driver-focused version of the third-generation luxury coupé, company insiders have hinted. Instead of to successors to either the 700bhp W12-engined Continental Supersport of 2017 or the V8-engined GT3-R of 2014, the development effort for the GT now turns to petrol-electric options to further broaden the GT model spectrum and drive down the average carbon emissions of Bentley’s new-car line-up. Bentley engineering boss Matthias Rabe told Autocar that there is “some interest in an electrified GT from Bentley customers who live in metropolitan areas and will need a car capable of zero-emissions running to drive in new clear-air zones”. The company has a strategic roadmap for the total electrification of its product line by 2030, and has already introduced PHEV versions of the Bentayga SUV and the Flying Spur limousine While a smaller-engined, less powerful PHEV could give Bentley the best chance of scoring a sub-50g/km European emissions rating, it might not be the obvious choice. Buyers in key global markets continue to favour the GT’s 12-cylinder engine over the smaller V8, and there are even some at Crewe with memories long enough to recall how poorly the BMW-engined Arnage of the late 1990s was received by customers who were quick to swap them in for 6.75-litre, Bentley-engined Red Label cars. Meanwhile, and at the other end of the derivative spectrum, Bentley insiders have strongly hinted that no replacement for either the Continental Supersport or the GT3-R is in the product plan for the current GT model generation. The predecessors of these derivatives came along late in the life cycle of the second-generation GT; and it can be assumed that, by the same time in the life cycle of the current-generation GT later this decade, Bentley’s pivot towards an all-electric model line-up will make hardcore petrol-engined GTs an awkward fit.

Anti-Taliban forces in Afghanistan have asked the international community not to recognise the new government announced by the Islamists on Tuesday. The all-male cabinet consisting entirely of Taliban leaders or their associates is "illegal", they said. The US has expressed concern that the interim government includes figures linked to attacks on US forces. And the EU said the Islamist group had reneged on promises to make it "inclusive and representative". The interim cabinet is led by Mullah Mohammad Hassan Akhund, who is on a UN blacklist. Another figure, Sirajuddin Haqqani, is wanted by the American FBI. The National Resistance Front (NRF) said it considered the announcement of the Taliban's caretaker cabinet "a clear sign of the group's enmity with the Afghan people". The Taliban insist they have now defeated the NRF in the Panjshir Valley north of Kabul, but NRF leaders say they are still fighting. In a statement, the US state department said it was concerned by the "affiliations and track records of some of the individuals". The statement said Washington would "continue to hold the Taliban to their commitments" to allow safe passage for foreign nationals and Afghans with travel do[*censored*]ents, "including permitting flights currently ready to fly out of Afghanistan". US Secretary of State Antony Blinken is to hold a virtual meeting of 20 Western nations to co-ordinate a set of conditions for engagement with the Taliban government. The Taliban seized control of Afghanistan in a sweeping offensive more than three weeks ago. It now faces many tough challenges in the conflict-torn country, including stabilising the economy and gaining international recognition. On Wednesday dozens of women marched in Kabul and in the province of Badakhshan, saying they would not accept a government without women. The Taliban deny using violence against the demonstrations. They say protesters need permission to march and should not use abusive language. Pakistan also denies any role in Afghanistan. Ministers told to implement 'Islamic law' Earlier on Tuesday, a statement attributed to Taliban Supreme Leader Mawlawi Hibatullah Akhundzada told the government to uphold Sharia law - Islam's legal system. The Taliban have been known for their extremely hardline interpretation of Sharia. The Taliban want "strong and healthy" relations with other countries and would respect international laws and treaties as long as they did not conflict with "Islamic law and the country's national values", the group's statement said. What does the Taliban's version of religious law mean for women? Hassan Akhund, the new interim prime minister, served as deputy foreign minister from 1996 to 2001, when the militants were last in power. He is influential on the religious side of the movement, rather than the military side. His appointment is seen as a compromise, after recent reports of in-fighting between some relatively moderate Taliban figures and their hardline colleagues. The group had previously said it wanted to form an inclusive government. Interior minister on US terrorism list Sirajuddin Haqqani, the acting interior minister, is head of the militant group known as the Haqqani network, who are affiliated with the Taliban and have been behind some of the deadliest attacks in the country's two-decade-long war - including a truck bomb explosion in Kabul in 2017 that killed more than 150 people. Unlike the wider Taliban, the Haqqani network has been designated a foreign terrorist organisation by the US. It also maintains close ties to al-Qaeda. The FBI says he is wanted for questioning over a 2008 attack on a hotel that killed an American and was behind attacks on US forces in Afghanistan.

A week after declaring America's "new chapter" of engagement with Afghanistan, U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken will aim to form a united front with allies this week on how to tackle the Taliban and ensure continued support for U.S. bid to help evacuate Americans and at-risk Afghans who remained behind. In a trip to Qatar and Germany, Blinken will be overlapping with Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin who is also departing on Sunday for a wider Gulf visit covering Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Bahrain and Kuwait. The visit by top two U.S. national security officials comes as the Biden administration still grapples with the fallout from what is widely seen as a messy U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan, criticized by President Joe Biden's fellow Democrats, as well as Republicans. Dubbed as a "thank you" tour to the Gulf countries and Germany, who were instrumental in helping Washington evacuate thousands of people out of Kabul, Blinken will meet with senior Qatari officials in Doha and German Foreign Minister Heiko Maas at Ramstein air base, where he will also co-host a ministerial meeting on Afghanistan. Neither Blinken nor Austin are expected to meet with members of the Taliban, U.S. officials said. The United States' two decades-long invasion in Afghanistan culminated with a hastily organized airlift that left thousands of U.S.-allied Afghans behind and was punctuated by a suicide bombing outside Kabul's airport that killed 13 U.S. troops and scores of Afghans. Washington completed the withdrawal on Aug. 31. It was one of the largest airlifts in history, evacuating more than 120,000 Americans, Afghans and others, although thousands of at-risk Afghans and about 100 U.S. citizens still remained behind. Blinken has vowed to continue efforts to get them out and also hold Taliban to its commitments of providing safe passage to anyone who wishes to leave. "We're in very, very active coordination with like-minded countries around the world so that ... we continue to work together and use the leverage and influence we have to hold the Taliban to the commitments it's made," Blinken told a press conference at the State Department on Friday. In Qatar, which has been at the forefront of the world's engagement with the Taliban and is also now the home to the U.S. mission covering Afghanistan, Blinken is also expected to get together with U.S. diplomats working on Afghanistan, now that Washington has moved its mission from Kabul to Doha. The United States and the Western countries are in a difficult balancing act in the aftermath of Taliban's lighting victory - reluctant to recognize the Islamist group while accepting the reality that they will have to engage with the group to prevent a looming humanitarian crisis in the country. A key element to ensure that aid flows into Afghanistan is to have a full reopening of the Kabul airport, the war-struck country's main gateway to the world. Qatar has also been front and center in negotiations over the future of the airport.

KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) — The Taliban said on Monday they have taken control of Panjshir province north of Kabul, the last holdout of anti-Taliban forces in the country and the only province the Taliban had not seized during their blitz across Afghanistan last month. Thousands of Taliban fighters overran eight districts of Panjshir overnight, according to witnesses from the area who spoke on condition of anonymity, fearing for their safety. Taliban spokesperson Zabihullah Mujahid issued a statement, saying Panjshir was now under control of Taliban fighters.

Conservationists hope to gain new insights into one of the UK's rarest breeding seabirds. RSPB scientists spent a month catching and tagging Leach's storm petrels on the remote St Kilda archipelago over the summer. The group of islands and rocky sea stacks west of North Uist in the Western Isles hosts 94% of the UK po[CENSORED]tion of the starling-sized bird - the largest colony in the northeast Atlantic. The birds spend daytime at sea, only returning to land, and the nests they make in burrows, at night - which was when they were tagged. The RSPB said the storm petrels make "bizarre chattering and churring noises". The sound is described by the Collins bird guidebook as like "a pixie chuckling and being sick". But there are serious concerns for the species because numbers have suffered from "severe decline". It is listed as vulnerable to global extinction by the International Union for Conservation of Nature's Red List. The RSPB team tagged and tracked 14 Leach’s storm petrels on St Kilda. Scientists will analyse the data gathered by the devices to find out where the birds are looking for food, and the threats they might be facing while on the wing at sea. A further 20 birds were fitted with a different type of tag which will gather information for a whole year. Leach's storm petrels spend the winter in the tropics. The tagged birds will be caught and have their tags removed when they return to St Kilda next year. The project is being carried out on behalf of Marine Scotland.

Billie Eilish has spoken out about Texas’ restrictive new abortion laws, saying “I really wish men cared more”. The new legislation, Senate Bill 8, prohibits the abortion of a foetus once cardiac activity can be detected, which is generally around six weeks, before most women even know they are pregnant. It makes no exception for victims of rape or incest, and authorises citizens to sue abortion providers or anyone involved in facilitating an abortion. The US Supreme Court refused to block the bill before its enactment last Wednesday (September 1), which, according to the New York Times, now makes Texas the most restrictive US state in terms of access to abortion services.

The e-up! is Volkswagen's shy attempt to offer an entry-level electric car and you'll have to wait until the middle of the decade for a bespoke EV from Wolfsburg easier on the wallet. That's because the ID. Life concept debuting today at IAA Munich won't arrive in production guise until 2025 when it will slot below the ID.3 compact electric hatchback. Unlike its bigger brother which sends power to the rear wheels, the concept car has been engineered as a front-wheel-drive EV on a shortened version of the same MEB platform adapted specifically for city cars. The e-motor packs a respectable punch by delivering a healthy 231 hp (172 kW) and 290 Nm (214 lb-ft) to the front wheels, good for a 0 to 62 mph (100 km/h) run in 6.9 seconds en route to 112 mph (180 km/h). The ID. Life gets its necessary juice from a battery pack with a useable capacity of 57 kWh (62 kWh gross) providing approximately 249 miles (400 kilometers) of range based on the WLTP cycle. It supports DC fast-charging, which translates to 101 miles (163 kilometers) of range in just 10 minutes. With four years until it hits the road, it will be interesting to see whether VW will improve these numbers for the production car. Because apparently nearly everything has to be an SUV these days, VW has designed the ID. Life as a "city car with crossover character.” It has a generous ground clearance of 190 millimeters (7.5 inches) combined with 26° and 37° approach and departure angles, respectively. Being developed on a bespoke EV platform, it's also remarkably spacious and practical despite its petite size of just 4091 mm (161.6 in) long, 1845 mm (72.6 in) wide, and 1599 mm (63 in) height.

An animal charity is keen to find a new home for an "affectionate" lurcher who has been overlooked while almost 950 dogs have been rehomed at her shelter. Sue was rescued from the Bath area by the RSPCA on 22 August 2017. Staff at the charity's Cats and Dogs Home in Bath are hoping to find her a new home after passing the four-year anniversary of her arrival. "It really is time that she makes a fresh start with a lovely new family," said the RSPCA's Rachel Jones. Four-year-old stray Sue was found on the street as a puppy and has spent almost her entire life at the rescue centre. She has seen 941 of her kennel-mates rehomed during the past four years and Ms Jones, chief executive of Bath Cats and Dogs Home, says staff at the charity are at a loss to explain why she has been unable to find an owner. "We all absolutely adore her and love taking her out for long walks but we're desperate to find her her own home," she said. "We believe Sue is around four so she was just a youngster when she came into our care," continued Ms Jones. She said RSPCA research showed brindle dogs take about 36% longer to rehome than other colours, and it was maybe her colour that was putting people off. Ms Jones said Sue would benefit from living with an experienced owner who would be happy to continue her training, as she has "some challenging behaviours". "Sue is a sweet and clever pup. She is very affectionate and loves to curl up on the sofa with you," she added.

It's been quite a week for Subaru. The new Forester Wilderness leaked online through Subaru's own Canadian website, giving us an early look at the off-road-themed SUV. We don't know if that leak prompted Subaru to properly debut the Wilderness and the refreshed 2022 Forester lineup shortly thereafter, but it's all official now. It's also a bit more expensive, in more ways than one. We've already covered the Forester Wilderness from top to bottom in our debut post. Truth be told, that article also includes pricing but it doesn't mention the changes to the rest of the Forester lineup. It also doesn't mention year-over-year price changes for both the SUV and its destination fee. Such increases between model years aren't uncommon, especially if there are changes to the vehicle. Depending on trim level, expect to pay between $370 and $480 more for a 2022 Forester. However, that doesn't include the destination fee, which is now $75 more than it was last year. Yes, it's a small number but rising destination and delivery costs have become a sore spot with many folks in recent years. As such, the real price increase for the 2022 Forester actually falls between $445 and $555.

Money Heist's season five is returning to Netflix on Friday. The final season of the crime series would be released in two installments. Fans who are eagerly waiting for the highly anticipated last season are wondering when they'll be able to watch new episodes. Since Netflix is based in Los Angeles, Money Heist is expected to arrive at midnight there.

Britain's Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab arrived in Pakistan on Thursday for a two-day visit during which he will discuss the situation in Afghanistan and bilateral relations with senior officials. Raab was welcomed by foreign ministry and British High Commission officials after he landed at Nur Khan Airbase. In a statement, the Foreign Office said Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi would hold official talks with the visiting British dignitary, who is also scheduled to meet other leaders. The statement did not mention the leaders Raab would meet. Pakistan and the United Kingdom have been closely engaged on the latest developments in Afghanistan, the FO said, noting that the leaders of the two countries had discussed the situation in the war-torn country several times in the last month.

In novels, fantasy movies, and games like Dungeon & Dragons, the humble village tavern is frequently the locale where grand adventures begins. Most fantasy tabletop RPG stories swiftly leave the tavern behind in favor of more perilous locales, but these games place taverns and their stalwart custodians at the heart of their narratives. A good number of tabletop RPG campaigns begin with the DM or game master saying, "You all meet in a tavern" - or, at least, that's how the stereotype goes. Other stereotypical tavern-centric RPG tropes include the bard flirting with the wait staff, the rogue picking everyone's pockets, the barbarian getting black-out drunk, and brawls breaking out at the slightest of provocations. Modern-day fantasy writers and GMs generally try to avoid "tavern openings" in their stories, but the image of a rustic tavern filled with light and laughter is as much an icon of Western fantasy as spaceships are to science fiction. The following tabletop RPGs, each focused on the challenges and foibles of running a fantasy tavern, are thematically similar to the Star Trek: Lower Decks spin-off series; rather than telling the stories of brave heroes saving the world, these RPGs focus on the small, yet meaningful, stories that play out in the backgrounds of epic fantasy narratives - people providing meals, brews, and beds for the mysterious strangers passing through their towns and going on small adventures of their own to protect what they've built in their neck of the woods. Stewpot: Tales From A Fantasy Tavern Stewpot: Tales From A Fantasy Tavern is a narrative RPG by Takuma Okada, creator of journal games and experimental RPGs like Alone Among The Stars. Set in a classic world of fantasy adventure, Stewpot: Tales From A Fantasy Tavern is about retired fantasy heroes who settle down to run a tavern of their own in a tranquil community, each player taking on a specific responsibility in the tavern. Mechanically, Stewpot is composed of 14 different story games, each with unique rules players use to figure out how they settle tavern brawls, help people in their town, serve food for special guests, or share their hard-earned wisdom with new adventurers starting out.

Initial release date: September 16, 2020 Developer: Toys for Bob Series: Crash Bandicoot Composer: Walter Mair Publisher: Activision Platforms: PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X and Series S, Xbox One, Microsoft Windows FOR Multiple playable characters Tried and tested gameplay Beautiful levels, full of secrets AGAINST Frustrating checkpoints Might feel too familiar for some Neo Cortex levels aren't great It might have taken 22 years to get here, but Crash Bandicoot 4: It's About Time is a glorious return for the cheeky marsupial. With the recent releases of Crash Bandicoot N. Sane Trilogy and Crash Team Racing Nitro-Fueled, it's become clear that there's still a lot of love for the jorts-wearing mascot amongst the gaming community. And it helped that both remakes were handled with aplomb, too. But a question that often arises with any reboot, remake or sequel – particularly after such a long period of time has passed – is whether it’s really necessary. Some things are better left in the past after all, and there was a chance that a poorly executed modern-day Crash Bandicoot game could spin Sony's old mascot straight back into the depths of obscurity. The linear-platforming formula that Crash first championed in 1997 is just as enjoyable today as it was all those years ago. Shifting between a 3D and 2D plane, along with grinding down rails, might not be as ambitious as more open-ended titles such as Super Mario Odyssey, but by ditching the sandbox nature many platformers pursue, Crash's levels are far more refined. They can often present more of a visual spectacle, too. Whether you're bouncing through a vibrant carnival-style stage, escaping a pursuing T-Rex or riding on the back of a baby polar bear as you career down a mountain, there’s so much detail packed into each level that it’s almost a shame you’ll be mostly fixated on smashing crates and discovering hidden gems. From the game’s nostalgic world map screen to its simple run and jump gameplay, there’s definitely an air of familiarity to proceedings. However, the game throws enough perilous platforming sections and new abilities your way to make the experience feel suitably fresh. Oh, and it's noticeably difficult, too, which is a hallmark of the Crash Bandicoot series. Don’t let its child-like presentation fool you – this is a challenging and sometimes rage-inducing game, but yet it always manages to feel fair. One of the most subtle improvements, though, comes in the form of a small shadow that appears when your character is over crates or certain obstacles. In the past, you'd be left at the mercy of some spotty depth perception, so having a clear indication of where your character will land is honestly a godsend. Sadists can turn this option off if they choose, however. There's even a pseudo local multiplayer mode this time around called Pass N. Play. You can take it in turns to pass the controller when a player dies or reaches a checkpoint, and it's a great way of letting more skilled players help novices progress through more challenges areas. Premium Posted March 14 Initial release date: September 16, 2020 Developer: Toys for Bob Series: Crash Bandicoot Composer: Walter Mair Publisher: Activision Platforms: PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X and Series S, Xbox One, Microsoft Windows FOR Multiple playable characters Tried and tested gameplay Beautiful levels, full of secrets AGAINST Frustrating checkpoints Might feel too familiar for some Neo Cortex levels aren't great It might have taken 22 years to get here, but Crash Bandicoot 4: It's About Time is a glorious return for the cheeky marsupial. With the recent releases of Crash Bandicoot N. Sane Trilogy and Crash Team Racing Nitro-Fueled, it's become clear that there's still a lot of love for the jorts-wearing mascot amongst the gaming community. And it helped that both remakes were handled with aplomb, too. But a question that often arises with any reboot, remake or sequel – particularly after such a long period of time has passed – is whether it’s really necessary. Some things are better left in the past after all, and there was a chance that a poorly executed modern-day Crash Bandicoot game could spin Sony's old mascot straight back into the depths of obscurity. The linear-platforming formula that Crash first championed in 1997 is just as enjoyable today as it was all those years ago. Shifting between a 3D and 2D plane, along with grinding down rails, might not be as ambitious as more open-ended titles such as Super Mario Odyssey, but by ditching the sandbox nature many platformers pursue, Crash's levels are far more refined. They can often present more of a visual spectacle, too. Whether you're bouncing through a vibrant carnival-style stage, escaping a pursuing T-Rex or riding on the back of a baby polar bear as you career down a mountain, there’s so much detail packed into each level that it’s almost a shame you’ll be mostly fixated on smashing crates and discovering hidden gems. From the game’s nostalgic world map screen to its simple run and jump gameplay, there’s definitely an air of familiarity to proceedings. However, the game throws enough perilous platforming sections and new abilities your way to make the experience feel suitably fresh. Oh, and it's noticeably difficult, too, which is a hallmark of the Crash Bandicoot series. Don’t let its child-like presentation fool you – this is a challenging and sometimes rage-inducing game, but yet it always manages to feel fair. One of the most subtle improvements, though, comes in the form of a small shadow that appears when your character is over crates or certain obstacles. In the past, you'd be left at the mercy of some spotty depth perception, so having a clear indication of where your character will land is honestly a godsend. Sadists can turn this option off if they choose, however. There's even a pseudo local multiplayer mode this time around called Pass N. Play. You can take it in turns to pass the controller when a player dies or reaches a checkpoint, and it's a great way of letting more skilled players help novices progress through more challenges areas. Crash Bandicoot 4: It's About Time - minimum system requirements CPU: Intel Core i3-4340 / AMD FX-6300 RAM: 8GB GPU: Nvidia GTX 660 / AMD Radeon HD 7950 HDD space: 30 GB OS: Internet: Broadband required Crash Bandicoot 4: It's About Time - recommended system requirements CPU: Intel Core i5-2500k / AMD Ryzen 5 1600X RAM: 16GB GPU: Nvidia GTX 970 / AMD R9 390 HDD space: 30 GB OS: Windows 10 Internet: broadband, required

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