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NYT Mini Crossword today: puzzle answers for Saturday, October 5

The NYT Mini crossword might be a lot smaller than a normal crossword, but it isn't easy. If you're stuck with today's crossword, we've got answers for you here.
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NYT Crossword: answers for Saturday, October 5

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NYT Connections: hints and answers for Saturday, October 5

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NYT Strands today: hints, spangram and answers for Saturday, October 5

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Wordle Today: Wordle answer and hints for October 5

Yasuke in Assassin's Creed Shadows fighting an enemy. He's dressed in his samurai armor.

Ubisoft execs reportedly eyeing buyout in wake of Assassin’s Creed delay

Link holding a sword in a dungeon in Echoes of Wisdom.

Players have already found a way to play as Link in Echoes of Wisdom

A samurai stares at a mountain.

Ghost of Yotei: release date window, trailers, gameplay, and more

A group of fantasy warriors fighting a golem in Throne and Liberty.

The fastest ways to level up in Throne and Liberty

Sheep carry guns in Palworld.

Palworld is finally on PS5 in Japan despite Nintendo lawsuit

The Lego Harry Potter Hogwarts Castle and Grounds set.

Hurry! The Hogwarts Lego set is the cheapest it’s been in months

Ellie and Riley look at each other in The Last of Us Part 1's version of Left Behind.

3 new PS Plus games you should play this weekend (October 4-6)

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3 new Xbox Game Pass games you should play this weekend (October 4-6)

You should consider playing Sifu, We Love Katamari Reroll+ Royal Reverie, or All You Need is Help on Xbox Game Pass this weekend.
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Silent Hill 2 review: faithful remake understands the assignment

Silent Hill 2's remake keeps the original PS2 game's eeriness intact, even if it's a little bloated by comparison.
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Earth Defense Force 6 just removed its controversial requirement

Sci-fi shooter Earth Defense Force 6 just removed an account requirement on Steam that led players to review-bomb it at launch.
Key art for Stalker 2. A character in a lit-up gas mask and a gun on their back.

‘We were all ready to die’: STALKER 2 documentary reveals the war behind the game

War Game: The Making of S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2 is a documentary about the making of the survival game by the Ukrainian developers who had to take that topic to heart.
Two squads of heroes clash in an Overwatch 2 trailer.

All cross-platform games (PS5, Xbox Series X, PS4, Xbox One, Switch, PC)

A lot of games support cross-platform play now, but it's hard finding all of them in one spot. We did the digging to make a list of all cross-platform games.
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Limited time deal: Alienware wireless gaming keyboard at 30% off

The Alienware Pro wireless gaming keyboard may be the missing piece for your premium PC gaming setup. You can currently get it from Dell with a $60 discount.
A warrior stands in an Umbral hallway in Lords of the Fallen.

Lords of the Fallen 2: everything we know so far

Lords of the Fallen 2 is real and in development, but what other details are out there? Here's everything we know about the next soulslike adventure on the way.
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If you want to buy Horizon Zero Dawn on Steam, you have to buy its remaster

If you want to buy Horizon Zero Dawn on Steam, you'll have to buy the Remastered edition.
Cyberpunk 2077 running on the Asus ROG Zephyrus G14.

Best Buy Prime Big Deal Days 2024: Save 30% on laptops, TVs, phones

You can enjoy huge savings from Best Buy Prime Big Deal Day deals, no matter what type of device you're planning to buy. Take a look at our recommended offers.
The Alienware m18 gaming laptop.

Amazon Prime Big Deal Days Alienware Deals 2024: PCs and laptops

There are all kinds of Alienware Prime Day deals for gaming laptops and gaming PCs still available, even though Prime Day is over.
Batman stands in front of a bat shadow in Batman: Arkham Shadow.

Is Batman: Arkham Shadow coming to PSVR2?

Batman: Arkham Shadow is a continuation of the caped crusader's most popular game franchise, but will you be able to play it on the PSVR2? Let's find out.
A Windblown team stands on a cliff.

Dead Cells follow-up Windblown already feels like a roguelike classic

Dead Cells follow-up Windblown is heading into early access later this month and it's already feeling spectacular.
Team Avatar from Avatar: The Last Airbender leaping through the air in Avatar: Generations key art.

Avatar: The Last Airbender series to get its ‘biggest video game’ yet

Paramount and Saber Interactive have teamed up to work on an AAA RPG set in the Avatar universe with a whole new story and Avatar.
Key art from Age of Empires Mobile.

Age of Empires Mobile is the worst kind of mobile spinoff

Age of Empires Mobile turns the PC strategy series into a historical gacha game with initially disappointing results.
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Prime Big Deal Days Lego deals 2024: Star Wars, Marvel, Technics, more

Lego fans, don't miss the fantastic discounts that are available from Lego Prime Day deals. Enjoy savings on Lego sets featuring Marvel, Star Wars, and more!
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Best Buy deals: Save on laptops, TVs, appliances, and more

We've collected some of the best Best Buy deals happening today, whether it's computers or appliances, to help save you a bit of extra money.
A knight slashing at a monster in Throne and Liberty.

How to transfer weapon stats in Throne and Liberty

Throne and Liberty allows you to level up weapons alongside your character, but you aren't stuck with it forever. Here's how to transfer weapon XP to a new one.
Ellie pets a giraffe in The Last of Us Part I.

Best PS5 game deals: discounts on the best games of 2023

To help you in building your PlayStation 5 library, we've rounded up the best PS5 game deals that you can shop, including offers for some console exclusives.
The Epic Games Store app on two phones. You can see Fortnite and Fall Guys ready for download.

You’re about to get even more to play in the Epic Games mobile store

Epic Games plans to massively increase its mobile offerings by the end of the year, with more third-party titles and free games.
A Final Fantasy 14 character with bunny ears and gray skin standing on a ship.

Final Fantasy 14 eases its inactivity policy due to Hurricane Helene

Due to Hurricane Helene, Square Enix announced that Final Fantasy 14 players on U.S. servers temporarily won't get their virtual homes demolished.
Two Sims sit at an outdoor cafe table at night, chatting.

The Sims fans are torn on EA’s Project Rene after details leak

A new leak reportedly features screenshots and gameplay from The Sims' Project Rene, and series' fans already have a lot to say about it.
Nikki looks out at an open world in Infinity Nikki.

Infinity Nikki might be the coziest (and most stylish) open-world game ever

Infinity Nikki markets itself as the coziest open-world game out there, and that's no exaggeration based on our demo at Tokyo Game Show.

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As Digital Trends’ Senior Gaming Editor, Giovanni Colantonio oversees all things video games at Digital Trends. As a veteran of the industry who first began writing about games professionally as a teenager, Giovanni brings a wealth of knowledge and historical context to Digital Trends’ gaming coverage. He brings that expertise to everything he writes, from interview features to reviews. His specialty is criticism and he’s committed to raising the bar for video game reviews. Just read his ambitious UFO 50 review as proof!

Giovanni majored in Film and Photography at Ithaca College, and that skill set had intersected with his games writing through his career. He previously worked as a Segment Producer on Polygon’s daily gaming show, Speedrun, and has contributed video content for sites like Prima Games and Hard Drive. He’s always willing to experiment with new media, whether that be via podcasts or creating videos for Digital Trends’ YouTube channel. He has previously written for Inverse, Fanbyte, The Inventory, and more. He began working with Digital Trends in 2019 as a Destiny 2 guides contributor before moving into his current role as Senior Editor.

His love of gaming dates back decades. Giovanni grew up in Massachusetts with his mother’s hand-me-down Atari 2600. He was hooked from that point on, spending his childhood obsessively playing Sega Genesis or Super Smash Bros. Melee with his friends. He carried that passion into college, where he hosted and produced Ithaca College’s own studio format video game news show. Since then, he has been committed to giving back to the video game industry that raised him by providing honest criticism, sharp analysis, and thorough coverage.

Giovanni is currently based in Brooklyn, New York where he works alongside his cat, Mirah. On weekends, you can find him birdwatching in local parks or watching professional wrestling, his second love behind gaming.