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NYT Connections hints and answers for Thursday, October 30 (game #872)
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.
Your last chance to play Black Ops 7 before release is to book a slot at this free matcha pop-up
This Call of Duty pop-up lets you play Black Ops 7 one last time ahead of launch.
Xbox is about to put the nail in its own coffin as a console brand if this latest next-gen console rumor is legitimate
Xbox, what on earth are you doing?
Battlefield 6 REDSEC and Season One launch: our early impressions of the new battle royale mode now that it's out
Here's our live coverage of the launch of Battlefield 6 Season One and Battlefield REDSEC release time. This includes impressions now that it's out.
Pokémon Legends: Z-A physical launch sales in the US were the biggest for a new title since The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom was released in 2023
Pokémon Legends: Z-A is the biggest physical game launch in the US since the release of The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom in 2023.
Latest Reviews
Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake: a glorious revival of two JRPG classics
Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake takes two classic JRPGs and transports them into the modern era with finesse and grace.
Tales of the Shire review: a long wait for a whole lot of nothing
After a long wait, I had high hopes that Tales of the Shire would flesh out its bland demo with a more enjoyable endgame. Unfortunately, developer Wētā Workshop failed to deliver.
RIG R5 Spear Pro HS review: a superb budget-friendly gaming headset
Detailed audio and a reasonable price tag make the RIG R5 Spear Pro HS a very compelling wired gaming headset.
The Outer Worlds 2 review: it might just be Obsidian’s best game since New Vegas
The Outer Worlds 2 is an enjoyable sci-fi adventure that nails its role-playing aspects, albeit with some drawbacks.
PC Gaming
Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake: a glorious revival of two JRPG classics
Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake takes two classic JRPGs and transports them into the modern era with finesse and grace.
Battlefield 6 REDSEC and Season One launch: our early impressions of the new battle royale mode now that it's out
Here's our live coverage of the launch of Battlefield 6 Season One and Battlefield REDSEC release time. This includes impressions now that it's out.
Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 is now free-to-play for a limited time ahead of the launch of Black Ops 7 – here's everything you need to know
While we wait for Call of Duty: Black Ops 7, Activision has announced that Black Ops 6 is now free-to-play for a limited time.
Get your hands on an exclusive Black Ops 7 weapon charm with these new Call of Duty thumbsticks
Gaming accessory brand KontrolFreek has unveiled its brand new Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 thumbsticks.
Civ 7 will soon receive a major update that will bring back the option to play as one civ continuously
Firaxis has shared its plans for Civilization 7's post-launch content, which includes an update that has been highly requested since the game's release.
The Simpsons is coming to Fortnite for the first time next month – here's everything you need to know about the upcoming mini-season
The rumors were true! Epic Games has confirmed that The Simpsons is officially coming to Fortnite for the very first time as the game's annual Fortnitemares Halloween event draws to a close.
Nintendo
How do the two best Nintendo Switch 2 controllers stack up against each other?
The Nintendo Switch 2 Pro Controller and 8BitDo Ultimate 2 go head to head in this versus comparison.
Pokémon Legends: Z-A physical launch sales in the US were the biggest for a new title since The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom was released in 2023
Pokémon Legends: Z-A is the biggest physical game launch in the US since the release of The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom in 2023.
Forget the console war, Xbox is now trying to get you off your phone says studio head
Studio head says Xbox is now competing 'more and more' with your mobile phone.
Xbox boss Phil Spencer wants to 'lower the barrier to entry' to the publisher's games on competing hardware
Phil Spencer talks about Xbox's multiplatform strategy: 'We are making efforts to lower the barrier to entry'.
Playstation
Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake: a glorious revival of two JRPG classics
Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake takes two classic JRPGs and transports them into the modern era with finesse and grace.
Your last chance to play Black Ops 7 before release is to book a slot at this free matcha pop-up
This Call of Duty pop-up lets you play Black Ops 7 one last time ahead of launch.
Backbone One vs Backbone Pro: how to choose the better mobile controller this Black Friday
We compare the popular Backbone One with the more expensive Backbone Pro to work out which is best for you.
Battlefield 6 REDSEC and Season One launch: our early impressions of the new battle royale mode now that it's out
Here's our live coverage of the launch of Battlefield 6 Season One and Battlefield REDSEC release time. This includes impressions now that it's out.
Xbox
Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake: a glorious revival of two JRPG classics
Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake takes two classic JRPGs and transports them into the modern era with finesse and grace.
Your last chance to play Black Ops 7 before release is to book a slot at this free matcha pop-up
This Call of Duty pop-up lets you play Black Ops 7 one last time ahead of launch.
Xbox is about to put the nail in its own coffin as a console brand if this latest next-gen console rumor is legitimate
Xbox, what on earth are you doing?
Battlefield 6 REDSEC and Season One launch: our early impressions of the new battle royale mode now that it's out
Here's our live coverage of the launch of Battlefield 6 Season One and Battlefield REDSEC release time. This includes impressions now that it's out.