There are very few fictional worlds as entrancing as Middle-Earth and few franchises as exciting to fantasy fans asThe Lord of the Rings.One of the most popular book series of all time, only made even more culturally relevant by its film adaptations, this magic land of good versus evil has been the setting forplenty of video games. The franchise’s massive battles are always climactic and memorable, so it made sense that there would eventually be strategy games set in the same universe....

There may already be a blueprint for Sega to create a futureSonic the Hedgehogrhythm game, coming from a surprising place. On October 13,Cookie Run Kingdomwelcomed characters based on Korean boy band BTS, and as part of this collaboration, the game introduced new modes such as a specialBTS riddle giveaway, daily themed log-in gifts, a BTS-only gacha pool, and more. Among these additions is the unique “BTS Concert” mode. This gives fans a small story to play where the cookies working for Dark Enchantress Cookie take over one of BTS' performances, and it’s up to Gingerbrave and friends to stop them....

In a series rarely known for doling out clothing items,The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wildwent above and beyond when adding its own wardrobe of styles. On top of the massive number of swords, shields, and bows, there are also plenty ofcostumes and accessories to find acrossBotW’s Hyrule. Every piece has a unique look and effect, and many of it can also be dyed different colors. With one new set already prominent inThe Legend of Zelda:Tears of the Kingdomtrailers, fans can expect this to continue in the sequel....

The Great Ace AttorneyChroniclesis coming on July 27, and Capcom released a new trailer today showing off some of what players can expect. The trailer has a lot of details aboutThe Great Ace Attorney Chronicles, and even includes some nods to Britain’s popular comedy troupe. The Great Ace Attorney Chronicleswas originally revealed as part of Capcom’s massive data breach back in November 2020, but brings twoThe GreatAceAttorneygames to the West for the first time....

After eight episodes steeped in praise from fans and critics alike, HBO’s adaptation ofThe Last of Uscame to an end with its ninth outing, “Look For The Light,” on Sunday, March 12. In the finale, Joel (Pedro Pascal) and Ellie (Bella Ramsey) reach the Fireflies’ Salt Lake City outpost, and Ellie is firm in her choice: she doesn’t want to turn back when her immunity might be the only way to find a cure for the 20-year long Cordyceps pandemic....

Summary HBO’sThe Last of Uswill probably have to make a lot of changes to adapt the gargantuan nonlinear narrative ofThe Last of Us Part IIfor television, but there’s one key aspect of the sequel game that the TV show needs to keep.The Last of Usseason 2 will begin to tackle the enormous plot of the second game, introducing Abby and her vendetta against Joel before sending Ellie off on the road to revenge....

Summary It is easy to see why so much attention has been placed onAvowedever since it was announced in July 2020, with Obsidian Entertainment aiming to create a rich RPG experience that is already being billed as a rival toThe Elder Scrolls. With the minds behind iconic releases likeFallout: New Vegas,The Outer Worlds, andGroundedbeing at the helm of this upcoming project, fans are eager to finally learn more about the title....

Spy anime have become the rage these days, ifSpy X Family, Spy Classroom,andBuddy Daddiesare any indication, as well as their positive reception. With a mixture of lighthearted fanfare mixed with political intrigue, along with an exploration of tactics employed by spiesandthe usage of likable characters in that line of work; anime’s likeSpy X Familyhave managed to give the audience everything they wanted. The topic and theme itself seems pretty unexplored for the most part in anime, although it isn’t the first time....

Summary With the WGA/SAG strike such as it is, it’s looking likeThe Last Of Usfans have quite a wait until the potential release of the successful TV series' second season. In fact, it’s not currently slated to come out until sometime in 2025, and that likely feels tortuous to some fans. But in the meantime, fans can rewatch the first season, as it’s currently on sale for just over $30 for the 4k UHD version, down from its regular price of $50....

2020 is almost over, and it’s been a year full of surprises and intriguing developments in the world of video games. This year, fans have gotten access to a new console generation and have seen the release of some popular games, likeGhost of Tsushima, Hades,andThe Last of Us 2.While many games have had their fair share of controversy, some of2020’s best video game releaseswill no doubt remain favorites in people’s libraries for years to come....

In a horror movie, the look and capabilities of a monster can be the most important decision. If the creature of the feature isn’t creepy enough, all the big scares will fall flat. Luckily, there’s a mountain of options to pull from, hidden away in the historical troves of folklore and fiction from generations ago. The stories of the past still have so much appeal to the audiences of the modern day....

During Isaac Clarke’s adventure in theDead Space Remake, he is tasked with navigating the many rooms and corridors of the USG Ishimura. Of course, Isaac isn’t alone, as necromorphs infest every facet of the ship, ensuring thatnowhere in theDead Space Remake’s USG Ishimura is safe. However, there is another human character that plays a major role in Isaac’s survival, Kendra. Utilizing the Ishimura’s technology, she keeps watch over the ship’s many decks and informs Isaac of what dangers stand in his way....

With how popular recentCall of Dutygames likeCOD: Modern WarfareandCOD Mobilehave been, it can be easy to forget that Activision has been trying to make aCall of Dutymoviefor the last few years. That might not be the case anymore, however, because word on the street is that the project has been put on hold, relegating it to Activision’s backburner indefinitely. Fans who hadn’t forgotten about the movie may have figured by this point that something was amiss....