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NYT Mini Crossword today: puzzle answers for Thursday, June 19

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.
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NYT Strands today: hints, spangram and answers for Thursday, June 19

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NYT Connections: hints and answers for Thursday, June 19

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Today’s Wordle hints and answer – solution #1,461, June 19

Daisy rides a jetski in Mario Kart World.

I wasn’t a fan of Mario Kart World’s free roam mode until I changed my perspective

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NYT Crossword: answers for Thursday, June 19

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What is Wordle and how do you learn to play it?

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The Samsung Odyssey Neo G7 gaming monitor is 55% off, but there’s a catch

Storm, Venom, and Nova fight enemies in Marvel Cosmic Invasion.

Marvel Cosmic Invasion has some surprising Marvel vs. Capcom DNA

Donkey Kong punching through a crystallized banana in Donkey Kong Bananza.

Donkey Kong Bananza gives Banjo Kazooie vibes in the best ways

A psycho in Borderlands 4.

Borderlands 4 pushes the series forward while addressing past mistakes

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Exclusive: Samsung TVs are getting a free new app today featuring original games

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This iBuyPower gaming PC with 16GB of RAM is on sale for $830

The iBuyPower Element SE gaming PC with the AMD Ryzen 5 8400F processor and the AMD Radeon RX 6600 graphics card is on sale from Best Buy at $100 off.
A Runner getting shot in Marathon.

Marathon has been delayed indefinitely after rocky Alpha playtest

After taking community feedback, Bungie has decided to delay Marathon's launch to an unknown date.
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Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2’s cutscenes are so good, they’ll screen at a film festival

The rich story of Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 is coming to the silver screen.
A conductor sends a train car forward in Battle Train.

If you need a new Nintendo Switch 2 game already, don’t miss Battle Train

If you're looking for a new Nintendo Switch 2 game with lots of replay potential, give Battle Train a try.
Minecraft Chase the Sky

Minecraft is finally getting its long-awaited visual update

Minecraft is receiving both the Chase the Skies and the Vibrant Visuals update, and sooner than you expect.
Jacob stands in front of a city in MindsEye.

MindsEye review: an unfinished review for an unfinished game

MindsEye wastes its potential as a throwback sci-fi shooter by launching in a sorry, unfinished state.
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Halo Infinite deserves a second life, and Nintendo Switch 2 could give it one

I recently returned to Halo Infinite after years away and am convinced a PS5 and Switch 2 port could revitalize the FPS.
A car drives down a track in Fast Fusion.

Don’t sleep on the Nintendo Switch 2’s most underrated launch game

The Nintendo Switch 2 has officially been out in the world for a full week. In that time, I’ve completed Nintendo Switch 2 Welcome Tour, beaten every cup in Mario Kart World, and even dipped into some upgraded games like The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom. If you’re in the same boat, then the […]
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This compact HP Omen gaming PC is on sale at 39% off today

The HP Omen 16L is the brand's smallest gaming PC. This configuration with the Nvidia GeForce RTX 3050 is on sale today at 39% off.
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This Alienware x16 R2 gaming laptop with RTX 4080 is $700 off today

The Alienware x16 R2 gaming laptop with the Nvidia GeForce RTX 4080 graphics card and 32GB of RAM is on sale from Dell with a $700 discount.
Psycadelic iguanas surround a puzzle well in Lumines Arise.

I played Lumines Arise and now it’s my most anticipated game of the year with a bullet

After playing Lumines Arise at Summer Game Fest, we're convinced that the puzzle game could end up being one of 2025's finest.
A character stands in a church in Mio: Memories of Orbit.

I played 9 games at Tribeca Fest. They all need to be on your radar

This year's Tribeca Fest highlighted nine show stopping indie games. We tried all of them and walked away with a bigger Steam wish list.
The mobile base in The Alters.

3 new Game Pass games to play this weekend (June 13-15)

This Friday the 13 isn't a bad omen, but a great one for all the amazing new Game Pass games. I've rounded up the best ones to play this weekend.
Dead by Daylight player standing in front of a fire.

3 PlayStation Plus games to play this weekend (June 13-15)

After all the excitement from the State of Play and other showcases, it's time to sit back and enjoy my personal picks for the PS Plus games you should play this weekend.
Kena Bridge of Spirits on the Samsung Odyssey OLED G9.

Buy a Samsung G6 or G9 gaming monitor and get a free JBL gaming headset

The 27-inch Samsung Odyssey OLED G6 is $200 off and the 49-inch Samsung Odyssey OLED G9 is $800 off, and you'll get a free JBL gaming headset if you buy either one of them.
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My Best Buy Plus and Total members, don’t miss this Nintendo Switch 2 offer

My Best Buy Plus and My Best Buy Total members shouldn't miss this chance to collect gift certificates when buying games and accessories for the Nintendo Switch 2 and Nintendo Switch.
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Dune: Awakening review: an MMO as dense as its source material

Dune Awakening is as dense as its source material, but just as rewarding once you get over that initial hump.
A PS5 DualSense controller.

PS6: Everything we know about the PlayStation 6 so far

While we don't know when or how the PlayStation 6 will appear, it is almost a certainty that it will. Rumors are already churning about it, so let's dive in.
In-engine footage of Snake from Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater.

Multiplayer returns to the Metal Gear franchise after twelve years

Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater is getting a multiplayer mode, but it might not be what you expect.
Heroes fight a fire-breathing boss in Towa and the Guardians of the Sacred Tree.

Towa and the Guardians of the Sacred Tree is very much Bandai Namco’s Hades

Bandai Namco's Towa and the Guardians of the Sacred Tree shakes up the Hades formula with its dual hero twist.
Jan overlooking a lava pit on an alien planet.

The Alters review: philosophical sci-fi carries this fascinating survival game

The Alters is a fantastic high-concept sci-fi adventure with serviceable survival mechanics layered over top.
A person playing a video game on the Samsung Odyssey Ark 2nd Gen Gaming Monitor.

The insane Samsung Odyssey Ark gaming monitor is $900 off today

The 55-inch Samsung Odyssey Ark 2nd Gen curved gaming monitor is unique and powerful, and it's also on sale from Samsung with a huge $900 discount right now.

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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.