GAMING

The long-awaited open-world action RPG *The Seven Deadly Sins: Origin* has officially launched, bringing the beloved anime and manga universe of *The Seven Deadly Sins* into a expansive, exploration-driven format that draws clear inspiration from genre leaders like *Genshin Impact*.

With its global release just two days away on March 19, 2026, Pearl Abyss' long-awaited single-player epic "Crimson Desert" has generated intense buzz through a wave of early hands-on previews, leaked impressions and technical breakdowns.

The New York Times' daily word puzzle Wordle challenged players once more on Sunday with Puzzle #1730. The answer for March 15, 2026, was **GRADE**, a versatile five-letter word that functions as both a noun and a verb, often associated with academic performance, quality levels, or slopes.

The New York Times' popular word association game Connections delivered another engaging brain teaser on Sunday with Puzzle #1008. The puzzle, accessible for free at nytimes.com/games/connections or through the NYT Games app, challenged players to group 16 words into four themed categories of four words each.

The popular daily word game Wordle, hosted by The New York Times, challenged players once again on Saturday with Puzzle #1729. The answer for March 14, 2026, was **ANKLE**, a straightforward yet moderately tricky five-letter word that left many guessing players reflecting on their strategies.

A new Fallout game was in development at a Microsoft-owned studio but is now unlikely to be released, veteran journalist Jeff Gerstmann reported, delivering another twist in the long-running saga of the post-apocalyptic franchise under Xbox ownership.

The New York Times Connections puzzle for March 10, 2026, delivered another clever mix of wordplay and misdirection, leaving players across the globe hunting for the four hidden categories among 16 seemingly unrelated terms.

The New York Times' popular word game Connections reached puzzle #1001 on Sunday, March 8, 2026, delivering a fresh challenge to its growing audience of daily solvers who test their pattern-recognition skills against 16 seemingly unrelated words.

After years of anticipation and multiple delays, Pearl Abyss has confirmed "Crimson Desert" will launch worldwide on March 19, 2026, across PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, PC via Steam, and macOS — marking the South Korean studio's ambitious entry into the single-player open-world action-adventure genre.

Pokémon Pokopia, the latest spin-off in Nintendo's blockbuster franchise, has critics buzzing with praise just days ahead of its March 5, 2026, exclusive launch on the Nintendo Switch 2, earning a Metascore of 89 from 50 reviews — the highest aggregate score for any Pokémon game to date.

Fans across the globe can breathe a sigh of relief: *Pokémon Winds* and *Pokémon Waves*, the highly anticipated 10th-generation mainline Pokémon games, will launch simultaneously worldwide in 2027 exclusively on the Nintendo Switch 2

The Pokémon Company unveiled *Pokémon Winds* and *Pokémon Waves* on Friday, confirming the 10th generation of its blockbuster mainline video game series as Nintendo Switch 2 exclusives launching globally in 2027.

Pokémon Trading Card Game Pocket players dove into the lush landscapes of the Paldea region Thursday as the highly anticipated Paldean Wonders expansion officially launched, introducing 131 new cards including powerful EX variants and immersive art that has sparked a frenzy of pack openings and social media shares.

The New York Times' Wordle puzzle continues its daily streak of brain-teasing challenges, with players worldwide tackling No. 1,709 on Sunday, February 22, 2026, and No. 1,711 on Tuesday, February 24, 2026.

Embark Studios launched the highly anticipated Shrouded Sky content update for its multiplayer extraction shooter *ARC Raiders* on Tuesday, February 24, 2026

The Pokémon Company and Nintendo announced Thursday that beloved Game Boy Advance classics Pokémon FireRed Version and Pokémon LeafGreen Version will launch digitally on Nintendo Switch and Switch 2 consoles February 27, 2026, timed perfectly for Pokémon Day celebrations marking the franchise's 30th anniversary.

Square Enix has unveiled an English-language edition of "The Art of Final Fantasy Tactics," a comprehensive hardcover art book celebrating the iconic tactical RPG, set for release on Nov. 10, 2026.

Blizzard Entertainment unveiled a monumental reinvention of its flagship hero shooter during the Overwatch Spotlight 2026 livestream on Feb. 4, officially rebranding Overwatch 2 simply as "Overwatch"

Streaming and online gaming compete for attention in an environment where patience is thin and alternatives are endless.

Prince Harry isn’t a fan of Fortnite and thinks children shouldn’t be playing it.

Could your child be addicted to playing video games? Maybe. If you’re a parent looking for tips on moderating your child’s gaming habits, read on.

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“The Walking Dead: Our World” is topping the charts in downloads in the first week of the game’s release.

The "Harry Potter: Hogwarts Mystery" mobile game from WB Interactive Entertainment and Jam City, will be out soon in 2018 and it will allow players to create their own character as well as study at Hogwarts.

The first in-game footage of “Jurassic World Evolution” has been released, and the dinosaurs look spectacular.

The wait for “Game of Thrones” season 8 may be long, but it has become easier thanks to a new game based on the show.

This week’s best Xbox Deals With Gold and Spotlight Sale (until September 19) include ‘Naruto Shippuden: Ultimate Ninja Storm Revolution’ and ‘Star Wars Battlefront Ultimate Edition.’

Asus has launched a refreshed version of its mechanical gaming keyboard from last year, and the new Asus ROG Horus GK2000 RGB now features an enhanced lighting system.

This week’s best Xbox Deals With Gold and Spotlight Sale (until September 12) include ‘Street Fighter X Tekken’ and ‘Bayonetta.’