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NYT Connections today — hints and answers for Monday, November 18 (game #526)

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 Pro deals: my favorite discounts and deals on all things PlayStation ahead of the big sales period

By Rob Dwiar last updated

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

PS5
NYT Connections homescreen on a phone, on a purple background

NYT Connections today — hints and answers for Sunday, November 17 (game #525)

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
NYT Connections homescreen on a phone, on a purple background

NYT Connections today — hints and answers for Saturday, November 16 (game #524)

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
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!

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Latest Reviews

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.

Gaming Accessories
The Thrustmaster T Flight HOTAS One on a desk

Thrustmaster T.Flight Hotas One review: a great beginner's flight stick

By Lloyd Coombes published

It’s not getting any younger, but the Thrustmaster T.Flight Hotas One is an ideal first foray into flight sticks for just about anyone.

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PC Gaming

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
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
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
Xbox Series X

Xbox boss Phil Spencer says 'we’ll definitely do more consoles' as well as 'other devices' in the future but seems against a mid-generation leap like the PS5 Pro

By Demi Williams published

Microsoft gaming boss Phil Spencer has confirmed there will "definitely" be more Xbox consoles in the future.

Consoles & PC
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.

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Nintendo

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.

Gaming
The Nintendo Switch OLED Mario Kart 8 Deluxe bundle on a Mario Kart 8 background image.

Don't wait until Black Friday, this year's best Nintendo Switch bundles are on sale now

By Dashiell Wood published

There are a couple great Nintendo Switch bundles on sale before Black Friday.

Gaming
Nintendo Switch 2

Nintendo finally confirms that the Switch 2 will be backwards compatible

By Dashiell Wood published

Nintendo has revealed that the Switch 2 will indeed be backwards compatible.

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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 Pro deals: my favorite discounts and deals on all things PlayStation ahead of the big sales period

By Rob Dwiar last updated

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

PS5
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
The Volcanic Red DualSense on a teal background with white price cut text

The DualSense controller I want the most is at its lowest price since last November right now with this Black Friday Walmart PS5 deal

By Rob Dwiar published

This Black Friday Walmart PS5 deal gets you the DualSense I desire the most for the lowest price since last November.

Gaming
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 PS5 Pro box on a pink background with white price cut text

PS5 Pro deals and discounts multiply as more retailers join the action ahead of Black Friday

By Rob Dwiar published

There are now multiple PS5 Pro deals and discounts available a full two weeks ahead of Black Friday.

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Xbox

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
A promotional screenshot of Marvel's Midnight Suns.

These are my six favorite games from the Xbox Black Friday sale

By Dashiell Wood published

Here are the deals worth your time in the Xbox Black Friday sale.

Gaming
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
Xbox Series X

Xbox boss Phil Spencer says 'we’ll definitely do more consoles' as well as 'other devices' in the future but seems against a mid-generation leap like the PS5 Pro

By Demi Williams published

Microsoft gaming boss Phil Spencer has confirmed there will "definitely" be more Xbox consoles in the future.

Consoles & PC
Xbox Wireless Controller Ghost Cipher deal

This Ghost Cipher Xbox Wireless Controller deal is one of the best we've seen before Black Friday

By Rhys Wood published

One of the nicest Xbox Wireless Controller variants just got a superb pre-Black Friday discount.

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