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NYT Connections hints and answers for Friday, June 27 (game #747)
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.

PlayStation exec says first-party games won't be released on PS Plus on day one – 'We’ve sort of stayed true to our strategy across the board'
By Demi Williams published
PlayStation has confirmed that it will be sticking to its current launch strategy and won't start releasing first-party games on PS Plus on day one.

PlayStation Plus members can net a free Monster Hunter Wilds and WWE 2K25 game trial, exclusive savings, and more this summer as Sony celebrates 15 years of the service
By Demi Williams published
Sony is celebrating 15 years of PlayStation Plus with a summer of activities and offers exclusive to members.
Latest Reviews

8BitDo Ultimate 2 controller review: a solid successor to one of the best controllers I’ve ever tested
By Rhys Wood published
The 8BitDo Ultimate 2 continues the brand’s penchant for high-quality controllers, even if battery life remains lacking.

Rune Factory: Guardians of Azuma review: RPG comfort food
By Lloyd Coombes published
Rune Factory: Guardians of Azuma is a delightful blend of RPG and social sim that respects a player’s time and reciprocates constantly

Corsair Platform:4 review: finally, a top-quality gaming desk for smaller spaces
By Dashiell Wood published
The Corsair Platform:4 is a top-quality gaming desk that’s perfect for those short on space.

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach review: a confident follow-up that surpasses the first in every way
By Scott McCrae published
Death Stranding 2: On the Beach takes Kojima Productions’ excellent debut title to the next level thanks to a character-driven story and improved traversal and action gameplay.
PC Gaming

8BitDo Ultimate 2 controller review: a solid successor to one of the best controllers I’ve ever tested
By Rhys Wood published
The 8BitDo Ultimate 2 continues the brand’s penchant for high-quality controllers, even if battery life remains lacking.

GTA 6 - everything we know so far
By Jake Green last updated
GTA 6 is scheduled for next year, and will take players back to Vice City. Here's everything that's been confirmed so far.

Senua’s Saga: Hellblade 2 Enhanced gets an official August launch date and PS5 release
By Demi Williams published
Ninja Theory has announced that an enhanced version of Senua’s Saga: Hellblade 2 will arrive this summer, along with a first-time PlayStation 5 release.

Marvel Rivals patch notes: the latest balance changes and update
By Jake Green last updated
Marvel Rivals patch notes for the latest balance changes have now dropped. Here's who's being buffed, nerfed, and what's been updated.
Nintendo

Nintendo Switch 2 restocks live: Antonline still has US stock, plus all the latest updates and UK retailers to check
By Rob Dwiar last updated
All the latest on Switch 2 stock, right here

Time is running out to claim your Fortnite refund – here's how to get one and avoid scams
By Dashiell Wood published
How to avoid scams and claim a Fortnite refund via the FTC.

Upcoming Nintendo Switch 2 exclusives for 2025 and beyond
By Jake Green last updated
Here's all of the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2 exclusives that have officially been confirmed for release. This includes release dates for Donkey Kong Bananza and more.

Rune Factory: Guardians of Azuma review: RPG comfort food
By Lloyd Coombes published
Rune Factory: Guardians of Azuma is a delightful blend of RPG and social sim that respects a player’s time and reciprocates constantly

Be careful about spending money on a second-hand Switch 2, as one player has reported receiving a bricked console caused by Nintendo's anti-piracy policy
By Demi Williams published
If you're purchasing a second-hand Switch 2, you may want to think twice, as Nintendo's anti-piracy policy has reportedly left some consoles permanently offline.
Playstation

PlayStation exec says first-party games won't be released on PS Plus on day one – 'We’ve sort of stayed true to our strategy across the board'
By Demi Williams published
PlayStation has confirmed that it will be sticking to its current launch strategy and won't start releasing first-party games on PS Plus on day one.

PlayStation Plus members can net a free Monster Hunter Wilds and WWE 2K25 game trial, exclusive savings, and more this summer as Sony celebrates 15 years of the service
By Demi Williams published
Sony is celebrating 15 years of PlayStation Plus with a summer of activities and offers exclusive to members.

Time is running out to claim your Fortnite refund – here's how to get one and avoid scams
By Dashiell Wood published
How to avoid scams and claim a Fortnite refund via the FTC.

GTA 6 - everything we know so far
By Jake Green last updated
GTA 6 is scheduled for next year, and will take players back to Vice City. Here's everything that's been confirmed so far.

Jurassic World Evolution 3 thankfully won't feature AI-generated character portraits following community backlash
By Dashiell Wood published
Jurassic World Evolution 3 developers finally back down on AI generated assets following community anger.

If you want to pre-order the Death Stranding 2 Limited Edition DualSense when it goes live, I've got all the information and the best links to bookmark right now
By Dashiell Wood last updated
Here's everything you need to know before Death Stranding 2: On the Beach Limited Edition DualSense pre-orders open.
Xbox

Time is running out to claim your Fortnite refund – here's how to get one and avoid scams
By Dashiell Wood published
How to avoid scams and claim a Fortnite refund via the FTC.

GTA 6 - everything we know so far
By Jake Green last updated
GTA 6 is scheduled for next year, and will take players back to Vice City. Here's everything that's been confirmed so far.

Move over ROG Xbox Ally – the real first portable Xbox is here, and it’s a gorgeous VR headset
By Hamish Hector published
Xbox has a VR headset – and it’s stunning, perfect for cloud gaming, and excellent value for money.

King of Meat’s chaotic co-op action and quirky creator mode show me that it might just have the legs to succeed
By Rob Dwiar published
After spending some time with King of Meat and talking to the devs, the team’s goal of creating vibrant, fun, and chaotic co-op action is clearer than ever.