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Connections is the kind of game that can trip you up if you don't pay attention – as I found out today. Don't let that happen to you, by taking advantage of my helpful hints.

Here's your Sunday Connections, here to give you an early brain workout for the day. Or a late brain workout if you prefer to play later on. Either way, it's a challenge.

The PlayStation trophy list for Beyond Good & Evil 20th Anniversary Edition has leaked online, suggesting the remaster of the beloved Gamecube, PS2, and OG Xbox classic could be materializing soon.

Discord and PlayStation are beginning to roll out a new update that finally introduces the ability to join a Discord call directly from your PlayStation 5. This feature will become available globally over the next few weeks and cuts out the need to constantly reach for your phone to open the mobile app, which was previously required to start a call.

It seems that Avowed, the upcoming role-playing game from Obsidian Entertainment, will be similar in size to the studio's previous RPG — The Outer Worlds.

Bioware has confirmed that Dragon Age: The Veilguard will not be open-world, but «mission-based».

Obsidian Entertainment, the developer behind the upcoming role-playing game Avowed is working on improving the upcoming role-playing game's combat based on player feedback from January's Xbox Developer Direct. At the time of that presentation, the game's combat was criticized for appearing a little listless in its combat.

I didn't particularly enjoy the final NYT Connections puzzle of the week, but that might just be me. Give it a go and see what you think.

If you were one of the many slightly put off by the absolutely gigantic open world of Assassin’s Creed Valhalla, then it looks like the upcoming Assassin’s Creed Shadows will be much more your speed.

If yesterday's Connections was tough then today's Connections is… also tough! But don't worry if you get stuck, because if you scroll down this page you'll find a few hints to point you in the right direction.

Nintendo is currently hiring for several roles related to its Nintendo Switch Online subscription service, strongly hinting that it may be carrying over to the Switch's successor.

Ubisoft is quite well known for its absolutely gigantic games, having released titles like Assassin’s Creed Valhalla that are packed with hundreds of hours of content for players to discover. That kind of thing is great if you have unlimited free time but, for the rest of us, it’s hard not to be left wishing that the games were a little more manageable. 

The Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 Direct has concluded and it gave fans of the first-person shooter (FPS) series heaps of new information about the upcoming entry. One of the biggest reveals of the broadcast was undoubtedly the fact that the traditional prestige system will make a return in Call of Duty: Black Ops 6.

This year's Xbox Games Showcase has delivered a mountain of Xbox news, including the announcement of new Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S models.

Assassin's Creed Shadows just got an all-new trailer blending story and gameplay at the Xbox Games Showcase as part of the Summer Game Fest 2024 event.

Microsoft's Flight Simulator 2024 is coming to Xbox Series X|S, PC, and Xbox Game Pass and Cloud day one on November 19, 2024.

State of Decay 3 just got a brand-new cinematic trailer at the Xbox Games Showcase 2024. 

Sonic X Shadow Generations, which was revealed to be launching on October 25 during the Summer Game Fest 2024 showcase, has now had its pricing and various editions announced via a press release.

Your first Connections puzzle of the week is on the slightly easier side of things, but I would never call this game downright easy. A few hints might well help you on your way, so read down for my suggestions.

Xbox has officially revealed the next instalment in the Gears of War franchise, Gears of War E-Day.

Deck Nine has announced Life is Strange: Double Exposure, and it's coming to Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch and PC on October 29.

Konami has revealed the first gameplay look for Metal Gear Solid 3 Remake, and it looks great.

It's the weekend! And that means you have another chance to solve a weekend Connections puzzle: they're the same as the weekday Connections puzzles, but on a weekend. Yay! Read on for my hints and commentary on today's game.

The second year of Street Fighter 6 content has been confirmed as part ofSummer Game Fest 2024 with some surprising crossover characters. 

Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: Rita's Rewind has been announced, a brand-new 2D-brawler set to arrive later this year.

In big news for horror game fans,Summer Game Fest 2024 has brought a wealth of new details pertaining to Slitterhead, an upcoming horror game from Silent Hill creator Keiichiro Toyama.

Riot Games has announced that Valorant will officially make the jump to console this year.

Firaxis Games has officially announced Civilization 7, coming to PC, PlayStation, Xbox, and Nintendo Switch in 2025.

Survival horror game fans are absolutely feasting on some seriously juicy reveals during Summer Game Fest 2024 including some new details about upcoming horror game Slitterhead and the announcement of the first bit of new expansion content for the superb Alan Wake 2. 

A brand new trailer for Monster Hunter Wilds debuted at the tail end of this year's Summer Game Fest showcase. Before the trailer, it was confirmed on stage that the game will feature crossplay between consoles and PC.

Sega has announced that Sonic X Shadow Generations will launch on October 25.

It’s finally here: Summer Game Fest 2024 is officially underway and new game announcements are coming in fast. The first game to be revealed in the live event was Lego Horizon Adventures, a Lego take on the hugely popular Horizon franchise that is being developed in a collaboration between Guerrilla Games and Studio Gobo.

I can't work out whether Thursday's Connections puzzle is difficult or not. I found it quite easy – but then again I also solved it half by accident, so who knows… If you do get stuck, you can scroll down for my hints. If you don't, you'll find my commentary further down too.

Neowiz and SK hynix have announced a new collaboration for a Lies of P Solid State Drive (SSD).

The Future Games Show is only a few days away and is set to broadcast on Saturday June 8, 2024, at 12pm PT / 3pm ET / 8pm BST. The show will be hosted by BAFTA Award nominee Roger Clark, who voices Arthur Morgan in Red Dead Redemption 2, and Britt Baron, who portrays Tifa Lockhart in Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth.

A new mobile gaming controller, the SCUF Nomad, has entered the fray.

UK retailer GAME is reportedly discontinuing its Xbox All Access offer later this month. 

Today's NYT Connections puzzle is another toughie. How difficult? Well, you'll have to play it to find out. But if you find yourself getting stuck along the way, by all means take advantage of my helpful hints below.

It's being reported that a dedicated Xbox handheld console could be announced at the upcoming Xbox Games Showcase.

A series of leaks have indicated that a wide variety of new factions are planned for XDefiant, a free-to-play arena that was released by Ubisoft last month. This includes content inspired by the Assassin's Creed series, Far Cry New Dawn, and, perhaps most surprisingly of all, the Rabbids franchise.

Sony has confirmed that its upcoming Astro Bot game for PS5 will once again go ham with its PlayStation cameos.

Gaming furniture manufacturer Secretlab has unveiled the Secretlab Titan Evo Final Fantasy 14 Edition, a new special edition chair created in collaboration with Final Fantasy developer Square Enix.

Connections is a very tricky game, and one that you are only able to make four mistakes in or suffer the indignity of a failure. If you find yourself on the brink of disaster, you might want to read on for my hints.

Sony has just revealed the PSVR 2 PC adapter, which will allow owners of the PlayStation 5 VR headset to hook it up to a gaming PC and thus have access to SteamVR's vast library of games.

One of the most exciting moments in yesterday’s State of Play showcase was undoubtedly the reveal of Astro Bot — a new title starring Sony’s adorable robotic mascot.

The NYT Connections answers for today (June 1) are potentially quite challenging. Or rather, one of them in particular is. Let's face it, there's always one… namely, the purple one! But don't worry if you're stuck – because my hints should help you solve today's Connections puzzle. And if that's not enough, you can read on for the answers and for my commentary on the game.

Sunday's Connections is perhaps a little easier than Saturday's – though it's all relative, of course. I didn't struggle at least, which makes a nice change. If you do, you'll find some hints below.

A new trailer from yesterday’s State of Play showcase has finally given us an official release date for the upcoming Silent Hill 2 remake.

Listings for several rumored Resident Evil games have appeared online, including one for Resident Evil 9. 

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 Season 4 has launched, introducing all-new content as well as numerous balance updates.

The PlayStation 5 is officially Sony's most profitable console generation to date, but after more than a decade of its life cycle, the PlayStation 4 still accounts for half of its player base.

There's set to be a Black Ops Direct event on Sunday, June 9, following the Xbox showcase at 10AM PT / 1PM ET / 6PM BST. There's no word on just how long this event will last, but we expect to see the full reveal of Black Ops 6, hopefully with a release date.

New Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 leaks have seemingly revealed Activison's plans for a cross-gen release of the game.

Retro gaming hardware manufacturer Blaze Entertainment has unveiled the Evercade Alpha: an upcoming arcade machine that will be fully compatible with Evercade game cartridges.

Capcom is reportedly working on Resident Evil Zero and Resident Evil — Code: Veronica remakes.

Ubisoft has announced a brand-new monthly subscription service for its competitive first-person shooter Rainbow Six Siege.

Naughty Dog's co-president Neil Druckmann has teased the studio's next major title, saying it could «redefine mainstream perceptions of gaming».

Gaming peripheral manufacturer CRKD has revealed new Tomb Raider inspired special editions of its Nitro Deck+ and NEO S controllers in its latest collaboration with Limited Run Games.

PvP multiplayer will return in Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 in addition to a brand-new co-op mode.

It's time for another round of Nintendo Switch 2 speculation, as one of the latest Switch games, Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door, reportedly has support for 4K resolution in its codebase.

Secretlab has announced its first collaboration with Warhammer 40,000 producer Games Workshop with a special edition gaming chair.

This latest special edition Xbox Series X is a Hellblade 2-themed console that — you guessed it — cannot be bought. Instead, you'll need to try your luck in Xbox's sweepstakes for the console that might just be one of its most bizarre designs yet.

FromSoftware has released a brand new story trailer for Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree ahead of the expansion's launch next month.

Amazon Games has opened a new game development studio in Bucharest, Romania, which is being led by Cristian Pana. Previously the managing director of Ubisoft Bucharest, Pana has more than two decades of experience spanning the release of major titles including Tom Clancy’s The Division and The Crew.

The PC Gaming Show will be presented by actor Mica Burton, esports commentator Sean 'Day[9]' Plott, as well as presenter and streamer Frankie Ward.

Tesla is reportedly set to abandon support for Steam games in its latest Tesla Model S and Tesla Model X vehicles. The feature allowed drivers to dive into titles like The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt or Forza Horizon 5 with a compatible controller while their car was stationary.

Video game publishing giant 2K Games is gearing up to reveal the “next iteration” in one of its “biggest and most beloved franchises” later this year.

Hardware manufacturer PDP has just launched the Victrix Gambit Prime, a wired controller that's potentially one to keep an eye on if you primarily play online multiplayer games.

It looks like Grand Theft Auto 6won't be releasing until late 2025, according to publisher Take-Two Interactive's latest financial report.

Ubisoft has canceled its free-to-play survival shooter Tom Clancy's The Division Heartland, three years after it's reveal.

New hands-on experience with an engineering sample for the upcoming Asus ROG Ally X reveals some surprising improvements over the original model, which prominent hardware leakers have further expanded on. 

Microsoft is continuing to make positive steps in the realm of accessibility, revealing a brand-new all-in-one modular controller kit designed to meet the needs of disabled gamers.

Assassin's Creed Shadows will feature changing seasons that will impact gameplay.

GameSir has officially revealed the X4 Aileron Bluetooth, its latest mobile controller geared towards Xbox mobile gaming.

Ubisoft has revealed that Assassin's Creed Shadows will once again return to its series roots, but also feature modern mechanics.

Assassin’s Creed Shadows (previously Codename Red) has now been officially revealed. After a new cinematic trailer, the next entry into the long-running action series is quickly becoming one of the most anticipated upcoming games. Taking place in one of the most-demanded settings by fans, if you’re a fan of the Assassin’s Creed franchise, this is a game worth keeping an eye on. 

NVIDIA GeForce NOW’s claim to fame is its ability to let just about any computing device — a phone, Chromebook, or a smart TV — tap into its cloud gaming hardware to play the latest games with supreme performance. And since the service taps into libraries of games that players already own, there are no extra purchases. 

Ubisoft has confirmed that Assassin's Creed Shadows won't require an online connection at all times.

The new SteelSeries Arctis Nova 5 headset is the latest addition to the brand’s Nova line of gaming headsets — but this launch comes with a twist.

Sony Interactive Entertainment (SIE) has announced that Hermen Hulst and Hideaki Nishino will succeed Jim Ryan as joint PlayStation CEOs.