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7 days ago
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Off the Grid: Sally breaks down USA TODAY's daily crossword puzzle, In the Hole
There are spoilers ahead. You might want to solve today's puzzle before reading further! In the Hole Constructor: Zhouqin Burnikel Editor: Amanda Rafkin NES (24A: Mega Man console) Mega Man is a video game franchise. The original Mega Man game was released in 1987 for the Nintendo Entertainment System (NES). Since then, over 50 games have been released that feature a a fighting robot nicknamed "Mega" (originally named Rock). WTA (Org. for Zheng Qinwen) Zheng Qinwen is a professional tennis player from China. She won the gold medal in women's tennis singles at the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris. In November 2024, the Women's Tennis Association (WTA) ranked her No. 5 in women's singles. COHEN (13A: "Hallelujah" songwriter Leonard) It took Leonard COHEN (1934-2016) about five years to write the song "Hallelujah," and he reconfigured it a number of times for different performances. Leonard COHEN first recorded and released the song in 1984, but it didn't make it onto the Billboard charts until after his death in 2016. It's estimated that over 300 singers have performed cover versions of "Hallelujah." Thank you, puzzle, for providing my earworm for the day. ALBA (28A: "Sin City" actress Jessica) Sin City is a 2005 movie based on Frank Miller's comic book series of the same name. The neo-noir crime film is an anthology, meaning it consists of several short films, each a complete story in itself. Jessica ALBA is part of the movie's ensemble cast, playing a character named Nancy Callahan. She reprised her role in the 2014 sequel, Sin City: A Dame to Kill For. AND (33A: Salt-___-pepper hair) It's always interesting to see how constructors clue common words such as AND. I have had salt-AND-pepper hair for a few years now, and this clue made me smile. HONORARY TITLE (37A: Colonel, for Harland Sanders) Coincidentally, I happened to mention Harland Sanders' HONORARY TITLE a few days ago. We saw the clue [Colonel Sanders' chain] for KFC, and I wrote, "Founder Harland Sanders (1890-1980) was commissioned as a Kentucky Colonel (an honor bestowed by Kentucky's governor) in 1935, and became known as Colonel Sanders, the company's spokesman." PESO (45A: Currency of the Philippines) The Philippines is one of eight countries that currently use the PESO as their currency. The other seven countries are Argentina, Chile, Colombia, Cuba, the Dominican Republic, Mexico, and Uruguay. However, the currencies are not interchangeable, as each country has its own PESO. BBS (52A: _oard of _ehavioral _ciences) A Board of Behavioral Science is responsible for the licensing and enforcement of standards for certain professionals such as Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists and Licensed Clinical Social Workers. EPEE (59A: Fencing sword with the fewest rules) The sport of fencing uses three weapons (in different events): ÉPÉE, foil, and saber. In ÉPÉE, the entire body is a valid target area. Foil and saber events have specific rules restricting the target areas. HUNS (69A: Invaders in "Mulan") The two Disney Mulan movies, both the 1998 animated film and the 2020 live-action adaptation of that movie, are based on the Chinese folklore story Ballad of Mulan. In the animated version of the movie, the HUNS breach the Great Wall and invade China. The HUNS were a nomadic people in Central Asia between the 4th and 6th centuries. PEAS (3D: Veggies in mame gohan) Mame gohan, a dish in Japanese cuisine, is also known as "green PEAS rice." Not surprisingly then, the dish's main ingredients are PEAS and rice. BTS (53D: "Boy With Luv" K-pop group) "Boy with Luv" is a 2019 song by BTS, which features the singer Halsey. The song's music video was viewed over 74.6 million times the first day it was released. OWL (62D: Hoot ___ Hoot! (kids' board game)) Hoot OWL Hoot is a cooperative game for children in which players work together to move OWLs back to their nests before sunrise. A few other clues I especially enjoyed: WEBS (20A: Traps made of spider silk) KENS (47A: Guys in Barbie's universe) POPSICLE (11D: Sweet treat that drips in the heat) NAPKIN (48D: Sloppy joe eater's need) HOW ADORABLE (16A: "Aww, so cute!") HONORARY TITLE (37A: Colonel, for Harland Sanders) HONEYSUCKLE (61A: Fragrant flower that attracts hummingbirds) IN THE HOLE: Each theme answer is IN THE word HOLE: HOW ADORABLE, HONORARY TITLE, and HONEYSUCKLE. Theme-answers-within-a-word is a classic USA Today crossword theme type. It's well-executed here with an enjoyable set of theme answers and a perfectly descriptive title. I appreciate that the word break of HO/LE is consistent in all of the theme answers. (This isn't a requirement; I just appreciate the consistency.) Thank you, Zhouqin, for this excellent puzzle. USA TODAY's Daily Crossword Puzzles Sudoku & Crossword Puzzle Answers This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Crossword Blog & Answers for May 26, 2025 by Sally Hoelscher
Scottish Sun
25-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Best-seller PlayStation game from 90s now worth £430 if you have copy at home – & two rarer titles will fetch even more
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) GAMERS might have a valuable treasure sitting in their drawers at home – worth more than £430. PlayStation fans are willing to fork out hundreds for a copy of the title from an iconic video gaming franchise. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 3 Mega Man 8 was popular at the time – but looks ancient by today's standards Credit: Capcom / Wikimedia Commons It's Mega Man 8, which came out on the original PlayStation in the late nineties. The game isn't even the rarest PlayStation title (some are worth far more), but it can still fetch a decent chunk of change. The Sun recently revealed the PlayStation, Xbox and Nintendo treasures lurking in your home. According to video game collectibles tracker PriceCharting, the Capcom title is worth £433.50 if you have it new and sealed. And even if you have an opened but "complete in box" unit, it could be worth £166. For top pricing, you'll want to get it professionally graded. That means it could fetch as much as £477. The loose disc on its own is still worth £105 according to the site, and even the empty box on its own has a claimed value of £64. You could also get a bit of cash from flogging the manual, with an estimated £40 auction price. Of course, these prices are just estimates based on previous sales of the game – so your own experience might vary. That means you could end up receiving much higher or lower offers. It's also worth remembering that the value of retro games can rise significantly older time (or fall), so consider that before you flog your old titles. Little-known free PS5 trick lets you instantly beat hard parts of game – three taps will get you unstuck while playing Mega Man 8 is a Capcom action-platformer that debuted in Japan on the PlayStation back in 1996. But it didn't make it to PAL regions (which includes the UK and most of Europe) until 1997. The game followed iconic franchise hero Mega Man investigating a meteor crash on an island – only to face off with long-time baddie Dr Wily. It received largely positive reviews (although was rated poorly for its English-language voice acting) and sold well, including earning a "best-seller" re-release in Japan and the USA. 3 Mega Man 8 could fetch hundreds of pounds Credit: Capcom / Wikimedia Commons The game is notable for not receiving a true sequel until 2009's Mega Man 9 release – after a 13-year wait. Mega Man as a franchise dates all the way back to 1987, with the original game launching on the Nintendo Entertainment System. More than 42 million copies of Mega Man games have been sold globally, with 11 main-series releases. OTHER PLAYSTATION RARITIES Mega Man 8 isn't the only classic PlayStation game that might tempt collectors. 3 PlayStation fanatics are on the hunt for your classic console titles Credit: Nikos Pekiaridis/NurPhoto/REX/Shutterstock Two particularly valuable games include Cindy's Fashion world (£614 loose or £2,364 new) and Castlevania Symphony of the Night Limited Edition (£385 loose or £1,520 new). And here are the listed PriceCharting values for some other original PlayStation (PAL) games: Silent Hill – £83 loose, £980 new Clock Tower – £135 loose, £823 new Herkules – £200 loose, £777 new The Misadventures of Tron Bonne – £188 loose, £758 new JoJo's Bizarre Adventure – £93 loose, £604 new So dive into those drawers, check the attic, and look under the sofa – you might have a hidden treasure just waiting to be flogged to a gaming super-fan.
The Irish Sun
25-04-2025
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
Best-seller PlayStation game from 90s now worth £430 if you have copy at home – & two rarer titles will fetch even more
GAMERS might have a valuable treasure sitting in their drawers at home – worth more than £430. PlayStation fans are willing to fork out hundreds for a copy of the title from an iconic video gaming franchise. Advertisement 3 Mega Man 8 was popular at the time – but looks ancient by today's standards Credit: Capcom / Wikimedia Commons It's Mega Man 8, which came out on the original PlayStation in the late nineties. The game isn't even the rarest PlayStation title (some are worth far more), but it can still fetch a decent chunk of change. The Sun recently revealed the PlayStation, Xbox and Nintendo treasures lurking in your home. According to video game collectibles tracker PriceCharting, the Capcom title is worth £433.50 if you have it new and sealed. And even if you have an opened but "complete in box" unit, it could be worth £166. Advertisement Read more on PlayStation For top pricing, you'll want to get it professionally graded. That means it could fetch as much as £477. The loose disc on its own is still worth £105 according to the site, and even the empty box on its own has a claimed value of £64. You could also get a bit of cash from flogging the manual, with an estimated £40 auction price. Of course, these prices are just estimates based on previous sales of the game – so your own experience might vary. Advertisement Most read in Gaming Review That means you could end up receiving much higher or lower offers. It's also worth remembering that the value of retro games can rise significantly older time (or fall), so consider that before you flog your old titles. Little-known free PS5 trick lets you instantly beat hard parts of game – three taps will get you unstuck while playing Mega Man 8 is a Capcom action-platformer that debuted in Japan on the PlayStation back in 1996. But it didn't make it to PAL regions (which includes the UK and most of Europe) until 1997. Advertisement The game followed iconic franchise hero Mega Man investigating a meteor crash on an island – only to face off with long-time baddie Dr Wily. It received largely positive reviews (although was rated poorly for its English-language voice acting) and sold well, including earning a "best-seller" re-release in Japan and the USA . 3 Mega Man 8 could fetch hundreds of pounds Credit: Capcom / Wikimedia Commons The game is notable for not receiving a true sequel until 2009's Mega Man 9 release – after a 13-year wait. Advertisement Mega Man as a franchise dates all the way back to 1987, with the original game launching on the Nintendo Entertainment System. More than 42 million copies of Mega Man games have been sold globally, with 11 main-series releases. OTHER PLAYSTATION RARITIES Mega Man 8 isn't the only classic PlayStation game that might tempt collectors. 3 PlayStation fanatics are on the hunt for your classic console titles Credit: Nikos Pekiaridis/NurPhoto/REX/Shutterstock Advertisement Two particularly valuable games include Cindy's Fashion world (£614 loose or £2,364 new) and Castlevania Symphony of the Night Limited Edition (£385 loose or £1,520 new). And here are the listed PriceCharting values for some other original PlayStation (PAL) games: Silent Hill – £83 loose, £980 new Clock Tower – £135 loose, £823 new Herkules – £200 loose, £777 new The Misadventures of Tron Bonne – £188 loose, £758 new JoJo's Bizarre Adventure – £93 loose, £604 new So dive into those drawers, check the attic, and look under the sofa – you might have a hidden treasure just waiting to be flogged to a gaming super-fan.
The Sun
25-04-2025
- Entertainment
- The Sun
Best-seller PlayStation game from 90s now worth £430 if you have copy at home – & two rarer titles will fetch even more
Sean Keach, Head of Technology and Science Published: Invalid Date, GAMERS might have a valuable treasure sitting in their drawers at home – worth more than £430. PlayStation fans are willing to fork out hundreds for a copy of the title from an iconic video gaming franchise. It's Mega Man 8, which came out on the original PlayStation in the late nineties. The game isn't even the rarest PlayStation title (some are worth far more), but it can still fetch a decent chunk of change. The Sun recently revealed the PlayStation, Xbox and Nintendo treasures lurking in your home. According to video game collectibles tracker PriceCharting, the Capcom title is worth £433.50 if you have it new and sealed. And even if you have an opened but "complete in box" unit, it could be worth £166. For top pricing, you'll want to get it professionally graded. That means it could fetch as much as £477. The loose disc on its own is still worth £105 according to the site, and even the empty box on its own has a claimed value of £64. You could also get a bit of cash from flogging the manual, with an estimated £40 auction price. Of course, these prices are just estimates based on previous sales of the game – so your own experience might vary. That means you could end up receiving much higher or lower offers. It's also worth remembering that the value of retro games can rise significantly older time (or fall), so consider that before you flog your old titles. Little-known free PS5 trick lets you instantly beat hard parts of game – three taps will get you unstuck while playing Mega Man 8 is a Capcom action-platformer that debuted in Japan on the PlayStation back in 1996. But it didn't make it to PAL regions (which includes the UK and most of Europe) until 1997. The game followed iconic franchise hero Mega Man investigating a meteor crash on an island – only to face off with long-time baddie Dr Wily. It received largely positive reviews (although was rated poorly for its English-language voice acting) and sold well, including earning a "best-seller" re-release in Japan and the USA. 3 The game is notable for not receiving a true sequel until 2009's Mega Man 9 release – after a 13-year wait. Mega Man as a franchise dates all the way back to 1987, with the original game launching on the Nintendo Entertainment System. More than 42 million copies of Mega Man games have been sold globally, with 11 main-series releases. OTHER PLAYSTATION RARITIES Mega Man 8 isn't the only classic PlayStation game that might tempt collectors. 3 Two particularly valuable games include Cindy's Fashion world (£614 loose or £2,364 new) and Castlevania Symphony of the Night Limited Edition (£385 loose or £1,520 new). And here are the listed PriceCharting values for some other original PlayStation (PAL) games: So dive into those drawers, check the attic, and look under the sofa – you might have a hidden treasure just waiting to be flogged to a gaming super-fan.
Yahoo
17-02-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Layoffs at Funko Fusion developer 10:10 Games blamed on 'complete commercial and critical failure' of the game
When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. 10:10 Games, a studio based in Warrington, England, has laid off staff, according to sources quoted Insider Gaming, due to its first release being a "complete commercial and critical failure". Funko Fusion was an attempt to catch the lightning in a bottle of the Lego games, only instead of the charm of Lego they were working with the dead-eyed horror of Funko Pops. Still, they had characters from popular properties like Team Fortress 2, Mega Man, Back to the Future, The Walking Dead, and Scott Pilgrim to put through themed smash-and-grab collectible hunt levels, and it's not like anyone can explain the success of Funko Pop. Maybe it could have worked? It didn't, however, ending up with an OpenCritic rating of 53, and sitting at a Mixed rating on Steam with 68% positive user reviews. Insider Gaming's sources said that performance of Funko Fusion was so poor that attempts to get funding for multiple follow-up projects failed, leading to staff being laid off because there "isn't enough work to give the whole team". Before the layoffs were announced, staff were encouraged to use up their vacation time, resulting in several of them discovering they had been let go while overseas on holiday. They were still expected to make it to consultation meetings, despite being in different time zones. "Management seemed very keen to wrap up the process quickly," a source told Insider Gaming, "and despite saying that they were fully open to suggestions and feedback, none of it has been taken on board". Sign in to access your portfolio
