Quick Links It’s a new day and that means a new puzzle wall to solve in the New York Times’sConnectionsgame. If you’re looking to save your streak and only want to nail down that last pesky category, don’t worry - we have all the hints you could need. You’ll find everything you need below, from vague hints as to what you should be looking for to the outright answers. Whether you’re looking for a nudge in the right direction or a sneaky way to preserve your blemish-free record, you’ve come to the right place....

Quick Links Navigating the twists and turns of today’sStrandspuzzle proving to be a challenge? No worries! If you find yourself scratching your head over a particularly tricky word, or if you’re at a loss for the entire solution, we’ve got you covered as your linguistic life raft. Get a nudge in the right direction and keep your winning streak alive (and those bragging rights intact). This guide will give insights on today’s theme, offer hints, and even provide the complete solution....

Quick Links Another day, and so yet anotherWordlepuzzle awaits you. If you really want to challenge yourself, you can opt to try and solve today’s word in hard mode. Either way, if you need a little help, we’ve got you covered. We’ve got a breakdown of all the letters, some general word clues, or, if you just want the full answer, we’ve got that here too. All the answers are hidden from view, so don’t worry about any accidental spoilers....

Quick Links Are you ready for today’sWordlepuzzle? Why not really push yourself and try today’s word in hard mode? If you find yourself needing a little extra help, you’ve come to the right place. We’ve got a breakdown of all the letters, some general word clues, or, if you just want the full answer, we’ve got that here too. All the answers are hidden from view, so don’t worry about any accidental spoilers....

Quick Links InDisney Dreamlight Valley, there are a lot of characters for you to befriend. From heroes to villains, everyone has a chance to be someone new and explore their options around the village. Characters like Tiana are focused on engaging with the community and sharing the delicious home-cooked meals she grew up with. As you build a relationship with Tiana, she’ll continue to bring more traditions from Louisiana to the valley....

Summary We’re far enough out fromFinal Fantasy 14 Dawntrail’s launch that I feel I can tackle this subject. However, for those who have yet to complete the Main Scenario Quest, there are spoilers ahead. You’ve been warned. Spoilers for Dawntrail’s Main Scenario Quest. So, do you remember that Final Fantasy 14 character who decided a load of other characters—despite their appearance, personalities, and individual lives—weren’treallypeople because they were just mere shades of who that character deemed to be ‘real people’, and so had no qualms about killing them?...

Quick Links Star Wars: Huntersconsists of multiple characters fighting in a competitive multiplayer game, with teams of four, customizable characters that are either damage, tank, or healers, and many different arenas to experience. The game has a style similar to that of others, such as Overwatch. Because of the multiplayer focus, with characters ‘dying’ over and over during the match, and the overall lack of narrative focus, one might wonder if this game is part of the overall Star Wars canon....

Summary Around the launch ofElden Ring, a cult hero was born—Let Me Solo Her. This now legendary figure would help players beat the game’s then-toughest boss,Malenia, Blade of Miquella, by dual-wielding swords and wearing only a pot over their heads for protection. Fast-forward to the launch ofShadow of the Erdtree, and Let Me Solo Herbecame Let Me Solo Them, helping players beat theDLC’s final boss, whomthey initially had trouble overcoming....

We love a good horror movie here at TheGamer, and many of us have been paying attention to Neon’s latest release Longlegs since its viral marketing campaign started taking off. Those who have already watched it noted that it’s averyAlan Wake 2-coded game, with my colleague Andrew Kingcomparing the two horror releases (with spoilers)and Editor-in-Chief Stacey Henley exploring howboth create similar strong feelings of dread (without spoilers). I’m not going to talk about Alan Wake 2 here....

Quick Links A new chapter unfolds inElden Ringwith the release of the Shadow of the Erdtree DLC, which delves into a forgotten history, unearthing tales that were purposefully buried by Marika, for her own twisted reasons. At the heart of this narrative lies Messmer the Impaler, a demigod and possibly the first child of Marika, who is tasked by his mother with a cleansing crusade in the Land of Shadow. Messmer’s story from the outside looks to be classic evil villain stuff, but if you look closely, there are layers to his motivations that can completely change your perspective....

Summary I hate ‘wholesome’ gaming, and so you’d think I’d also hateMagic: The Gathering’supcoming set, Bloomburrow. It’s got cosy woodland critters gently making delicious looking meals in a picturesque cottagecore landscape, which would usually be enough to make my cold, bitter blood boil. Except it doesn’t. I absolutely adore Bloomburrow. I love its characters, the world, the aesthetic, and even the cute ickle-wickle mice and froggies. Bloomburrow proves that games can be wholesome without being cloying, and video games need to take a page out of its warm, fuzzy book....

Summary In case you missed it,during last week’s Nintendo Direct, it was announced that Donkey Kong Country Returnswould be making its way to the Nintendo Switch in early 2025. It’s good news for Nintendo fans starving for more Donkey Kong content, but it’s bad news for the wallet. That’s because whenDonkey Kong Country Returns HDreleases on June 30, 2025, it’ll cost $59.99. While $59.99 and $69.99 have become the standard price points for modern game releases, it’s important to note thatDonkey Kong Country Returns came out in 2010....

Summary Is it really worth getting into an open-world game if the exploration feels unrewarding and a bit of a letdown? Lots of open-world games can advertise satisfying exploration, but only a few actually manage to pull it off. For exploration to be rewarding, a game doesn’t necessarily have to fall into the category of being an open-world adventure, as a few of the titles below will demonstrate. You’ll be exploring various periods of history, alien planets, rich fantasy lands, and environments under the sea, and relishing every moment....