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Games are a form of interactive entertainment that can be enjoyed solo or with others, ranging from card and tabletop games to video and mobile games. Video games, often played on consoles, PCs, or smartphones, can be large commercial products or small indie projects, and single-player games typically tell stories that can last from a few hours to over 100 hours. Multiplayer games, popular for both casual and professional play, can be cooperative or competitive and are sometimes broadcast online or on TV. Mashable has a wide variety of daily games you can play for free!

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Games

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Best Products

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Reviews

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Deals

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Magic: The Gathering Foundations Jumpstart 2025 Boosters against a pink and purple background. This $101 Booster Box is the fastest way to start a Magic game
The Mario + Rabbids Bundle for Nintendo Switch on a purple and pink background This 'Mario + Rabbids' for Nintendo Switch bundle is half price at Amazon
The front cover of Kingdom Come: Deliverance II on PS5 on a blue, purple, and red background GOTY contender 'Kingdom Come: Deliverance II' is now only $40
The Magic: The Gathering March of the Machine Draft Booster Box against a colorful background. Grab the March of the Machine Draft Box for near market value
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News

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NYT Mini crossword answers, hints for January 30, 2026
Hurdle game on a smartphone Hurdle hints and answers for January 30, 2026
Wordle game on a smartphone
Wordle today: Answer, hints for January 30, 2026
A game being played on a smartphone.
NYT Strands hints, answers for January 30, 2026
Connections game on a smartphone
NYT Connections hints today: Clues, answers for January 30, 2026
Connections game on a smartphone
NYT Connections hints today: Clues, answers for January 29, 2026
A game being played on a smartphone.
NYT Strands hints, answers for January 29, 2026
Wordle game on a smartphone
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A phone with the Pips logo.
NYT Pips hints, answers for January 29, 2026
A phone displaying the New York Times game 'Connections.'
NYT Connections Sports Edition today: Hints and answers for January 29, 2026

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A phone with the Pips logo.
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Wordle game on a smartphone
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