Xbox controllers go on sale often enough that I’d never spend $60 on one, but I’d pull the trigger at around $45. With certain Xbox Controllers down to $34.99 at Lenovo (use code BFCMXBOX at checkout), I’m contemplating picking one up as a backup just in case I ever decide to return to my more aggressive Rocket League playing days, which weren’t kind to the analog sticks. Shipping is free, and I’m not sure I’ve seen them go below $40 before.
Only some colors, like Robot White, can be brought down to $34.99 with that code. The price listed on the website is $39.99, and you won’t see the full discount until you apply the code in your shopping cart. (You’ll see a different code automatically applied when you go to checkout at Lenovo—make sure to enter BFCMXBOX in the “Have an eCoupon or discount?” box to replace it.)
You could consider an alternative controller, though. I’ve been using Xbox controllers for so long it’s hard to imagine holding a different shape, but the 8BitDo Ultimate 2C is tempting and much cheaper than an Xbox controller—$25.49 at Amazon. Jacob has more details on why we like 8BitDo’s controller here and in the box below.
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Thank god for corporations, eh? Blizzard has acted swiftly to put an end to the scourge of people not spending $40 (£35) on its recent remasters of Warcraft 1 and 2. The studio is delisting the original versions of those games from GOG, ensuring no innocent consumer will accidentally pick up DRM-free, classic editions of those games for $15 (£12) when they could be spending a bunch more on Blizzard’s own storefront. Phew.
Warcraft 1 and 2 will leave GOG this December 13, exactly one month after Blizzard surprise-dropped its remasters of the games, but if you already own the games—or buy them before the 13th—you won’t lose access. GOG is actually launching a discount code, MakeWarcraftLiveForever, that you can use to knock $2 (£1.50) off the Warcraft 1 and 2 bundle if you pick it up before D-Day (the D is for delisting).
There are a couple of wrinkles, though. One, Blizzard also sells the OG Warcrafts on Battle.net, and there’s no word yet about whether they’re also being delisted there. I’ve reached out to ask about that, and I’ll update if I hear back. Even if Blizzard does keep selling them, though, there are some differences between the Battle.net versions and GOG’s. For instance, the GOG version of Warcraft 1 uses an internal config tool to make multiplayer connection a little easier, while GOG’s Warcraft 2 comes with a new DXWrapper that tries to capture the game’s original presentation on modern resolutions.
The second, bigger wrinkle is that Warcraft 1 and 2 were only just inducted into the GOG Preservation Program, the store’s scheme to use its own devs to keep a select list of golden oldies running on modern hardware “for generations to come.” What does it mean for GOG’s pledge if a game on its list is no longer purchasable on its store?
Well, props to GOG: it’s promising to keep maintaining Warcraft in perpetuity for everyone who picked it up before the delisting. “Once the game obtains a badge, we pledge to maintain its compatibility even if it gets delisted from the store,” it says, “This means that owners of those titles can still expect a seamless experience and tech support for those titles,” up to and including dealing with changes to Windows that muck with old games’ playability.
So, to be clear, that’s not just an announcement about Warcraft 1 and 2, but a commitment to a whole policy on delisted games. Whether you can buy ’em or not, once a game’s on GOG’s preservation list, it stays on the preservation list. It’s quite a commitment to make to products that aren’t going to directly make you any money (although the boon to GOG’s reputation probably has its own indirect rewards), and it’s good to see. I suspect keeping Warcraft 1 and 2 playable won’t be too laborious for devs, but I wonder what the long-term ramifications of the policy will be if more publishers choose to yank older, cheaper versions of games from sale. Still, so long as we have Alpha Protocol, I think we’ll be okay.
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We’ve got a clue for today’s Wordle on hand if you need a little help, the answer to the December 2 (1262) puzzle if you need a lot of help, and a great selection of tips if you’re actually completely fine and would just like a few fresh ideas. Whatever level you’re at—today any every day—we’ve got something here that’ll help you win.
Two opening rows packed with grey letters turned out to be just the thing I needed this morning, thoroughly eliminating a whole host of obvious possibilities and leaving me with some head-scratching work to do. With those cleared away I soon ended up close… closer… and then staring straight at today’s answer. Nice.
Wordle today: A hint
(Image credit: Josh Wardle)
Wordle today: A hint for Monday, December 2
Today’s winning word refers to a clever sort of deceptive mindset, someone who is crafty, sly, or cunning when trying to get what they want.
Is there a double letter in Wordle today?
No, there is not a double letter in today’s puzzle.
Wordle help: 3 tips for beating Wordle every day
If you’ve decided to play Wordle but you’re not sure where to start, I’ll help set you on the path to your first winning streak. Make all your guesses count and become a Wordle winner with these quick tips:
A good opener has a mix of common vowels and consonants.
The answer could contain the same letter, repeated.
Avoid words that include letters you’ve already eliminated.
You’re not racing against the clock so there’s no reason to rush. In fact, it’s not a bad idea to treat the game like a casual newspaper crossword and come back to it later if you’re coming up blank. Sometimes stepping away for a while means you can come back with a fresh perspective.
Today’s Wordle answer
(Image credit: Future)
What is today’s Wordle answer?
Your first win of the week. The answer to the December 2 (1262) Wordle is GUILE.
Keep up to date with the most important stories and the best deals, as picked by the PC Gamer team.
Previous Wordle answers
The last 10 Wordle answers
Previous Wordle solutions can help to eliminate guesses for today’s Wordle, as the answer isn’t likely to be repeated. They can also give you some solid ideas for starting words that keep your daily puzzle-solving fresh.
Here are some recent Wordle answers:
December 1: MAUVE
November 30: DOGMA
November 29: HIPPO
November 28: CHOCK
November 27: SLANG
November 26: WITCH
November 25: BROWN
November 24: TWIST
November 23: JELLY
November 22: PEARL
Learn more about Wordle
(Image credit: Nurphoto via Getty)
There are six rows of five boxes presented to you by Wordle each day, and you’ll need to work out which five-letter word is hiding among them to win the daily puzzle.
Start with a strong word like ALIVE—or any other word with a good mix of common consonants and multiple vowels. You should also avoid starting words with repeating letters, so you don’t waste the chance to confirm or eliminate an extra letter. Once you’ve typed your guess and hit Enter, you’ll see which letters you’ve got right or wrong. If a box turns ⬛️, it means that letter isn’t in the secret word at all. 🟨 means the letter is in the word, but not in that position. 🟩 means you’ve got the right letter in the right spot.
Your second guess should compliment the first, using another “good” word to cover any common letters you might have missed on the first row—just don’t forget to avoid any letter you now know for a fact isn’t present in today’s answer. After that, it’s just a case of using what you’ve learned to narrow your guesses down to the correct word. You have six tries in total and can only use real words and don’t forget letters can repeat too (eg: BOOKS).
If you need any further advice feel free to check out our Wordle tips, and if you’d like to find out which words have already been used you can scroll to the relevant section above.
Originally, Wordle was dreamed up by software engineer Josh Wardle, as a surprise for his partner who loves word games. From there it spread to his family, and finally got released to the public. The word puzzle game has since inspired tons of games like Wordle, refocusing the daily gimmick around music or math or geography. It wasn’t long before Wordle became so popular it was sold to the New York Times for seven figures. Surely it’s only a matter of time before we all solely communicate in tricolor boxes.
Bloody, creative little shooter Fallen Aces has a new update out that adds a between missions rest and relaxation area for you to take a break in, score some upgrades from, and try out your weapons in. The release also has player profiles, collectible comics to find around the city, and a new enemy type at the end of chapter 3—the hammer wielding Big Palooka.
Nightwave’s Hideout is a nice nod to the game’s setting, where your two-fisted detective is trying to figure out what happened to the pulp heroes who call your city home—and this hideout is where one of those injured warriors is laying low. New stuff and new dialogue pops up in the hideout each time you visit it, starting after Chapter 2. Which is honestly kind of surprising in a game that already has the most dialogue and voice acting we’ve seen in a New Blood release.
Plus, it has a grumpy little dog named Spadey, a sure-fire way to get me to like it.
You can find Blake at the hideout after Chapter 3, and he’ll sell you inventory upgrades to carry more food (read: whiskey) and ammo. The new hideout also includes a firing range, so you can try out your weapons against some pop-up targets that run the gamut of enemies you go up against in the rain-slick noir world of Fallen Aces. (Corrup cops, mob goons. Pretty sure that’s all of them.)
PC Gamer writers have enjoyed Fallen Aces for its aesthetic, something like an immersive sim that takes place inside a pulp adventure comic. They also praise its mix of stealth-optional combat and chaotic melee that somehow feels right out of the 90s despite its very modern elements.
“You can pick up and throw anything in the environment, which adds a fantastic wrinkle to Fallen Aces’ already improvisational combat. Usually I’ll go for trash cans, oil drums, or discarded melee weapons to help stagger enemies or interrupt ranged ones before I can close the gap, but there’s also no shortage of beautiful bright red gas canisters that turned six on one fights into a cakewalk. I’d also be remiss if I failed to mention the tactical banana peel: Find a banana? You can eat it for a small health boost leaving behind a peel that trips up enemies, opening them up to an instant kill or takedown,” said our Ted Litchfield in his little love letter to Fallen Aces.
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The first day of a new month is the perfect time to brush up on your Wordle techniques. A quick read of our general tips are bound to help you make the most of your daily guesses. Our hint for the December 1 (1261) puzzle’s sure to give you a boost too. And if none of the above sounds like your style, a quick scroll down to today’s answer will definitely sort out your Sunday game.
Ah, that was just the thing I needed to celebrate the end of one week and the start of a new month—a nice easy Wordle that couldn’t wait to send green letters my way. I’m annoyed with myself for the slight stumble I had around the middle—I hate being one letter off a win—but at least I recovered quickly.
Wordle today: A hint
(Image credit: Josh Wardle)
Wordle today: A hint for Sunday, December 1
This is the name of a colour, specifically a sort of blue-y kind of purple. Darker variants can look reddish, and lighter shades skew more towards a lilac.
Is there a double letter in Wordle today?
No, a letter is not used twice in today’s puzzle.
Wordle help: 3 tips for beating Wordle every day
If you’ve decided to play Wordle but you’re not sure where to start, I’ll help set you on the path to your first winning streak. Make all your guesses count and become a Wordle winner with these quick tips:
A good opener has a mix of common vowels and consonants.
The answer could contain the same letter, repeated.
Avoid words that include letters you’ve already eliminated.
You’re not racing against the clock so there’s no reason to rush. In fact, it’s not a bad idea to treat the game like a casual newspaper crossword and come back to it later if you’re coming up blank. Sometimes stepping away for a while means you can come back with a fresh perspective.
Today’s Wordle answer
(Image credit: Future)
What is today’s Wordle answer?
Congrats on your win. The answer to the December 1 (1261) Wordle is MAUVE.
Keep up to date with the most important stories and the best deals, as picked by the PC Gamer team.
Previous Wordle answers
The last 10 Wordle answers
Previous Wordle solutions can help to eliminate guesses for today’s Wordle, as the answer isn’t likely to be repeated. They can also give you some solid ideas for starting words that keep your daily puzzle-solving fresh.
Here are some recent Wordle answers:
November 30: DOGMA
November 29: HIPPO
November 28: CHOCK
November 27: SLANG
November 26: WITCH
November 25: BROWN
November 24: TWIST
November 23: JELLY
November 22: PEARL
November 21: SPINE
Learn more about Wordle
(Image credit: Nurphoto via Getty)
There are six rows of five boxes presented to you by Wordle each day, and you’ll need to work out which five-letter word is hiding among them to win the daily puzzle.
Start with a strong word like ALIVE—or any other word with a good mix of common consonants and multiple vowels. You should also avoid starting words with repeating letters, so you don’t waste the chance to confirm or eliminate an extra letter. Once you’ve typed your guess and hit Enter, you’ll see which letters you’ve got right or wrong. If a box turns ⬛️, it means that letter isn’t in the secret word at all. 🟨 means the letter is in the word, but not in that position. 🟩 means you’ve got the right letter in the right spot.
Your second guess should compliment the first, using another “good” word to cover any common letters you might have missed on the first row—just don’t forget to avoid any letter you now know for a fact isn’t present in today’s answer. After that, it’s just a case of using what you’ve learned to narrow your guesses down to the correct word. You have six tries in total and can only use real words and don’t forget letters can repeat too (eg: BOOKS).
If you need any further advice feel free to check out our Wordle tips, and if you’d like to find out which words have already been used you can scroll to the relevant section above.
Originally, Wordle was dreamed up by software engineer Josh Wardle, as a surprise for his partner who loves word games. From there it spread to his family, and finally got released to the public. The word puzzle game has since inspired tons of games like Wordle, refocusing the daily gimmick around music or math or geography. It wasn’t long before Wordle became so popular it was sold to the New York Times for seven figures. Surely it’s only a matter of time before we all solely communicate in tricolor boxes.
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