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NYT Connections today — hints and answers for Friday, November 22 (game #530)

By Marc McLaren 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.

Gaming
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Black Friday PS5 deals: I'm tracking all the best PS5 and PS5 Pro deals ahead of Black Friday so you don't have to

By Rob Dwiar last updated

We're rounding up all the early Black Friday PS5 deals and PS5 Pro discounts that are perfect for owners and prospective owners of Sony's new console.

PS5
Xbox

Xbox's Black Friday deals are here including big discounts on Xbox consoles, controllers and games

By Demi Williams published

Xbox has revealed a range of exclusive Black Friday deals.

Consoles & PC
The Fortnite Remix The Finale key art

Fortnite Remix The Finale live event start date

By Jake Green last updated

Here's what we know about the Fortnite Chapter 2 Remix The Finale live event release date. What to expect from the next Fortnite live event, that leads into the next season.

Gaming
Fortnite Chapter 2 Remix Battle Pass characters stand posing next to each other

Fortnite next season release date and Chapter 2 Remix ending

By Jake Green last updated

Here's when Fortnite Chapter 2 Remix ends, the next season release date, and what to expect from Fortnite in the future.

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Latest Reviews

Landscape screenshot from Stalker 2 Heart of Chornobyl

Stalker 2: Heart of Chornobyl review: a bone-chilling, realistic-feeling survival horror experience

By Echo Aspey published

Stalker 2: Heart of Chornobyl is one of the most haunting and atmospheric survival games of this generation.

Consoles & PC
Razer Kraken V4 on desk

Razer Kraken V4 review: a feature-filled gaming headset with a bass problem

By Lewis Maddison published

The Razer Kraken V4 is a further improvement on the previous incarnation, but do the upgrades make for a better gaming headset?

Gaming
The rippling water of a swimming pool with flumes and tropical plants in the background.

Planet Coaster 2 review: take the plunge

By Josh Russell published

Not only does Planet Coaster 2 add water parks but there are plenty of quality of life improvements that make building your dream park a delight.

Gaming
Metro Awakening screenshot

Metro Awakening review: a survival horror adventure that'll land with the right audience, but that's not me

By Hamish Hector published

Metro Awakening might feature some truly terrifying moments, but it's too slow for me.

Virtual Reality Gaming
A screenshot of LEGO Horizon Adventures.

Lego Horizon Adventures review: A gorgeous, family-friendly adventure that lacks depth

By Sarah Thwaites published

Lego Horizon Adventures is a charming, kid-friendly platformer chock full of brilliant gags and monotonous level design.

Gaming
The HyperX Quadcast 2 in Hamish Hector's office on a mic arm in front of a PC screen and a bookshelf

HyperX Quadcast 2 review: great audio with zero hassle

By Hamish Hector published

The HyperX Quadcast 2 is an excellent pick for content creators who want a simple plug-and-record USB microphone that will deliver great audio out of the box.

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PC Gaming

Xbox

Xbox's Black Friday deals are here including big discounts on Xbox consoles, controllers and games

By Demi Williams published

Xbox has revealed a range of exclusive Black Friday deals.

Consoles & PC
The Fortnite Remix The Finale key art

Fortnite Remix The Finale live event start date

By Jake Green last updated

Here's what we know about the Fortnite Chapter 2 Remix The Finale live event release date. What to expect from the next Fortnite live event, that leads into the next season.

Gaming
Fortnite Chapter 2 Remix Battle Pass characters stand posing next to each other

Fortnite next season release date and Chapter 2 Remix ending

By Jake Green last updated

Here's when Fortnite Chapter 2 Remix ends, the next season release date, and what to expect from Fortnite in the future.

Gaming
Avowed player character and their companion Kai walking through a busy town

Avowed might just be the fantasy RPG you've been waiting for

By Rhys Wood published

Avowed’s involving combat and typically slick Obsidian writing has me very excited for the full release next year.

Gaming
Steam Controller

Valve is reportedly making a Steam Controller 2 and a new VR controller

By Demi Williams published

Valve is reportedly developing another Steam Controller, as well as a new VR controller.

Consoles & PC
A price cut on the PDP Victrix Pro BFG for Xbox.

After a Pro-level Xbox controller for less? You should absolutely check out this Victrix Pro BFG Black Friday discount

By Rhys Wood published

This Black Friday Xbox controller deal takes one of my favorite gamepads to its lowest ever Amazon price.

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Nintendo

Golden Joystick Awards 2024

How to watch the 42nd annual Golden Joystick Awards 2024

By Demi Williams published

Here's how to watch the Golden Joystick Awards 2024.

Gaming Industry
The upcoming LEGO Horizon Adventures set.

Newly revealed Lego Horizon Adventures set gives you a miniature Aloy and Varl

By Dashiell Wood published

Lego has revealed an upcoming set based on Lego Horizon Adventures.

Gaming Accessories
A screenshot from Indiana Jones and the Great Circle showing Indiana Jones' dragging a Nazi by the feet with his whip

Upcoming games 2024 for console and PC

By Jake Green last updated

Updated Here's the best upcoming video games to look forward to in 2024 and beyond!

Updated
The CRKD Neo S Frost Edition next to an iPad and iPhone.

The new CRKD Neo S Frost Edition looks great, but it's an Apple Store exclusive

By Dashiell Wood published

The latest Neo S colorway is a clean white and exclusive to the Apple Store.

Gaming
The Game Awards 2024 nominations

Geoff Keighley confirms The Game Awards will announce nominees live early next week

By Rhys Wood published

Mark your calendars: The Game Awards nominees are set to be announced early next week.

Gaming
A screenshot of LEGO Horizon Adventures.

Lego Horizon Adventures review: A gorgeous, family-friendly adventure that lacks depth

By Sarah Thwaites published

Lego Horizon Adventures is a charming, kid-friendly platformer chock full of brilliant gags and monotonous level design.

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Playstation

A PS5 Pro box on a green and blue background with white Black Friday PS5 Pro deals text

Black Friday PS5 deals: I'm tracking all the best PS5 and PS5 Pro deals ahead of Black Friday so you don't have to

By Rob Dwiar last updated

We're rounding up all the early Black Friday PS5 deals and PS5 Pro discounts that are perfect for owners and prospective owners of Sony's new console.

PS5
Golden Joystick Awards 2024

How to watch the 42nd annual Golden Joystick Awards 2024

By Demi Williams published

Here's how to watch the Golden Joystick Awards 2024.

Gaming Industry
PSVR 2

The PlayStation Black Friday deals are headlined by 30% off PS Plus and the one deal we've always wanted - a massive 40% off PSVR 2

By Rhys Wood published

PlayStation's Black Friday sale includes 30% off PS Plus and a massive 40% off PSVR 2.

Gaming
The 30th Anniversary Limited Edition DualSense on a blue background with white don't miss text

Hurry, PS5 30th Anniversary DualSense stock has appeared ahead of release day and you can pre-order it right now!

By Rob Dwiar published

UK shoppers have another chance to pre-order the PS5 30th Anniversary DualSense controller at Currys right now.

Gaming Accessories
An image of a car from F1 24 captured on the PS5 Pro.

EA Sports F1 24 developer Codemasters details season four content, PS5 Pro support, and why PSSR "is here to stay"

By Dashiell Wood published

We discuss the latest batch of EA Sports F1 24 content, including its PS5 Pro support, with developer Codemasters.

Consoles & PC
Call of Duty: Black Ops 6

New trailer confirms Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 owners will get a 30% XP boost in Warzone

By Dashiell Wood published

The latest Call of Duty trailer has confirmed that Black Ops 6 owners will receive 30% more XP in Warzone.

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Xbox

Xbox

Xbox's Black Friday deals are here including big discounts on Xbox consoles, controllers and games

By Demi Williams published

Xbox has revealed a range of exclusive Black Friday deals.

Consoles & PC
Avowed player character and their companion Kai walking through a busy town

Avowed might just be the fantasy RPG you've been waiting for

By Rhys Wood published

Avowed’s involving combat and typically slick Obsidian writing has me very excited for the full release next year.

Gaming
A price cut on the PDP Victrix Pro BFG for Xbox.

After a Pro-level Xbox controller for less? You should absolutely check out this Victrix Pro BFG Black Friday discount

By Rhys Wood published

This Black Friday Xbox controller deal takes one of my favorite gamepads to its lowest ever Amazon price.

Gaming
Golden Joystick Awards 2024

How to watch the 42nd annual Golden Joystick Awards 2024

By Demi Williams published

Here's how to watch the Golden Joystick Awards 2024.

Gaming Industry
Xbox Game Pass Ultimate

Xbox Game Pass Ultimate subscribers can now stream "select" games they own via Cloud Gaming, including titles not on Game Pass

By Demi Williams published

Xbox Game Pass Ultimate  members can now play "select" games they own via Cloud Gaming.

Consoles & PC
Landscape screenshot from Stalker 2 Heart of Chornobyl

Stalker 2: Heart of Chornobyl review: a bone-chilling, realistic-feeling survival horror experience

By Echo Aspey published

Stalker 2: Heart of Chornobyl is one of the most haunting and atmospheric survival games of this generation.

Consoles & PC
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