Paul Hunter

Toronto

Freelance Journalist at Freelance

That was fun. But retirement is funner. No deadlines. Longtime Toronto Star feature writer. Maple Leafs beat reporter for two decades before that.

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DOOM: The Dark Ages Review (PS5)

1 month ago | nextgenplayer.com | Paul Hunter

A knight to dismemberBy Paul HunterDoom: The Dark Ages is the latest entry in id Software’s long-running demon-slaying series, published by Bethesda. Built using the new id Tech 8 engine, this release goes back in time—literally. Acting as a prequel to the reboot era, it drops you into a medieval hellscape filled with monsters, massive weapons, and a whole lot of firepower. Despite some shifts in direction for this new release, the core of Doom is still very much intact.
Bulletproof Monk - Der kugelsichere Mönch

1 month ago | tvmovie.de | Paul Hunter |Yun-Fat Chow |Seann William Scott |Jaime King

Seit 60 Jahren beschützt ein Mönch (Chow Yun-Fat) eine Schriftrolle, die ihrem Besitzer Macht über die Welt verleiht. Für die Zukunft braucht er einen würdigen Nachfolger. Ausgerechnet der ungehobelte Taschendieb Kar (Seann William Scott) scheint der Richtige zu sein. Doch ehe die Zauberrolle wie vorge-sehen ihren Hüter wechseln kann, landet sie in den Händen eines Alt-Nazis (Karel Roden).
Bionic Bay Review (PS5)

2 months ago | nextgenplayer.com | Paul Hunter

Simple mechanics meet devious puzzles By Paul HunterFrom the outside, Bionic Bay might look like another side-scrolling platformer, but spend a few minutes with it and you’ll see it’s a completely fresh take on the genre. Developed by Mureena and Psychoflow Studio, and published by Kepler Interactive, this indie release wastes no time showing you what it’s made of. Its world is strange, its humour is subtle, and its physics feel as sharp as the pixel edges that define its industrial playground.
Birmingham bin strikes: a threat to public health

2 months ago | tolerance.ca | Paul Hunter

By Paul Hunter, Professor of Medicine, University of East Anglia The bin workers’ strike in Birmingham – which began on March 11 – is set to continue after the latest pay offer was “overwhelmingly” rejected. Not only are the growing mountains of refuse unsightly and creating foul odours, they could pose significant threats to local residents’ health. Birmingham city council has declared the situation a “major incident”.
Guilty pleas for stealing Winston Churchill portrait from Ottawa hotel

Mar 14, 2025 | cbc.ca | David Fraser |Paul Hunter

OttawaThe Powassan, Ont., man accused of stealing one of the world's most famous portraits from the Château Laurier and switching it for a fake during a COVID-19 lockdown has pleaded guilty to 3 of 6 charges. Missing Roaring Lion print found in Italy last yearDavid Fraser, Paul Hunter · CBC News · Posted: Mar 14, 2025 11:28 AM EDT | Last Updated: 1 hour agoJeffrey Wood, centre, enters the Ottawa Courthouse with his lawyer Lawrence Greenspon on Thursday morning.
Warriors: Abyss Review (PS5)

Mar 1, 2025 | nextgenplayer.com | Paul Hunter

An addictive blend of musou mayhem and roguelite chaosBy Paul HunterThe Warriors franchise, developed by Omega Force and published by Koei Tecmo, has long been a staple of the hack-and-slash genre. Known for its frenzied, chaotic gameplay that pits players against hordes of enemies, the series has gained a dedicated following over the years. The latest entry, Warriors: Abyss, aims to shake up the formula by blending the series' signature combat with the randomization of the roguelite genre.
Ender Magnolia: Bloom in the Mist Review (PS5)

Feb 1, 2025 | nextgenplayer.com | Paul Hunter

A captivating sequel that refines the Metroidvania formulaBy Paul HunterThe follow up to 2021's action role-playing platform game Ender Lilies: Quietus of the Knights from developer Adglobe and Live Wire, and publisher by Binary Haze Interactive is here. Ender Magnolia: Bloom in the Mist is a dark fantasy metroidvania that continues the enchanting story and addictive gameplay that won players over in the original game. Ender Magnolia builds upon the strong foundation laid by its predecessor.
Ninja Gaiden 2 Black Review (PS5)

Jan 31, 2025 | nextgenplayer.com | Paul Hunter

The definitive ninja experience rebornBy Paul HunterNinja Gaiden II Black, surprise announced at the recent Xbox Developer_Direct, brings back the legendary ninja Ryu Hayabusa. Developed by Team Ninja and published by Koei Tecmo, this remake of the 2008 classic delivers an exhilarating and unforgiving experience for both seasoned fans and newcomers alike.
HMPV in China: what you need to know about this virus

Jan 10, 2025 | econotimes.com | Paul Hunter

In the last few days there have been reports of yet another infectious disease rapidly spreading in China. This time the virus is human metapneumovirus, abbreviated to HMPV. There have been claims in some media outlets that this surge in infections is overwhelming hospitals in China . On the other hand, the current wave of infections is not out of the ordinary for this time of the year, according to the World Health Organization. So what is the real situation and what is HMPV anyway?
HMPV in China: what you need to know about this virus

Jan 10, 2025 | canadianinquirer.net | Paul Hunter

By Paul Hunter, University of East Anglia; The ConversationIn the last few days there have been reports of yet another infectious disease rapidly spreading in China. This time the virus is human metapneumovirus, abbreviated to HMPV. There have been claims in some media outlets that this surge in infections is overwhelming hospitals in China . On the other hand, the current wave of infections is not out of the ordinary for this time of the year, according to the World Health Organization.

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