Digital Trends Unveils Game Industry Series

By Nick Mokey Published April 3, 2008

Digital Trends Unveils Game Industry Series

Gamers looking to dive beneath the latest cheat codes and game reviews to find more in-depth reporting on their hobby have a new place to turn with the recent launch of Players Only with Scott Steinberg, a weekly video program hosted by Digital Trends. The very first episode of the series, available for free online, went live on Thursday.

The show is hosted by Digital Trends’ own Scott Steinberg, author of Get Rich Playing Games and industry expert. Steinberg steps behind the scenes to discuss trends in gaming with notable industry names, including heavyweights such as Sid Meier (Civilization), Warren Spector (Deus Ex), and Peter Molyneux (Dungeon Keeper, Black & White).

“These days, millions of players across the world of all ages, interests and genders are getting in the game,” said Ian Bell, Digital Trends CEO, in a statement. “With the business fast outstripping movies and television as audiences’ preferred choice of leisure activity, we’re excited to debut a program that everyone can enjoy celebrating the industry’s biggest titles and most outspoken personalities.”

New episodes will premier every Friday from April 4 to June 6, for a total run of 10 programs. The first episode, available immediately, tackles whether or not video games should be considered art, along with the current state of the industry and trends for 2008.

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Wordle Today: Wordle answer and hints for June 28

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We have the solution to Wordle on June 28, as well as some helpful hints to help you figure out the answer yourself, right here. We've placed the answer at the bottom of the page, so we don't ruin the surprise before you've had a chance to work through the clues. So let's dive in, starting with a reminder of yesterday's answer.
Yesterday's Wordle answer
Let's start by first reminding ourselves of yesterday's Wordle answer for those new to the game or who don't play it daily, which was "ORDER." So we can say that the Wordle answer today definitely isn't that. Now, with that in mind, perhaps take another stab at it using one of these Wordle starting words and circle back if you have no luck.
Hints for today's Wordle
Still can't figure it out? We have today's Wordle answer right here, below. But first, one more thing: Let's take a look at three hints that could help you find the solution, without giving it away, so there's no need to feel guilty about keeping your streak alive -- you put in some work, after all! Or just keep scrolling for the answer.

Today’s Wordle includes the letter D.
Today’s Wordle uses two vowels.
Today's Wordle can refer to a large number of animals, particularly livestock like cattle or sheep, that are moving together in a group.