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NYT Mini Crossword today: puzzle answers for Tuesday, December 24
- The Mini is a bite-sized version of the New York Times crossword puzzle.
- It is designed to be quick and easy, but some clues can still be challenging.
- Here are the answers for the NYT Mini crossword today.
- The answers include clues like 'Christmas ___', 'Hanker for, as Christmas cookies', 'Instrument heard in many a Christmas hymn', 'Rounded heap', 'Vintner’s device', 'Proofreader’s catch', 'Like a Christmas wish list that just says 'toys'', 'Chris of 'Knives Out'', 'Provide free of charge', 'Comes to a close'.
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NYT Strands today: hints, spangram and answers for Tuesday, December 24
- Strands is a new daily puzzle from the New York Times, a trickier version of word search.
- To play, find the 'theme words' hidden in the grid of letters by dragging or tapping to craft words.
- For every three non-theme words at least four letters long, you get a hint.
- Today's theme is 'Who on earth ...?' and the answers are HOLLY, WILLOW, BROOK, LAUREL, RIVER, and CLEMENTINE.
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Engadget's Games of the Year 2024
- Engadget's Games of the Year 2024 recognized a variety of games, from Animal Well to Vendetta Forever, highlighting the best new releases of the year.
- Animal Well's unique gaming experience, allowing a sense of progression while leaving the mystery of the game unsolved for the player to explore, earns Jeff Dunn's approval as a modern game that trusts the player to figure it out.
- Astro Bot, a PlayStation game designed for DualSense controller's haptic feedback, offers a fun and visually pleasing platformer that rivals popular PlayStation games of the past.
- Batman: Arkham Shadow dives into the rogues gallery of villains found in the Batman universe, giving players the opportunity to explore the inner workings of Bruce Wayne's story in a VR game.
- Balatro is a universally loved game for its storytelling, puzzle-solving, and graphics, standing out among other video games.
- Crow Country is described by Cheyenne McDonald as a game that balances spookiness and comfort, perfect for players to engage in a horror game with a creepy atmosphere, but not be consistently on-edge.
- Dragon Age: The Veilguard incorporates an epic storyline while showcasing a high level of graphical prowess with a beautiful neon spectacle, coupled with engaging characters and a refined action RPG combat system.
- Final Fantasy VII Rebirth, a continuation of the anticipated remake of Final Fantasy VII, showcases a more significant and modern open-world world with new spells, mechanics, and summons.
- Indiana Jones and the Great Circle, developed by MachineGames, incorporates excellent graphics and mechanics with a high level of storytelling and smart use of a gun and problem-solving.
- Infinity Nikki creates a new gaming experience focused on fashion and style, influenced by other popular games in the market like Genshin Impact and Tears of the Kingdom.
- INDIKA is a unique third-person adventure that balances levity and agony through its religious criticism, raw human suffering, and the ability to maintain mature storytelling in a world of whimsical absurdity.
- Lorelei and the Laser Eyes is a narrative game with over 150 puzzles that create a deeply interconnected and unique nonlinear experience, contributing to a stunning experience that stands out among other games.
- Metaphor: ReFantazio improves on the Atlus JRPG formula, utilizing an engaging and surprisingly grounded storyline, a fine-tuned battle system, and a rich skill tree.
- Neva is a beautifully crafted game that mesmerizes the player emotionally on a monochrome backdrop with simple logic puzzles and platforming gameplay.
- Nine Sols, a new gaming experience that combines the best of 2D Metroidvania and Sekiro-inspired combat systems, is a unique adventure that tells a mature and original story.
- Pepper Grinder is a no-nonsense 2D platformer with a chainsaw-wielding dolphin and a unique close combat system that rewards players for mastering rhythm.
- Phoenix Springs is an immaculately designed neo-noir world with stunning visuals and an engaging story about family and regret, making it the perfect escape for anyone who likes a good detective game.
- Still Wakes the Deep, developed by The Chinese Room, is a stunning horror game that introduces violent paranormal monsters to the Beira D oil rig.
- Silent Hill 2's 2024 remake is a new level of horror, matching the same story with more intense enemies and environmental elements, making the horror feel more real.
- Space Marine 2 hits its mark as an intelligent and depth-driven game that neatly captures the Warhammer 40K setting's tone and focuses on the rhythm-based combat system that rewards the players for mastering it.
- The Last of Us Part II Remastered's No Return mode offers a compelling action and replay value through randomized mods and characterization of its ten different characters showcased in an outstanding visual upgrade and combat system.
- Vendetta Forever is a VR game by Meatspace Interactive, offering an excellent and addictive experience to work up a sweat with rapid action simulation and simple mechanics of controllers encouraging the player's movement.
- Thank Goodness You're Here!, from the developers that created Fable, is a fun and fast-paced game with a name-calling mechanic for taking out a bunch of attackers.
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Kotaku
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The 15 Best Video Game Surprises Of 2024
- The poker-themed roguelike card game Balatro launched with no extended hype and became one of 2024's best games.
- A spin-off co-op sequel of Elden Rings, a highly-anticipated game, was announced in December and will release in 2025.
- Indiana Jones and the Great Circle, a first-person game in the Indiana Jones franchise, turned out to be a really special game that plays more like Dishonored or Hitman than Call of Duty or Uncharted.
- In April 2024, Sega announced the Year of Shadow, which included a dedicated merch line, in-person events, mobile game crossovers, an animated mini-series, and a new game starring Shadow packaged in with a Sonic Generations remaster.
- Finally, Red Dead Redemption, the legendary open-world game, is available on PC with a solid PC port.
- GOG announced a rebranding to focus on games preservation, starting with a list of 100 games that they promise to maintain indefinitely.
- The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom is one of the last big hurrahs for the Switch, letting players play as the leading lady.
- The Fallout TV show debuted and got 16 Emmy nominations and two wins.
- Microsoft’s Xbox brought games to more platforms, including Indiana Jones and the Great Circle, which will eventually be available on PlayStation 5, Switch, and elsewhere.
- Sony released a game in one of its big first-party franchises, Lego Horizon Adventures, on a competing platform.
- The Game Awards 2024's event was better than the previous years, thanks to a nice mix of big and small trailers and some entertaining moments involving real people.
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Wind Breaker: Rebel Heroes — An Exciting 3D RPG Coming in March 2025
- Wind Breaker: Rebel Heroes is an exciting 3D RPG game set to release in March 2025.
- Developed by Team Caravan and published by Kodansha, the game will be available on Android, iOS, and PC.
- The game features stunning 3D graphics, immersive cutscenes, and voiceovers from the original anime cast.
- With a unique combat system and character combos, players can pre-register now to experience the game's exclusive storyline and strategic gameplay.
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The Nintendo Switch 2 rumor mill was a comedy of errors in 2024
- Nintendo Switch 2 was one of the most speculated topics in 2024 for its rampant rumors surrounding its launch date, design, and hardware specifications.
- AI company played a lie, claiming that the Nintendo Switch 2 would be released in September 2024. Bloomberg reported that Nintendo wanted to produce 10 million consoles with an LCD screen within this fiscal year and release them.
- Industry insider NateTheHate hyped up that Nintendo planned to reveal the console ahead of GDC in 2024 following a standard Nintendo Direct in February.
- Nintendo confirmed that a "successor to Nintendo Switch" was in the works, but it didn’t smother the embers of Switch 2 rumors; instead, it added more fuel to the flames.
- In September, images of a supposed factory prototype of the Switch 2 emerged, revealing a design similar to the original Switch’s. Third-party manufacturers like Satisfye and DBrand unveiled peripherals for the still-unrevealed device.
- Fans continue to speculate the release date, design, and hardware of Nintendo Switch 2; it hasn’t been revealed yet, and it already feels like the gaming device has a legendary status in a year that it hasn’t even been launched yet.
- From the earliest days of January to the final days of December, it has been impossible to go a week without hearing some sort of Switch 2 rumors.
- It remains to be seen when Nintendo will reveal the console, but fans are hoping to know more about the upcoming device sooner rather than later in 2025.
- The Nintendo Switch 2's impact is still uncertain, but the anticipation surrounding it shows how desperate fans are to get their hands on Nintendo’s next gaming device.
- Fans hope that in 2025, their focus will shift from the speculation and rumors surrounding Nintendo Switch 2 to the games heading to Nintendo’s next platform.
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Why Are Gamers Obsessed with RGB PC Cases? 6 Cool Facts
- Gamers love RGB PC cases because they mix both aesthetics and functionality.
- RGB PC cases are popular among gamers because they add an extra wow factor to your setup.
- About 90% of gamers say a well-built gaming PC significantly enhances their overall gaming experience.
- RGB PC cases don’t just look good — they contribute significantly to a better gaming experience.
- RGB PC cases are all about creating eye-catching lighting effects.
- One cool fact about RGB PC cases is how seamlessly they sync with other RGB components like keyboards, mice, and GPUs.
- RGB PC cases often feature tempered glass panels that proudly display your hardware.
- One of the coolest features of RGB PC cases is their customizable lighting.
- RGB PC cases, with their bright designs, act as a canvas for creative expression.
- RGB PC cases have changed the game for modern setups.
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Sony Apparently Reducing Bungie Headcount Further
- Sony is reducing Bungie's headcount further, following a tumultuous year for the studio.
- A Bungie team has transitioned to PlayStation, as Sony continues to pull select teams from the studio.
- Two senior Bungie executives, Ondraus Jenkins and Jonny Ebbert, have quietly departed the team.
- The reduction in headcount comes after Bungie laid off over 200 roles in July 2024 and reports of financial troubles post-Sony acquisition.
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YouTube Gaming Name Generator: Find the Perfect Name for Your Gaming Channel
- A YouTube gaming name generator is an online tool designed to help gamers create unique and creative names for their gaming channels.
- These generators use algorithms to combine various words, phrases, and even random elements to come up with names that stand out and are easy to remember.
- Choosing a good name for your YouTube gaming channel is very important for several reasons:
- Using a YouTube gaming name generator is easy! Here’s how you can get started:
- Your gaming name should be short and easy to remember. Long, complicated names can be hard for people to remember and might even be difficult to type into the search bar.
- There are millions of gamers on YouTube, so you want your channel name to stand out. Avoid using common words or phrases that are already widely used.
- Use your creativity to come up with a name that reflects your personality and gaming style.
- Before you get too attached to a name, check if it’s available on YouTube and other platforms.
- While numbers can help you create a unique name, they can also make your name look cluttered.
- A YouTube gaming name generator takes the guesswork out of choosing a name.
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The Daily Grind: Which MMORPG offered the best PvE experience in 2024?
- PvE (player-versus-environment) experience in MMORPGs offers a broader and more entertaining gameplay than just combat or PvP.
- The environment in PvE tries to kill players through quests, landscapes, NPCs, trapped chests, and even achievements.
- The MassivelyOP team is discussing the best overall PvE experience in MMORPGs for 2024, as well as which MMOs prioritize and focus on PvE gameplay.
- They recap the year, issue awards, share favorite stories, and gather opinions from players in their year-end Daily Grind.
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Game of the Year 2024 – Best Multiplayer Game
- The multiplayer live service boom is over as games like Suicide Squad, XDefiant, and Concord failed to make a splash.
- Helldivers 2 is the best multiplayer game of the year with its fun and silly co-op gameplay and engaging meta layer.
- Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 and Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 are the runner-ups.
- Other honorable mentions include Destiny 2: The Final Shape, EDF 6, and Tekken 8.
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The state birds are garbage, but this video about them is genius
- The State Birds are Garbage is a 22-minute video that explores the strange history, geography, and politics of the state birds of the United States.
- The video has a colorful visual style and uses a crystalline map of the United States to guide viewers through the problems with the official state birds.
- The video is both informative and humorous, highlighting inconsequential and infuriating facts, such as states sharing the same boring bird and a landlocked state choosing the seagull.
- The video is supported by a gentle, humorous narration and an elegant soundtrack of minimalist piano covers.
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How to improve COD from a casual’s perspective
- Warzone needs to be its own thing with its own studio.
- Console version should have a smaller file size to retain players.
- SBMM is not good for casual experience and agitates skilled players.
- Allow players to use swear words in game chat as it's a Rated M game.
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Riot's co-founder says money isn't everything: 'People think we make things like Arcane to sell skins when in reality, we sell skins to make things like Arcane'
- Riot's co-founder, Marc Merrill, states that they sell skins to make projects like Arcane, despite not recouping the production costs.
- The League of Legends-inspired series Arcane, the most expensive animated series ever produced, didn't recover most of its $250 million cost.
- Riot is a mission-driven company focused on delivering value to players, not solely on short-term profits, according to Merrill.
- Despite financial setbacks, Riot is considering creating more League of Legends-inspired shows exploring new regions.
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Intergalactic Actress Reportedly Mocked Backlash
- Intergalactic actress Tati Gabrielle reportedly mocked backlash surrounding the game.
- Screenshots of Gabrielle's Instagram story showing artwork criticizing anti-DEI comments were shared.
- Some gamers have been pushing back on complaints of 'woke' narratives in Intergalactic game.
- Gabrielle's post has infuriated some people who now refuse to purchase Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet.
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