Ask anyone what an Elf looks like, and the description will likely be tall, thin, beautiful, dexterous, and usually an archer or magic user. This is an image that comes to modern media through the mind of J.R.R. Tolkien. Most people are familiar with Elves as they appear in books likeThe HobbitandLord of the Rings,but aside from that, there’s a huge pile of glittering lore that would make a dragon jealous....

When the Future Game Show: Spring Showcase event was happening, thousands of fans tuned in ahead of time to see developer Daedelic Entertainment’s pre-show trailers and sneak peeks at its upcoming games. The main attraction by far was the promise of new gameplay footage forLord of the Rings: Gollum.When the new teaser dropped, there wasn’t much gameplay involved, but fans were still let in on a surprise aboutThe Lord of the Rings: Gollum....

The arrival ofThe Batmanis coming into view as 2022 slowly peaks over the horizon. The Bruce Wayne narrative has carried an abundant amount of speculation since the first pieces of footage were released, but information has been surfacing around the decisions made behind character and costume choices. From Kurt Cobain to the Zodiac Killer, inspiration has been drawn from several areas to bring this avant-garde take on the Cape Crusader to life....

Outridersis one of the newest releases to take on the multiplayer looter-shooter genre. The title by developers People Can Fly takes players into the science fiction world of Enoch, where they choose between a handful of diverse classes to build up. However, with the most recent updateOutridersfinally has cross-play working across devices. As a cooperative multiplayer game, the shooter has been struggling with problems since release. Betweenserver issues at launchand entire inventory wipes, those jumping in early have experienced some frustration....

Pokemonfans are no strangers to showing off their love for the franchise in new and creative ways. One fan took their love for Togepi to the next level. The possibilities for showing off appreciation for a franchise are endless, from fan art to animations to even re-imagining older games in incredible ways. Now there are tons of fan-favoritePokemon, such as Pikachu, the game’s mascot, but another one stands out, Togepi....

20th Century Studios has released the trailer for the upcoming 2022 horror filmBarbarian.Sometimes staying at a hotel or rental home can be creepy, and that’s certainly the case in Dave Franco’s 2020 directorial debutThe Rental.Barbariantakes on the dangers of renting a place to stay, telling the story of a character who is hoping to get a job and whose Airbnb stay turns terrifying. Horror fans can check out the trailer and look forward to what is sure to be an entertaining and exciting story....

It goes without saying thatUbisoftis one of the biggest companies in video games today. The name behind such massive releases as theAssassin’s CreedandFar Cryfranchises, it seems as though Ubisoft has the financial backing and wide consumer base to launch practically any title it wants and see it become a majorly successful hit. However, it appears as though even Ubisoft occasionally has to pull the plug on some ambitious new projects, with the company recently canceling a mysterious game that was in development for over three years....

Fighting games challenge players to overcome obstacles through a series of strategic blows and blocks or simple button mashing. Well madefighting gamescan be challenging and exciting for gamers, but there are a lot of factors that determine whether it’s a well-made game or a piece of garbage, this list is about the garbage. Related:10 Current-Gen Fighting Games You Should Be Playing Right Now Here are the worst fighting games of the last decade according to the critics on Metacritic....

One weird phenomenon of 2000s cinema that doesn’t get talked about nearly enough is Platinum Dunes and their attempt to revive so many old horror franchises with remakes. The production company was founded by Michael Bay, Brad Fuller, and Andrew Form, though the latter two founders are not involved anymore. Though they don’t remake horror movies anymore, they’re still very active in producing some modern franchises likeA Quiet PlaceandThe Purge....

Big, soundless, ghostly, a face fixed in a permanent, ghastly frown lined with jagged teeth; it’s no wonder the first human reaction to a shark is one of fear or revulsion. It’s the complete opposite of the kind of animals we like, compared to a dog’s friendly demeanor and cheerful attitude, for example. If a person is writing a movie script, it’s easy to see which choice makes the better villain, which explains whyJawsworks so well as a terrifying story....

Before the unveiling ofKingdom Hearts 4, fans of the series were treated to an unexpected trailer showcasing a new mobile game set in theKingdom Heartsuniverse. The series' 20th Anniversary event was chock-full of footage regarding the future of the series, with the reveal ofKingdom Hearts: Missing Linkbeing one of the event’s most exciting features. Related:Best PS2 Games Turning 20 In 2022 That You Should Replay Long-time fans of the series are familiar with the vast array of platforms its games have been confined to, not excluding title releases on mobile devices....

Time and again, the PlayStation exclusiveDreamshas shown itself to be a remarkably flexible and customizable game and scene creation system that players could use to create all manner of inventive designs. Sometimes, this means coming up with something entirely new, while in other instances the user might attempt to re-create something that’s already been made. The latest such noteworthy creation inDreamscomes from YouTuber Martin Nebelong, who took it upon himself to try and rebuild the now-iconic Unreal Engine 5 Train Station scene....

Valorantis known for producing new agents that add to the tactical options in the 5v5 shooter, and the full roster has grown over the last two years since release from ten to nineteen. The new act that began recently has brought Fade with it, the game’s first Turkish agent and a dangerous initiator. Fans have been eagerly awaiting Fade’s release since her initial reveal, especially since the gameplay trailer made her abilities look devastating to use in battle....