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Two years after the Resident Evil 4 remake, Capcom has finally revealed the ninth mainline installment in its beloved franchise, Resident Evil Requiem, which looks set to take the series back to where it all started.

There’s only so much we can dissect from the three-minute reveal trailer Capcom released at Summer Game Fest, especially since most of the tease consists of rapidly flashing images.

However, the return to a rundown Raccoon City suggests one thing; there is no way our favorite RPD rookie, Leon S. Kennedy, won't be involved in some capacity, whether that's as a playable character, or one who serves an Ethan Winters to Chris Redfield-style role as a secondary protagonist, or perhaps even the main protagonist.

There's a lot to dive into, with very plausible rumors and supposed leaks that corroborate my predictions, but if we're talking about a return to Raccoon City, Leon is the first character that comes to mind. It makes little sense – and would be a huge missed opportunity – if this weren't the case; if you've played Resident Evil 2 and Resident Evil 4, you'll be aware of the close connection Leon has with the nuked, once zombie-infested city, even if it's a traumatic memory.

I'll be very shocked if I and those sharing rumors are wrong, because from my perspective, it seems pretty concrete that it'll happen.

While it's always a good idea to take rumors and leaks with a grain of salt, the ones coming from Dusk Golem on X (who's had a pretty good track record with RE leaks previously) look bang on the money.

The claims here are that Leon S. Kennedy is the main protagonist of Resident Evil Requiem, even more so than Grace Ashcroft (the daughter of Resident Evil Outbreak's Alyssa Ashcroft), who features through most of the reveal trailer. Dusk Golem suggests that we’ll see Leon as marketing continues to ramp up until the game's launch – and while I've previously thought claims from Golem were wide of the mark, that's now changed.

Before its reveal at the very end of Summer Game Fest, Golem teased the game's title name and the 'suggestion' that it may be the closing reveal after Capcom's prank, which hinted at a reveal on a later date.

If that's not enough, a slightly older tweet addressed users' suspicions that a second legacy Resident Evil character would appear alongside Leon – while I still personally think that will be the case, with either Ada or Jill joining the fray, Golem gave yet another hint that we would be seeing a new character, saying: "I mean, why not start a horror story with a fresh face?" instantly suggesting that there's some legitimacy here.

A lot of people think Leon not being the only playable character in RE9 means someone familiar, but I never said that. I mean, why not start a horror story with a fresh face?June 3, 2025

I'm actually very amused by the Resident Evil 9 teasing, but hey. I think its very likely the show closer, be a pretty fun requiem to the whole thing.June 6, 2025

Leon will play the biggest role in Re9uiem. https://t.co/ZZmcjjUhtLJune 7, 2025

Again, I'm not saying this is an absolute certainty (as I've said, I'm almost certain), but if I were a betting man, I'd put my money on there being something to these rumors. Since our new protagonist, Grace Ashcroft, is an FBI analyst, it would be hard for me to see her going in solo to what is supposedly Raccoon City in its aftermath of an experimental thermobaric missile, and meeting deadly threats that appear to be ones we've never seen before in the franchise.

You could say a character like Ethan Winters was capable of holding his own as he navigates the nightmarish Baker house, although both RE7 and Village ended with Chris stepping in to take care of matters. I expect to see the same trend here with Requiem, especially since we're going back to RE7's director, Koshi Nakanishi.

It won't be the end of the world if Leon or the original characters aren't involved (although it would be strange), but I can almost guarantee that if they are, the hype and anticipation from fans will be monumental.

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• Chord has officially launched the elite Suzi Pre and Suzi Amp
• Both were shown in prototype only at High End Munich 2024
• Chord lists five possible configurations – here's the breakdown

Love a TechRadar heritage review? Me too! Grab something refreshing and check out our Chord Chordette review from 2010 (what a name) for five minutes.

Back to the news at hand now, and although High End Munich 2025 saw UK hi-fi specialist Chord tease something "groundbreaking", it's the company's 2024 two-strong prototype reveal that's finally available to buy now – and that I want to shine a light on.

I don't actually know if the pair were named after Suzi Quatro, but that is what I want to believe. Furthermore, anyone who plans on discrediting my assumption has a heart of stone, because she rocks. (Sorry, eds. More of this throughout).

Breakdown? Of course. As you'd expect, the Suzi Pre preamp and Suzi Amp stereo power amplifier can be used in isolation, or in combination as a pre/power amp, but Chord explains that the 30-watt Suzi Amp can also seamlessly integrate with the company's flagship Hugo 2 DAC (although not the minor step-down Qutest model).

And there's more. When the Suzi Amp is paired with the aforementioned Hugo 2 DAC and the company's 2go streamer, it transforms into a streaming amplifier complete with Roon Endpoint and DLNA/UPnP connectivity, plus the potential for 2TB maximum onboard solid state storage, using the 2go’s twin MicroSD slots.

But let's keep a knockin' with Chord's full Suzi concept guide, including five potential configurations. Yes, I'd kind of hoped for a 48 crash too, but five will do…

• Suzi Pre: a standalone analog preamp with a phono stage and headphone output
• Suzi Amp: a standalone stereo power amp
• Suzi Pre/Suzi Amp: a compact pre/power amplifier with phono stage and headphone out
• Suzi Amp with a Hugo 2: a DAC/amplifier (add USB-C/B inputs with the Multiplexer accessory)
• Suzi Amp with a Hugo 2 and 2go: a streaming DAC/amp with up to 2 TB microSD storage

Should you buy both? Well, your mama won't like me (and neither will your bank balance) but there's plenty to love – they make me smile, at any rate.

The Suzi Pre boasts a premium built-in MM/MC phono stage (for connectivity with the best turntables, irrespective of your deck's cartridge) with selectable gain and impedance, accessible via top-panel controls or the bundled remote control. It features both 3.5mm and 6.35mm headphone outputs, three RCA inputs, one RCA output, and a 12V DC output. A central polychromatic control sphere takes care of volume and input selection.

The Suzi Amp power amplifier incorporates Chord Electronics' proprietary ULTIMA amplifier topology, boasting 30 watts of stereo power in a remarkably compact design (so it's hardly too big for your home). It features 4mm banana loudspeaker outputs, RCA inputs and a removable solid aluminum cover block exposing connections for the direct integration of the Suzi Pre or Hugo 2.

Chord tells me that front-panel polychromatic buttons control power and the AV bypass feature, and that casework venting should regulate the temperature. A 12 V DC output is also there, for compatibility with other Chord Electronics devices. A headphone pass-through (3.5mm and 6.35mm) is also active when the Suzi Amp is connected to the Suzi Pre or Hugo 2.

If you're considering the Hugo 2 and Suzi Amp combination (good shout – me too), Chord Electronics is keen to emphasize that it also offers a separate USB multiplexer expansion accessory. This connects to the Hugo 2’s dual micro USB inputs and adds USB-B data inputs plus USB-C data and charging.

The Suzi Amp is even supplied with a charging bridge accessory for use with the Hugo 2 DAC. Said charging bridge provides juicing power to the Hugo 2 when the Suzi Amp is switched off, keeping the Hugo 2 fully charged for portable use and offering a convenient 5 V USB-C power output for devices.

Let's head down the devil gate drive of pricing, shall we? Suzi Pre comes with a list price of £1,995 (so around $2,700 or AU$4,150, as a rough guide). The Suzi Amp is the Daytona demon of the duo though – the wild one, if you will – in that it is priced at £3,400 (or around $4,600 or AU$7,000, before duties). That USB Multiplexer? It's a snip at £300.

All are available now. My advice? Evie, Evie, let your hair down…

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A new NYT Connections puzzle appears at midnight each day for your time zone – which means that some people are always playing 'today's game' while others are playing 'yesterday's'. If you're looking for Monday's puzzle instead then click here: NYT Connections hints and answers for Monday, June 16 (game #736).

Good morning! Let's play Connections, the NYT's clever word game that challenges you to group answers in various categories. It can be tough, so read on if you need Connections hints.

What should you do once you've finished? Why, play some more word games of course. I've also got daily Strands hints and answers and Quordle hints and answers articles if you need help for those too, while Marc's Wordle today page covers the original viral word game.

SPOILER WARNING: Information about NYT Connections today is below, so don't read on if you don't want to know the answers.

Today's NYT Connections words are…

• FIGHT
• QUIT
• RESOLVE
• FLIGHT
• TOUR
• FREEZE
• MARIONETTE
• SPIRIT
• FAWN
• HOTEL
• GRIT
• MOUSE
• TIMEOUT
• ELEPHANT
• GLITCH
• CAR

What are some clues for today's NYT Connections groups?

• YELLOW: Holiday plans
• GREEN: Determination
• BLUE: Online issues
• PURPLE: Walt’s world

Need more clues?

We're firmly in spoiler territory now, but read on if you want to know what the four theme answers are for today's NYT Connections puzzles…

What are the answers for today's NYT Connections groups?

• YELLOW: THINGS TO BOOK FOR A VACATION 
• GREEN: METTLE 
• BLUE: BAD THINGS FOR A WEBSITE TO DO 
• PURPLE: FIGURES IN CLASSIC DISNEY ANIMATED FILMS 

Right, the answers are below, so DO NOT SCROLL ANY FURTHER IF YOU DON'T WANT TO SEE THEM.

The answers to today's Connections, game #737, are…

• YELLOW: THINGS TO BOOK FOR A VACATION CAR, FLIGHT, HOTEL, TOUR
• GREEN: METTLE FIGHT, GRIT, RESOLVE, SPIRIT
• BLUE: BAD THINGS FOR A WEBSITE TO DO FREEZE, GLITCH, QUIT, TIMEOUT
• PURPLE: FIGURES IN CLASSIC DISNEY ANIMATED FILMS ELEPHANT, FAWN, MARIONETTE, MOUSE

• My rating: Hard
• My score: Fail

I wasted two mistakes trying to create a group that was about fleeing or opting out of a situation (TIME OUT, QUIT, FLIGHT...) and after getting “one away” twice convinced myself I was on the right track – only to get the “groups of four” notification indicating I was far from it.

Refocusing, I got THINGS TO BOOK FOR A VACATION, but then lost another thinking I was putting together a computer-based group including MOUSE along with QUIT and FREEZE. 

Subsequently, I’m annoyed that I didn’t see BAD THINGS FOR A WEBSITE TO DO, as these are curses that I constantly have to deal with in my role as head of the family IT department (a position no one else wanted and that I would like to resign from).

How did you do today? Let me know in the comments below.

• YELLOW: EXPRESSIONLESS BLANK, FLAT, INANIMATE, WOODEN
• GREEN: DRAPERY HANGING ITEMS BRACKET, CURTAIN, HOOK, ROD
• BLUE: WHAT A DRINK IS SERVED WITH COASTER, GARNISH, GLASS, STRAW
• PURPLE: STARTING WITH METHODS OF TRANSPORTATION BUSBOY, CARBON, SHIPSHAPE, TRAINEE

NYT Connections is one of several increasingly popular word games made by the New York Times. It challenges you to find groups of four items that share something in common, and each group has a different difficulty level: green is easy, yellow a little harder, blue often quite tough and purple usually very difficult.

On the plus side, you don't technically need to solve the final one, as you'll be able to answer that one by a process of elimination. What's more, you can make up to four mistakes, which gives you a little bit of breathing room.

It's a little more involved than something like Wordle, however, and there are plenty of opportunities for the game to trip you up with tricks. For instance, watch out for homophones and other word games that could disguise the answers.

It's playable for free via the NYT Games site on desktop or mobile.