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Summary Netflix is adding a new video game adaptation to its platform. The streaming giant is finally giving in to one of the most in-demand projects from fans. Netflixhas produced several video game adaptations over the years. Their animated series includesArcane, based onLeague of Legends,Dota: Dragon’s Blood, based on Dota 2, andCyberpunk: EdgerunnersfromCyberpunk 2077. They also produced live-action adaptations from hit video games likeThe Witcher,Resident Evil,Dragon’s Dogma,Sonic Prime, andPokémon: Journeys. Netflix is not yet done with producing video game adaptations because it’s adding more and fans will surely love what’s coming....

Quick Links Connectionsis back with another sixteen-word challenge. to win, you need to sort all of these words into their proper categories with only a few mistakes. And the NYT is not going to make this one easy on you. If you already knowhow to playConnectionsand are looking for help with today’s puzzle, this article is for you. Below, you will find everything you need to solve this challenge, including general clues, category help, and a whole lot more....

Summary Nintendo is rumored to be working on a revival of the Zapper light gun for theSwitch 2. Once a popular accessory, light guns have long been shelved, but their technology was so ahead of their time that they are still regarded as one of the industry’s standout innovations. Many credit the NES—predecessor to theSwitch 2—for popularizing light guns with its first wave of memorable Zapper-compatible titles. For those unfamiliar, a light gun is an alternative controller that lets players aim at the TV to shoot targets or interact with the game....

Summary On June 2, Nintendo released version 20.1.1 of theSwitchoperating system, which addressed an issue that prevented some software from running after updating to the previous version 20.1.0. The originalNintendo Switchsystem update arrived just days before its successor, the Switch 2, is set to be released on store shelves globally. The new Switch operating system update is the fourth one released since late April, starting with version 20.0.0. Thelate April Switch system updateintroduced the Virtual Game Cards system, which enables users to transfer select digital games between Switch consoles, with a few exceptions....

Summary On June 2, the Nintendo Today app shared the first video of howPokemon Scarlet and Violetwill run on the Switch 2 after applying a free update to improve the game’s performance and graphics. The short video showedPokemon Scarlet and Violetrunning at a higher frame rate on the Switch 2, causing excitement among fans. Following its launch in November 2022,Pokemon Scarlet and Violetwere quickly criticized for their frame rate drops and graphical quality, with some players also experiencing crashes and corrupted save file data during normal gameplay....

Summary The boundless, open universe ofNo Man’s Skyis pretty easy to traverse thanks to the game’s wide variety of starships, but one player has managed to jump from one planet to another with nothing but the Pilgrim exocraft by taking advantage of rare planetary conditions. Fans are still discovering wild new things to do inNo Man’s Skyalmost nine years after the game’s initial launch, with the game’s developers continuing to support it all this time later with substantial content updates that come at no additional cost to players....

Summary ANo Man’s Skyplayer has managed to build a futuristic metropolitan city on their freighter, showcasing the possibilities that large ships have for customization in Hello Games' massive survival game.No Man’s Skyalready boasts a ridiculously large variety of ships, but the effort put into customizing this freighter makes it one of a kind. Launched in August 2016 with a staggering 18 quintillion procedurally generated planets for players to explore,No Man’s Skyinitially faced heavy criticism for a lack of content, with mostly empty worlds and players struggling to seek out things to do....

Quick Links Persona 5Royalexpands on the original game in a number of meaningful ways, helping to turn what’s already a truly fantastic title into one ofthe best JRPGs in recent memory. One standout improvement can be seen through the way that Joker interacts with his confidants, with players now able to giveP5Rgifts to both male and female characters to help boost their bond. Choosing the right gift can help deepen Joker’s relationship with a confidant, unlocking new scenes and story moments along the way....

Summary There might be evidence of aHalogame coming to PlayStation hidden on the PlayStation Network API. WhileHalohas traditionally been the flagship franchise of PlayStation’s biggest competitor, there have been rumors that the Master Chief could be branching out beyond Microsoft hardware as part of Xbox’s plans to expand its outreach across all gaming platforms. Earlier this year, an insider report claimed that aport ofHalo: The Master Chief Collectionwas being developed for PS5 and Nintendo Switch 2 at some point in 2025, though later rumors have put that in doubt....

Quick Links InPokemon Scarlet & Violet, players can discover Tera Crystals around the open map as they travel from one location to another. By interacting with these Tera Crystals, you may trigger battles with randomized Terastallized Pokemon to potentially capture them and earn numerous other rewards. This has made Tera Raids one of the most popular ways to not only farm for valuable resources such as EXP Candies, but also to capture powerful Pokemon and potentially a rare Tera Type....

At Summer Game Fest, Capcom finally revealed thatResident Evil Requiemwill be the next game in the long-running horror series. Over the years, the franchise has embraced a fun blend of horror and action, but this time around,Resident Evil Requiemseems to be leaning into the psychological horror genre. This is a major, but exciting, departure for the series, and with new protagonist Grace Ashcroft leading the story, the game is promising some heart-pounding moments....

Summary Alex Hutchinson of Raccoon Logic, the studio behindRevenge of the Savage Planet, has said that Xbox Game Pass devalues content and will ultimately hurt the video game industry. Raccoon’s latest offering,Revenge of the Savage Planet,launched in May 2025 and was one of many titles made available day one on Xbox Game Pass. The debate about whether Microsoft’s gaming subscription service is good or bad for the industry has been ongoing....

Riftboundis Riot Games’League of Legends-themed foray into the physical TCG market, following Riot’s digital card gaming experimentLegends of Runeterra.Riftboundtakes advantage of the MOBA’s iconic cast of characters—each of which boasting a unique playstyle—by applying those distinct gameplay themes to a fast-paced, tactical card game that’s far from derivative. On top of a household name IP,Riftboundbenefits from several design twists that help it stand out from contemporaries, delivering a TCG that stands on its own merits and is easily approachable to non-League of Legendsfans....