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NYT Connections hints and answers for Sunday, August 2 (game #1148)
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.

I played all 279 Apple Arcade games — here are the eight best, from genius quick puzzlers to addictive life sims
By Dashiell Wood Published
The eight best Apple Arcade games right now.

NYT Connections hints and answers for Saturday, August 1 (game #1147)
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

SteelSeries Stratus+ review: a mobile controller that forgets the mobile bit
By Alex Berry Published
Not much more than a basic PC controller with a phone mount stuck to it

Apple Arcade review: worth it in 2026?
By Dashiell Wood Last updated
Updated Apple Arcade has been out for almost seven years. Here’s how it stacks up today.

The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales review: great gameplay, underwhelming narrative
By Harry Padoan Published
I wanted to love The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales, but it didn't quite live up to my high expectations.

GameSir G8+ Bluetooth review: added versatility comes with compromises
By Alex Berry Published
The GameSir G8+ Bluetooth is the wireless version of a popular mobile controller, but cutting the cord comes with some compromises.
PC Gaming

I finally got the gorgeous — yet grueling — Flight Simulator 2024 off the runway
By Josh Russell Published
I’ve been trying my flying skills out on the gorgeous Flight Simulator 2024 at last. Brace yourself — it’s been a very rough journey.

I'm incredibly excited for The Witcher 4 - but CD Projekt Red needs to avoid the same performance issues The Witcher 3 and Cyberpunk 2077 once had
By Demi Williams Published
The Witcher 4 is my most anticipated RPG, but I hope CDPR has learned its lesson from Cyberpunk 2077's launch and prioritizes optimization over a massive world.

Final Fantasy 14: Evercold will revitalize the long-running MMO with all-new content and gameplay features — here are the top three things I can't wait to try
By Demi Williams Published
Final Fantasy 14: Evercold is looking to be a mighty expansion filled with major updates and playable content, but here are the things I'm excited to try out.

Control Resonant lead gameplay designer isn't worried about the game launching so close to GTA 6, says 'it's not really been a big consideration for us'
By Demi Williams Published
Remedy Entertainment isn't worried about launching Control Resonant so close to Grand Theft Auto 6.
Nintendo

I asked, you answered: here’s whether you think the Nintendo Switch 2 is a hit or a flop, plus thoughts from industry insiders
By Harry Padoan Published
I polled our audience on the success of the Nintendo Switch 2 just over a year from launch.

Final Fantasy 14: Evercold will revitalize the long-running MMO with all-new content and gameplay features — here are the top three things I can't wait to try
By Demi Williams Published
Final Fantasy 14: Evercold is looking to be a mighty expansion filled with major updates and playable content, but here are the things I'm excited to try out.

Wireless Horipad Turbo for Nintendo Switch 2 review: it's no Pro Controller, but I still recommend it
By Rhys Wood Published
The Wireless Horipad Turbo for Nintendo Switch 2 is a decent Pro Controller alternative with some frustrating flaws.

'Young people today don’t have the opportunity to play games from 10 years ago' — Nintendo's Miyamoto defends remakes like Ocarina of Time
By Demi Williams Published
Nintendo legend Shigeru Miyamoto has defended the company's recent remake releases, suggesting they'll lead to sequels.

It looks like someone has managed to get Grand Theft Auto 5 running on an original Switch, and now I'm wondering what GTA 6 could look like on Switch 2
By Demi Williams Published
While we wait for Grand Theft Auto 6, someone has seemingly managed to port Grand Theft Auto 5 to the Nintendo Switch.
Playstation

I finally got the gorgeous — yet grueling — Flight Simulator 2024 off the runway
By Josh Russell Published
I’ve been trying my flying skills out on the gorgeous Flight Simulator 2024 at last. Brace yourself — it’s been a very rough journey.

I'm incredibly excited for The Witcher 4 - but CD Projekt Red needs to avoid the same performance issues The Witcher 3 and Cyberpunk 2077 once had
By Demi Williams Published
The Witcher 4 is my most anticipated RPG, but I hope CDPR has learned its lesson from Cyberpunk 2077's launch and prioritizes optimization over a massive world.

Final Fantasy 14: Evercold will revitalize the long-running MMO with all-new content and gameplay features — here are the top three things I can't wait to try
By Demi Williams Published
Final Fantasy 14: Evercold is looking to be a mighty expansion filled with major updates and playable content, but here are the things I'm excited to try out.

Control Resonant lead gameplay designer isn't worried about the game launching so close to GTA 6, says 'it's not really been a big consideration for us'
By Demi Williams Published
Remedy Entertainment isn't worried about launching Control Resonant so close to Grand Theft Auto 6.
Xbox

I finally got the gorgeous — yet grueling — Flight Simulator 2024 off the runway
By Josh Russell Published
I’ve been trying my flying skills out on the gorgeous Flight Simulator 2024 at last. Brace yourself — it’s been a very rough journey.

'We've set this company up in preparation for this moment' — as PlayStation scraps discs, these companies are ready to keep physical games alive
By James Pickard Published
"This is an opportunity – it has to be seen as one"

Final Fantasy 14: Evercold will revitalize the long-running MMO with all-new content and gameplay features — here are the top three things I can't wait to try
By Demi Williams Published
Final Fantasy 14: Evercold is looking to be a mighty expansion filled with major updates and playable content, but here are the things I'm excited to try out.

Control Resonant lead gameplay designer isn't worried about the game launching so close to GTA 6, says 'it's not really been a big consideration for us'
By Demi Williams Published
Remedy Entertainment isn't worried about launching Control Resonant so close to Grand Theft Auto 6.












