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NYT Connections hints and answers for Tuesday, May 12 (game #1066)
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.
Valve is preparing a Steam Machine reservation system to beat scalpers
Gamers are still awaiting the Steam Machine's arrival, after delays due to the ongoing RAM crisis, but it looks like it may be closer after all.
Sony will use AI for PlayStation dev work, but it's a recipe for disaster
AI's presence in gaming continues to expand via upcoming tools like DLSS 5, and now, Sony suggests it will be fully embracing it for PlayStation.
Latest Reviews
Directive 8020 review: a welcome, but safe, evolution of Supermassive's horror series
In space, no one can hear you scream
8BitDo Pro 3 review: no other budget option comes close
The 8BitDo Pro 3 took one look at the Switch 2 Pro Controller and said ‘hold my beer’.
The Division Resurgence review: the looter-shooter series thrives and shines on mobile
Proving that a high-profile looter-shooter game series can be translated perfectly to mobile, The Division Resurgence has totally won me over to small-screen gaming.
Mouse P.I. for Hire on Nintendo Switch 2 review: a neat boomer shooter let down by poor performance
Mouse P.I. for Hire’s gameplay and visuals are like a beautiful vintage cheddar — it's just a shame that the Switch 2 edition grates some performance problems on the top.
PC Gaming
Directive 8020 review: a welcome, but safe, evolution of Supermassive's horror series
In space, no one can hear you scream
8BitDo Pro 3 review: no other budget option comes close
The 8BitDo Pro 3 took one look at the Switch 2 Pro Controller and said ‘hold my beer’.
The Division Resurgence review: the looter-shooter series thrives and shines on mobile
Proving that a high-profile looter-shooter game series can be translated perfectly to mobile, The Division Resurgence has totally won me over to small-screen gaming.
Skulking in Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor is superb, and the Nemesis System is yet to be bested by 12 years of action games
The best Lord of the Rings game is essentially fanfiction, but the Nemesis system is still the best in class.
Nintendo
One of my top gaming headset picks just got a new level of personalization
Audeze has announced its ReSkin earcups, a suite of limited edition earcup designs for the Maxwell 2 headset.
Sony is hesitant to price the PS6, and the reason is probably quite clear
Sony is hesitant to announce a PS6 release date or price, and is going through extensive consideration over it amid the disruptive RAM crisis.
Low and behold, the Nintendo Switch 2 will face a price hike this September
Rumors have long suggested that Nintendo would ultimately increase the Switch 2 price, and unfortunately, that day has indeed arrived.
Star Fox 64 is getting yet another remake, this time for Nintendo Switch 2
Nintendo has revealed a new Star Fox game, and it's a Star Fox 64 remake for Switch 2.
Playstation
Directive 8020 review: a welcome, but safe, evolution of Supermassive's horror series
In space, no one can hear you scream
Sony will use AI for PlayStation dev work, but it's a recipe for disaster
AI's presence in gaming continues to expand via upcoming tools like DLSS 5, and now, Sony suggests it will be fully embracing it for PlayStation.
Skulking in Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor is superb, and the Nemesis System is yet to be bested by 12 years of action games
The best Lord of the Rings game is essentially fanfiction, but the Nemesis system is still the best in class.
One of my top gaming headset picks just got a new level of personalization
Audeze has announced its ReSkin earcups, a suite of limited edition earcup designs for the Maxwell 2 headset.
Xbox
Directive 8020 review: a welcome, but safe, evolution of Supermassive's horror series
In space, no one can hear you scream
Skulking in Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor is superb, and the Nemesis System is yet to be bested by 12 years of action games
The best Lord of the Rings game is essentially fanfiction, but the Nemesis system is still the best in class.
One of my top gaming headset picks just got a new level of personalization
Audeze has announced its ReSkin earcups, a suite of limited edition earcup designs for the Maxwell 2 headset.
Xbox plans to share more on its next console, Project Helix, 'later this year'
More new on the next Xbox, Project Helix, has been confirmed for later this year.