One of the most integral themes underlyingLord of the Ringsis the potential of small, unassuming, underestimated figures. No one would have picked Frodo Baggins as the hero destined to drop the Ring into Mount Doom, but he shocks the world and himself by getting the job done. Middle-earth is full of characters that defy expectations and do the impossible. Huan may appear to be a typical massive wolfhound, but he also once fought Sauron and won....

Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot’s season pass has been a source of confusion for some time, and Bandai Namco has finally cleared some of that confusion with a new trailer. Unfortunately, this new trailer also comes with some bad news, as a major change has been made to the season pass which undermines the content of the DLC. What was once referred to as “2 original story episodes” is now being called “2 boss battle episodes,” which to some is a big letdown....

One of this year’s biggest surprises has beenMarvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy. Its story is one of the best comic book narratives told in gaming, its characters are grounded and well-written despite many of their otherworldly natures, and its licensed soundtrack is one of gaming’s best of all time. While many of those elements work well enough on their own, it seems like the general consensus surrounding the title is that its soundtrack, full oflicensed music from the 70s and 80s, is one of the major elements that ties everything together....

Everyone hyped aboutMarvel’s Spider-Man 2wants to know more about the upcoming game. They waited three years after the launch of the original title forInsomniac Games, its developer, to confirm its development, but when the game was finally announced, it was somewhat bittersweet. The game won’t come out until sometime in 2023, meaning fans have to wait around two more years, give or take, to get their hands on it — excluding any possible delays that may arise....

Miranda returns as part of a main questline duringMass Effect 3, provided she survived the events of the second game. Players must import aMass Effect: Legendary Editionsave file where they romanced Miranda to continue a relationship with her. It’s also possible for Miranda to die during a key story event, so it’s important to make a lot of correct decisions to keep her alive and continue a relationship with her to the end ofMass Effect: Legendary Edition....

Since its initial launch back in December of 2018,Super Smash Bros. Ultimatehas consistently added new fighters to what was an already massive assortment of characters to begin with. Guest characters from a variety of popular gaming franchises such asTekken,Final Fantasy,and even the titular stars ofBanjo-Kazooiehave entered the fray. This past week featuredgame director Masahiro Sakuraiannouncing the final new addition to the game, which turned out to be none other than the wildly requested Sora fromKingdom Hearts....

Summary Monster Hunter Wildsis one of 2025’s most anticipated games, and that can be attributed in large part to the success ofMH World.Monster Hunterhas been around since the early 00s, but untilWorld’s release in 2018, it was a niche series. The franchise’s explosion into the mainstream is the result of a number of factors.Worldintroduced open zones, and its opening hours provided players with a better opportunity to learn its mechanics than previous entries did....

One of the greatest parts of an anime picking up in popularity is the community that forms behind it. What’s a great anime without a handful of friends to share it with? TheMy Hero Academiafandom has been growing over the years and doesn’t show any sign of slowing down as the story iscoming to a critical climax. However, aside from the engaging story, another source ofMy Hero Academia’s popularity is its loveable cast....

The upcoming Disney Plus seriesMs. Marvellooks ready to make a huge splash when it finally releases in just a couple months. Focusing on an enthusiastic young superhero fangirl who gets abilities of her own, it’s the kind of relatable power fantasy that everybody has dreamed up at one point or another. Now, thanks to a newMs. Marvelposter, that connection to the Marvel audience has reached a new level. Featuring an uncompromisingly colorful display of the show’s cast, the image evokes the pure and addictive energy that everyone feels when they talk about that one thing they truly obsess over....

A popularOverwatch 2streamer managed to pull off a smart Lifeweaver trick that trapped his enemy. The newestOverwatch 2support hero has been the subject of many impressive plays within the community, with many players usuallyutilizing Lifeweaver’s kit to counter their opponents' abilities.As a support,Lifeweaver heals his alliesusing Healing Blossom and Tree of Life, and he also shields them using Life Grip while pulling them toward him. He also has an ability called Petal Platform, which spawns a lotus-shaped platform that springs upward when Lifeweaver or any hero steps on it....

For as much emphasis Blizzard puts on the multiplayer,Overwatchis a game brimming with lore for players to dive into surrounding its roster of heroes. One of the more colorful backgrounds belongs toCole Cassidy, the gunslinger formerly known as Jesse McCree, who recently underwent the name change due to real-world controversy around his original namesake. However, Blizzard is not going to leave die-hard players hanging and will address the character’s name change inOverwatch’s universe as part of a new comic....

APokemonfan created a fan art that gives a Dragonite-themed makeover to Dragonair. ThePokemonfranchise has thousands of Pokemon and evolutions, and it’s not uncommon for fans to have debates about finding several of them inconsistent or a bit pointless for some reason. Even as a Gen 1 Pokemon, Dragonair holds its own as a sleek-looking Pokemon. This Dragon-type is a serpentine reptilian Pokemon with sky-blue scales and a white horn on its forehead....

Summary Pokemon GOplayers should mark Tuesday, May 7, on their calendars, as that day marks the final update of the game’s big “Rediscover” campaign. ThePokemon GORediscover campaign has proven to be a mixed bag, with some fans appreciative of the graphical updates that have been made to the game’s biomes, but others incredibly upset about the Avatar changes that were introduced. Pokemon GO’s Rediscover campaign is Niantic’s attempt to freshen the game up in a way that will hopefully keep longtime players engaged and perhaps bring lapsed fans back into the fold....