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Star Wars Zero Company takes 30-40 hours to beat 'depending on your difficulty level and experience with the strategy genre' but won't have a New Game Plus mode
Bit Reactor has confirmed that Star Wars Zero Company will take up to 40 hours to finish, and it won't have a New Game Plus mode.
'Brick and mortar game retail is doomed' — Analysts report $7.2 billion second-hand game market could be in danger thanks to Sony's plan to retire the production of physical discs
The second-hand video game market could be in danger as a result of Sony's decision to end production of physical discs starting in January 2028.
NYT Connections hints and answers for Thursday, July 23 (game #1138)
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.
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PC Gaming
Star Wars Zero Company takes 30-40 hours to beat 'depending on your difficulty level and experience with the strategy genre' but won't have a New Game Plus mode
Bit Reactor has confirmed that Star Wars Zero Company will take up to 40 hours to finish, and it won't have a New Game Plus mode.
Nvidia tries again to get gamers to like DLSS 5, but doesn't quite succeed
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This popular simulator game has thousands of positive Steam reviews — and it drops on consoles later this month
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'I can't say anything officially, but it doesn't feel like a crazy bet' — Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced director can't confirm post-launch content, but hopes fans continue playing even after GTA 6 comes out
Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced game director Richard Knight hopes players will continue playing the game after Grand Theft Auto 6 releases.
'A reveal later this year has been planned' — Hold on to your sabers fellow Star Wars fans, a new report claims Knights of the Old Republic remake will finally be re-revealed soon
Five years after being announced, Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic remake will reportedly be re-revealed later this year.
Nintendo
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Dragon's Dogma 2 producer says Capcom is improving performance on PS5 and Xbox ahead of Dark Arisen's launch and that the Switch 2 version is 'exceeding' expectations
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The Duskbloods network test has finally revealed a few new details about FromSoftware's upcoming Switch 2 game, including multiplayer matches with 'up to eight players'
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Three 'massive' Future Games digital showcases will air next month during Gamescom 2026, offering viewers world premieres and exclusive trailers from 'some of the industry’s most creative studios'
The Future Games Show will officially return next month for Gamescom 2026 with three digital showcases.
Playstation
Star Wars Zero Company takes 30-40 hours to beat 'depending on your difficulty level and experience with the strategy genre' but won't have a New Game Plus mode
Bit Reactor has confirmed that Star Wars Zero Company will take up to 40 hours to finish, and it won't have a New Game Plus mode.
Gamers, make your voices heard — from PlayStation going discless to the endless layoffs at Xbox, what do you think are the biggest issues with gaming right now?
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'Brick and mortar game retail is doomed' — Analysts report $7.2 billion second-hand game market could be in danger thanks to Sony's plan to retire the production of physical discs
The second-hand video game market could be in danger as a result of Sony's decision to end production of physical discs starting in January 2028.
'I can't say anything officially, but it doesn't feel like a crazy bet' — Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced director can't confirm post-launch content, but hopes fans continue playing even after GTA 6 comes out
Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced game director Richard Knight hopes players will continue playing the game after Grand Theft Auto 6 releases.
'A reveal later this year has been planned' — Hold on to your sabers fellow Star Wars fans, a new report claims Knights of the Old Republic remake will finally be re-revealed soon
Five years after being announced, Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic remake will reportedly be re-revealed later this year.
Industry analyst reports only 7 PlayStation games 'have sold more than 100,000 physical units year-to-date' in the US, as fans demand Sony kill its plan to end the production of discs
Amid Sony's decision to retire the production of physical game discs, an analyst reports that physical PlayStation games aren't selling too well in the US.
Xbox
Star Wars Zero Company takes 30-40 hours to beat 'depending on your difficulty level and experience with the strategy genre' but won't have a New Game Plus mode
Bit Reactor has confirmed that Star Wars Zero Company will take up to 40 hours to finish, and it won't have a New Game Plus mode.
Gamers, make your voices heard — from PlayStation going discless to the endless layoffs at Xbox, what do you think are the biggest issues with gaming right now?
Gaming in 2026 isn’t looking too bright — but what's your biggest worry?
8BitDo Ultimate Mobile Gaming Controller - Xbox Edition review: nails cloud gaming but fumbles some basics
The 8BitDo Ultimate Mobile Gaming Controller - Xbox Edition nails the cloud gaming experience but falls short in a few basic areas
Recent Xbox account recovery issues highlight physical media importance
The all-digital future for both Xbox and PlayStation users isn't looking secure, as Xbox users complain over recent account recovery issues.
'I can't say anything officially, but it doesn't feel like a crazy bet' — Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced director can't confirm post-launch content, but hopes fans continue playing even after GTA 6 comes out
Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced game director Richard Knight hopes players will continue playing the game after Grand Theft Auto 6 releases.
'A reveal later this year has been planned' — Hold on to your sabers fellow Star Wars fans, a new report claims Knights of the Old Republic remake will finally be re-revealed soon
Five years after being announced, Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic remake will reportedly be re-revealed later this year.