The Hobbit: Are The Illusions Of Mirkwood Elven Magic Or Spider Trickery?

There are lots of magical and fantastical scenes in Peter Jackson’s film adaptations ofThe Hobbit, from theGiant Eagles carrying the companythrough a beautifully dusky sky, to watching the 13 dwarves float down the rapids in barrels. But arguably one of the most visually interesting moments in the entire trilogy is when Bilbo and his friends find themselves straying from the path in Mirkwood, which gets them into all sorts of sticky situations....

June 28, 2025 · 4 min · 846 words · Joseph Thompson

The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword HD: A Complete Guide To The Lanayru Mining Facility

The Lanayru Mining Facility is the third dungeon inThe Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword HD. Like the sections leading up to it, players will need to use Timeshift Stones to successfully navigate their way to the end, while also utilizing the dungeon’s key item, the Gust Bellows. There are also a bunch of new enemies scattered throughout the facility, many of which attack using electricity. RELATED:The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword HD - How to Get to Beedle’s Shop...

June 28, 2025 · 14 min · 2844 words · Lori Maldonado

The Next Move For LEGO Star Wars After The Skywalker Saga Seems Obvious

TheLEGOfranchise has been moving steadily along for more than fifteen years now, and at the center of much of that success has been its adaptations of theStar Warsfranchise. TheLEGO Star Warsseries has been a mainstay of the industry thanks to its family-friendly gameplay and trademark wit, and that long history will soon be celebrated with the impending release ofLEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga. Although fans have had to endure numerous delays,LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Sagalooks to be the culmination of everything there is to love from the charming franchise....

June 28, 2025 · 4 min · 642 words · Cynthia Scott

This Adult Animated Series Could Have Been The Next American Dad!

Shows likeFamily GuyandAmerican Dad!have been popular for decades now, as their unusual, sometimes raunchy, and often ridiculous stories make it easy to tune out everyday troubles for a while. What makes these shows great is that they require so little effort from the audience, as fans can simply just laugh at them and not have to pay any particular amount of focus to understanding the story in each episode. Given that much of the merchandising done today is aimed at adults that grew up alongsidethe rise ofThe Simpsons,it makes perfect sense that several cable and streaming networks are creating content that caters to them....

June 28, 2025 · 4 min · 724 words · Kimberly Holmes

Tunic Interview: Andrew Shouldice Discusses Iterative Development, Inspirations, Zelda Comparisons, and More

Andrew Shouldice has dedicated the last seven years of his life to a game design passion project, and next month his hard work will be realized with the release ofTunic. An isometric adventure game with prominentLegend ofZeldainfluences,Tunicis a love letter to an era of gaming where instruction booklets provided additional crucial context that developers couldn’t fit on the cartridge. While Shouldice’s goal is to rekindle the joy of discovery that many contemporary gamers experienced early in their careers,Tunicaspires to be more than a stroll down memory lane, with mechanics and systems that challenge modern and classic conventions....

June 28, 2025 · 23 min · 4881 words · Patricia Morris

Victoria 3: Hardest Nations To Pick

Even for seasoned strategy gamers,Victoria 3will push players' skills to the limit. There’s so much to manage inVictoria 3that new players may find the experience overwhelming. As such, it’s important for beginners to refrain from biting off more than they can chew andstart with an easier nation. After all, it’s better to start things small and learn the basics of the game in increments before moving on to tougher challenges....

June 28, 2025 · 4 min · 822 words · Donna Bailey

Video Game Heroes Who Love To Fight

Almost all video games are about fighting in some way or the other. In the 80s, there were characters likeMariofighting against an army of cute 2d characters like Koopas. Later, in the 90s, there were protagonists like Dr. Gordon Freeman crushing demons and aliens under their feet. However, there have always been a few characters who’ve loved to fight more than most other video game heroes. These raging protagonists include Doom Slayer from the epic first-person shooter gameDoom, The Dark Knight from theBatman Arkhamseries, and the friendly neighborhood superhero fromMarvel’s Spider-Man....

June 28, 2025 · 6 min · 1105 words · Leah Rodriguez

Warzone Season 6 Release Date Confirmed By Call of Duty League Team

Call of Duty: WarzoneSeason 6 is inevitable, but details on what it will entail are hard to come by. However, a Call of Duty League team may have let the cat out of the bag early, potentially revealing theCall of Duty: WarzoneSeason 6 release date. Call of Duty Leagueteam Minnesota ROKKR tweeted out about a $100,000Warzonetournament starting September 29 that will “celebrate the start ofCall of DutySeason 6.” This seems to indicate that theCall of Duty: WarzoneSeason 6 release date is Tuesday, September 29, and so fans of the franchise may very well want to mark that date on their calendars....

June 28, 2025 · 2 min · 424 words · Anthony Winters

World of Warcraft Cataclysm Classic Devs Discuss Guild Changes

World of Warcraft’s Cataclysm expansion was an incredibly transformative moment for Azeroth and its inhabitants, and the Cataclysm Classic release is giving players a chance to relive the era that passed almost 14 years ago. Although the most obvious changes Cataclysm brought were reshaped zones and all-new quests in Deathwing’s wake, Cataclysm also came with plenty of other systemic changes toWorld of Warcraft’s equipment, stats, talents, and more. In particular, the player guilds system was given a makeover with its own leveling system, perks, and guildwide achievements....

June 28, 2025 · 4 min · 803 words · Latasha Patel

WWE Creates Incredible Tribute to WWF No Mercy

Summary Wrestling fans got a bit more than they bargained for with the cold open for the latest NXT No Mercy event, which featured a loving homage to the classic Nintendo 64 wrestling gameWWF No Mercy. Released on the Nintendo 64 in late 2000 and still regarded as a high-water mark for wrestling games by many fans,WWF No Mercy’s lasting legacycontinues to heavily influence the genre to this day. Created by Asmik Ace Entertainment and Aki Corporation, developers acclaimed for their work on wrestling games throughout the 1990s and 2000s,WWF No Mercywould become one of the highest-selling wrestling games on Nintendo’s legendary console....

June 28, 2025 · 3 min · 448 words · Christopher Espinoza

5 Shows To Watch If You Love Barry

Bill Haders' multi-award-winning showBarryhas critics and audiences alike giving glowing reviews and staying on the edge of their seats every week. The mix of black comedy and drama has created a winning, compelling, character-driven show that is already earning its place in television history. It also stars beloved actor Henry Winkler, in a stellar supporting role as Barry’s acting coach and mentor. With season 3 of the show in full swing, fans of the show will soon be looking for something similar to watch to tide them over once it comes to an end....

June 27, 2025 · 4 min · 770 words · Stephanie Cortez

Animal Kingdom Season 6 Episode 5 Review

“Covet” is exactly whatAnimal Kingdom’sfinal season is all about. The latest episode of the TNT drama doesn’t include any true high-stakes action, but it is an ideal episode to foreshadow the trouble that is to come. The never-ending pit of dramatic trouble that surrounds the Cody family continues to follow them in their efforts to distance themselves from the legacy that only recognizes them as Smurf’s boys. “Covet” begins to demonstrate what happens when their past with Smurf and the new legacy the boys are trying to forge, are forced to collide....

June 27, 2025 · 4 min · 760 words · Tammy Collins

Anime That Are Better Dubbed Than Subbed

Summary The subbed versus dubbed debate has been a hot topic in the anime community for decades. Purists will always say that subs are the true format for anime series, as the bona fide version that is closest to the original artistic vision. However, not all agree. Fans of dubbed anime often enjoy the casual feel of watching anime without needing to read subtitles. Some fans simply prefer the voice actors in one format over the other....

June 27, 2025 · 6 min · 1222 words · Donald Knight