The Rings of Powerfeatured plenty of new characters for fans to enjoy, but there was one character who fans couldn’t stop speculating about. Whenever a new character appeared, it seemed that fans immediately thought they might be the hidden Dark Lord, Sauron. Writer and Executive Producer Gennifer Hutchinson discussed those theories from a writer’s point of view in an interview with GameRant. Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Powerexplored the Second Age of Middle-Earth....

As the next generation of graphics cards looms ahead, perhaps just weeks away from being officially unveiled, rumor mills will continue to spew out a multitude of speculations on what AMD andNvidiawill be offering up this year. WithAMD’s Navi 31 possibly having a bigger memory busthan previously thought, and various numbers being banded around about the TDP of team green’s flagship GPU, it can be difficult to filter through what’s true and what’s just hearsay....

Old School Runescapehas, as the title suggests, been around for quite a while, starting all the way back in 2001. There are many reasons that players continue to playRuneScape, but the graphics probably aren’t on the list. This may explain why there was such a controversy about developer Jagex shutting down aRuneScapeHD mod–and why Jagex recently retracted its decision and decided to collaborate with the modder. The RuneLite HD modwas created by a modder known as 117, who spent about two years working on it before Jagex shut down the project the day before it was scheduled for release....

Sega’s fiscal year is coming to a close, and it has released a report detailing just how much of an impactYakuza: Like a Dragonhas had for the publisher. Despite theYakuzaseries' continued growth in sales, selling roughly 3 million games in about two years,Sega still considersYakuzaa niche franchise. Sega attributes much of the game’s western success to the series’ in-depth depiction of Japanese life and culture. That may change, however, if the series' critical and commercial success continues to boom at its present pace....

What looks like the most hype received for a single win in aSuper Smash Bros. Ultimatematch at the Video Game Boot Camp tournament may have actually been accidental. This competitive multiplayer game draws big audiences at Esports events, creating a very chaotic and fun atmosphere for fans ofSuper Smash Bros. Ultimate. Since its start in 2008, Video Game Boot Camp’s (VGBootCamps) Twitch channel has hosted a multitude of live stream tournaments specifically forSuper Smash Bros....

Summary Star Trekcharacters Jean Luc Picard and James T. Kirk were initially portrayed as flawless in their original series before being granted “eleventh-hour redemption arcs,” prompting fans to suggest that earlier development by the writers could have enriched their narratives. Captain Picard ofStar Trek: The Next Generationand Captain Kirk ofThe Original Serieswere generally portrayed as highly capable and ethical leaders who were role models for crews and viewers alike. However, intheStar Trekmovieswith older versions of the characters, they grappled with past failures, strained relationships, and self-doubt before ultimately redeeming themselves by the stories’ ends....

Despite releasing five years ago,Stardew Valleycontinues to be a popular game with a strong following. But, of course, the majority ofStardew Valley’sappeal can be attributed to its charming and relaxing gameplay, allowing the game to be a digital refuge of some sort from the real world’s problems. WhileStardew Valleygenerally remains a wholesome experience at its core, the game has its share of dealing with difficulties that most people experience in real life, seen through its wide cast of characters....

Bethesda intrigued fans in 2018 when it teasedStarfield, its upcoming action role-playing game set in space. But while excitement for the new IP grows, Bethesda Vice President Pete Hines seems to have confirmed that no new details will be released on the game until next year. Bethesda has a pedigree for its expansive action role-playing games such as theFalloutandElders Scrollsseries.When the developer teasedStarfieldat E3 2018– its first new IP in more than two decades – fans hoped that they might get to play the game by the end of 2020....

Given the incredible scope of nearly every aspect of the game, it’s hardly surprising thatStarfieldfeatures a massive upgrade system for the player’s fleet of ships. From the moment players step foot on the game’s first ship, the endless possibilities become readily apparent.Starfieldis clearly designed to allow players to truly create their personal dream spaceship. The upgrade system, which works with several different modules, can be slightly overwhelming at first. Even finding the exact location of the system can be a challenge....

TheDead Spaceremake will probably go down as one of 2023’s best experiences. Horror fans are in for a treat in March as well with the release of another high-profile horror remake viaResident Evil 4. It looks set to be a great year forhorror game remakes, withDead Spacehelping to start things off with an emphatic bang. RELATED:The Scariest Regular Enemies Found In Horror Games The originalDead Spacewas unique in that it successfully made a horror game work in space....

Star Warslaunched into theaters in 1977, with the first sequel in 1980 and then another in 1983. Considering video game arcades would have their heyday throughout the 80s, it makes perfect sense thatgames based on the hit filmswould be massive hits in their own right. Every film of the original trilogy would have at least one arcade cabinet based on it, with some having multiple. Then, as the 90s and early 2000s came and went,Star Warswould have a resurgence, and even more games would find their way into whatever arcades were left....

ThoughTiny Tina’s Wonderlandshas come under criticism for balancing choices and the Coiled Captors DLC, the spin-off does plenty right. Fans have shown plenty of love for the narration from Tina and the newcomersFrette and Valentine, with Dragon Lord also being praised as a strong villain. Alongside the solid story, many appreciate the gameplay of the spin-off, with spells being far more impactful than grenades and the Overworld being an excellent change of pace....

Despite numerous delays, the hype for Naughty Dog’s highly anticipated sequel,The Last of Us 2,is still as strong as ever.Many welcomed the delay to be a good thing, given that it shows Naughty Dog’s commitment to bringing a deserving sequel to the now-iconic 2013 game,The Last of Us. Several weeks ago, Naughty Dog, in partnership with Dark Horse Comics,announced an upcoming book that delves into the art ofThe Last of Us 2....