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NYT Strands: answers for Wednesday, May 8

Strands is a tricky take on the classic word search from NYT Games. If you're stuck and cannot solve today's puzzle, we've got help for you here.
Melinoe fighting under a full moon in Hades 2.

All Incantations and how to unlock them in Hades 2

The arcana cards menu in Hades 2.

The best Arcana Cards in Hades 2

Hades 2 key art from its first trailer.

How to unlock all weapons in Hades 2

Michael from Grand Theft Auto V.

All Rockstar video games: full list of developed and published games

Art for Nemesis in hades 2.

How to mine Silver in Hades 2

A medieval market in Manor Lords.

How to trade in Manor Lords

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What is DPS in gaming?

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Manor Lords performance guide: best settings, recommended specs, and more

A scene from Helldiver 2's opening cutscene.

Do you need a PSN account to play Helldivers 2?

Emily talking to the player in Stardew Valley.

The best Stardew Valley mods

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Can you fix the Fortnite servers not responding error?

An election poster for guybrush in Sea of Thieves.

How to get to Monkey Island in Sea of Thieves

Getting to Monkey Island in Sea of Thieves can feel just as difficult as the classic puzzles. Let us walk you through this tall tale to help you get your prize.
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Is Rust cross-platform?

Just waking up on the Rust island and feeling a little lost? You can play Rust with friends on different platforms, but the title isn't entirely cross-platform.
A screenshot of VR game Half-Life Alyx.

The best VR games

Whichever brand of VR headset you own, you have many different choices when it comes to games. These are the best virtual reality games you can play today.
A table holding a DualSense controller, a DualSense Backbone, a regular Backbone, and an Xbox Series X controller.

The best accessories to use with Delta game emulator

Delta is a nearly flawless emulator for your iPhone, but your phone itself isn't a flawless platform. Use these best accessories to make Delta shine.
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What’s free on the Epic Games Store right now?

Did you know that you can snag a free game every week on the Epic Games Store? Here's what games are up for grabs this week.
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When is Stardew Valley 1.6 coming to consoles?

Stardew Valley's 1.6 update has already released for PC, but console players are wondering when they'll get a chance to check out of all of the new changes.
A ship sailing peacefully in Sea of Thieves.

How to sail solo in Sea of Thieves

Looking to sail the ocean blue in Sea of Thieves, but don't want to assemble a ramshackle crew of scoundrels? These tips will help you best other crews alone.
Two vault-dwellers and a helmet from a set of power armor.

Fallout 5: release date speculation, rumors, and news

Ready for another Wasteland adventure? Fallout 5 isn't close to release, but we aren't completely in the dark. Here's what we know about the next Fallout game.
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All upcoming PS5 games: 2024 and beyond

There are plenty of upcoming PlayStation 5 games to look forward to, and here we highlight the system's most anticipated titles.
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All upcoming Switch games: 2024 and beyond

The Nintendo Switch is home to a superb library of games, and more are on the way. In this roundup, we'll dive into the best upcoming Switch games.
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All upcoming Xbox Series X games: 2024 and beyond

The Xbox Series X game library is set to grow a lot in 2024 and beyond. Here's every game you have to look forward to.

The best Sea of Thieves Easter eggs and secrets

Sea of Thieves is a beautiful world, and it's also full of secrets! Here are our favorite Easter eggs, callouts, jokes, and secrets that we've found so far.
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How to breed armadillos in Minecraft

You may not think a farm of armadillos would be useful in Minecraft, but this mob drops a valuable material if you know what to feed them to let them breed.
A humble village in Manor Lords.

How to increase your population in Manor Lords

A kingdom is only as strong as its people in Manor Lords. You start off with a handful of folks in your village, but you need to grow fast to win.
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The best Fallout New Vegas mods

Fallout New Vegas is a fan favorite, but is showing its age. To add some new life to this desert wasteland, check out the best mods the community has to offer.
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How to upload a custom coat of arms in Manor Lords

The banner you fly in Manor Lords should represent yourself as closely as possible. If the options provided don't do the trick, here's how to add your own.
Another Crab's Treasure

The best Stowaways in Another Crab’s Treasure

Stowaways are an immensely important part of your loadout in Another Crab's Treasure, so we've listed the ones we think are the best in most situations.
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How to play the Smite 2 alpha test

We're finally getting Smite 2, but it isn't here just yet. If you want to play some early alpha tests, this is how to jump in.
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How to respec in Another Crab’s Treasure

There are a lot of skills to purchase in Another Crab's Treasure, and you may decide you'd like to reallocate them throughout your adventure. Here's how.
Stardew Valley Multiplayer Fishing

Is Stardew Valley cross-platform?

The recent trend of games getting cross-platform support seems like a natural fit for Stardew Valley. But does the game offer it?
The cover art for Minecraft.

Is Minecraft cross-platform?

If you're curious if you can play one of the world's most popular games online with friends on another platform, we've got the answer for you right here.
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Is Sea of Thieves cross-platform?

Sea of Thieves is all about getting a group of friends together to take to the high seas. But is Sea of Thieves cross-platform? Here's what you need to know.

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