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NYT Connections hints and answers for Tuesday, September 23 (game #835)
By Johnny Dee published
Looking for NYT Connections answers and hints? Here's all you need to know to solve today's game, plus my commentary on the puzzles.

Yet another Xbox price hike in the US makes Microsoft's consoles even harder to recommend
By Rhys Wood published
Yes, another Xbox console price hike is due to hit US markets in early October.

NYT Connections hints and answers for Monday, September 22 (game #834)
By Johnny Dee published
Looking for NYT Connections answers and hints? Here's all you need to know to solve today's game, plus my commentary on the puzzles.
Latest Reviews

Terrified of damaging your Nintendo Switch 2? I reviewed this cheap screen protector, and it’s all you’ll need to put your worries at rest
By Harry Padoan published
I reviewed a Nintendo Switch 2 screen protector that supposedly survived a drilling – but how durable was it really?

Thrustmaster T248R wheel review: an updated model that puts pressure on the mighty Logitech G923
By Phil Iwaniuk published
Great pedals, quieter shifting, and a materials upgrade give the affordable belt-driven Thrustmaster T248R a place at the table for anyone who doesn’t want to spend big on direct drive

Thrustmaster T98 review: this one’s just for the junior racers
By Alex Berry published
The Thrustmaster T98 offers one of the cheapest entry points into sim racing for new and younger gamers, but you might avoid a few headaches by saving up a little longer.

I spent a week playing EA Sports FC 26, and I’m baffled that EA has found new ways to make me care
By Axel Metz published
Review EA Sports FC 26 brings meaningful updates to all of EA’s tried-and-tested modes – read our full review.
PC Gaming

AC Shadows Claws of Awaji is a refreshingly focused experience that does everything the main game does, just much better
By Jake Green published
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Fortnite creators can soon sell their own items and pay to advertise them
By Lloyd Coombes published
Fortnite creators will be able to sell items for V-Bucks directly from their island in the coming months, and keep 100% of the revenue for the first year.

I absolutely love bleak, melancholy, and sad video games - here are some of my favorites
By Rob Dwiar published
I have a strange but strong love for the best bleak and miserable video games - here are some of my favorites from recent years

Naoki Yoshida, better known as Yoshi-P, has reassured fans that he's not done with Final Fantasy 14 yet – and he's not bored of working on it either
By Lloyd Coombes published
Naoki Yoshida, better known as Yoshi-P, is a busy man, but has confirmed he's still committed to Final Fantasy 14 so fans can rest easy.
Nintendo

I absolutely love bleak, melancholy, and sad video games - here are some of my favorites
By Rob Dwiar published
I have a strange but strong love for the best bleak and miserable video games - here are some of my favorites from recent years

Upcoming Switch 2 games for 2025 and beyond
By Jake Green last updated
Updated Here are the upcoming Switch 2 games releases for you to look forward to in 2025, including Pokémon Legends Z-A, Metroid Prime 4 and The Duskbloods.

Upcoming games release dates for 2025
By Jake Green last updated
Updated Here are the best upcoming games releases for you to look forward to in 2025, including games for PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC, and Switch 2.

Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds review: sorry, Nintendo fans, Sega’s racer is just better
By Rhys Wood published
Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds isn’t just the best racing game of the year; it brings a confidence and energy that the genre has rarely seen over the past decade and a half. Here's TRG's full review.
Playstation

Operation Firestorm is coming back in Battlefield 6, and it plays just as well as you remember
By Dashiell Wood published
We go hands-on with the Operation Firestorm and Mirak Valley maps in the upcoming Battlefield 6.

Thrustmaster T248R wheel review: an updated model that puts pressure on the mighty Logitech G923
By Phil Iwaniuk published
Great pedals, quieter shifting, and a materials upgrade give the affordable belt-driven Thrustmaster T248R a place at the table for anyone who doesn’t want to spend big on direct drive

AC Shadows Claws of Awaji is a refreshingly focused experience that does everything the main game does, just much better
By Jake Green published
More than the sumi-e of its parts

Thrustmaster T98 review: this one’s just for the junior racers
By Alex Berry published
The Thrustmaster T98 offers one of the cheapest entry points into sim racing for new and younger gamers, but you might avoid a few headaches by saving up a little longer.
Xbox

Operation Firestorm is coming back in Battlefield 6, and it plays just as well as you remember
By Dashiell Wood published
We go hands-on with the Operation Firestorm and Mirak Valley maps in the upcoming Battlefield 6.

Yet another Xbox price hike in the US makes Microsoft's consoles even harder to recommend
By Rhys Wood published
Yes, another Xbox console price hike is due to hit US markets in early October.

Thrustmaster T248R wheel review: an updated model that puts pressure on the mighty Logitech G923
By Phil Iwaniuk published
Great pedals, quieter shifting, and a materials upgrade give the affordable belt-driven Thrustmaster T248R a place at the table for anyone who doesn’t want to spend big on direct drive

AC Shadows Claws of Awaji is a refreshingly focused experience that does everything the main game does, just much better
By Jake Green published
More than the sumi-e of its parts