• Halo Campaign Evolved will feature original content and new features, too
• Creative director Max Szlagor says the remake was a process of "crafting it piece by piece"
• The game will be "more accessible" than the original

Halo Campaign Evolved isn't just a simple remake of Halo: Combat Evolved's campaign, according to Halo Studios, but a blend of original content and new features designed for a modern shooter.

In an interview with TechRadar Gaming at Summer Game Fest 2026, where we went hands-on with the upcoming game, executive producer Damon Conn and creative director Max Szlagor explained how the team recaptured the feel of the original game and the challenges of making it a fresh experience.

"It's a combination [..] of this Halo simulation, which we've built up over 25 years, foundationally from [Halo] Reach, but pulling in additional pieces and pairing that with this beautiful Unreal [Engine] renderer," Szlagor said. "As far as challenges, it's really just looking at it piece by piece as we build the levels, the encounters with enemies, vehicles, weapons.

"It's just a lot of stuff that we've put together. We've got all the original content plus these nine new weapons, ones you couldn't use in the original game, so making sure those fit in nicely with the Energy Sword, the Fuel Rod cannon, driving the Wraith, [and] vehicle hijacking. Just crafting it piece by piece."

Conn explained that the "key" is "to bring it into more of a modern shooter," which means "make it more accessible" by revamping old features so that they're more approachable.

"You can find your way through levels a little bit easier now," the developer added, "whereas back in the early 2000s, you had to find your way, and it was really trial and error. Now we have much more poignant waypointing to help you along."

There will also be quality-of-life features built using Unreal Engine 5, including a sprint button, but players can also play the game "the original way" by disabling the option.

"I like to sprint around and use it as a traversal function," Conn said. "It doesn't really change the way I'm going to play the game, but it definitely lets me move through the environment in a way that I'm more used to."

Halo Campaign Evolved launches on July 28 for PS5, Xbox Series X, Series S, and PC.

Good morning! Let's play Connections, the NYT's clever word game that challenges you to group answers in various categories. It can be tough, so read on if you need Connections hints.

What should you do once you've finished? Why, play some more word games of course. I've also got daily Strands hints and answers and Quordle hints and answers articles if you need help for those too, while Marc's Wordle today page covers the original viral word game.

SPOILER WARNING: Information about NYT Connections today is below, so don't read on if you don't want to know the answers.

NYT Connections today (game #1112) - today's words

Today's NYT Connections words are…

• CATWALK
• FOXTROT
• CREDIT CARD
• COLLECTION
• BOARDWALK
• DESIGNER
• ENVELOPE
• CROSSWALK
• FIREWALK
• INCOME TAX
• BILLIARD BALL
• MODEL
• SHORT LINE
• DECANTER
• WATER WORKS
• BARBER POLE

NYT Connections today (game #1112) - hint #1 - group hints

What are some clues for today's NYT Connections groups?

• YELLOW: Featured in a property game
• GREEN: Elements of a style parade
• PURPLE: Equine movement
• BLUE: All feature bands across them

Need more clues?

We're firmly in spoiler territory now, but read on if you want to know what the four theme answers are for today's NYT Connections puzzles…

NYT Connections today (game #1112) - hint #2 - group answers

What are the answers for today's NYT Connections groups?

• YELLOW: MONOPOLY SQUARES
• GREEN: COMPONENTS OF A FASHION SHOW
• PURPLE: ENDING IN HORSE GAITS
• BLUE: COMMONLY STRIPED THINGS

Right, the answers are below, so DO NOT SCROLL ANY FURTHER IF YOU DON'T WANT TO SEE THEM.

NYT Connections today (game #1112) - the answers

The answers to today's Connections, game #1112, are…

• YELLOW: MONOPOLY SQUARES BOARDWALK, INCOME TAX, SHORT LINE, WATER WORKS
• GREEN: COMPONENTS OF A FASHION SHOW CATWALK, COLLECTION, DESIGNER, MODEL
• PURPLE: ENDING IN HORSE GAITS DECANTER, ENVELOPE, FIREWALK, FOXTROT
• BLUE: COMMONLY STRIPED THINGS BARBER POLE, BILLIARD BALL, CREDIT CARD, CROSSWALK

• My rating: Hard
• My score: 1 mistake

Another appearance for FOXTROT after it featured in a group of DANCE STYLES a few days ago. This time it was really tricky, as I spotted the link with DECANTER but the four words ending in “walk” made it difficult to commit to my hunch that we were looking for a group about different types of horse movement.

Scared of making multiple mistakes I went down a different route and connected the four STRIPED THINGS then COMPONENTS OF A FASHION SHOW.

With just eight tiles left I still had two tiles ending in "walk" to guess between and managed to pick the wrong one.

A really sneaky game, this one and one that was especially difficult for those of us outside the US, like myself in the UK, who have different MONOPOLY SQUARES..

Yesterday's NYT Connections answers (Friday, June 26, game #1111)

• YELLOW: CRUNCHY SNACK ITEM CHIP, CRACKER, NUT, PRETZEL
• GREEN: VARIOUS AMOUNTS OF WOOD BOARD, LOG, SPLINTER, TREE
• BLUE: AREAS OF LOW GROUND DALE, DELL, GORGE, HOLLOW
• PURPLE: COLORS PLUS A LETTER BRONZER, PINKY, REDO, TANG

Want to score some last-minute savings before Amazon Prime Day 2026 draws to a close? I’ve found 12 board games for under $20 that you can shop right now — though the deals won’t last much longer.

What’s more, these aren’t cheap but ultimately terrible games; these are some really solid picks with options to suit any occasion — with my personal favorites being Herd Mentality, Monopoly Big Deal, and Cheers to the Governor.

• View the full Amazon Prime Day sale

There are party picks like Throw Throw Burrito and The Cameleon, which are ideal for larger groups of all ages; meanwhile, Twisted Cryptids and Exploding Kittens require a little more strategy if you want to secure victory.

Plus, several picks on this list come in small boxes, making them ideal travel games to take with you on your summer vacation — and all of them make excellent ice breakers if you’re heading off to college when the summer’s over.

Best of all, as I said in the intro, none of them will set you back more than $20, though that promise is only true while Prime Day deals are still live.

12 board games under $20

More Prime Day deals in the US

• Amazon Devices: Fire Sticks & Echo from $18
• Amazon Haul: viral gadgets, tech & appliances from $1.99
• Apple: MacBooks, AirPods & AirTags from $29
• Back-to-school tech: 48% off laptops, headphones & tablets
• Cheap TVs: Samsung, Sony & LG from $89.99
• Headphones: 50% off Beats, Bose & Samsung
• Laptops: Apple, HP & Dell from $199
• Smartwatches: up to $250 off Garmin & Apple
• Vacuums: Dyson, Shark & Bissell from $34

Not only do I review gaming gear for a living, I game every day, which is how I know how important a truly reliable gamepad can be. Fortunately, while we're on the final day of Prime Day, I'm still seeing loads of offers out there on some of my favorite Xbox controllers. That's why I've brought you together the best I've found.

• View the full Amazon Prime Day sale

For a long time, when gaming on my PC and Xbox Series X, I just stuck with the Robot White Xbox Wireless Controller that came with my console. And who could blame me? It's a seriously well-designed controller, from its multi-platform connectivity to its Impulse Triggers. But there's a whole rainbow of different colorways out there: given they're so cheap, why not opt for the badass bubblegum vibes of Deep Pink or the exhilarating Electric Volt?

And although it may have taken me a while, I have since upgraded to a pro-grade pad: the fantastic Asus ROG Raikiri II Xbox Wireless, one of the many premium controllers you can get an enormous discount on this Prime Day. Can't quite stretch to a high-end controller? Fortunately, plenty of cheaper options like the PowerA Wired Controller are still going for a song, so there's never been a better time to get your hands on a new one.

If you're keen to browse the deals where you are, feel free to skip straight to the US links or UK links. And if you're also on the hunt for other bargains, don't forget to follow our Amazon Prime Day US live blog or our Amazon Prime Day UK live blog.

Xbox controller sale — top picks

• Xbox Wireless Controller — Robot White: now $49.99 at Amazon (was $64.99)
• Asus ROG Raikiri II Xbox Wireless: now $149.99 at Best Buy (was $189.99)
• GameSir Kaleid: now $32.51 at Amazon (was $40.40)

Xbox controllers — US deals

Xbox controllers — UK deals

More Prime Day deals in the US

• Amazon Devices: Fire Sticks & Echo from $18
• Amazon Haul: viral gadgets, tech & appliances from $1.99
• Apple: MacBooks, AirPods & AirTags from $29
• Back-to-school tech: 48% off laptops, headphones & tablets
• Cheap TVs: Samsung, Sony & LG from $89.99
• Headphones: 50% off Beats, Bose & Samsung
• Laptops: Apple, HP & Dell from $199
• Smartwatches: up to $250 off Garmin & Apple
• Vacuums: Dyson, Shark & Bissell from $34

More Amazon Prime Day deals in the UK

• Amazon Prime: get a 30-day free trial
• Amazon Devices: Fire, Ring & Blink from £13.99
• Apple: up to 33% off AirPods & Apple Watch
• Appliances: up to 45% off Ninja & De'Longhi
• Fans: from £20
• Headphones: up to 50% off Beats & Sony
• Tablets: Samsung & Lenovo from £79.99
• Vacuums: up to 40% off Shark & Roborock
• Wearables: up to 30% off Garmin & Oura

• PlayStation boss Hideaki Nishino says "pick up and play" is the most important quality for consoles nowadays
• He says Sony wants to leverage tech "that can be used in various forms and locations"
• The CEO's comments suggest that Sony is looking to rejoin the handheld market

A new PlayStation handheld could be on the table after comments from Sony Interactive Entertainment CEO Hideaki Nishino suggest the company wants to create new hardware similar to the Nintendo Switch 2.

In an interview with Famitsu (translated by IGN), Nishino was asked whether PlayStation plans to continue focusing on consoles, following a past comment he made in 2024 about how hardware won't be disappearing any time soon.

The CEO confirmed it would, saying, "My belief that a console is necessary for playing games hasn’t changed," adding that Sony "wants to continue providing its own game consoles."

But what sort of consoles? Nishino went on to mention that "pick up and play" is the most important quality for consoles nowadays, which instantly makes one think of the Switch 2 or PlayStation Portal.

Nishino continued, saying that developing new consoles will mean Sony will be "leveraging technologies that can be used in various forms and locations" and that this would enable Sony "to create something exciting."

"For example, although the PlayStation brand is strongly associated with playing on the TV in the living room, we’re planning to release monitors and speakers so that people can play comfortably in other locations as well," Nishino said. "We developed the PlayStation Portal as part of this initiative."

The PlayStation Portal is a remote player, allowing PS5 users to play their PS5 games via their handheld device, a challenge Sony took on to create a new kind of gameplay experience, according to Nishino.

"We were thinking, 'Let’s try this, let’s try that,' and I’d like us to move forward with developing products while exploring various ideas in this way," he said.

While the PlayStation Portal is a handheld console, its purpose is built for streaming and cloud gaming, unlike the PSP and the PS Vita.

While the PSP took off and became Sony's biggest handheld ever, selling 70 million units, the PS Vita didn't fare too well, shifting an estimated 15 to 16 million units before it was discontinued in 2019.

If Sony plans to rejoin the handheld market, it will have tough competition if it goes against the Switch 2, which has officially sold almost 6 million units within its first year of release.

A PS6 handheld has been rumored for some time. According to a reliable insider and leaker, Moore's Law is Dead, Sony will launch its next-generation PlayStation with three devices in 2027, including two consoles and a companion handheld.

The hunt for a new gaming chair during Amazon's Prime Day sale has been relentless, and I've been hesitant to act on most of them despite the hefty discounts.

There are several Secretlab and Razer options on the market, and we've explored these previously. They all promise high-level comfort and prioritize customization with adjustable armrest, recline, and backrest height — but there's an alternative I've found that goes beyond the basics.

The AutoFull M6 Ultra 2.0 is now available on Amazon for £483.99 (was £599.99), thanks to a 19% discount. This is a gaming chair that has premium features you won't find on most gaming or office chairs, with dual-zone vibration massaging, highly adjustable armrests, and 2-in-1 ventilation and heating.

With 2-in-1 ventilation, it makes the perfect companion for hot summer days, notably ideal for the ongoing heatwave in the UK, and that's important for long gaming or work sessions.

For US consumers, the AutoFull M6 is available on Amazon for $424.99 (was $499.99), thanks to a 15% discount. This version still comes with the heating and cooling functionality of the Ultra 2.0, but doesn't have the massaging functionality found in its upgraded counterpart.

Regardless, both versions seemingly aim for the best level of comfort, with dynamic lumbar support, including a footrest that should drastically improve periods of resting after gaming or work.

More Prime Day deals in the US

• Amazon Devices: Fire Sticks & Echo from $18
• Amazon Haul: viral gadgets, tech & appliances from $1.99
• Apple: MacBooks, AirPods & AirTags from $29
• Beauty: 50% off toothbrushes & hair tools
• Cheap TVs: smart TVs from $69.99
• Garden: tools, mowers, planters from $24.99
• Headphones: 50% off Beats, Bose & Samsung
• Laptops: Apple, HP & Dell from $199
• Mattresses: Sealy, Serta & more from $186
• Patio: outdoor furniture, rugs & decor from $19.99
• Sports: 50% off fitness gear, treadmills & clothing
• Vacuums: Dyson, Shark & Bissell from $34

• The Nintendo Switch 2 is now the second fastest-selling video game hardware in US tracked history
• The console sold 5.9 million units by the end of its first year of release
• The PS5 and Xbox Series consoles have seen a drop in sales due to price hikes

The Nintendo Switch 2 has just hit a huge sales record in the US within its first 12 months of release, but Xbox and PS5 console unit sales have seen a steep decline.

According to a new report from Circana, the Switch 2 was the best-selling hardware platform in both units and dollars for May and 2026 year-to-date, achieving a US install base of 5.9 million units by the end of its first year of release.

This makes the Switch 2 the second fastest-selling video game hardware in US tracked history, behind the Game Boy Advance, which sold 6.5 million units in its first year.

Thanks to the Switch 2, overall spending on gaming hardware has increased by 38% to $249 million, compared to one year ago.

However, due to recent price increases, PS5 spending was down 43% and had a significant 58% drop in unit sales, while Xbox Series hardware spending grew 7% versus a year ago, but unit sales fell by 12%.

As a result, "PlayStation hardware unit sales fell to their lowest May total since May 2000, while Xbox hardware unit sales were the lowest ever recorded for a May month."

Microsoft yesterday announced that, effective August 1, 2026, the price of the Xbox Series X and Series S consoles will increase by $100 for 512 GB models and $150 for 1 TB models. The company will also be sunsetting its 2TB model, a result of the ongoing memory crisis.

If you're an Xbox One or Xbox Series X owner, then the Amazon Prime Day deals represent the perfect time to stock up on new games.

I test the console extensively whenever I'm experimenting with new Xbox accessories as part of my job here at TechRadar Gaming, so I have a strong handle on the best titles on offer.

• View all of Amazon's current prices and deals on Xbox games this Prime Day

Below you will find a selection of games that I recommend, spanning all the way from massive adventures like Crimson Desert to recent spy thriller 007 First Light. These are the releases that I'm spending the most time in right now, so I can personally vouch for the quality of each one.

Amazon Prime Day game deals

• PS5 games: God of War Ragnarok for just $32 and more
• Xbox games: loads of deals, including NBA 2K26 for just $10
• Nintendo Switch 2 games: Save $12 on the likes of Cyberpunk 2077 Ultimate Edition

Amazon Prime Day – the best Xbox games I'd buy right now

More Prime Day deals in the US

• Amazon Devices: Fire Sticks & Echo from $18
• Amazon Haul: viral gadgets, tech & appliances from $1.99
• Apple: MacBooks, AirPods & AirTags from $29
• Beauty: 50% off toothbrushes & hair tools
• Cheap TVs: smart TVs from $69.99
• Garden: tools, mowers, planters from $24.99
• Headphones: 50% off Beats, Bose & Samsung
• Laptops: Apple, HP & Dell from $199
• Mattresses: Sealy, Serta & more from $186
• Patio: outdoor furniture, rugs & decor from $19.99
• Sports: 50% off fitness gear, treadmills & clothing
• Vacuums: Dyson, Shark & Bissell from $34

Good morning! Let's play Connections, the NYT's clever word game that challenges you to group answers in various categories. It can be tough, so read on if you need Connections hints.

What should you do once you've finished? Why, play some more word games of course. I've also got daily Strands hints and answers and Quordle hints and answers articles if you need help for those too, while Marc's Wordle today page covers the original viral word game.

SPOILER WARNING: Information about NYT Connections today is below, so don't read on if you don't want to know the answers.

NYT Connections today (game #1111) - today's words

Today's NYT Connections words are…

• TANG
• CHIP
• BOARD
• PINKY
• DALE
• REDO
• SPLINTER
• NUT
• HOLLOW
• TREE
• GORGE
• BRONZER
• CRACKER
• DELL
• LOG
• PRETZEL

NYT Connections today (game #1111) - hint #1 - group hints

What are some clues for today's NYT Connections groups?

• YELLOW: Food with mouth appeal
• GREEN: Timber
• BLUE: Earthy
• PURPLE: Added shade

Need more clues?

We're firmly in spoiler territory now, but read on if you want to know what the four theme answers are for today's NYT Connections puzzles…

NYT Connections today (game #1111) - hint #2 - group answers

What are the answers for today's NYT Connections groups?

• YELLOW: CRUNCHY SNACK ITEM 
• GREEN: VARIOUS AMOUNTS OF WOOD
• BLUE: AREAS OF LOW GROUND
• PURPLE: COLORS PLUS A LETTER

Right, the answers are below, so DO NOT SCROLL ANY FURTHER IF YOU DON'T WANT TO SEE THEM.

NYT Connections today (game #1111) - the answers

The answers to today's Connections, game #1111, are…

• YELLOW: CRUNCHY SNACK ITEM CHIP, CRACKER, NUT, PRETZEL
• GREEN: VARIOUS AMOUNTS OF WOOD BOARD, LOG, SPLINTER, TREE
• BLUE: AREAS OF LOW GROUND DALE, DELL, GORGE, HOLLOW
• PURPLE: COLORS PLUS A LETTER BRONZER, PINKY, REDO, TANG

• My rating: Easy
• My score: Perfect

I was proud of myself on two counts today. Firstly, in managing to get a purple first and secondly, in managing to resist submitting the four CRUNCHY SNACK ITEMs ahead of the more risky collection of COLORS PLUS A LETTER.

Although I was confident of a connection between REDO and PINKY, BRONZER and TANG felt like a risk — but the gamble paid off.

With eight tiles left, the remainder were easy to split apart and I went with four tiles which I thought described parts of a woodland, rather than AREAS OF LOW GROUND.

Yesterday's NYT Connections answers (Thursday, June 25, game #1110)

• YELLOW: COMPUTER PERIPHERALS MICROPHONE, MONITOR, PRINTER, TRACKPAD
• GREEN: TIGHTLY PACKED COMPACT, COMPRESSED, DENSE, SQUASHED
• BLUE: HAZARDOUS ELEMENTAL METALS FRANCIUM, LEAD, MERCURY, POLONIUM
• PURPLE: STARTING WITH BIRD HOMOPHONES CRANIUM, CROQUETTE, DUCTILE, HOCKEY

Catan is a board game icon for a reason. It takes everything you love about childhood classics and serves them with gameplay that's much more satisfying, properly blending luck and skill. But which version should you play?

With Amazon Prime Day US deals serving up so many different versions of Catan it can feel impossible to choose one, thankfully for you I’ve played them all and I know the answer.

The base game is at a phenomenally good asking price of $29.99 — saving you 45% at Amazon if you’re a Prime member — but there are plenty of alternatives and expansions to consider sticking in your basket too.

• View the full Amazon Prime Day sale

Of course, the classic base game is the best starting point, especially with the Prime Day deal Amazon has going on right now. The only issue is that the game can have an awkward number of players at exactly three or four, which is why the five-to-six player expansion is an excellent pickup if, like me, you find your game nights are rarely small enough for the base limit.

Alternatively my partner I have loved the two-player Rivals game as it provides a lot of the same strategic rivalry without needing a group over to get a game in.

If you’ve opted for the classic original, you also have the option to enhance it with one of three expansions (which can be expanded further with components for five or six-player games). My favorite is Cities & Knights as it takes core elements in the base game and makes them a little more complex — such as expanding the role of cities, and giving your army of knights an enemy to oppose — without altering the game so much that it feels inaccessible. Explorers & Pirates alters the game board to include islands to be explored (and harvested), as well as pirates to contend with; much like Cities & Knights, it expands the core elements of the base game without making it feel unfamiliar.

Traders & Barbarians includes several smaller changes in one larger package. There are new two-player rules, you can replace dice rolls with event cards, there are new trading mechanics, and the addition of fishing — a mechanic all games need in my opinion.

Lastly, I’ve included three entirely different standalone versions of Catan. New Energies will feel very familiar except there’s now an energy mechanic, with consequences to contend with as you pollute the world (and benefits to be gained by investing in renewables). Dawn of Humankind introduces a much larger map (essentially the whole globe) and encourages true exploration and travel supported by the game’s familiar resource gathering. Meanwhile, On the Road turns the classic into a portable card game with streamlined rules that make it excellent for playing while traveling.

Dawn of Humankind is pricier than we’ve seen in the past, unfortunately, but I love these Catan alternatives so much that I can’t include them.

Prime Day board game sale — top picks

• All of Amazon Prime Day's board game deals
• Catan Board Game (6th Edition) was $54.99 now $29.99

The best Catan games and expansions

More Prime Day deals in the US

• Amazon Devices: Fire Sticks & Echo from $18
• Amazon Haul: viral gadgets, tech & appliances from $1.99
• Apple: MacBooks, AirPods & AirTags from $29
• Back-to-school tech: 48% off laptops, headphones & tablets
• Cheap TVs: Samsung, Sony & LG from $89.99
• Headphones: 50% off Beats, Bose & Samsung
• Laptops: Apple, HP & Dell from $199
• Smartwatches: up to $250 off Garmin & Apple
• Vacuums: Dyson, Shark & Bissell from $34

I've been using the Nintendo Switch 2 since its launch week, playing practically every title released for the platform either as part of my work covering games here at TechRadar Gaming or my own personal enjoyment.

I've spent hours in everything from big new entries in first-party franchises like Mario Tennis Fever and Mario Kart World to groundbreaking ports such as Cyberpunk 2077 Ultimate Edition. I'm not just playing the big hitters either, and have invested loads of time in getting to grips with underrated gems including Kunitsu-Gami: Path of the Goddess and Raidou Remastered: The Mystery of the Soulless Army.

• View all of Amazon's current prices and deals on Nintendo Switch 2 games this Prime Day

While many of these games will be discounted over the course of the ongoing Amazon Prime Day deals, every title that I've included is well worth your time and attention regardless of its price.

Amazon Prime Day game deals

• PS5 games: God of War Ragnarok for just $32 and more
• Xbox games: loads of deals, including NBA 2K26 for just $10
• Nintendo Switch 2 games: Save $12 on the likes of Cyberpunk 2077 Ultimate Edition

Amazon Prime Day – the best Nintendo Switch 2 games I'd buy right now

More Prime Day deals in the US

• Amazon Devices: Fire Sticks & Echo from $18
• Amazon Haul: viral gadgets, tech & appliances from $1.99
• Apple: MacBooks, AirPods & AirTags from $29
• Beauty: 50% off toothbrushes & hair tools
• Cheap TVs: smart TVs from $69.99
• Garden: tools, mowers, planters from $24.99
• Headphones: 50% off Beats, Bose & Samsung
• Laptops: Apple, HP & Dell from $199
• Mattresses: Sealy, Serta & more from $186
• Patio: outdoor furniture, rugs & decor from $19.99
• Sports: 50% off fitness gear, treadmills & clothing
• Vacuums: Dyson, Shark & Bissell from $34

The arrival of The Division: Resurgence earlier this year — a game in one of my favorite series — pulled me into mobile gaming hard.

I soon began building the perfect mobile gaming setup to meet my needs, but also to make sure I enhanced and made my small-screen experience as optimal and as enjoyable as possible. That's where the kit below came in, and I can't recommend it highly enough.

Adding dedicated gaming gear, where appropriate, has made the world of difference and augmented my gaming on mobile. This all starts with a dedicated, powerful phone; I was lucky enough to find an ASUS Rog Phone 8 Pro in one of the TechRadar cupboards which is perfect, but you can't buy it now — so I've included the most recent version of that phone below instead.

Otherwise it's all there, just as I use it. While the DualSense and mobile phone controller are good in some scenarios, I love the fact that I finally found a mobile controller for my different hands in the form of the Nacon MG-X Pro. Audio-wise, I was fortunate enough to have some high-profile SteelSeries gear to hand, and that's stayed with my setup due to the excellent connectivity and portability the buds and headset offer.

Having tested gaming gear, and spent hours whittling my mobile gaming gear down to the stuff below, you might find that some of it is exactly what you're looking for too.

The gear I use in my mobile gaming setup

The day we've been waiting years for has finally arrived. Rockstar Games has finally given word on GTA 6 pre-orders (spoiler: they're happening now), as well as pricing information and a torrent of new screenshots, but fans have highlighted a notable omission.

We were asked in a comment on our TikTok announcing the news whether or not we knew of a collector's edition in the works — and we don't, with Rockstar staying quiet on the matter — but there's at least some reason to believe that we won't see one that includes a physical copy.

That reason is an entirely different game; Red Dead Redemption 2 (RDR2), the last game developed by Rockstar. Instead of a collector's edition including a physical copy, fans received a collector's box priced at $99.99 / £89.99 with "outlaw essentials" inspired by the Van der Linde gang.

These included various themed items like a metal tithing box, a bandana, pins, and more, all neat, but notably, there was no digital content included. Bundles were available that included a hard copy, but officially speaking, these were distinct and separate products. It was met with mixed feelings; some fans liked the focus on real-world collectibles rather than in-game content, but others at least wanted a unique game box to

So, will we see a collector's box for GTA 6?

Well, reader, I've got no clue. It's been a long eight years since RDR2, an even longer 12 years since GTA 5, and it's a whole different ball/car theft game in 2025. In our pre-order live blog, our Managing Editor, Gaming and Streaming, speculates:

Indeed, GTA 6 already stands to shape the market. Its pricing alone has been a huge point of interest, with analysts putting early predictions at over $100; it's safe to say that would have been the real kicker here, even if a collector's edition would be appreciated by many fans.

Who knows, perhaps Rockstar is going all-in on the digital future and scrapping all physical media, including merchandise. I mean, I'd be surprised, but it's not beyond the realms of imagination that we'd see fewer publishers making their own merch and offloading the effort onto third-party providers.

Still, I sincerely hope that's not the case; whether it's a collector's edition with a physical disc, a game code, or just a box filled with junk I can shove on a shelf to proudly show in the background of my Zoom calls, there's plenty of demand for collector's items.

If you've been following our GTA 6 pre-order live updates, you'll know that pre-orders now finally live in the UK for the new game.

Not only can you get your order in, including for the GTA 6 Ultimate Edition with all of its extras over the standard edition, but this has also finally revealed to us what the UK price actually is — Rockstar only revealed the US prices when it announced the pre-order time.

So now we know that GTA 6 will cost £69.99 for the Standard Edition, and £89.99 for the Ultimate Edition — we're in a brave new world of video game prices here, folks.

And don't forget, if you buy the 'physical' version of it, you're not getting a disc in the box. It's just for show on your shelf.

We're updating this page as different retailers start showing their pre-order pages — here's a quick list of search page links for now, but we'll put solid links in as they appear.

Confirmed pre-orders

• PlayStation Store
  🅿️ Standard Edition digital pre-order
  🅿️ Ultimate Edition digital pre-order
• Xbox Store
  ❎ Standard Edition digital pre-order
  ❎ Ultimate Edition digital pre-order
• Amazon:
  📦 PS5 Standard Edition box pre-order
  📦 Xbox Standard Edition box pre-order
• ShopTo:
  🟡 PS5 Standard Edition box pre-order
  🟡 Xbox Standard Edition box pre-order
• The Game Collection:
  🎮 Standard Edition box pre-order (both consoles)
• Smyth's Toys:
  🇸 PS5 Standard Edition box pre-order
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• Very:
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Good morning! Let's play Connections, the NYT's clever word game that challenges you to group answers in various categories. It can be tough, so read on if you need Connections hints.

What should you do once you've finished? Why, play some more word games of course. I've also got daily Strands hints and answers and Quordle hints and answers articles if you need help for those too, while Marc's Wordle today page covers the original viral word game.

SPOILER WARNING: Information about NYT Connections today is below, so don't read on if you don't want to know the answers.

NYT Connections today (game #1110) - today's words

Today's NYT Connections words are…

• POLONIUM
• CRANIUM
• COMPACT
• HOCKEY
• CROQUETTE
• TRACKPAD
• LEAD
• SQUASHED
• MERCURY
• DUCTILE
• DENSE
• MICROPHONE
• MONITOR
• FRANCIUM
• PRINTER
• COMPRESSED

NYT Connections today (game #1110) - hint #1 - group hints

What are some clues for today's NYT Connections groups?

• YELLOW: PC extras
• GREEN: Crunched up
• BLUE: Toxic materials
• PURPLE: Avian starters

Need more clues?

We're firmly in spoiler territory now, but read on if you want to know what the four theme answers are for today's NYT Connections puzzles…

NYT Connections today (game #1110) - hint #2 - group answers

What are the answers for today's NYT Connections groups?

• YELLOW: COMPUTER PERIPHERALS
• GREEN: TIGHTLY PACKED
• BLUE: HAZARDOUS ELEMENTAL METALS
• PURPLE: STARTING WITH BIRD HOMOPHONES

Right, the answers are below, so DO NOT SCROLL ANY FURTHER IF YOU DON'T WANT TO SEE THEM.

NYT Connections today (game #1110) - the answers

The answers to today's Connections, game #1110, are…

• YELLOW: COMPUTER PERIPHERALS MICROPHONE, MONITOR, PRINTER, TRACKPAD
• GREEN: TIGHTLY PACKED COMPACT, COMPRESSED, DENSE, SQUASHED
• BLUE: HAZARDOUS ELEMENTAL METALS FRANCIUM, LEAD, MERCURY, POLONIUM
• PURPLE: STARTING WITH BIRD HOMOPHONES CRANIUM, CROQUETTE, DUCTILE, HOCKEY

• My rating: Easy
• My score: Perfect

Of all the many COMPUTER PERIPHERALS that money can buy there is one that causes more stress and annoyance that anything else.

I speak of course of the PRINTER: a device that in my experience of going through the major brands will chose to not work when you need it most, run out of its ludicrously expensive ink at an alarming rate and develop faults that will take days to fix.

Anyway, I digress — today’s groups were all very gettable, although STARTING WITH BIRD HOMOPHONES eluded me, probably because my CRANIUM malfunctioned due to triggering the aforementioned printer frustrations.

Yesterday's NYT Connections answers (Wednesday, June 24, game #1109)

• YELLOW: PROG BANDS GENESIS, KING CRIMSON, PINK FLOYD, RUSH
• BLUE: RED CHARACTERS CLIFFORD, DEADPOOL, KOOL-AID MAN, MR. KRABS
• GREEN: CLASSIC WEDDING GIFTS CHINA, LUGGAGE, MONEY, TOASTER
• PURPLE: RHYMING COMPOUND WORDS CHICK FLICK, HELTER SKELTER, HUMPTY DUMPTY, MUMBO JUMBO

Warhammer 11th Edition has arrived with the Armageddon launch box, and although a new edition seems like the perfect way into the hobby, it's a daunting prospect. What do you need to build your models? What do you need to play the game? I've tried to make it easy for you by scouring Amazon for some Prime Day deals to get started.

• View the full Amazon Prime Day sale

I've found deals on paints, brushes, Citadel plastic glue, gaming accessories and some models to complement the main starter set, whether you pick the bestial orks or the dogmatic Space Marines.

Obviously the Armageddon 11th Edition launch box set including 23 Space marines, 38 orks & rulebooks is the big-ticket item with $50 off, but I'd also recommend the Infernus Marines & Paints Set, which comes with starter paints and a paintbrush. It's good value although there's no discount: it's a gentler introduction to the build and paint side of things, and easier on your wallet, too. I've also recommended cheaper, well-known brands like Army Painter to save you money.

Check out the deals below, or visit our Amazon Prime Day US live blog for more deals as we find them.

Amazon Prime Day Warhammer sale — top picks

• Armageddon 11th Edition Launch Box Set: was $299.99 now $250.75
• Space Marines Infernus Marines & Paint Set: now $29.75

Amazon Prime Day Warhammer sale

More Prime Day deals in the US

• Amazon Devices: Fire Sticks & Echo from $18
• Amazon Haul: viral gadgets, tech & appliances from $1.99
• Apple: MacBooks, AirPods & AirTags from $29
• Back-to-school tech: 48% off laptops, headphones & tablets
• Cheap TVs: Samsung, Sony & LG from $89.99
• Headphones: 50% off Beats, Bose & Samsung
• Laptops: Apple, HP & Dell from $199
• Smartwatches: up to $250 off Garmin & Apple
• Vacuums: Dyson, Shark & Bissell from $34

SteelSeries makes some of the finest gaming headsets money can buy nowadays, and I've had the pleasure of testing a whole host of them. They simply don't miss, and if you're ever looking for a headset that's going to give you the most bang for your buck, no matter your budget, then there's always a headset for you in the brand's line.

• Browse the full Amazon Prime Day sale

Most of them aren't priced too outrageously to begin with, but now, with the Amazon Prime Day deals in full swing, there are a huge number of price cuts up and down the range to take advantage of. And even a big price cut in the UK on the immense and super-premium Arcits Nova Elite.

There's something here for everyone too, and if you want to scope out the Elite or the Nova Pro sets, then you'll see some good prices for those higher end sets, but if you just need a cheap and cheerful extra headset, cross-platform headset, or one for on the go, then there's something here for you — and you won't miss with any of them, such is the quality.

Gaming headsets in the US

Gaming headsets in the UK

More Prime Day deals in the US

• Amazon Devices: Fire Sticks & Echo from $18
• Amazon Haul: viral gadgets, tech & appliances from $1.99
• Apple: MacBooks, AirPods & AirTags from $29
• Beauty: 50% off toothbrushes & hair tools
• Cheap TVs: smart TVs from $69.99
• Garden: tools, mowers, planters from $24.99
• Headphones: 50% off Beats, Bose & Samsung
• Laptops: Apple, HP & Dell from $199
• Mattresses: Sealy, Serta & more from $186
• Patio: outdoor furniture, rugs & decor from $19.99
• Sports: 50% off fitness gear, treadmills & clothing
• Vacuums: Dyson, Shark & Bissell from $34

More Prime Day deals in the UK

• Amazon Prime: get a 30-day free trial
• Amazon Devices: Fire, Ring & Blink from £13.99
• Amazon Haul: up to 30% off
• Apple: up to 33% off AirPods & Apple Watch
• Appliances: up to 45% off Ninja & Tefal
• Beauty: up to 60% off Philips & Oral-B
• Essentials: household goods from £5
• Fans: from £20
• Fashion: up to 50% off
• Gaming: £90 off PlayStation 5
• Headphones: up to 50% off Beats & Sony
• Laptops: from £149
• Tablets: Samsung & Lenovo from £79.99
• Toys: up to 25% off Lego and Tonies
• TVs: from £129.99
• Vacuums: up to 40% off Shark & Roborock
• Wearables: up to 30% off Garmin & Oura

Reviewing games is part of my job, so I know what's worth your time and money if you're a PlayStation 5 gamer like me.

2026 has had some pretty excellent games arrive on PS5 already, and we're barely halfway through the year. From 007 First Light and the brilliant new verision of James Bond and globetrotting adventure that it offers, through to enormous roleplaying games like Crimson Desert in which players are still finding secrets months on from release, and from gripping horror games with genuine consequences like Directive 8020, to satisfying bricky adventures like Lego Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight, there's so much to get into right now.

• View all of Amazon's current prices and deals on PS5 games this Prime Day

Even if these games aren't part of the wider Amazon Prime Day deals, they're still worth considering, such is their quality and the experiences they offer. Dive in and enjoy!

Amazon Prime Day game deals

• PS5 games: God of War Ragnarok for just $32 and more
• Xbox games: loads of deals, including NBA 2K26 for just $10
• Nintendo Switch 2 games: Save $12 on the likes of Cyberpunk 2077 Ultimate Edition

Amazon Prime Day – the best PS5 games I'd buy right now

More Prime Day deals in the US

• Amazon Devices: Fire Sticks & Echo from $18
• Amazon Haul: viral gadgets, tech & appliances from $1.99
• Apple: MacBooks, AirPods & AirTags from $29
• Beauty: 50% off toothbrushes & hair tools
• Cheap TVs: smart TVs from $69.99
• Garden: tools, mowers, planters from $24.99
• Headphones: 50% off Beats, Bose & Samsung
• Laptops: Apple, HP & Dell from $199
• Mattresses: Sealy, Serta & more from $186
• Patio: outdoor furniture, rugs & decor from $19.99
• Sports: 50% off fitness gear, treadmills & clothing
• Vacuums: Dyson, Shark & Bissell from $34

I've been reviewing gaming headsets for nearly a decade now, and have seen a lot of them come and go. While a lot of my favorites are long gone now, there's a great big handful of my top picks that you can still get in 2026 — and I've got 15 of my best below that are definitely worth your money, no matter your budget or platform.

Yes, a few of these are premium offerings which do you require a bit of investment — the Audeze Maxwell 2 is the best for pure sound quality, the SteelSeries Arctis Nova Elite offers the complete gaming headset experience — but I also love a few cheaper options which are enormously good value for money, which I also still use in particular scenarios, such as the SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1 or Razer Kaira X.

• View the full gaming headset offerings at Amazon right now

Regardless of whether these are among the Amazon Prime Day deals officially or not, you might find discounts on them — the prices of these bits of gear fluctuate wildly at the best of times — and even if you don't, I think they're absolutely worth investing in if you're in need of a set of audio-givers.

15 of the best gaming headsets I always recommend

More Prime Day deals in the US

• Amazon Devices: Fire Sticks & Echo from $18
• Amazon Haul: viral gadgets, tech & appliances from $1.99
• Apple: MacBooks, AirPods & AirTags from $29
• Beauty: 50% off toothbrushes & hair tools
• Cheap TVs: smart TVs from $69.99
• Garden: tools, mowers, planters from $24.99
• Headphones: 50% off Beats, Bose & Samsung
• Laptops: Apple, HP & Dell from $199
• Mattresses: Sealy, Serta & more from $186
• Patio: outdoor furniture, rugs & decor from $19.99
• Sports: 50% off fitness gear, treadmills & clothing
• Vacuums: Dyson, Shark & Bissell from $34

Good morning! Let's play Connections, the NYT's clever word game that challenges you to group answers in various categories. It can be tough, so read on if you need Connections hints.

What should you do once you've finished? Why, play some more word games of course. I've also got daily Strands hints and answers and Quordle hints and answers articles if you need help for those too, while Marc's Wordle today page covers the original viral word game.

SPOILER WARNING: Information about NYT Connections today is below, so don't read on if you don't want to know the answers.

NYT Connections today (game #1109) - today's words

Today's NYT Connections words are…

• HUMPTY DUMPTY
• TOASTER
• PINK FLOYD
• MONEY
• KOOL-AID MAN
• HELTER SKELTER
• CHINA
• RUSH
• CHICK FLICK
• DEADPOOL
• LUGGAGE
• GENESIS
• CLIFFORD
• MUMBO 
• JUMBO 
• KING CRIMSON
• MR. KRABS

NYT Connections today (game #1109) - hint #1 - group hints

What are some clues for today's NYT Connections groups?

• YELLOW: Adult groups of the 1970s
• BLUE: They share a color in common 
• GREEN: Nuptial presents 
• PURPLE: Sounds similar

Need more clues?

We're firmly in spoiler territory now, but read on if you want to know what the four theme answers are for today's NYT Connections puzzles…

NYT Connections today (game #1109) - hint #2 - group answers

What are the answers for today's NYT Connections groups?

• YELLOW: PROG BANDS
• BLUE: RED CHARACTERS 
• GREEN: CLASSIC WEDDING GIFTS 
• PURPLE: RHYMING COMPOUND WORDS

Right, the answers are below, so DO NOT SCROLL ANY FURTHER IF YOU DON'T WANT TO SEE THEM.

NYT Connections today (game #1109) - the answers

The answers to today's Connections, game #1109, are…

• YELLOW: PROG BANDS GENESIS, KING CRIMSON, PINK FLOYD, RUSH
• BLUE: RED CHARACTERS CLIFFORD, DEADPOOL, KOOL-AID MAN, MR. KRABS
• GREEN: CLASSIC WEDDING GIFTS CHINA, LUGGAGE, MONEY, TOASTER
• PURPLE: RHYMING COMPOUND WORDS CHICK FLICK, HELTER SKELTER, HUMPTY DUMPTY, MUMBO JUMBO

• My rating: Hard
• My score: 1 mistake

Not being familiar with the work of KOOL-AID MAN put me at a disadvantage today and was the reason for my single mistake.

While I knew that CLIFFORD of Big Red Dog fame, DEADPOOL and MR. KRABS favored the color red. I was less certain about the fourth, so selected HUMPTY DUMPTY in the belief that he favored a thick red belt across his eggy mid-riff. Fortunately, I corrected my error at the next opportunity.

I am kicking myself that I didn’t see the RHYMING COMPOUND WORDS — I did fleetingly think that they could all be album titles by the yellow group of PROG BANDS but went for the CLASSIC WEDDING GIFTS instead.

Yesterday's NYT Connections answers (Tuesday, June 23, game #1108)

• YELLOW: DANCE STYLES FOXTROT, MODERN, SWING, TAP
• GREEN: IN A MONOPOLY BOX DEED, HOTEL, MONEY, TOKEN
• BLUE: CONTENT SORTING OPTIONS ONLINE FEATURED, POPULAR, RECENT, TRENDING
• PURPLE: THINGS WITH MANTLES/ MANTELS EARTH, EMPEROR, FIREPLACE, YANKEES