New York Times Connections Hints and Answers for #396 July 26, 2025

Connectionsis a challenging word-sorting puzzle game. It seems simple on its face, but it is a pretty difficult game to play and get good at. If you are stuck on today’s puzzle, you aren’t alone; this one was pretty hard. This article has a lot of helpful hints, and it is designed for those who already knowhow to playConnectionsand are stuck on today’s puzzle. Below, you can find general hints, clues to the categories, and all sorts of spoilers as well to help you out....

June 18, 2025 · 2 min · 380 words · Tim Porter

One Piece All Known Devil Fruits Of The Blackbeard Pirates

Summary The Blackbeard Pirates are among the strongest pirate crews inOne Piece. The crew is led by Marshall D. Teach, better known as Blackbeard. The crew was formed sometime after Blackbeard left the Whitebeard Pirates. It didn’t take long for the crew to attract the attention of the world. So far, the Blackbeard Pirates have been involved in the Paramount War, Payback War, and the Rocky Port Incident. After the time skip, the crew has been actively hunting devil fruit users, in order to steal their abilities....

June 18, 2025 · 12 min · 2539 words · Catherine Brown

Overwatch League Will Use Early Build of Overwatch 2 Next Season

Overwatch, Blizzard’s newest IP released back in 2016, remains popular among many players for its fast-paced tactical action, gorgeous artstyle, and colorful characters. With anew map called Malevento on the horizon, there are still many reasons to playOverwatchtoday. However, the popularity ofOverwatchis no longer as high as in its heyday, in part because of the constant presence ofOverwatch 2on the horizon. Despite uncertainty about how many new thingsOverwatch 2will actually bring to the table, players' hopes for the title are high, especially in the official Overwatch League....

June 18, 2025 · 2 min · 382 words · Kristen Gonzalez

Pax Dei: How to Get Sapwood

Pax Deiis anopen-world survival gamein which players must collect resources, construct buildings, and survive in a dynamic environment of opportunities and threats. Sapwood is one of the most importantresources in the game, and you will need this to craft various items and constructions. Players will notice early in their campaign how crucial it is to stock up on Sapwood to progress smoothly. Common challenges include determining the amount of Sapwood needed and identifying the best tools for efficient collection to save valuable time....

June 18, 2025 · 2 min · 404 words · Jason Smith

Perfectly Timed Genshin Impact Animation Shows Kaeya Stealing Bennett's Sword

The characters inGenshin Impactare probably the most important segment of the game since the whole story revolves around them and their stories. Fans often try to create interesting interactions between the characters' animation which result in ridiculous videos. As the Captain of the Knights of Favonius, Kaeya is held in high regard by the Mondstadt community, even with all the mysterious secrets that get revealed thoughGenshin Impact’s story. Despite his success and power on the battlefield, Bennett’s personal life has a completely different narrative....

June 18, 2025 · 3 min · 438 words · Michelle Contreras

Pokemon GO Adds More XXS and XXL Pokemon in Latest Update

In the latest update to the mobile smashPokemon GO, players can now encounter XXS and XXL versions of all Pokemon within the game. Previously only a handful of monsters were available in different sizesPokemon GOas Niantic continues to grow one of the most downloaded mobile games across Android and iOS. The Augmented Reality game first hit iOS and Android devices back in 2016 and after six years on the market, fans could assume that interest inPokemon GOwould be waning at this point....

June 18, 2025 · 3 min · 443 words · Gerald Marks

Pokemon: Best Team Rocket Episodes

Pokemon’sTeam Rocket are some of TV’s most iconic and beloved villains. Jessie, James, and Meowth might be antagonists, but they aren’t pure evil; viewers find them so entertaining because they have bright and interesting personalities, and they sometimes subvert expectations by acting out of pure kindness. For manyPokemonfans, Team Rocket is a truly lovable trio. RELATED:Hilarious Team Rocket Memes Only True Fans Understand Team Rocket’s best episodes vary in nature, with some episodes highlighting hilarious gags and others focusing on the characters' backstories....

June 18, 2025 · 5 min · 884 words · Audrey Jacobson

Pokemon: Every Team Blue Has Had In The Games, Ranked

The rival character has been a staple of the mainlinePokemongames since their conception. Plenty of different characters have taken up the mantle over the years, but the most memorable of the bunch has always been the very first; Blue. Arrogant, curt and always looking to get one over on Red, Blue was as pesky as he was skilled in battle. RELATED:Pokémon From The Original Red & Blue Games That Go Overlooked...

June 18, 2025 · 6 min · 1223 words · Brandon Khan

Red Dead Redemption 2 Player Makes Interesting Camp Discovery About Underrated Character

Summary ARed Dead Redemption 2player online has made an interesting camp discovery, that many players might never stumble across.Red Dead Redemption 2is littered with these sorts of small details, and it’s hard for gamers to pick up on every single one. The attention to detail inRed Dead Redemption 2is arguably second to none. Over five years since it was first released, most would be hard-pressed to point out a game with a similar level of detail, and it’s a big part of the reason why gamers are still playing it to this day....

June 18, 2025 · 3 min · 534 words · Mrs. Ashlee Levine

Rumor: Xbox Showcase Leak Hints at RPG Remake Announcement

According to a new rumor, the 2023 Xbox Showcase could be home to the reveal of thePersona 3 Remakegame.Persona 3 Remakehas not been announced in an official capacity, but various leaks and rumors have suggested that the project is in the works at Atlus and simply awaiting an official reveal. For some, the timing of the potentialPersona 3remake may seem a bit strange. After all,Persona 3 Portablewas just recently ported to non-PlayStation platforms, so one would think franchise fans have had their fill of the game....

June 18, 2025 · 2 min · 403 words · Barry Smith

Skyrim Fan Makes Real-Life Steel Greatsword Out of Wood

The Elder Scrolls 5: Skyrimis famous for having a passionate community of talented players, and one of them has made a real-life replica of the game’s iconic Steel Greatsword. Creating art from wood has strangely been popular inThe Elder Scrollscommunity, as aSkyrimfan recently made an Alduin pyrography piece. Yet no matter the medium, it’s becoming apparent that Bethesda made a truly captivating world inSkyrim, as artists who were inspired by the game keep coming back with new fan art even a decade after its release....

June 18, 2025 · 3 min · 459 words · Anthony Bullock

Skyrim Player Seemingly Discovers a SpongeBob Easter Egg in Alftand

Summary An eagle-eyedSkyrimfan online appears to have discovered a hiddenSpongeBobEaster egg in Alftand, one of the game’s Dwemer Ruins. Just when it seems as though gamers have discovered just about every secret inSkyrim, another appears out of nowhere. Just like every other Bethesda game,Skyrimis filled with small Easter eggs hidden away for players to find. It’s never quite clear when everything hidden in the game has been discovered, which is part of the magic as to whySkyrimremains so popular almost 13 years after its initial launch....

June 18, 2025 · 3 min · 560 words · John Grant

Some Minecraft Players in Danger of Losing Their Worlds

Summary Players using the PC Xbox App to playMinecraftmay be in danger of losing their worlds without following specific guidelines. In preparation for the full release ofMinecraftupdate 1.21, Mojang has adjusted a handful of things and added to the Marketplace in the latest minor patch, but this one may unfortunately delete worlds. Mojang continues to updateMinecraft, with the latest patch increasing the health of Wolves, and preventing some softlocks from happening....

June 18, 2025 · 3 min · 487 words · Cheryl Davis