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Sam Hill

Sam Hill

Gaming Guides Editor

As Digital Trends' Gaming evergreen lead, Sam Hill is here to help you find your new favorite game and dive right in. The team he oversees covers everything from Fortnite skin suggestions and Call of Duty perk tips to complex Baldur's Gate 3 builds and starting a fox farm in Minecraft. You can often find him losing all of his hard-earned loot in Rust or spamming the "Nice shot!" quick chat option in Rocket League (in a toxic way).

Before he came on full-time with Digital Trends, Sam spent a few years as a freelancer, writing tech guides for Input and writing for publications like Outside Magazine, Serious Eats, the Outline, Boston Magazine, and more. He also occasionally writes for The Manual about his outdoor adventures in the Pacific Northwest.

He got his start in journalism at the University of Southern Maine where he joined the Free Press, the student newspaper, after figuring out he didn't want to hang out with the serious English majors who genuinely enjoyed reading James Joyce.

Sam currently lives in Portland, Oregon, where he pretends to be a Trailblazers fan until the legendary Boston Celtics come to town.

New York Times Crossword logo.

NYT Crossword: answers for Saturday, October 26

The New York Times crossword puzzle can be tough! If you're stuck, we're here to help with a list of today's clues and answers.
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The Mini open in the NYT Games app on iOS.

NYT Mini Crossword today: puzzle answers for Saturday, October 26

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 Strands logo.

NYT Strands today: hints, spangram and answers for Saturday, October 26

Strands is a tricky take on the classic word search from NYT Games. If you're stuck and cannot solve today's puzzle, we've got help for you here.
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New York Times' Connection puzzle open in the NYT Games app on iOS.

NYT Connections: hints and answers for Saturday, October 26

Connections is the new puzzle game from the New York Times, and it can be quite difficult. If you need a hand with solving today's puzzle, we're here to help.
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Someone playing Wordle on a smartphone.

Wordle Today: Wordle answer and hints for October 26

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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A heard of horses in minecraft.

How to breed horses in Minecraft

Breeding horses is fairly simple in Minecraft. Follow this basic guide and you'll have a full-sized horse ranch in no time.
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A player sprints away from someone shooting at them in Blindfire.

Pitch-black shooter Blindfire is a bright idea that’s still finding its way

Blindfire is a new multiplayer shooter with a twist — players are fighting in complete darkness. We jumped into early access to put it to the test.
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The cast of Super Mario Party Jamboree.

How to unlock everything in Super Mario Party Jamboree: boards, characters, more

Mario Party Jamboree gives you a lot to start but there are a few characters and boards you'll need to unlock to play with. Here's how to unlock it all.
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24 years later, Pokémon Gold and Silver remain unmatched

Pokémon Silver and Gold released in North America 25 years ago today, and no Pokémon game since has nailed its best feature.
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Team up abilities in Marvel Rivals

All upcoming PS5 games: 2024, 2025, and beyond

There are plenty of upcoming PlayStation 5 games to look forward to, and here we highlight the console's most anticipated titles.
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Key art for Hi-Fi Rush.

The best games on Xbox Game Pass right now (October 2024)

From RPGs to shooters to indie hits, the list of the best games on Xbox Game Pass is massive and keeps growing. Here are the titles you should dive into first.
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A person and two pals in Palworld.

Is Palworld cross-platform?

Pokémon with guns? Palworld has been a viral multiplayer hit, but you should know that there are limitations when it comes to cross-platform support.
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Three phones running Pokemon TCG Pocket.

Pokémon’s new mobile game will bring out the card collector in you

Pokémon Trading Card Game Pocket is the best way to amass a Pokémon card collection without breaking the bank.
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Nintendo Switch 2: everything we know so far

We've been hearing theories about the Nintendo Switch 2 for years now. Here are the improvements we think Nintendo needs to make with its next console.
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Team up abilities in Marvel Rivals

All upcoming PC games: 2024, 2025 and beyond

The past year was full of great PC releases, but the coming months are looking even better. Here are some of the best upcoming PC games for 2024 and beyond.
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Profile shot of Samus in the first Metroid Prime 4 Beyond trailer.

All upcoming Switch games: 2024, 2025 and beyond

The Nintendo Switch is home to a superb library of games, and more are on the way. In this roundup, we'll dive into the best upcoming Switch games.
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Key art for Frostpunk 2.

All upcoming Xbox Series X games: 2024, 2025, and beyond

The Xbox Series X game library is set to grow a lot in 2024 and beyond. Here's every game you have to look forward to.
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Character running past a chocolate factory in Haunted Chocolatier.

Haunted Chocolatier: everything we know so far

Want to make chocolate in a haunted castle? The developer on Stardew Valley is working on a new game where you do just that. Here's what we know so far.
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Two vault-dwellers and a helmet from a set of power armor.

Fallout 5: everything we know so far

Ready for another Wasteland adventure? Fallout 5 isn't close to release, but we aren't completely in the dark. Here's what we know about the next Fallout game.
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Cortana, the AI NPC from the Halo series.

What is an NPC?

NPC is a gaming term that means non-playable character, but it has taken on a new meaning in real life recently. Here's why someone called you an NPC.
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Zelda holding the decayed Master Sword in Tears of the Kingdom.

The best Switch games for 2024

Here are the best Nintendo Switch games, from Splatoon 3 and Animal Crossing to Tears of the Kingdom and Pokémon and everything in-between.
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The best Xbox Series X games for 2024

The Xbox Series X has tons of memorable games. Here are the best ones to check out for 2024.
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Peter and Miles leap in the air in Marvel's Spider-Man 2.

The best PS5 games for 2024

The PlayStation 5 brings big exclusives and third-party games alike. Here are the best PlayStation 5 games to check out.
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Profile shot of Samus in the first Metroid Prime 4 Beyond trailer.

Metroid Prime 4: Beyond: release date window, trailers, gameplay, and more

Remember Metroid Prime 4? It's apparently still in development, though little else is known about the project. Here's everything we know about Metroid Prime 4.
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The Elder Scrolls

The Elder Scrolls 6: everything we know so far

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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Steam library.

How to change your Steam username

Have you outgrown your Steam username? If it's time for a change, you can switch up your username easily in just a few clicks on both desktop and mobile.
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Trevor, Michael, and Franklin are all holding guns in GTA 5 promotional art.

GTA 5 cheats: codes and phone numbers PS4, PS5, Xbox, and PC

Having some trouble with Grand Theft Auto? Maybe a cheat code or two could help. Here’s a list of cheats for every platform.
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Fortnite characters by a car.

How many skins are in Fortnite?

There are way too many Fortnite skins to count — or so we thought. Here's an online tool that can give you a list of every skin in the game.
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A shot of Sims dressed in Western-style clothing, performing a line dance. One Sim in a red shirt is sitting down at a piano, playing music.

Sims 4 cheats: all cheat codes for PC, Xbox, PS4, PS5, and more

If your Sims 4 experience has been a little too tough of late, why not try inputting a cheat code to lighten your load? Here’s all of them, for every platform.
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HyperX Chargeplay Quad charger.

My favorite Switch accessory is on sale for Prime Day

Is there anything more disappointing when playing Nintendo Switch with friends only to discover your Joy-Cons aren't charged? This Prime Day deal will save you.
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A red Pikmin looks around in Pikmin 4.

You can snag a rare discount on one of Nintendo’s best strategy games this week

One of Nintendo's most niche series had its strongest release in 2023, and the game is finally getting a worthwhile sale. Don't miss out!
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All Call of Duty games in order, by release date and chronologically

Call of Duty titles have been releasing annually since 2003 and covered military conflicts from 1940 to 2187. Here's what the titles look like in order.
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Key art for The First Descendant.

The First Descendant: What does the LE 13 error code mean?

Players across all platforms are reporting a new error code when trying to play The First Descendant. Here's what we know about it so far.
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A massive undead creature blocks the path of survivors in State of Decay 3,

State of Decay 3: everything we know so far

Undead Labs' third State of Decay game will surely pit survivors against hordes of wandering undead (this time in snow). Here's everything we know so far.
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