NYTs Strands Hints, Tips, and Answers for Today, June 21, 2025

Quick Links Today’sStrandspuzzle delivers another tricky word-hunting challenge with a letter grid packed full of hidden words. The task seems simple: find all the theme-related words while using each letter just once, but that single cryptic clue can leave even expert players scratching their heads. If you’re stuck staring at those letters without any words jumping out, this guide offers step-by-step assistance. It contains broad theme hints, specific word spoilers if needed, and finally access to the complete solution, showing every word’s location in thisrelaxing puzzle game....

June 30, 2025 · 2 min · 400 words · Jason Carter

NYTs Strands Hints, Tips, and Answers for Today, May 11, 2025

Quick Links The New York TimesStrandspuzzle returns with another brain-teasing word search that’s more than meets the eye. Beyond simply finding words, you’ll need to deduce the theme from a single clue while ensuring every letter in the grid gets used exactly once. If thismind-boggling puzzle gamehas you stumped, this article provides plenty of support. It begins with gentle theme hints, progresses to word-length clues if you’re still stuck, and ultimately reveals the full answer with word placements if you want to see it....

June 30, 2025 · 2 min · 417 words · Eddie Horton

One Leaked Civilization 7 DLC Could Represent An Underrated Sid Meier Game

Civilization 7has started on some shaky footing. Out of the gate,Civilization 7’s critical and fan reception has been rather mixed, but the foundations of the game are strong, and its new mechanics are intriguing. Developer Firaxis is already doing a lot tofixCivilization 7’s biggest issues, though it’s clear that the game is only at the start of a very long road. Though Firaxis has stated that fixes are being prioritized over new content,Civilization 7already has a lengthy slate of DLCs on the horizon....

June 30, 2025 · 3 min · 605 words · Suzanne Smith

One Pokemon TCG Pocket Uncommon Card is Ironically Making Waves

WithPokemon TCG Pocket’s new Triumphant Light set came several good cards that are seeing a lot of play in competitive decks, as well as decks used in the new Emblem Event which requires five consecutive wins for the highest tier. Considering that ranked matches inPokemon TCG Pocketare just around the corner, players are experimenting with the best combinations to take the meta by storm or counter meta decks with surprise cards....

June 30, 2025 · 3 min · 618 words · Kaitlyn Hill

Pokemon TCG Pocket Update Adds Several Anticipated Features

Summary Pokemon TCG Pocket’s pre-expansion update introduces several long-awaited features, such as additional deck slots and a more effective way to manage decklists. Many of these features have been on players’ wish lists for quite some time, with some dating back to the game’s earliest days. Finally, The Pokemon Company and DeNA, the game’s developers, seem to have listened to the community and improved the gameplay experience forTCG Pocketplayers with a quality-of-life update....

June 30, 2025 · 3 min · 477 words · Kathleen Stewart

RUMOR: Tom Holland’s Avengers: Doomsday Status Is Based On Spider-Man 4 Plans

Summary Marvel Studios had the entire Hollywood industry talking this week by revealing the official cast forAvengers: Doomsday. In a lengthy livestream that lasted over five hours and was watched by over four million people, some huge names were confirmed to be part of the upcoming movie, which is now officially in production.Avengers: Doomsdaywill be released on Jun 15, 2025, with Robert Downey Jr. making his return to the franchise to play Doctor Doom....

June 30, 2025 · 3 min · 477 words · Mr. Fernando White

SAG-AFTRA Actors Strike Set to Continue After 'Alarming' New Proposal [UPDATE]

UPDATE 3/12: Audrey Cooling, spokesperson for the video game producers party to the Interactive Media Agreement, has provided an update regarding the situation. The statement reads: “We have proposed a deal that includes wage increases of over 15% for SAG-AFTRA represented performers in video games, as well as enhanced health and safety protections, industry-leading terms of use for AI digital replicas in-game and additional compensation for the use of an actor’s performance in other games....

June 30, 2025 · 3 min · 560 words · Christine Nelson

Should You Level Empathy in 33 Immortals

Quick Links In33 Immortals, you play as a Rebel Soul journeying through the world Beyond with 32 other players. Each run is a frantic race to gather resources,collect Relics, and complete objectivesbefore your inevitable face-off against the main boss. As soon as the objectives are fulfilled, you’ll have to rush to the Ascension Battle arena to test your build against waves of monsters and elites. As you progress through your run, you will have the opportunity to upgrade your three main Characteristics: Attack, Health, andEmpathy....

June 30, 2025 · 3 min · 472 words · Elizabeth Stanley

Solo Leveling: 7 Things Jeju Island Arc Sets Up For the Future

Summary Solo Leveling’sJeju Island arc is arguably one of the most exciting arcs in the series. Filled with unexpected twists, well-choreographed fight sequences, and captivating storytelling, it has everything that makes the show a treat to watch. The Jeju Island arc also has serious implications for Solo Leveling’s narrative, as it completely changes the power dynamics and hints at potential challenges that Sung Jinwoo will have to contend with in the near future....

June 30, 2025 · 5 min · 928 words · Jonathan Garcia

South of Midnight Celebrates Milestone, Releases Soundtrack on Streaming

Summary South of Midnighthas gone gold, and its original soundtrack has launched on streaming services ahead of the game’s release date. The unique soundtrack plays a big role inSouth of Midnight, so this will be one of the first opportunities expectant gamers have to experience it for themselves. Music has always played a major role in games, whether considering the early tinny chiptune sounds made by classic game consoles or fully orchestrated, sweeping soundtracks that make boss fights all the more intense....

June 30, 2025 · 3 min · 433 words · Shirley Rogers

Split Fiction: Rise of the Dragon Realm Walkthrough (Chapter 5)

Quick Links After completing the fourth chapter ofSplit Fiction, players arewhisked back to a fantasy worldrife with dragons and wonder. The Rise of the Dragon RealmSplit Fictionlevel sees Mio and Zoe raise a dragon from an egg to a whelping to a full-grown adult to get revenge on the Megalith – a colossal beast responsible for almost eradicating all dragonkind. This Rise of the Dragon Realm walkthrough takes players through the entirefifth chapter ofSplit Fictionfrom start to finish....

June 30, 2025 · 22 min · 4547 words · Garrett Walsh

Stardew Valley: All Special Items Found In The Shrine Of Challenge Mines

Summary InStardew Valley, the Dangerous Mines are activated by accepting the"Danger In The Deep" questfromMr. Qi, or by using the Shrine of Challenge, located on the 120th floor of the Mines. They are known to be one of the most challenging aspects of the game, featuring a new selection of monsters that are even tougher than those found in the Skull Cavern. This makes the Dangerous Mines a significant challenge, even for the most experienced players....

June 30, 2025 · 5 min · 953 words · Michael Huber

Starfield's 2025 Plans Should Maneuver Around Another Major Release

As of now, Bethesda’s plans forStarfieldremain mysterious. In the past, the developer had promised that the space adventure would get annual expansions, which has left manyStarfieldplayers wondering when the next one will be announced. Last year, fans finally got a glimpse into House Va’ruun withShattered Space, but its short length left many wanting more. Ever sinceShattered Spacedropped, Bethesda has been pretty quiet about any of its plans for this year. Between the desire for anotherStarfieldDLC and the hope thatThe Elder Scrolls 6finally shows up again, the anticipation surrounding Bethesda projects is strong....

June 30, 2025 · 3 min · 525 words · Joseph Berry