How To Solve Today's Connections, Solution #488

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....

July 3, 2025 · 2 min · 241 words · Taylor Lawrence

How To Solve Today's New York Times Strands, 2024 Solution #245

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....

July 3, 2025 · 2 min · 229 words · Angela Maldonado

How To Solve Today's New York Times Strands, 2024 Solution #248

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....

July 3, 2025 · 2 min · 220 words · Joshua Hale

How To Unlock Every City Upgrade In Romancing Saga 2: Revenge Of The Seven

Quick Links Being the Emperor of Avalon inRomancing Saga 2: Revenge Of The Sevenisn’t just about wandering off to the far corners fo the world in search of legendary heroes to defeat. You’re also responsible for the well-being of your people, and that means investing your hard-earned money into upgrades for the capital city. Building new structures in Avalon is the only way to get your hands on some of the game’s best gear, as well as new spells and character classes....

July 3, 2025 · 4 min · 732 words · Madison Gomez

I'm Still Waiting For A Ratchet & Clank: A Crack In Time Sequel 15 Years Later

Ratchet & Clankstruck Raritanium during the PS3 era when Insomniac decided to ape the more heartfelt, personal stories ofPixar movies. Ratchet was no longer just an aimless hero for hire, saving the universe year after year against one-note villains like an overgrown Furby; he was now the last of the Lombaxes, confronted with a history he had tried to move on from his whole life. It gave the series a newfound heart, reinvigorating a formula that had grown tired by the time of Deadlocked (Gladiator for us Brits)....

July 3, 2025 · 4 min · 652 words · Bryce Simmons

It Might Be Two Years Before We Can Really Test The New D&D Rules

There are, broadly speaking, two different types ofDungeons & Dragonsplayers. Within these two types there are thousands of subdivisions, but mainly, there are people who just play the game, and people who follow the game on Reddit. The first, casual group, way outnumbers the second, and likely has more fun. The second (and you’re able to swap out Reddit for a few other social media/forum sites), tends to take it far more seriously, and I’m never even that sure how much some of them like the game at all....

July 3, 2025 · 5 min · 882 words · Maurice Bender

Keanu Reeves Has Quickly Become Hollywood’s Video Game Guy After Cyberpunk 2077

Keanu Reeves has been many different Guys throughout his career. WithThe Matrix movies, Johnny Mnemonic, A Scanner Darkly, andCyberpunk 2077under his belt, he’s The Sci-Fi Guy. His intense commitment to highly physical roles in movies like Point Break, Speed, and the Matrix andJohn Wickquartets made him The Action Guy. Thanks to funny, self-aware, supporting turns in Always Be My Maybe, The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge on the Run, Keanu, DC League of Super-Pets, and Toy Story 4, he’s The Cameo Guy....

July 3, 2025 · 3 min · 564 words · Christina Patterson

Magic: The Gathering Is Getting A Chucky Secret Lair

Summary Magic: The Gathering’snew Duskmourn: House of Horror is releasing at the end of the month, just in time for the start of the spooky season and all the horrible ghosts and ghouls that come with it. We know thatDuskmourn is strongly inspired by 80s - 00s horror, and a variety of new Secret Lairs coming at the end of the month are building on that. Wizards of the Coast kicked things off last week byannouncing two Ghostbusters Secret Lairs, the first focused on the green ball of ooze known as Slimer, andthe second based on The Real Ghostbusters animated TV series....

July 3, 2025 · 2 min · 320 words · Grace Sanders

Minecraft Finally Has A Native PS5 Version

One of the most popular games in the world finally has a native version on the PlayStation 5.Minecraftfinally has a native version for the PS5. If you’re confused because you’ve already been playing it on your console, that’s the PS4 version of the game simply running on the PS5. The native version is built and tuned to specifically take advantage of the current-gen console’s capabilities. The PS5 edition of the game is available now on thePlayStation store(thanksEurogamer), and is a free update if you already owned the PS4 version of Minecraft....

July 3, 2025 · 2 min · 376 words · Nicholas Mays

Newcastle Is Apex Legends’ Most Underrated Legend

It’s been a quiet season forApex Legends, despite all the additions inSeason 22. The new map, e-District, is excellent in both visual and mechanical design, quickly becoming a firm favourite of mine. But if I load up the game and find myself faced with Kings Canyon? I’m playing something else. It hasn’t helped that I’ve been so busy recently. Irushed to finish Dragon Age: InquisitionbeforeThe Veilguardreleased, I played dozens of Steam Next Fest demos in order to tell you about the most weird and wonderful, and life has been life-ing....

July 3, 2025 · 5 min · 976 words · Jimmy Kennedy

Pokemon And NBA Come To Life In Fan Recreation Of Players As Pokemon

Summary On their own, the original 151Pokémonarewickedly cool. Of course, there is the iconic starter trio, plus everyone’s favorite companion in Pikachu. But there are also creatures like Ekans, which is literally Snake spelled backwards, as well as Horsea, the adorable seahorse. But what if those Pokémon weren’t inspired by real-life creatures and named using a portmanteau? What if, instead, they were inspired by players from the National Basketball Association?...

July 3, 2025 · 2 min · 345 words · Ralph Smith

Pokemon TCG Pocket Has Added A New Shop With A 50 Percent Mark-Up

Summary It’s fair to sayPokemon Trading Card Game Pocketis off to a mixed start.Crashing issues, slow progression, and expensive microtransactions have marred what is an otherwise fun mobile title. With complaints of slow progression and an expensive shop, you’d imagine The Pokemon Company would be doing what it could to change sentiment. Instead, it’s just added a new shop with prices 50 percent higher. Pokemon Trading Card Game Pocket’s New Monthly Shop Is More Expensive Two of the main items players are likely to purchase fromPokemon TCGPocket’s in-game shop are Pack Hourglasses and Wonder Hourglasses....

July 3, 2025 · 2 min · 409 words · Andrew Garrett

Slap Away Simulator Codes

Quick Links Check out theSlap Away Simulator codeslisted here to score a variety of free rewards, including gems, potions, and more to give you a boost. As you dive into this exciting experience, make sure to redeem the active codes right away, asRobloxcodes tend to expire quickly due to their short validity period. We frequently search for new codes to ensure they’re added here as soon as they’re available, so check back regularly to claim your rewards and enhance your experience....

July 3, 2025 · 2 min · 241 words · Jacob West