ThroughoutThe Lord Of The Rings, there are a few key moments that could have changedthe entirety of Middle Earthif the events had played out differently. One of the most important moments is right at the close of the trilogy when Frodo finally makes it to the fires of Mount Doom. It’s a moment that’s widely viewed as a tragic failure for Frodo, but the story does still end up having a happy ending thanks to some interference....
Nintendo has released a trailer for its newest addition to theMario Kartseries,Mario Kart Live: Home Circuit. The soon-to-be released title forSuper Mario’s 35th anniversarytakes advantage of augmented reality (AR) features, and allows players to transform their homes into a racetrack. Veterans of the series are familiar with its weapons and courses, butfans have never had the chance to simultaneously engage in real-worldMario Kartraces as they play the game.Mario Kart Live: Home Circuitpromises that exact opportunity, and invites players to create courses like Rainbow Road using their actual surroundings....
[UPDATE:Despite the retailer denying the leak, Sony has confirmedSpider-Man is a PS4 exclusive post-launch hero forMarvel’s Avengers. Original story follows.] Despite recent reports claiming that Spider-Man would be exclusively making his way toMarvel’s Avengerson the PlayStation 4, it seems the source of the rumor, UK digital retailer Base, has come forth and denied the legitimacy of the information. For those out of the loop on the now-debunked leak, a listing for the upcoming game on the site claimed that players could “play as Spider-man exclusively on PS4,” leading many to believe that the iconic superhero would prominently feature in the game....
Marvel’s many outlets for media are saturating and overwhelming, but with new continuities and IPs within its larger franchise, Marvel characters can stand out depending on their iterations on the IP. It can then be exciting in a game likeMarvel’s Midnight Suns, where fans may go into it with a preconceived notion of what its characters will be like, only to be pleasantly surprised if they are much more original or have a unique spin on them....
Fans ofMortal Kombatwill fondly remember its roster of lethal assassins, ranging from the shinobi-inspired Scorpion of the Shirai Ryu, to the Chinese assassin-inspired Sub-Zero of the Lin Kuei. Alongside these iconic warriors is fan favorite Noob Saibot, the black-garbed wraith with a penchant for edge. RELATED:10 Gaming Franchises you may Complete (In Less Time Than Assassin’s Creed Valhalla) Those aware ofMKlore know that Noob Saibot was once Bi-Han, the original Sub-Zero and brother to the current bearer of the name....
A favorite among most fans of Masashi Kishimoto’sNaruto, Kakashi Hatake,the Sharingan wielding jonin commanderof Team 7, had an extremely turbulent time in his early years as a shinobi. Despite emerging from Konoha’s Academy as one of its most gifted prospects, who rose to the rank of jonin while only an adolescent, Kakashi endured the loss of those he valued most in his life, which sent him on a downward spiral that changed him forever....
Nintendo is asking fans about their favoriteLegend of Zeldaexperiences. Whether it’s 3D vs 2D, sword vs bow, or the most relaxingZeldamusic, Nintendo is reaching out to fans to see what they enjoy most. The Nintendo of America Twitter account has posted a series of polls, none of which seem more interesting than 2D (top-down) or 3DZeldagames. Ever since the belovedOcarina of Time, Nintendo has createdThe Legend of Zeldatitles in 3D, likeWind WakerorBreath of The Wild, but also from a top-down perspective, likePhantom Hourglassor the recent andwell-receivedLink’s Awakeningremake....
Summary The creator of the originalFalloutgame, Tim Cain, is working onThe Outer Worlds 2as a consultant. He gives feedback on some of the more important aspects of the game asThe Outer Worlds 2continues its development. Cain also worked on the firstThe Outer Worldsgame as one of its game directors, likely playing a role inThe Outer Worlds' satirical elements, which sometimes felt familiar to fans ofFallout’s signature atmosphere. AfterThe Outer Worldsfinished development, Cain entered into semi-retirement in which he focused on his YouTube channel and other solo projects....
Outriders, like many games, features some particularly difficult boss fights. Players ofOutridersmay find themselves up against other Altered, Monsters, or even a Shaman Warlord. For fans ofOutriders, these boss fights can be easy to complete on a solo run, or a struggle with a full three-man squad. The Shaman Warlord is not a particularly tough enemy, but it is a bullet sponge that has some key mechanics to watch out for, making this fight more of a dance around the map than a straight-up gunfight....
Summary Japanese developer Pocketpair’s open-world creature collectorPalworldhas thoroughly captivated players since it entered early access on January 19, and the developer has made promises to move forward with consistent updates to make the game an even better experience. What was originally expected to be nothing more than a meme has genuinely surprised the gaming community by offering an experience reminiscent ofPokemonandARK: Survival Evolved, yet one that still manages to set itself apart....
Sony is set to reveal thePlayStation 5sometime soon, according to online rumors and speculation. But fans may not have to wait to get an impression of what the finalizedPS5will look like… A new leak, which sources suggest comes from the official PlayStation website in Japan, claims to show an icon featuring the shape of the new console. The icon, surprisingly, is a shape many PlayStation fans will already recognize. It’s strikingly similar to the shape of the PS5 DevKit....
The Pokemon Company and Nintendo recently revealed the next generation ofPokemonwithPokemon ScarletandViolet,which release later this year. Since the teaser trailer,Pokemonfans have taken to the new starter Pokemon and have speculated on what their evolutions may look like, including a unique bandit look forSprigatito. Reddit user Bunnybiene recently posted their idea for a final evolution forPokemon ScarletandViolet’s Grass-type starter Pokemon Sprigatito. Fan art from another user was included with several points illustrating the thought process of making a larger Grass-type cat that’s inspired by bandits from the regionPokemon ScarletandVioletis based on, the Spain and Portugal portion of the Mediterranean....
If there is another thing that is most memorable about Nintendo’sPokemon SwordandShield, aside from itsexclusive new Galar Pokemon, many fans would likely agree that it would be the various train stations found around the region. Not only do these stations serve as transportation hubs and supply replenishment areas, they also subtly tell players how far along the game they already are. Therefore there is no wonder that aPokemonfan recreated an iconic train station inSwordandShieldin another Nintendo title,Animal Crossing: New Horizons....
