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Sam Hill

Sam Hill

Gaming Guides Editor

Sam Hill is a journalist and the gaming guides editor at Digital Trends. He's also written tech guides for Input and has freelanced for publications like Outside Magazine, Serious Eats, the Outline, Boston Magazine, and more. Follow @samahill on Twitter for guides and terrible Rocket League clips.

New York Times Crossword logo.

NYT Crossword: answers for Friday, June 28

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.
Gaming News
The Mini open in the NYT Games app on iOS.

NYT Mini Crossword today: puzzle answers for Friday, June 28

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.
Gaming News
New York Times' Connection puzzle open in the NYT Games app on iOS.

NYT Connections: hints and answers for Friday, June 28

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.
Gaming News
Someone playing Wordle on a smartphone.

Wordle Today: Wordle answer and hints for June 28

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.
Gaming News
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.
Gaming News
A massive undead creature blocks the path of survivors in State of Decay 3,

State of Decay 3: release date speculation, trailer, news, and more

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.
Gaming News
Character running past a chocolate factory in Haunted Chocolatier.

Haunted Chocolatier: release date speculation, news, trailer, and more

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.
Gaming News
NYT Strands logo.

NYT Strands today: hints, spangram and answers for Friday, June 28

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.
Gaming Guides
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.
Gaming Guides
Two characters face off at close range in Apex Legends.

Nokia just hosted the first Apex Legends event held completely over Wi-Fi

Can you play competitive games like Apex Legends entirely over Wi-Fi? Nokia thinks you ca, and is working to make it happen.
Gaming Features
Casino in Pokémon Infinite Fusion.

Where to find the Coin Case in Pokémon Infinite Fusion

Looking to hit the slots in Celadon City, but can't find the required Coin Case? Don't worry — we know exactly where to find it.
Gaming Guides
Two vault-dwellers and a helmet from a set of power armor.

Fallout 5: release date speculation, rumors, and news

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.
Gaming Guides
Charizard and Venusaur.

All Pokémon games in order: chronologically and by release date

Jumping into the wonderful world of Pokémon and unsure where you should start? Here are some suggestions on how you can play all of the games in order.
Gaming Guides
A Pokemon student holds a Pokeball in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet.

Pokémon Nuzlocke: rules, tips, origin, and more

Love Pokémon, but finding the mainline games a bit too easy? The Nuzlocke challenge is a great way to make your next playthrough a little more difficult.
Gaming Guides
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.
Gaming Guides
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NYT Spelling Bee: answers for Friday, May 10

Think what you have to beat today's Spelling Bee puzzle? If you're having trouble finding every word, we're here to help you.
Gaming Guides
The main characters of Grand Theft Auto V stand side-by-side.

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.
Gaming Guides
A Steam Punk circus.

What’s free on the Epic Games Store right now?

Did you know that you can snag a free game every week on the Epic Games Store? Here's what games are up for grabs this week.
Gaming Guides
Prime Day Nintendo Switch Deals

Nintendo Switch 2: release date rumors, features we want, and more

We've been hearing rumors about the Nintendo Switch 2 for years now. Here are the improvements we think Nintendo needs to make in its next console.
Gaming Guides
Cal wielding his blue lightsaber and walking with BD-1 in Star Wars Jedi: Survivor key art.

The best games on Xbox Game Pass right now (May 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.
Gaming Guides
A scene from Helldiver 2's opening cutscene.

Do you need a PSN account to play Helldivers 2?

PlayStation took a dive of its own this weekend after a new PSN account requirement was announced for Helldivers 2. It was met with massive backlash.
Gaming Guides
A player firing an assault rifle in Rust

Is Rust cross-platform?

Just waking up on the Rust island and feeling a little lost? You can play Rust with friends on different platforms, but the title isn't entirely cross-platform.
Gaming Guides
The Elder Scrolls

The Elder Scrolls 6: release date speculation, rumors, news, and more

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.
Gaming News
A furnace golem looms in Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree.

All upcoming PS5 games: 2024 and beyond

There are plenty of upcoming PlayStation 5 games to look forward to, and here we highlight the system's most anticipated titles.
Gaming Guides
Senua's Saga: Hellblade 2

All upcoming Xbox Series X games: 2024 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.
Gaming Guides
Ships flying by giant purple towers.

All upcoming PC games: 2024 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 2024and beyond.
Gaming Products
A woman and a dog leaving a vault in Fallout 4.

All Fallout games in order, chronologically and by release date

Need to know where your favorite Fallout game fits in the series' timeline? Here's a list of every Fallout title by release date and chronologically.
Gaming Guides
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.
Gaming Guides
The cast of Borderlands.

All upcoming video game movies: release dates, development details, and rumors

Are video game movie adaptations the next big film trend? We hope so. Here's every video game confirmed and rumored to have a film in development.
Gaming Guides
Twitch logo.

How to download Twitch clips

With the new Twitch interface, it seems impossible to download your favorite clips. However, there's still a quick, easy way to download clips if you search.
Gaming Guides
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.
Gaming Guides
Palafin Pokedex entry cover.

How to evolve Finizen into Palafin in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet

Trying to evolve Finizen into Palafin in Pokémon Scaret and Violet? The process is a bit tricky. Here's everything you need to know about this quirky evoltuion.
Gaming Guides
Ubisoft Connect logo.

Is Ubisoft Connect down?

If you're trying to game and having trouble connecting to Ubisoft Connect, you aren't alone. There appears to be an outage right now.
Gaming Guides
Cat lying on bed in Minecraft

How to tame a cat in Minecraft (and where to find them)

Adventuring and building a dream world is more fun with a feline friend. Here's our guide on how to tame a cat in Minecraft, including where you can find them.
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