Today’s NYT Connections Answers Explained For Wednesday, July 1 (#1,116)

Not sure what today’s NYT Connections answers are all about? Find out just what the different words in today’s grid mean and how they fit together.

LG’s 27-inch Tandem OLED gaming monitor is cheaper than ever
LG’s 27-inch Tandem OLED gaming monitor is cheaper than ever

The price of LG’s UltraGear 27GX700A-B 1440p gaming monitor that came out last August has dropped to nearly its best price yet. You can grab it at Amazon for $484.99 or at LG for $499.99 (originally $599.99). That’s a great deal considering this is one of LG’s Primary RGB Tandem panels built with fourth-generation WOLED […]

007 First Light’s developer lays off staff but claims its next franchise will continue
007 First Light’s developer lays off staff but claims its next franchise will continue

IO Interactive, the studio behind the Hitman series and 007 First Light, announced that it is laying off staff after a relationship with an “external partner” on its next big franchise, Project Fantasy, “has come to an end.” IO has described Project Fantasy as an “online fantasy RPG”, and Kotaku and Bloomberg report that Microsoft, […]

Rockstar workers push to unionize ahead of GTA VI’s launch
Rockstar workers push to unionize ahead of GTA VI’s launch

Workers at Grand Theft Auto VI developer Rockstar Games have submitted a request for their union, the IWGB Game Workers Union, to be voluntarily recognized, according to a press release. The request follows Rockstar firing more than 30 staffers last year in a move accused of being “union busting.” According to the release, IWGB members […]

Xbox weighs canceling Blade game and shuttering Arkane
Xbox weighs canceling Blade game and shuttering Arkane

Microsoft is set to announce a wave of layoffs for its Xbox studios and employees next week. Sources familiar with Microsoft’s plans tell The Verge that the layoffs will lead to studio closures or spinoffs, potential mergers of studios, and canceled games. I understand Microsoft is currently weighing closing at least five studios, including the […]

The no-disc release for GTA 6 could be hiding a deeper problem and that makes me a bit anxious

GTA 6’s missing disc release is frustrating for gamers, but the most convincing explanation may be that Rockstar is still working to finish the game.

Physical copies of GTA 6 are flying off the shelves despite the download code controversy

GTA is currently a top seller for multiple retailers after pre-orders began, including the physical edition, despite the game’s download code controversy.

Today’s NYT Strands Hint, Spangram And Answers For Wednesday, July 1 (Not A Red Herring)

Looking for some help with today’s NYT Strands? An extra hint and the answers are right here to help you finish the grid and keep your streak intact.

‘Backrooms’ Gets A Second Release Date With A Lot More Footage

Backrooms is going back to theaters and expanding the movie by a significant margin with new footage right before its streaming release date.

Esports Company BLAST Reports Record Growth Following US Expansion

After a major expansion into the US, esports tournament operator BLAST has reported record growth and revenue over the past year.