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NYT Connections hints and answers for Friday, May 9 (game #698)
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.
The latest Grand Theft Auto 6 trailer has set a major record by racking up 475 million views in just 24 hours
Rockstar Games has claimed that the latest Grand Theft Auto 6 trailer was watched half a billion times in its first day.
Spotify streams of the latest Grand Theft Auto 6 trailer song increased by 182,000% just two hours after the trailer dropped
The song from the latest Grand Theft Auto 6 trailer has shot up in popularity on Spotify.
Latest Reviews
Days Gone Remastered review: this stunning remaster can't fix the original's core problems
Days Gone Remastered is the definitive way to play this bloody zombie survival game, thanks to its many improvements, enhancements, and new modes, but it can't fix the original's clunky story.
Sony Inzone M9 II review: a top gaming monitor for PS5 and PC
The Sony Inzone M9 II is a superb monitor that delivers excellent performance on both PC and PS5.
Revenge of the Savage Planet review: a quirky co-op adventure that’s strangely better solo
Revenge of the Savage Planet is a competently made but formulaic action-adventure game that’s entertaining enough, but never groundbreaking.
The Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion Remastered review: the new gold standard for re-releases
The Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion Remastered sets a new standard for revisiting older games.
I spent a week with the Thrustmaster SimTask FarmStick X playing Farming Simulator 25, and despite its Hall effect stick and great customization, it made me realize that I'd be a terrible farmer
The Thrustmaster SimTask FarmStick X is a handy joystick companion for experienced farmers, though it’s far from a must-have for casual gamers.
PC Gaming
Days Gone Remastered review: this stunning remaster can't fix the original's core problems
Days Gone Remastered is the definitive way to play this bloody zombie survival game, thanks to its many improvements, enhancements, and new modes, but it can't fix the original's clunky story.
Spotify streams of the latest Grand Theft Auto 6 trailer song increased by 182,000% just two hours after the trailer dropped
The song from the latest Grand Theft Auto 6 trailer has shot up in popularity on Spotify.
The first images of Microsoft's rumored Xbox handheld have leaked, but it's not the portable Xbox I was hoping for
Images of Microsoft's long-rumored Xbox handheld made by Asus have leaked online, offering the first look at the partner device.
Marvel Rivals patch notes: the latest balance changes and update
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 has made some much-needed changes to the Switch eShop ahead of the Switch 2 launch
Nintendo has quietly updated the Nintendo Switch eShop and how charts work by de-prioritizing cheap games and "slop".
Upcoming Switch 2 games for 2025 and beyond
Updated Here are the upcoming Switch 2 games releases for you to look forward to in 2025, including Donkey Kong Banaza, Metroid Prime 4 and The Duskbloods.
Ex-PlayStation boss says $80 games were 'going to happen sooner or later'
Former Sony Interactive Entertainment executive Shuhei Yoshida has said that the recent rise in the price of games "was going to happen sooner or later".
Upcoming games release dates for 2025
Updated Here are the best upcoming games releases for you to look forward to in 2025, including games for PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC, and Switch.
Playstation
PlayStation fans blast 'lazy' new Death Stranding 2: On the Beach DualSense Wireless Controller
Fans aren't impressed by the next limited edition DualSense Wireless Controller.
Death Stranding 2 - everything we know
Here's what we know about Death Stranding 2: On the Beach so far, an upcoming PS5 exclusive that's a sequel to the 2019 Kojima Productions title.
GTA 6 - everything we know so far
GTA 6 is scheduled for next year, and will take players back to Vice City. Here's everything that's been confirmed so far.
Former PlayStation boss says he 'partly saved' the first Gran Turismo game from being too realistic: 'It was extremely advanced, perhaps too much so'
Former PlayStation boss Shuhei Yoshida says he "partly saved" the first Gran Turismo after convincing the creator to "tone down" the driving simulation aspect.
Xbox
The first images of Microsoft's rumored Xbox handheld have leaked, but it's not the portable Xbox I was hoping for
Images of Microsoft's long-rumored Xbox handheld made by Asus have leaked online, offering the first look at the partner device.
GTA 6 - everything we know so far
GTA 6 is scheduled for next year, and will take players back to Vice City. Here's everything that's been confirmed so far.
Revenge of the Savage Planet review: a quirky co-op adventure that’s strangely better solo
Revenge of the Savage Planet is a competently made but formulaic action-adventure game that’s entertaining enough, but never groundbreaking.
The Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion Remastered review: the new gold standard for re-releases
The Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion Remastered sets a new standard for revisiting older games.
