The upcoming Amazon-producedLord of the Ringsseries is a contentious topic among fans of the series (both the original books and Peter Jackson’s film adaptations). Some are excited about a new journey into Middle Earth, while others are worried about whether or not the series will truly be able to live up to its predecessors. The show is not connected to Peter Jackson or to the team that made theLord of the Ringsmovies in the early 2000s, but it will inevitably have to be compared to those films, as it takes place in the same universe....

Last week, The Game Awards celebrated 2020’s best video games, withThe Last of Us 2taking home the coveted Game of the Year accolade. Now, players on the Nintendo Switch would be happy to know that the eShop is currently holding a Game Awards sale that slashes up to 33% off some of the biggest titles on the hybrid console. It is worth noting that the promotion will only be available until December 17th, so players should take advantage of all the deals now while they are still available....

The Last of Us Part 1features many iconic characters and creatures. From Joel and Ellie, the very faces of the series, to the enormous and deadly Bloater. Perhaps no character is quite as memorable as the Clicker, however; the frightening blind beast with a deformed head, cleft in twain by an all-consuming fungal growth. Related:The Last of Us Part 1: How to Beat the Bloate One of the most frequently encountered infected enemies, players going up against Clickers inThe Last of Us Part 1requires skill and discretion in equal amounts....

Hasan Piker is one ofTwitch’s most popular streamers, known as a left-wing commentator. Politics on Twitch is often a fraught topic, with many streamers preferring to stick to less controversial subjects. That is not the case for Piker, who goes by HasanAbi and has been suspended from the platform before for contentious political statements. He was also briefly banned in 2019 for allegedly interacting with streaming equipment while driving. His recent controversy, however, has nothing to do with any particular statement or Twitch rules violation....

Long-time fans of thePokemonseries know that it’s easy to spend a small fortune onPokemonmerchandise. The available loot comes in all shapes and forms, from inexpensive toys to costlier (and fancier) products like customPokemondress shirts. Pokemon’s lasting popularity has spurred the creation of likely millions of fakePokemonproducts over the years, and a recent bust by U.S. Customs agents has now uncovered hundreds of thousands of dollars worth of illicitPokemongoods. RELATED:Castlevania Netflix Creator Reveals Disturbing Take on Pokemon U....

The second episode ofWhat If…?was likely an emotional one for many fans as it featured thefinal performance of Chadwick Bosemanas T’Challa in the MCU. But it was also a great way of showing a new side of T’Challa as this alternate universe explored what would happen if he became Star-Lord instead of Peter Quill. This change resulted in a lot of fun surprises, from T’Challa becoming an intergalactic Robin Hood to Thanos being redeemed as a hero of sorts....

What do the Big Three,Bleach,Naruto, andOne Piece, in the anime industry all have in common? While many might mention their prolonged runtimes, iconic characters, and stunning sound designs, others may note the non-canonical catastrophe that is filler episodes. Filler episodes tend to carry negative associations with them, as they are interpreted as an excuse for lazy writing and animating. Many times, these episodes are so egregious that it turns away potential audience members....

Quick Links As players advance throughWuthering Waves, they will find that the difficulty starts to seriously ramp up, necessitating the need toupgrade the character’s abilitiesto overcome tougher bosses.One important item required for the upgrading of skills is Unending Destruction, which can be challenging to find initially. This guide will help you understand how to get it so you can be well-prepared for the upcoming battles. How to Get Unending Destruction Unending Destruction is a crucial development material used to enhance your character’s skills, helping you stay prepared for upcoming challenges....

to reach a couple of shrines inThe Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, players will be required to infiltrate the Yiga Clan. The Suariwak Shrine has sprung up in the inner sanctum of the Yiga Blademaster Station, and Link can only gain entrance by passing a rigorous exam across the Gerudo Desert. RELATED:Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom - Master Kohga of the Yiga Clan Walkthrough Suariwak Shrine Location in TotK InTears of the Kingdom, the Suariwak Shrine is located within the Yiga Blademaster Station at the coordinates -2523, -1770, 0131....

Gaming’ssports genrehas received a fair amount of bad press in recent years. Electronic Arts and 2K have frustrated fans of theirFIFA,Madden,andNBAseries', with a perceived lack of progression between releases and emphasis on pay-to-win modes likeUltimate Team. Unfortunately, this negatively is hard to argue against, and simulation-style sports games are simply not in a good place at the moment. RELATED:Greatest Sports Anime Of All Time Thankfully, officially licensed, simulation sports games aren’t all that the genre has to offer....

Video game remakes and remasters are a mixed bag, and the controversy is well-deserved. Occasionally developers hit the nail right on the head, while other times they end up hitting their hands. As such, many remakes have flubbed right out of the gate by being worse than the originals. RELATED:Demon’s Souls Remake: Best 10 Weapons To Use Early On Others, however, managed to do it right and transform a classic title into a much-lauded new take that paid respect to the original, while offering something excellent in return....

Gamers don’t have too many options when it comes to unique (and fun) city-builder games asidefrom popular games likeCities: SkylinesorTropico 6. But every so often, indie game developers come up with unusual city-building games that revolutionize the genre.IXIONis a city-building game that has several distinctive twists in its midst. Players may thinkIXIONis a run-of-the-mill city building, but at its core, it’s an intense survival game. While players must focus on expanding the station, they’ll also have to learn how to handle its resources....

Spoilers forPillars of EternityandPoE 2: Deadfireahead. Obsidian Entertainment’sAvowedhas been quite highly anticipated since its announcement in 2020 as a return to a genre and space the studio is oft-known and well-liked for. Following some of its departures from previous AAA-style releases likeThe Outer Worldin the form ofPentimentas well as the studio’s CRPGs likeTyrannyand thePillars of Eternityseries,Avowedpromises to bring players into a larger open-world in an epic fantasy setting replete with robust first-person gameplay and open-ended interesting narratives....