Hints, Tips, and Answers for NYTs Strands (May 28, 2025)

Quick Links Strandsis back again with another puzzle. If you want to uncover the full answer, see some hints, or get some other kind of help for this challenging puzzle game, you should take a look at the sections below. As long as you already knowhow to playStrands, you can find exactly what you need to know here. This will be especially helpful for those who don’t like the in-game hints for one reason or another....

May 16, 2025 · 2 min · 398 words · Mary Howard

How Assassin's Creed Shadows Explores the Honor of a Samurai

Summary WithAssassin’s Creed Shadowsfinally taking players to feudal Japan, that means there is an opportunity for its narrative to delve into the samurai code of honor, bushido. This is something that another game thatAssassin’s Creed Shadowshas often been compared to,Ghost of Tsushima, examines thoroughly, as its own protagonist, Jin Sakai, wrestles with the weight of responsibility in the shadow of his commitment to the honor of a samurai. As it turns out, one ofAssassin’s Creed Shadows' two protagonistshas somewhat of a similar journey, allowing the overarching narrative to explore what it means to be a samurai in 16th-century Japan....

May 16, 2025 · 3 min · 618 words · Joe Clark

How Does Critical Status Work in Monster Hunter Wilds?

Quick Links Critical Status is a skill that’s directly tied to Status Ailments inMonster Hunter Wilds. However, as simple as it sounds on paper, there are a lot of little details behind it that players should consider before using it on their builds. Status Ailments inMH Wildsoffer some very useful effects, and a skill like Critical Status can potentially make hunts go by much more quickly. In this short guide, we’ll briefly go over how Critical Status works to help you figure out if it’s worth using over other skills....

May 16, 2025 · 2 min · 350 words · Jennifer Long

How to Assassinate the Golden Teppo for Assassin's Creed Shadows

Quick Links There aremany quests players will need to progress throughduring their time withAssassin’s Creed Shadows.In doing so, they will reveal all of their targets' true identities. Some of these quests can be quite challenging, but others are purely narrative and help build an engaging story throughthe game’s numerous chapters. There are 3 quests associated with revealing the identity of the Golden Teppo. Players will need totalk to Imai Sokyu inSearching Sakai, loot a naval vessel for the right materials inDress for Success, and learn what they will need for a tea ceremony inThe Perfect Gift....

May 16, 2025 · 6 min · 1086 words · Christopher Black

How to Assassinate the Wounded in Assassin’s Creed Shadows

Quick Links Assassin’s Creed Shadowswill have numerous masked enemies within the Onryo group of objectives. Each of these masked individuals will need to be tracked down and assassinated, which will involve finding out each of their true identities. During the earlierchapters of the game, the first two on Naoe’s list are the Golden Teppo, and the Wounded. The primary goals for the quests surrounding the Wounded will include finding out the identity of the man behind the mask, knowing where Naoe will be able to find him, and getting aid from a small army to attack the fortress when she makes her move....

May 16, 2025 · 5 min · 928 words · Diana Wise

How to Beat Congalala in Monster Hunter Wilds

Quick Links The deeper you go into the Forbidden Lands ofMonster Hunter Wilds, the morewildand eccentric the monsters become. Some are fearsome sights to behold, while others make for some of the most memorable battles in other ways. One such creature inMonster Hunter Wildsthat fits perfectly into the latter category is Congalala. This rambunctious ape monster can be a bit overwhelming for inexperienced hunters, and if you find yourself having a difficult time, here are some tips to keep in mind....

May 16, 2025 · 3 min · 620 words · Randy Jacobs

How to complete Warding Off Evil In Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2

Quick Links Warding Off Evilis aKingdom Come Deliverance 2Side Questthat can be quite tricky to complete. It requires stealth, finesse, and a little bit of crafting. Some players who are not used to being gallant thieves might find this quest a little out of their repertoire but worry not, here they will find the solution to it. In this guide, players will find all the locations of the items they need to steal and information on how to craft the Protective Axe to complete Warding Off Evil in KCD2....

May 16, 2025 · 4 min · 777 words · Debra Martin

How to Create and Change Zoi in inZOI

Quick Links The character creation system ininZOIstands out for its advanced customization options, offering detailed control over designs, patterns, and appearances. Players can craft unique Zoi tailored to their preferences, with features that rivalcustomization systemsin games likeThe Simsfranchise and popular RPG titles. Before its official early release,inZOIintroduced the Creative Studio, allowing players to design their Zoi and explore thecustomization tools ahead of time. This feature is now fully integrated into the game, delivering the same robust design experience within the full version....

May 16, 2025 · 4 min · 707 words · Kimberly Wang

How To Get Armor Spheres In Monster Hunter Wilds

Quick Links Monster Hunter Wildshas a lot of armor types to choose from, with most of them being derived from the monsters you hunt throughout the game. While a lot of this gear will be good for the base game, you’ll want to startupgrading your armortowards the end of the game, especially in the endgame content. Upgrading your gear revolves aroundArmor Spheres, which will become something you’ll constantly need to farm for....

May 16, 2025 · 3 min · 460 words · Brandy Campos

Invincible: Characters Who Can Defeat Conquest

Summary Making his appearance in Season 3 ofInvincible,Conquestis one of the strongest opponents Mark faces in the series, and by far the biggest threat to Earth. He’s sadistic and evil, even by the standards of Viltrumites, and he’s also incredibly powerful, claimed to be the “second strongest Viltrumte” by most of the community. But despite his insurmountable strength, seemingly surpassed only by Thragg, he has flaws — particularly, his hubris. These flaws make him defeatable, even by opponents that are noticeably weaker than him....

May 16, 2025 · 5 min · 996 words · Alexandra Ayala

JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure: Who Is Diego Brando, Explained

This article contains spoilers for JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure Part 7: Steel Ball Run. Summary Quick Links When it comes toJoJo’s Bizarre Adventurecharacters, no character is more infamous than Dio Brando. Acting as the main antagonist of twoJoJo’sparts, and influencing almost every part posthumously after that, Dio is arguably the single most important character in the franchise as a whole. Due to this, when Part 7 took place in an alternate timeline, there was bound to be a character that was reminiscent of Dio, heavily featured in the story....

May 16, 2025 · 4 min · 764 words · Gabrielle Johnson

Jujutsu Kaisen: Open Barrier Domains, Explained

Summary Quick Links The world ofJujutsu Kaisenis laced with divine powers and godly techniques, some that far exceed human comprehension. High-level curse techniques are already a potent threat for Jujutsu sorcerers and cursed spirits alike, yet the true epitome ofJujutsu Sorcery is Domain Expansion. However, these domains come in a few different forms, some that greatly differ from the standard Domain Expansions. One all-powerful variation of these domains is an Open Barrier Domain Expansion, one that is touted to be even stronger than the regular domain expansions witnessed in the series....

May 16, 2025 · 6 min · 1213 words · Elizabeth Gray

Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2’s Authenticity Reinforces its Narrative

Summary There are plenty of things that set Warhorse Studios’Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2apart from other RPGs, but its commitment to authenticity and realism are its most defining characteristics. In fact,Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2’s desire for realism in its gameplay structure is a significant part of why it and its predecessor have proven to be divisive among players. Because it leans so heavily into authenticity, it essentially offers a more hardcore experience than modern RPG enthusiasts are likely used to, but that’s also something it would never be able to let go of, lest it lose itself in the process....

May 16, 2025 · 4 min · 675 words · Mark Sloan