LOTR: How Was The Light Of The Trees Of Valinor Extinguished?

Light is one of the most important elements in Middle Earth, because it banishes darkness, and can harm all of the evil creatures and beings that dwell in shadow. This love of light that is shared by elves and men alike, stems from long beforethe Children of Illuvatar were awoken, long before they were even conceptualized within Eru’s mind. It stems from the two Trees of Valinor,created by the AinurYavanna, which gave off such an ethereal beauty in their silver and gold illuminations that the light fused with the looker’s soul and kept them pure and content ever after....

May 20, 2025 · 4 min · 802 words · Danielle Oliver

Mizkif Getting Fined for Not Taking Trash Can Back to House

PopularTwitchstreamer Matthew “Mizkif” Rinaudo has been involved in some controversy lately, and that seems to continue with a fine that he recently incurred for not taking his trash can back to the house. Like with many urban areas, Mizkif’s trash is collected by the city each week on a specific day, and after some confusion about which day that is, theTwitchstreamer has received a pile of tickets. During a January 16 Twitch livestream, Mizkif and housemate and fellow streamer Emiru discussed some serious fines regarding his house in Austin, Texas....

May 20, 2025 · 2 min · 423 words · Sara Mayer

Modern Warfare Update Introduces Barebones Moshpit

New game modes rotate in and out ofCall of Duty: Modern Warfarewith every patch. This rotation is determined by fan requests mixed with the best modes to showcase items and weapons.Modern Warfare’s ever-changing playlist selection is one of the fan-favorite features built into the title. In the last update,Call of Duty: Modern Warfareintroduced a Bare Bones Moshpitto fans allowing players a chance to show their skills on a variety of maps....

May 20, 2025 · 2 min · 415 words · Steven Gates

Mortal Kombat 11 Characters That Shouldn't Return in MK 12

Mortal Kombat 11featured a slew of newcomers to its roster by the time of its final Ultimate edition, but not all of them have been well-received by fans of the series. While the plethora of guest characters have been a major selling point for the title, the original characters that were introduced ended up paling in comparison to the classic fighters. Even some long awaited returning characters turned out to be disappointments for fans in the end....

May 20, 2025 · 3 min · 595 words · Nathaniel Cain

Movies That Kill The Dog

There are few things more inviting than the presence of a loyal animal companion in a movie. No matter the genre, dogs can be used to promote a sense of ease thanks to their adorable natures. But sadly, not all of these charming creatures will live to see their name in the credits. A dog can quickly becomethe best part of a moviedepending on its impact on the plot. Some films give them starring roles to accentuate their lovability, but doing so will also increase the level of heartbreak felt when they meet their eventual demise....

May 20, 2025 · 5 min · 1020 words · Nicole Ward

Naruto: The Konoha Crush Arc, Explained

Summary Kicking things into high gear after the Chunin Exams Arc, the Konoha Crush is the first narrative peak in Part I of Masashi Kishimoto’sNaruto, bringing many earlier plot points to an epic conclusion. This segment featuredOrochimaru finally making his moveagainst the Hidden Leaf Village after forcing the Hidden Sand into an alliance with the Hidden Sound. A large-scale invasion ofKonohagakure by Sunagakure and Otogakureshinobi interrupted the Chunin Exams Finals, as battles raged between Orochimaru and Hiruzen, as well as Team 7 and Gaara....

May 20, 2025 · 6 min · 1106 words · Teresa Cook

New Co-Op Horror Game is Already a Big Hit on Steam

Summary Co-op horror gameLethal Companyjust hitSteamEarly Access this past October, and it’s already proven to be a big hit with the community.Steamhas a near-endless number of horror games for fans of the genre to check out, but most of them are single-player affairs. Co-op horror games in general are rarities, but some notable co-op horror games have hit Valve’s digital storefront in the past. One of the most notable co-op horror games on Steam isPhasmophobia, a ghost-hunting game where players work together with their friends to investigate haunted locations....

May 20, 2025 · 2 min · 381 words · Brandon Henry

One Piece Chapter 1118 Preview: Zoro And Jinbe Team Up Vs Nusjuro

Summary One Piecechapter 1118 is just around the corner, and fans are grateful for the fact that there is no break this week.One Piecehas seen multiple breaks interrupt the release schedule as of late, and one can only hope that it continues for at least three chapters in a row. So far, fans are very happy to know thatOne Piecechapter 1118 will be out later this week, and there are a lot of intriguing plot points that Oda has to tackle here....

May 20, 2025 · 7 min · 1292 words · Jamie Peterson

One Piece: All Revolutionary Army Commanders, Ranked

Summary The Revolutionary Army is an incredibly powerful organization that exists in the world ofOne Piece. Initially, when this group was established by none other than Dragon, it was called the Freedom Fighters. With time, several powerful members joined it and became its pillars, which then led to the creation of this army. The Revolutionary Army has grown significantly in terms of power over the years. As such, they have established several incredible commanders, all of whom have made a great name of their own in the world....

May 20, 2025 · 6 min · 1082 words · Joanne Williams

Open World RPG Is Already One of Steam's Top Sellers and It's Not Even Out Yet

Summary Dragon’s Dogma 2is already a big hit onSteam, having just cracked the Top Sellers list on Valve’s storefront. Its early success follows Capcom’s announcement thatDragon’s Dogma 2will launch on August 03, 2025, in accordance with previous leaks. The release date confirmation stemmed from the latestDragon’s Dogma 2showcase offering new plot and gameplay detailsabout the upcoming open-world RPG. The November 28 event was followed by the start of the game’s pre-order period, which kicked off a day later....

May 20, 2025 · 3 min · 512 words · Lisa Hopkins

Pokemon Fan Designs Gijinka Version of Vespiquen

Summary A fan of thePokemonseries drew Vespiquen in the style of gijinka. Many gamers have been creating art based on Game Freak’s beloved RPG franchise for years, producing incredible pieces that do a great job of celebrating the games.Pokemonartworkcomes in a large variety of different forms and styles that help showcase the talent that the gaming community has. One style ofPokemonartthat many have been taking on is gijinka. This type of artwork sees fans take various animal-like characters and give them a human form....

May 20, 2025 · 3 min · 543 words · Mindy Schmidt

Pokemon Legends: Arceus Player Makes Helpful Flowchart for Shiny Hunting

Pokemon Legends: Arceusoffers players the opportunity to catch nearly 250 species of Pokemon in the wide, sprawling open world of the Hisui region. Players are encouraged to catch multiple Pokemon of each species in order to complete research tasks and fill out the Pokedex. Players ofPokemon Legends: Arceusare also able to hunt down and catch special Pokemon, including extra-large Alpha specimens and uniquely colored Shiny Pokemon. Shiny Pokemon are extremely rare, having an approximately 1/4096 chance of spawning in the overworld....

May 20, 2025 · 3 min · 447 words · Raymond Golden

PS4 App Apparently Getting Upgraded for PS5

The improvements being made by thePlayStation 5have been detailed heavily as of late, which makes sense for Sony considering how close the console is to its official release. Another area possibly improved upon in the next-gen console seems to deal with gameplay recording, as a new version of the Share Factory app has been leaked for thePS5. Whilethe recent PlayStation 5 UI videoshowed off plenty of new or updated features coming to the console, nothing regarding Share Factory was shown....

May 20, 2025 · 2 min · 416 words · Tyler Freeman