The Rings of Powerhas had a unique challenge when it comes to adapting the Second Age of Middle-Earth: while there are plenty of goalposts and events to draw from in theLord of the Ringssource material, the story has plenty of room for expansion. And that’s just what writer and executive producer Gennifer Hutchinson did when she and the rest of the production crew were craftingThe Rings of Power. Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Powerfeatures plenty of familiar faces (even if they aren’t immediately recognizable) such asthe Stranger who is probably Gandalf, Galadriel, and Elrond....

Grand Theft Auto 5has become one of the most popular games during the start of coronavirus self-isolation and quarantines. But that doesn’t make developerRockstarimmune from the same issues everyone else is facing. Today the studio’s leadership announced that it was taking appropriate actions to protect the health of Rockstar game developers. The statement confirms that Rockstar has implemented “work from home policies” across all studios this past week. In a message posted to Twitter on Sunday morning, Rockstar announced its efforts to combat the spread of theCOVID-19 coronavirus....

Marvelhas been aggressively partnering with game publishers and developers to create a diverse range of licensed games based onThe Avengers,Spider-Man,Guardians of the Galaxy, and more. As exciting as it is forMarvelto explore a diverse range of genres for licensed games, however, there are traditional genres like fighting games that fans always want Marvel to return to. That wish may be coming true again, as leaks indicate Marvel has chosen its new fighting game partner – Electronic Arts....

Summary Debuting in 1994, Knuckles the Echidna would debut in theSonic the Hedgehogseries. His first appearance would be inSonic the Hedgehog 3as an antagonist, enlisted by Dr. Robotnik to derail Sonic and Tails' heroic efforts. Presented as serious, bruising and physically robust, Knuckles the Echidna would go on to becomeone of the franchise’s most popular charactersand something of anti anti-hero. Regarded as far too anti-social and prone to brawling to have ever been a mascot himself, Knuckles would go on to be included as a playable character across the bestSonic the Hedgehogtitles in all the years to follow....

Horizon Forbidden Westis launching in only a few more days and excited fans have no doubt become even more so thanks to allthe glowing reviewsthat recently came out. And while those fans already have enough reasons to pick up a copy and start playing immediately, Sony has provided another one for the more environmentally aware players. Announced via the PlayStation website and a YouTube trailer, Sony has partnered with the Arbor Day Foundation to help with three reforestation projects across the US....

In 2023, fans old and new will encounter Joel and Ellie, a pair of survivors that find themselves embarking on a journey across America, battling infected and brutal humans in a last-ditch effort for hope.The Last of Ushas found critical acclaim with how it told astellar story in the video game world, and now HBO is looking for the same success in a live-action adaption. Related:Canceled Movies Based On Games With just a short and exciting trailer,The Last of Usis already looking like one emotional and action-fueled ride....

Year 5 ofDestiny 2launched with The Witch Queen expansion earlier this week, and for many players, it is the best expansion that they’ve experienced yet.Destinyhas always had an interesting story, and its deep lore encourages players to dig through all the information it tucks away in lore entries and throughout its world. However, The Witch Queen brings this all front and center. The campaign for the expansion is a fun and rewarding experience that hits a lot of the same notes as classicDestiny 2experiences, but at the same time provides much more for players....

Netflix’sThe Witcherseries has been met with great praise from fans of the books and games alike, and with final episode of the first season having concluded late last year, fans are wondering what will be next for Geralt the Witcher. The last episode seems to hint that Geralt is taking Ciri to Kaer Morhen to begin her training, and fans of the books and games expect thattwo Witchers besides Geraltmay well be introduced to the TV show’s story now, Eskel and Lambert....

Summary World of Warcraftplayers can pick up close to a dozen new Kaldorei-themed transmog items scattered around Bel’ameth, the new Night Elf city. These new collectible cosmetics were added inWorld of WarcraftPatch 10.2.5, Seeds of Renewal. Bel’ameth is the name of theNight Elf village inWorld of Warcraftthat is currently being built beneath the new World Tree, which appeared on Azeroth west of the Dragon Isles after Fyrakk’s defeat in the Amirdrassil raid....

The story ofScarlet Nexusplays a massive role in the experience it provides, not unlikemany other JRPG titles. Although its front and center mechanic isits combat system, thestory of the gameis surprisingly complex and expansive. For the player to fully appreciate this game, they’ll need touncover everything the story is hiding, and some of them are found in side quests. RELATED:Awesome Things You Didn’t Know You Could Do In Scarlet Nexus...

The first-ever game developed by OverBorder Studio,Thymeisais an action-RPG Soulslike that takesheavy inspiration from games likeBloodborneandSekiro: Shadows Die Twice. Playing as the mysterious Corvus, players mustnavigate the Kingdom of Hermes,which has crumbled following the emergence of a deadly plague. RELATED:How Thymesia Challenges The Status-Quo Of Soulslike Games As with any Soulslike, tutorials are sparse, and players will need to do a lot of trial and error to learn the intricacies of the game’s many systems....

Given how subjective movie reviews can be, it’s only natural that opinions are going to differ from time to time. As they say; one man’s trash is another man’s treasure. Generally though, this subjectivity tends to balance itself out and, ultimately, provide a fairly balanced viewpoint once an average has been taken. Unfortunately, however, this isn’t always the case. RELATED:10 Games Critics Hated That Players Loved (& What They Got On Metacritic)...

Genshin Impactis so full of secret treasures, puzzles, areas, quests, and characters that it’s almost impossible to tell if everything has been figured out at any given moment. Most secrets in the game are pretty trivial, and actually repeat themselves, so players can figure out their patterns. That said, some are genuinely worth finding and exploiting to help enhance weapons, develop characters, or just improve the exploration experience. RELATED:Genshin Impact: Things You Need To Know About Dvalin Learning to spot the patterns of the game and where the developers like to hide their secrets becomes easier with time as players get familiar with the game....