New York Times Connections Hints and Answers for #600 Jul 12, 2025

Connectionsis here again to make you think outside the box and challenge you with a bunch of words to sort. If you are looking for some help with this one, it’s because this particular puzzle is especially difficult. In the article below, you can find everything you need to win today’s puzzle, except for the rules ofhow to playConnections. In it, there are general puzzle hints, clues for the categories, group spoilers, and a whole lot more....

July 9, 2025 · 3 min · 427 words · Robert Downs

Nintendo Switch 2 Joy-Con Feature Originally Planned for Original Switch

Summary TheNintendo Switch 2’s magnetic Joy-Cons were originally an idea planned for the first Switch. Earlier in January, eager gamers finally got to see theNintendo Switch 2for themselves, confirming numerous leaks and rumors suggesting that it would maintain its predecessor’s overall design and multipurpose functionality. The Nintendo Switch 2 is bigger than the previous Nintendo console and sports some beefier hardware, but overall it serves as more of a continuation of the company’s current approach to gaming rather than the drastic reinventions of generations past....

July 9, 2025 · 3 min · 475 words · Robert Davila

One Piece Theory: The Hidden Guardian Spirit Of Alabasta

Summary Quick Links One Piecethroughout the series has always been full of tiny details that help flesh out an incredibly intricate world. Between tiny Easter Eggs that hint at later plot revelations or small side-stories that make each island feel more lived-in, the details of the series are one of the most important parts. Due to the numerous tiny details the series has to offer, fans are always on the lookout to see which elements offer a deeper look at the world ofOne Pieceor offer a new piece of evidence for a long-standing theory....

July 9, 2025 · 4 min · 723 words · Amanda Jordan

One Piece: Oda Hints At Shanks's Potential Devil Fruit Ability

Summary Quick Links With the Elbaf arc ofOne Piecehaving begun, fans are gradually finding more bits of information pertaining to the legendary pirate that is Shanks. All fans knew thatElbaf was going to be Shanks’s arcand Oda is revealing more ways to get this red-haired Emperor involved in this arc. While Shanks himself is not on Elbaf currently, what fans know is that someone related to Shanks is already here....

July 9, 2025 · 6 min · 1132 words · Catherine Johns

One Star Wars Side Character's Recurrence in Several Games is Not for Nothing

Despite Disney owning theStar Warsproperty and producing their own series of newStar Warsvideo games, manyStar Warsgames now considered to be Legends are still actively being remastered and played. From the Kyle Katarn-leading FPSStar Wars: Dark Forcesto the recently remastered beat ‘em upStar Wars Episode I: Jedi Power Battles, classic and belovedStar Warsgames of yesteryear continue to persist in the minds of new and old players alike. AsStar Warsmasters and padawans begin to play many of these retro games, they may see one importantStar Warscharacter repeatedly pop up in Legends games: General Crix Madine....

July 9, 2025 · 4 min · 721 words · Jeffrey Hansen

Path of Exile 2 Should Borrow One Choice-Related Feature From PoE 1

Summary There are still a lot of ways forPath of Exile 2to grow considering that it’s an early access game with over ten years of experience from the developers at GGG making its predecessor,Path of Exile. With a lot of key similarities and differences to the original, the sequel seems to be making a point of how action RPGs can grow and improve over time, which is further seen in its approach as compared to the currentDiablo 4and the iconicDiablo 2....

July 9, 2025 · 4 min · 661 words · Stephanie Allen

Pokemon TCG Pocket Leak Hints at Trading Feature Restrictions

Summary A newPokemon Trading Card Gameleak appears to reveal details about a prospective card trading feature for the digital TCG. Since its release,Pokemon TCG Pocketplayers have been eagerly awaiting the addition of a trading function, allowing them to exchange their extra cards with each other to complete their collections. It all started in 1996 with the release of thefirst generation ofPokemongames, which allowed players to make trades via a cable connected to their Game Boy....

July 9, 2025 · 2 min · 377 words · Tommy Harris

Pokemon TCG Pocket: All Dialga Pack Cards & Probabilities

Quick Links As was the case withPokemon TCG Pocket’s Genetic Apex expansion,the Space-Time Smackdown setfeatures multiple pack types. This time, however, there are only two of them available, with players able to choose from packs with either Palkia or Dialga on the front of them. There are 126 cards available in Dialga packs, with 81 exclusive cards and 45 that are common to both packs. The following guide contains details of all 126 cards that players can get from Dialga packs, as well as the probability ofPokemon TCG Pocketplayers pulling them...

July 9, 2025 · 1 min · 188 words · Melissa Gomez

Pokemon TCG Pocket: Why One Eeveelution’s Reign May Never Be Toppled

Eevee and its evolutions have long been some of the most popular critters in the series, and this is especially true for thePokemon TCG. WhilePokemon TCG Pocketdoesn’t have a card quite as sought after as Prismatic Evolutions' Umbreon in the physical card game, it does still boast some standout Eeveelutions. However, one Eeveelution inPokemon TCG Pocketreigns supreme, and it may be hard for any future Eeveelution card addition to beat what this one offers....

July 9, 2025 · 3 min · 562 words · Anna Stewart

Potential New WoW Player Housing Info Shows Up in an Unexpected Place

Summary World of Warcraftfans recently datamined a new file that seemingly contains some interesting clues about some of the features coming in player housing – but strangely, the information was found inCataclysm Classic. While this file could ultimately be outdated or obsolete, it could also be the closest lookWorld of Warcraftfans have gotten at player housing since it was announced. During the first Warcraft Direct presentation in November 2024,World of Warcraftrevealed that player housing was finally coming to the game inMidnight....

July 9, 2025 · 3 min · 480 words · Monica Cooper

Razer Announces Game Streaming Service at CES 2025

Mobile gaming has advanced with higher-quality visuals and more immersive gameplay. While smartphones strive to beportable consoles, PC users aren’t yet satisfied. Razer’sPC Remote Playpromises to bring premium desktop gaming to mobile devices for free. Currently in beta, Razer’s new streaming service builds on existing software and hardware.iPhoneandAndroidgamers can download thePC Remote Play appand experience full-resolution graphics. Xbox Cloud Gaming is a popular way to take console and desktop gaming on the road....

July 9, 2025 · 3 min · 510 words · Michael Johnson

Rift of the NecroDancer Review

Crypt of the NecroDancerhas always stood out when it comes to rhythm games. With its unique blend of dungeon crawling, rhythm-based movement, and roguelike mechanics, it, and itsZeldacrossoverCadence of Hyrule, have always interested me in concept and challenged me in practice.Rift of the NecroDancerdoes away with the Crypt and instead takes notes from games likeGuitar Heroto bring players a more classic-yet-fresh rhythm game experience, all while still battling the monsters fans know and love....

July 9, 2025 · 6 min · 1241 words · Brian Stewart

RPGs With Party Members That Can Betray You

Summary Role-playing games often let players control numerous party members, with these groups bonding to become closer than ever. So, it can be heartbreaking to see this party face a stumbling block in the event of a betrayal. Some ofthe best RPGsknow how to build up to this betrayal and shock the player, making for a memorable moment in a game that has already captured their attention. Players may hate these characters, but they can’t help but appreciate the storytelling depth in these moments as they try to avoid these betrayals — when it’s possible to do so....

July 9, 2025 · 5 min · 866 words · Daniel Clay