Strandshas another letter grid to find a handful of words inside. If you are a fan of word search puzzles, this is one of the most challenging versions of this kind of puzzle around. Not only do you have to find all the hidden words without knowing what they are, but you only have one little clue to help you. Today’s puzzle isn’t the most challenging one that the New York Times Games has even come up with, but it is pretty tough....

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2recently had to remove two skin bundles. The FPS title previously announced that it was collaborating with streamers NICKMERCS and TimTheTatman for an Operator skin and gun cosmetics. Many of their fans seemed excited to cop the bundle to support them, but in early June,NICKMERCS made a remark against the LGBTQ+ community, which folks interpreted as bigoted and supporting violence against the community. He later addressed the controversy, but said he wasn’t going to apologize for his “They should leave little children alone” reply....

Summary Zoro is one ofOne Piece’smost important characters. Being introduced in the series as the very first member ofthe Straw Hat Piratesthat Luffy recruited, Zoro always had a certain level of importance attached to him. While Zoro has always been under Luffy, and is there for Luffy to succeed, he has his own goals as well, as do the remaining members of the Straw Hat Pirates as well. In the case of Zoro, fans know that he wants to become the World’s Strongest Swordsman....

Quick Links Overwatch 2brings buffs, nerfs, and structural changes to Blizzard Entertainment’s classic hero shooter gameplay. Teams may now only have five Heroes instead of six, butOverwatch 2players will still find themselves working together as Tanks, Supports, and DPS'. The Tank is the solid core of any game ofOverwatch 2, protecting their allies and pushing objectives with their massive health pools and defensive abilities. And when it comes toOverwatchTanks, there’s none more quintessential than Reinhardt, the burly German knight with a big heart and an even bigger hammer....

ThePersonagames have been incredibly successful endeavors from video game company Atlus, with fans awaiting news regarding the next mainline iteration. Given the company’s foray into new narrative structures by way of its spin-off titles,Persona 6could diverge from the series' traditional mainline approach, weaving its story and combat into a road trip approach. In turn, this could create optimal chances for references to previous mainlinePersonagames, striking a balance between the past and the present....

PlayStationhas been working to improve many aspects of its hardware and software from one generation to the next and a recent patent suggests thatPlayStationgames will become even more immersive in the future. According to a recently filed Sony patent, PlayStation is looking to improve audio immersion in its videogames through an improved controller. The patent suggests that input signals could configure even general-purpose controllers to improve audio immersion in PlayStation games just as theDualShock 4 and DualSense drawplayers into the experience more than traditional controllers....

While manyPokemon GOplayers may be attempting to battle and catch the latest additions to the mobile augmented reality game’s Raid Boss roster,Latios and Latias, one player has slightly diverged from the beaten path. Whereas many players coordinate efforts and create battle parties to take on raid battles, Nate Taylor – a member of The Silph Road – has taken down every tier one raid boss with a single Rattata. Inspired by other absurd raid fights, Taylor decided to come up with his own, and it appears an old NPC called “Youngster Joey” was influential....

Summary No one was expecting the newPrince of Persiato be one of the top Metroidvania platformers of the recent decade. But Ubisoft has clearly rejuvenated the franchise with a fresh and creative format. However, akin to any game labeled as Metroidvania,The Lost Crownharbors an unexpectedly large number of secrets, concealed features, and unexplained mechanics that might bewilder newcomers. To aid with this, we’ve compiled alist of seven tips and tricks for beginnersto provide you with a head start and help you navigate theenigmatic world of Mount Qaf....

Many studios find ways to connect their games even if they don’t belong to the same series, and Arkane Studios is now one of the developers that have joined this growing group. After the confirmation last year thatDeathloopwas in fact in the same universe as Arkane’s olderDishonoredgames, fans now have reason to wonder if and how the developer will connect its upcoming titleRedfallas well.Redfallrepresents a new phase for the studio as its first open-world FPS to have both single-player and multiplayer, but it could still contain links to Arkane’s previous releases as well....

The remake ofResident Evil 4is still wowing gamers, but some are certain that Capcom will release a modern reimagining of the fifth entry in its iconic survival horror series, and, if it happens, fans would like to seeRE4’s Merchant make a return. Whilenot all games require a remake or remaster, theResident Evilfranchise is managing to show the world that bringing back classic releases can be done in a very successful way....

With the new teaser trailer out for the upcomingRings of PowerTV show on Amazon Prime, the excitement and trepidation among fans builds even greater. Some look forward to the show’s release in early September, while others hold back their judgement in fear that the show will flop despite its massive budget, because it goes against Tolkien’s original vision for Middle Earth. With more and more information being provided, audiences are receiving closer glimpses at the world the show is building, as well as fleeting moments that flesh out characters that have been teased for so long, includingSaruron himself who gets his first moments of screen time....

After being somehwat maligned for some time, turn-based RPGs are seeing something of a renaissance. One of the most interesting entries into this resurgence isSea of Stars, as combat system not only embraces true turn-based battle, but couldn’t exist without it. At its core, turn-based combat is easily understood: the player acts and then the enemy acts. Each action happens only with player input. These battles tend to resemblePokemonor classic initiative-basedDungeons and Dragons, with a ‘stop and think’ opportunity every few seconds of action....

Remakes and remasters are being released left and right these days, with nearly every major company bringing back its classic titles with a fresh coat of paint. Sony had theDemon’s Soulsremake, Nintendo releasedSuper Mario 3D All Stars, and Capcom has remadeResident Evil 2.SEGAis one of the other big names in the industry, with a library of games that dates back to the late 80s. Despite this, the company has yet to make as much of a push for these kinds of games as much as its competition does....