Answers to each clue for the June 26, 2024 edition of NYT’s The Mini crossword puzzle.
Shadow Of The Erdtree’s Smithscript Shield Guide
The Smithscript Shield is a Small Shield that can be found in Elden Ring’s Shadow of the Erdtree expansion. It doesn’t do much in the way of blocking damage, but it makes for a solid parrying shield. More importantly, it comes with an Ash of War that allows you to hurl the shield at enemies Captain America style.…
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Shadow Of The Erdtree’s Smithscript Greathammer
The Smithscript Greathammer is a Greathammer found in Elden Ring’s Shadow of the Erdtree expansion, and it features a fantastic moveset that is guaranteed to make it one of the game’s most sought-after weapons. This unique Greathammer can be thrown by using your heavy attack, giving it some limited ranged capabilities…
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Shadow Of The Erdtree’s Smithscript Axe Guide
The Smithscript Axe is an Axe weapon that can only be found in Elden Ring’s Shadow of the Erdtree expansion. While it seems like a pretty standard weapon at first glance, it sets itself apart from other axes with its ability to be thrown via a heavy attack. This makes it a killer choice for anyone looking to add a bit…
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Where To Find Backhand Blade
The Backhand Blade is a (you guessed it!) Backhand Blade weapon found in Elden Ring’s Shadow of the Erdtree expansion. This weapon can be one-handed or two-handed and offers you an agile playstyle that lets you aggressively punish your foes. If you’re looking to get in and get out regularly, you’ll find the Backhand…
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MultiVersus Character Guide: Jason Voorhees
Welcome to the first in a long line of MultiVersus character guides. As the first wave of post-launch patches has begun, I’ll now be diving in, starting with three brand new characters in order to offer some tips and general strategies to help you get a leg up. First up, it’s Jason.
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Hades 2 Changes A Lot In Its Biggest Early Access Patch Yet
Just a month into Hades 2’s Early Access launch, the acclaimed action-RPG is already getting its second update, and it’s a major one. Patch 2 is full of dozens of buffs and bug fixes, as well one change that reduces how often final boss Chronos is “patently unfair.”
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Shadow Of The Erdtree Previews Hype Up Elden Ring’s DLC
With less than three weeks until the release of Shadow of the Erdtree, fans are clamoring for information on the expansion. The one and only DLC for FromSoftware’s award-winning action RPG Elden Ring is the big release of the summer, dropping on June 21. While we’ve had a couple of teases of the expansion’s new gamepla…
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Astro Bot Gives Its Titular Hero A Full-Fledged Game
One of the best surprises from Sony’s State of Play presentation today was the announcement of a new Astro Bot game. Astro’s Playroom, the pack-in game installed on PlayStation 5s in 2020, was a delightful platformer that paid tribute to PlayStation’s history, showed off the tech of the DualSense controller, and was a…
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