New York Times Connections Hints and Answers for #528 July 22, 2025

Connectionscontains some really challenging words in today’s puzzle. to get all the words sorted properly, you need to ponder over how each of the words might be connected and what the mystery groups might be. If you are stumbling over thischallenging puzzle game, check out the article below. Inside, you will find a whole lot of helpful tips from spoilers to general clues, category help, and even the whole answer to the puzzle....

July 27, 2025 · 2 min · 420 words · Andrew Saunders

One Piece: How A Retcon Almost Ruined This Majestic Beast

Summary Since its release in 1997,One Piecehas been an extremely meticulous series. It seems that every twist, turn, and relationship throughout the entire adventure of the Straw Hat Pirates has been expertly planned by Oda himself. Despite this, not everything can be accounted for in Oda’s masterplan, meaning some things need to be created on the fly, and made to look congruent with the original plan ofOne Piece. However, there are times when even Oda’s meticulous planning doesn’t go exactly as planned, leading to a retcon....

July 27, 2025 · 4 min · 701 words · Taylor Waters

One Piece: The Role Of Haki In The Egghead Arc

Summary Quick Links InOne Piece, haki has evolved significantly throughout the series. Itwas initially introducedas a plot device to explain the characters’ abilities better; however, it has become a central component of combat and character development, particularly in the more recent arcs. In the Egghead arc, this evolution reaches new heights, showcasing both the expansion of haki’s potential and its growing importance in the battle between the protagonists and the World Government inOne Piece....

July 27, 2025 · 4 min · 808 words · Veronica Valdez

One Piece: Why Scopper Gaban May Be In Elbaf

Summary As theOne Pieceseries approaches its Final Saga, fans can expect to see much more of the mysterious characters from the previous generations, since they are tied to the fabled treasure of Joyboy and the forgotten history of the world. Many of these characters have already been seen during the Straw Hats' journey across the Grand Line, but there are a few notable exceptions that fans have been clamoring to see for years now....

July 27, 2025 · 5 min · 915 words · Emma Norris

Path of Exile 2's Early Access Method Is a Double-Edged Sword

Summary Path of Exile 2’s early access launch is nearly here, with its delayed release date now slated for June 11, 2025. ThePath of Exilefranchise has been around for over a decade now, butPath of Exile 2aims to improveupon the feats of its predecessor by offering a much more newcomer-friendly experience and an extensive endgame to boot, even in early access. Path of Exile 2heading into early access first should theoretically benefit it by allowing players to be a part of the development process via the feedback they provide....

July 27, 2025 · 4 min · 738 words · Daniel Spencer

Path of Exile 2: Weapon Set Points, Explained

Quick Links There’s a lot to think about when considering yourPath of Exile 2build, Weapon Set Pointsjust add a bit more complexityand customization to the mix. Though players naturally get Passive Skill Points while leveling, Weapon Set Points can be earned in other ways, and are used to adapt a build when using different weapon types. InPath of Exile 2, Weapon Set Points are essentially Skill Points that will only activate whenusing one of your two Weapon Slots....

July 27, 2025 · 4 min · 715 words · Victoria Lester

Playing Marvel Rivals Can Get You a Free Item in Fortnite

Summary The Epic Games Store has shared new details about the crossover betweenFortniteandMarvel Rivals, including how players can earn a free cosmetic in the famous battle royale title. The upcoming partnership continues the long and fruitful relationship betweenFortniteand Marvel. The game has had two fully Marvel-themed seasons and has regularly released crossover characters in its item shop. Fortniteis currently in the middle of its latest season, Chapter 2 Remix. The battle royale has recently featured numerous collaborations with rappers Snoop Dogg, Eminem, Ice Spice, andthe late artist Juice WRLD....

July 27, 2025 · 4 min · 725 words · Jesse Hudson

Pokemon Collab With Donut Chain Lets Fans Eat Adorable Diglett

Summary Pokemonis partnering once again with theMister Donutchain in Japan for limited-edition donuts, which makes fans in Japan a bit happier during the holidays. Every year, they choose a differentPokemonto create a new doughnut, alongside traditional Pikachu and Poke Ball donuts. Mister Donut has been collaborating withPokémonfor a few years now, andthis time the ground-type Diglett is the chosen one to join the partnership. The donuts were released on July 26, 2025, and costumers can also get special merchandise, which, according toSoraNews, includesPokemon-themed blankets and glasses (they state a set with blankets cost 1,990 yen, around US$ 12....

July 27, 2025 · 2 min · 372 words · Michael Smith

Pokemon Fan Designs Normal/Ghost-type Regional Variant for Rattata

Summary A prolificPokemonfan recently created an amusing regional variant for Rattata and its evolution, turning these classic creatures into Normal/Ghost-type monsters. Regional variants have been a popular concept inPokemonfan art since their introduction inPokemon Sun and Moon, and this fan had a pretty creative take on what these new critters could look like. Originally introduced inPokemon Red and Blue, Rattata is perhaps one of the most common Pokemon to appear in the series, and likely one of the first to be captured in the earliest games of the franchise....

July 27, 2025 · 2 min · 422 words · Deanna Lewis

Pokemon Fan Shares Interesting Substitute Evolution Concept

Summary APokemonfan has designed a unique evolution for a Pokemon, imagining what could happen if the Pokemon forgot who they were due to using the Substitute move. The unique concept for an evolution has stirred up conversation and debate amongPokemonfans, who have mixed feelings on the implementation of this design in an actual game. Pokemon evolutions have changed a lot over the years, creating new ways andmethods for Pokemon to evolve....

July 27, 2025 · 3 min · 471 words · Adrian Hunter

Pokemon GO Details Dual Destiny Update

Summary Niantic has revealed the details for the upcoming Dual Destiny season inPokemon GO. Every three months, the popular augmented reality title has its seasonal refresh that brings new Pokemon, challenges, and rewards forPokemon GOplayers. After a tease from Niantic, themythical Pokemon Hoopa will be returning toPokemon Goduring the next season, along with the legendary dragons Reshiram and Zekrom. With the new Dual Destiny season beginning on December 3, trainers have even more details about what to expect from the mobile game in the coming months....

July 27, 2025 · 3 min · 522 words · Justin Smith

Pokemon TCG Pocket: How to Get Cards in Other Languages

Pokemon Trading Card Game Pockettakes the most enjoyable aspects of the physicalPokemon Trading Card Gameand adapts it into a digital mobile game format, enabling players to rip booster packs with a swipe of their finger and build a digital card collection. Much like how the physicalPokemon Trading Card Gameprints cards in a variety of different languages,Pokemon TCG Pocketcan be played in one of several different languages, which therefore affects the language of the graphic of the booster pack and the cards pulled from them....

July 27, 2025 · 3 min · 439 words · Brian Weber

Prime Video's Tomb Raider Series Can Succeed With One Great Decision

Summary Earlier this year, it was revealed thatPrime Videois working on a newTomb Raiderseries that will feature the iconic Lara Croft. However, no official casting has been announced yet, and many fans of the original video games have already taken to social media to suggest that there’s one actor who would be perfect for this new series' lead role. If Amazon Studios and Prime Video go forward with this idea, then this series in development could become a huge hit for the streaming platform....

July 27, 2025 · 6 min · 1081 words · Kristina Greene