Tales of the Shire: A Lord of the Rings Gamemakes changes to the typical cozy game formula in several ways, including the omission of one mechanic that, for many, is one of the biggest selling points for a game. Though one of the biggest shake-ups is its bigger emphasis on cooking, one of the most surprising choices is its complete lack of player romance. Oddly enough, while I may have someproblems withTales of the Shire,its lack of marriage candidates isn’t one of them....

The Dark Pictures Anthology: The Devil in Meis a brand-new horror title based on the H. H. Holmes murder house of the late 1800s. Players will be caught in the creepiest of all hotel scenarios, and they will need to be quick-witted in order to get everyone out alive. In order to survive, players will need to learn some of the new mechanics unique toThe Devil in Mebefore the horror starts, and this includes a new inventory interaction that players can use to get into all sorts of trouble....

Dragon Ballhas grown into one of the most influential anime franchises of all time with its blend of martial arts, humor, and fantasy, with high-stakes action and intricate lore.At the heart of the series are the Dragon Balls, mystical artifacts with the power to summon a dragon to grant wishes.Over the years, the origins of the wish-granting orbs have been explained in the canon as linked to Namekians with special abilities....

The recast of President Coriolanus Snow forThe Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reapingis a sad reminder of Donald Sutherland. In the four originalHunger Gamesmovies,Sutherland played the role of the villainous President Snow. His performance is widely considered to be among the best in the movies through his ability to capture the character’s cruelty, manipulative nature, air of superiority, and how much he revels in the suffering of others. The latestHunger Gamesbook,Sunrise on the Reaping, expands President Snow’s story during the second Quarter Quell, which is the Hunger Games that Haymitch Abernathy goes on to win....

Warning: This article contains spoilers for Wicked the Broadway musical.Wicked: For Goodwill need to resolve a storyline that was altered from the Broadway show for the first movie, potentially with some intense and effective results. 2024’sWickedand its follow-up are based on the Broadway musical, which itself is based on Gregory Maguire’s novelWicked: The Life and Times of the Wicked Witch of the West. Broadway massively changed the story, while the movies are largely faithful to this show....

EA’sBattlefield 2042has been the subject of a lot of criticism by many fans, as the game failed to live up to their expectations. This came along with the fact that the game was riddled with bugs at release, with issues such as hit registration held as one of the biggest problems. Destructive environments and buildings were one of the more anticipated features many players were hoping would gain a huge focus, but many were met with disappointment....

Ubisoft has revealed the DLC roadmap for the upcomingStar Wars Outlaws, laying out the plans for future content and their respective release windows.Star Wars Outlawsis set to release at the end of this month, and it will be the first-ever open-world Star Wars game. We already know that those who have pre-orderStar Wars Outlawswill get access to the Kessel Runner bonus pack, which offers cosmetic items for Kay and Nix, her speeder....

Summary InHarry Potter, the wizarding world is full of several characters who add value and depth to the story of famed wizards Harry Potter, Ron Weasley, and Hermione Granger. Throughout Harry, Ron, and Hermione’s several years studying at Hogwarts, many characters come into contact with the protagonists, with many being valuable assets in the story, even though their efforts are often overlooked. Whether it be powerful wizards or non-magic wielders, many charactersin theHarry Potterfranchiseare underappreciated even with their countless contributions that aid Harry and his companions in their battle against Lord Voldemort and his Death Eaters....

A lot has changed since the release of the Kanto PokeRap back in the late ’90s. Not only are fans now out in the real world, catching their favorite Pokemon in the augmented reality ofPokemon GO, but also the 150 pocket monsters featured in the original PokeRap have ballooned to over 800. As such, it certainly seems that the PokeRap was in dire need of an update and luckily, one dedicated individual has taken it upon themselves to deliver the goods....

Warning: SPOILERS ahead forWatsonseason 1, episodes 12-13, “My Life’s Work.” A major character loses their life at the end ofWatsonseason 1, but the series at least has until its return to CBS in January 2026 to hammer out one of the biggest issues created by their death. TheWatsonseason 1 finalepays off a storm that’s been brewing since the series premiere, pitting Watson against Moriarty as two of his medical staff ride the brink of death....

You may have missedStar Trek’smost unhingedDoctor WhoEaster Egg, but I did not. Two of the longest-running pop culture franchises,Star TrekandDoctor Who,have made sly references to one another over the years. In issues 26 and 27 ofStar Trek: Deep Space Nine,first published by Malibu in 1995,Trekdrops one of its most unhinged, and coolest,Doctor WhoEaster Eggs yet. “Mudd’s Pet” was written by Randy and Jean-Marc Lofficier and drawn by Keith Conroy. In the story “Mudd’s Pets,” appearing as back-up features inStar Trek: Deep Space Nine26 and 27, Horace Mudd arrives on the titular space station, seeking a deal with Quark....

Generally speaking,Twitchdoesn’t often make headlines for heartwarming stories, but when the streaming company does, it is a testament to how tightly-knit the gaming community can be. One recent example is the story of streamer JesseDStreams who managed to fall asleep with0 viewers to wake up to a 200-strong chat, earning himself 1,000 followers in the process. Now, the latest feelgood story revolves around a generous donation to a young streamer....

Originally released in 1988,My Neighbor Totorois an integral component of Studio Ghibli’s history and marks the beginnings of acclaimed filmmaker Hayao Miyazaki’s involvement with the entertainment company. The movie focuses on two young girls, Satsuki and Mei, and their experiences acclimating to an unfamiliar new home filled with whimsical forest spirits, like the friendly Totoro himself. My Neighbor Totorois more than just an entertaining tale packed with adorable creatures; its lessons on friendship, family, compassion, and caring for the environment are life-changing....