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Today’s puzzle forConnectionsis tricky not because it is difficult, but due to how the words are placed to throw you off your game. The pairings in this puzzle seem obvious, but as you dig into them, you’ll realize that one or two words are slightly off from the rest. To avoid getting tripped up like I did, you can follow some important clues to avoid making a mistake. The theme of the day isthe odd one out, or having one word be slightly different from the rest of a group....

DOTA 2 News After he decided to take a break from professional Dota 2 back in September 2024, Myroslav “Mira” Kolpakov has now departed from Team Spirit. Team Spirit has become one of the most prominent names in Dota 2, especially after their two wins at The International (TI) in 2021 and 2023. However, with an extremely poor TI in 2024, both Myroslav “Mira” Kolpakov and Illya “Yatoro” Mulyarchuk decided to take a step back from professional play....

Universal’s new live-actionWolf Manputs Christopher Abbott into the titular monster role, and the Wolf Man’s design is a reinvention for the classic character. The 2025 movie from Universal, Blumhouse, and director Leigh Whannell is an updated take on the classic Universal Monsters character known as Wolf Man. Previously played by Lon Chaney Jr. in the 1941 original and Benicio del Toro in 2010’sThe Wolfman, Christopher Abbott becomes the latest actor to play the werewolf....

Although most remembered for playing Princess Leia Organa inStar Wars, Carrie Fisher also made notable contributions toFamily Guy, but the latter intentionally avoided her reprising her seminal role when the two properties collided between 2007 and 2011. Rather than this being a missed opportunity or an accidental oversight,it was actually a conscious decision by the writers that still made to reference Fisher’sStar Warseffortsjust as much as if she’d been cast as Leia in Seth MacFarlane’s animated sitcom....

Anakin Skywalkeris undeniably partially responsible for his fall to the dark side, but I still believe the Jedi are largely to blame for Anakin’s fate inStar Wars. Anakin Skywalker’s turn to the dark side is one of the most important moments intheStar Warstimeline. Although Palpatine’s plan was already well underway, Anakin’s fall and the birth of Darth Vader cemented the end of the Jedi Order and the Republic and the emergence of the Galactic Empire....

ScreenRantgot to visit the Disney edit bay to check out some ofPredator: Killer of Killersand speak with director Dan Trachtenberg about the project. Only just announced for a 2025 release,Killer of Killersis an animated anthology film that showcases several different warriors facing off with predators across human history. The concept, which expands off the 16th-century setting ofPreyto encompass a more global approach, is a perfect way to expand the franchise beyondthe previously releasedPredatorfilms....

Despite all the similarities and connections with theBloodbornefranchise, the recently announcedThe Duskbloodsby developer FromSoftware doesn’t carry the series’ title – and there may be a reasonable explanation for the differentiation between both games.The developer recently announced the new title during the April 2025 Nintendo Direct event, centered around new information about the Nintendo Switch 2, from its lineup of games and hardware changes compared to the original console. TheNintendo Switch 2’s Nintendo Directshowcased several different games, such as the newDonkey Kong BananzaandMario Kart World....

PerGematsu,Xbox Game Pass is gainingMechWarrior 5: Clanson October 16, the same day it arrives on PC and PlayStation 5. A return to the more traditional narrative-forwardMechWarriortitles, developer Piranha Games promises thatClanswill deliver the exciting story-driven campaign fans have been craving without sacrificing the depth of its strategic battles. Building upon the foundations ofMechWarrior 5: Mercenaries,Clansis a standalone experience that dives into the franchise’s lore, allowing players to team up with up to four friends to survive the notorious Operation Revival....

Robert Kirkman, creator ofThe Walking Dead, has riled up die-hard fans of the franchise by teasing that the currentDeluxefull-color reissue of the series “could just keep going” after it reaches the final issue of the comic. TheDeluxeeditions' reflections from Kirkman have been perhaps their greatest aspect, and his tease of a possible continuation raises expectations considerably. InThe Walking Dead Deluxe#100, Robert Kirkman reflects on the state ofDeluxeonce every issue is recolored....

Writer/director Pete Ohs is keeping his unique filmmaking process alive with a group of talented performers for the genre-bending body horror movie,The True Beauty of Being Bitten by a Tick. Ohs has enjoyed a steady rise in recognition in the world of indie filmmaking since his feature debut withthe Julia Garner-starringsci-fi fantasy filmEverything Beautiful is Far Awayin 2017, having since helmed the witness protection dramedyYoungstown, the dark comedy thrillerJethica, which also previously premiered at SXSW, and the surreal comedyLove and Work....

Stardew Valleyplayers were left bewildered by an odd statement made by the game’s carpenter, which seemed to imply that things aren’t as they seem. The cozy farming sim is full of sweet and meaningful interactions with the characters and the world, but sometimes these interactions can leave players scratching their heads, instead. One such interaction was shared by a player, but it turns out the explanation for it is simpler than it seems and entirely self-induced....

Feyre Archeron’s journey in Sarah J. Maas’A Court of Thorns and Rosesseries begins when she is just a human, but one trait shows why she adjusts so well to living in Prythian among the Fae. Even as a human, Feyre’s raw, emotional narration reveals that she’s authentic and courageous, especially in experiencing this new world around her. For all of Feyre’s unique traits,Maas does a good job of setting her apart from the rest of the charactersby highlighting her bravery and selflessness duringthe events of theACOTARbooks, both of which come into play during the very first chapter of book one....

InSTALKER 2: Heart of Chornobyl, keeping track of your money is essential for survival and making progress. While doing missions can earn money, it usually isn’t enough to pay for fixing your gear, upgrading it, or buying necessary supplies. That’s whyselling items you find is an important way to make extra cash. The Zone is filled with loot, including weapons, armor, valuable artifacts, and everyday items. It’s important to think carefully about what to keep and sell to make the most money....