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Wordle Today: Wordle answer and hints for May 8

Trying to solve the Wordle today? If you're stuck, we've got a few hints that will help you keep your Wordle streak alive.
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NYT Connections: hints and answers for Wednesday, May 8

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NYT Mini Crossword today: puzzle answers for Wednesday, May 8

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Netflix subscribers are getting five games, including Sonic Mania Plus

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Microsoft closes the Bethesda studios behind Hi-Fi Rush, Redfall, and more

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Nintendo confirms that Switch 2 and a June Direct are coming

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Hades 2: release date prediction, trailers, gameplay, and more

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The wait is over: Hades 2 is out now in early access on Steam

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PlayStation reverses course on controversial Helldivers 2 PC change

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Kingdom Hearts 4: release date, trailers, gameplay, and more

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Helldivers 2 PC players are furious over this controversial change

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Indiana Jones and the Great Circle: release date window, trailers, gameplay, and more

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GTA 6: release date speculation, trailer, gameplay, and more

GTA 6 finally got its first trailer in December 2023. Here's what we know about the next Grand Theft Auto right now based on leaks and rumors from experts.
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How well do you know video games? This free game will test your knowledge

Do you know how long it takes to beat your favorite video games? This free browser game will put your knowledge to the test.
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Call of Duty competitor XDefiant is finally coming out this month

XDefiant, Ubisoft's crossover competitive shooter meant to take on the likes of Call of Duty, will finally launch later this month.
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The Sims 5: release date speculation, trailers, gameplay, and more

The Sims 5 is currently being worked on under the code name Project Rene. Here's everything you need to know about your next life-sim obsession ahead of launch.
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The Elder Scrolls 6: release date speculation, rumors, news, and more

While The Elder Scrolls 6 is in active development, you won't get to play it for quite some time. Here's everything we know about the follow-up to Skyrim.
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You don’t want to miss PS Plus’ great free game lineup this May

PS Plus Essential subscribers can claim four games this month -- and they're all worth picking up.
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A Nintendo emulator is Apple’s top downloaded app after ban reversal

Delta, an emulator that allows you to play classic Nintendo games, is currently the No. 1 app on the iOS App Store after Apple reversed a ban on the program.
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The next Batman: Arkham game is a Meta Quest 3 exclusive

Batman: Arkham Shadow is coming, but you'll need a Meta Quest 3 to play it.
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Assassin’s Creed Mirage comes to iPhones and iPads this June

Assassin's Creed Mirage makes its way to Apple devices that have an M1 chip on June 6.
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Samsung TVs are getting their own exclusive games

Samsung TVs are getting their own exclusive games that don't require a controller to play.
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One of the best Tomb Raider games is coming to Xbox Game Pass

Four titles will be added to the Xbox Game Pass catalog throughout the first half of May, including one of the best Tomb Raider games.
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Xbox Games Showcase coming this summer alongside mysterious game reveal

Microsoft has finally confirmed when the next Xbox Games Showcase and game-specific Direct will air this year.
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Jackbox Naughty Pack is the M-rated party game you’ve been waiting for

In lieu of a new Jackbox Party Pack game this year, we're getting the M-rated Jackbox Naughty Pack.
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3 things I want in Fallout 5 after watching Amazon’s Fallout series

Whenever Bethesda Game Studios eventually makes Fallout 5, this is what we want to see from it.
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BlizzCon 2024 is not happening despite Blizzard’s strong 2024 lineup

Blizzard Entertainment confirmed that BlizzCon 2024 is not happening, but it will leave the door open for the event to return in the future.
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Tribeca Games 2024 will feature 7 games and a Final Fantasy 7 panel

This year's Tribeca Festival will feature playable demos for seven games and a panel on the making of Final Fantasy VII Rebirth.
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Squad Busters mashes up Clash of Clans, Brawl Stars, and more mobile hits

Squad Busters is Supercell's first new game in five years, and the company's CEO, Ilkka Paananen, has mixed feelings about that.
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A Redditor ‘didn’t know’ about the Steam Deck, so they built their own

Despite not knowing that the Steam Deck existed, one Redditor decided to build their own handheld gaming PC, dubbing it the Ryzen Deck.
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One of 2023’s best indie games is getting a movie starring LaKeith Stanfield

Di Bonaventure Pictures and LaKeith Stanfield are working on a film adaptation of 2023's excellent horror action indie game El Paso, Elsewhere.
A Hobbit gardens in Tales of the Shire.

Tales of the Shire is a The Lord of the Rings-themed take on Stardew Valley

Tales of the Shire: A The Lord of the Rings Game, a new life sim from Wētā Workshop and Private Division, launches later this year.
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Embracer Group is splitting into 3 companies. Here’s who owns what

Embracer Group is splitting itself up into three different companies. Here's what each of them controls.
Henry in Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2.

Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 is coming this year and it’s twice as big as the original

The long-awaited Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 will launch later this year with a supersized open-world.

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