Honestly, ARC Raiders is a really welcome addition to the extraction shooter scene. I’ve been following Embark Studios’ work on this one for a while now, and I even got to try it out in a few betas and playtests before it officially launched on October 30th. It’s good to finally have the full game in my hands!
I’ve gathered the best hints and solutions for today’s NYT Connections, so you can quickly find the answers and get back to enjoying your Halloween!
Both Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars and Chrono Trigger were innovative RPGs on the SNES. Now, people are wondering what new RPGs are pushing boundaries with unique gameplay. Even if they aren’t entirely original, some upcoming titles appear to be adding exciting new elements to the genre and trying to stand out.
So, last week Epic was giving away this really interesting horror game called Fear the Spotlight – it was kinda spooky but also had a surprisingly cozy vibe. That deal’s done now, though. Good news is, they’ve replaced it with two new freebies: Bendy and the Ink Machine and Five Nights at Freddy’s: Into the Pit. Definitely checking those out!
A former Amazon Games developer recently shared on LinkedIn that they were laid off, and specifically noted that the job cuts affected the team working on The Lord of the Rings online game. The original post has since been removed.
Players are looking forward to the Mega Dimension DLC for Pokemon Legends: Z-A because the game currently doesn’t have much to offer after completing the main story, aside from the Infinite Z-A Royale. Although details about the DLC were revealed earlier than intended, it promises a significant amount of new content that could keep players engaged beyond online battles. With 19 leaked Mega Evolutions already known, and recent confirmation of Mega Darkrai, Mega Heatran, and Mega Zeraora, the DLC is shaping up to be essential for fans.
In Borderlands 4, Golden Keys are incredibly valuable because they give players a great opportunity to earn powerful Legendary gear. Using a Golden Key on a Golden Chest rewards you with 8 items, which are usually Epic or Legendary in quality.
Tencent, a major gaming company, is facing legal trouble from Sony. Sony claims Tencent’s new game, Light of Motiram, illegally copies elements from the popular Horizon series, calling it a clear imitation. They’ve asked a court to block the game’s release. Tencent is fighting back, arguing the court doesn’t have the authority to rule against them and that Sony hasn’t clearly defined which trademarks were actually violated.
When you first start playing ARC Raiders, you’ll go through a tutorial. After that, you’ll reach the character customization screen where you can add any bonus items you received with preorders or the deluxe edition. To see everything available for your characters, Raider and Scrappy, go to the main menu.
While Battlefield 6 hasn’t had any major problems, players are still finding minor bugs that the developers at Battlefield Studios are expected to address in the near future. One ongoing issue, where players can ride drones high into the air, continues to disrupt gameplay and hasn’t been resolved yet.