LOTR: How Are Merry And Pippin Different In The Movies From The Books?

Quick Links Like most book-to-screen adaptations,The Lord of the Ringssaw some changes when Peter Jackson brought this epic fantasy trilogy to life for the big screen. Of course, a lot of material was left out. This is typically the fashion when books are adapted into movies, otherwise, most book-to-screen adaptations would be too long for an audience to sit through. But inThe Lord of the Ringsmovies, there are also some changes made to the story and characters....

June 17, 2025 · 4 min · 842 words · Miguel Lara

Ms. Marvel's Animation Captures Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse's Charm

Ms. Marvelhas just landed on Disney Plus, and if there’s one key takeaway to draw from the series, it’s that it’s like nothing theMCUhas done before. Sure, that might be down to very self-apparent reasons, but only one seems to really jump out of the screen and that is none other than the show’s unique animation style. In that regard, it’sMs. MarvelandnotWhat If…?that comes closerto achieving a tame MCU version of what Sony did withSpider-Man: Into the Spider-Versein 2018, albeit in very different doses, considering Kamala Khan’s adventures are not animated but live-action instead....

June 17, 2025 · 4 min · 806 words · Angela Cole

Nintendo of America Makes Change to Its Headquarters

Summary Nintendo of Americahas re-painted its sign.Nintendohas a number of offices located throughout the world, with its main Japanese headquarters stationed in Kyoto, Japan, since 1889. Nintendo has offices in the United States as well, with its main Nintendo of America branch located in Redmond, Washington, with two separate offices in San Francisco, California, and New York City. TheNintendo of America divisionwas first founded in 1980, when late Nintendo president Hiroshi Yamauchi appointed his son-in-law Minoru Arakawa as president, with Yoko Yamauchi, wife of Arakawa and daughter of Yamauchi, as the first employee....

June 17, 2025 · 2 min · 409 words · Leah Burke

NYC First Responder is First Consumer to Try Xbox Series X

As the release date of theXbox Series Xdraws closer, it seems fans all around the world are eager to finally boot up Microsoft’s newest hardware and see what the future of gaming is all about.The Series X will provide enhanced visuals, smoother frame rates, and an SSD capable of unparalleled loading times, allegedly creating the best console experience to date. Although many would be thrilled to get their hands on theXbox Series Xnow, it seems Gamer Tag Radio’s Danny Peña felt a specific member of his podcast’s community was especially deserving of a chance to play the console early....

June 17, 2025 · 3 min · 436 words · Jennifer Clark

One Piece: How Shanks Is Gol D. Roger's True Disciple

After serving as an apprentice in his youth on the ship of the Pirate King, Gol D. Roger, on his legendary voyage to conquer the Grand Line, Shanks is now one of the most powerful and feared pirates in the world ofOne Piece. His stature among the Four Emperors, the sway he holds over those navigating the seas, and the bargaining power he holds when dealing with theWorld Governmentreflects the strides he has made since....

June 17, 2025 · 6 min · 1143 words · Christopher Warren

One Piece: The Former Shichibukai, Ranked By Bounty

The Shichibukai, also known by their English name of the Seven Warlords of the Sea, were a group of 7 pirates affiliated with the World Government. All of them together constituted one of the Three Great Powers of theOne Pieceworld, alongside the Four Emperors of the Sea, and the Marines. RELATED:One Piece: Can The Seraphim Replace The Shichibukai? Marine Admiral Fujitora took it to the Reverie to try and dissolve the Shichibukai after two of its members committed grave crimes and made use of their Shichibukai title to aid the destruction of countries, notably, Sir Crocodile in Alabasta and Donquixote Doflamingo in Dressrosa....

June 17, 2025 · 5 min · 948 words · Michelle Hill

Outriders Trickster Class Breakdown

At one time a holiday 2020 release,Outridershas since moved away from the likes of other RPG looter shooters such asDestiny 2: Beyond Light,Godfall, and even the free next gen upgrade forBorderlands 3. Thelatest trailer forOutridersnot only shows off more gameplay elements, but reveals the new launch date of July 21, 2025, which should give it enough breathing room to help the game stand out from the rest of the crowd....

June 17, 2025 · 4 min · 726 words · Joseph Pham

Overwatch 2 Fan Points Out Missing Feature For Kiriko’s Witch Skin

AnOverwatch 2fan notices that Kiriko’s Witch skin is missing the unique voice line for her Kitsune Rush ultimate. MostOverwatchevent hero skins have voice line variations either with their regular dialogue or their ultimate voice line. But Kiriko may be missing her own unique lines, and a fan is raising awareness for the missing dialogue. TheKiriko Witch skin has been controversialfrom the moment it was released in the store when the Halloween event started....

June 17, 2025 · 3 min · 467 words · Amanda Vargas

Paradox Interactive Reveals Surviving the Abyss, a New Survival Sim

Paradox Interactive just announced their new gameSurviving the Abyss, a survival strategy title that will be available on Steam. However, Valve’s popular gaming platform actually added the title to its database beforeParadox Interactivehad a chance to officially reveal it. Interestingly, this is not the first time a game from the developer leaked. Earlier this year,Paradox Interactive’sVictoria 3leaked, and the game’s beta version became available for download via shady internet back corners....

June 17, 2025 · 2 min · 414 words · Lisa Becker

Pikmin 4: Can You Run Faster?

Quick Links After 10 long years, Pikmin players can finally get their hands on a brand-new entry in thePikminseries.Pikmin 4is officially out now and available to purchase/download. Those familiar with previousPikmingames will know what to expect withPikmin 4. Players will control their own customized character as they explore the planet where Olimar and the Rescue Corps all crash-landed. Findingand rescuing everyone strandedon this planet will not be an easy task, and every stage that players can explore has a lot of ground to cover....

June 17, 2025 · 3 min · 441 words · Sean Flowers

Playground Games Posts Job Listing for New Fable Game

During this June’s Xbox and Bethesda Games Showcase, many of the platform’s biggest upcoming exclusives were absent, andFablewas one of those games. Announced ahead of the launch of the Xbox Series X/S consoles,Fablewas used to help build up hype for the platform. It’s always been a project with years left in development, though, and remains so. ForFablefans worried about the status of the game can rest easy, as a job listing shared by Playground Games makes it clearFabledevelopment is continuing to move forward....

June 17, 2025 · 2 min · 402 words · Sarah Rodriguez

PlayStation State of Play 'Leak' is Apparently Fake

Sony will be hosting its first State of Play presentation of 2021 on Thursday, February 25. The event will give players a look at upcoming PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5 games, though Sony stopped short of specifying which games will be on display. And while there has been one big so-called “leak” about whatSonyhas to show at the State of Play presentation, it is apparently fake. In a thread discussing the PlayStation State of Play presentation for February 25, ResetEra user Acquiescence claimed that they had heard the presentation lineup from “reliable sources” on Discord....

June 17, 2025 · 3 min · 434 words · Nicole Olson

Pokémon: 10 Anime-Exclusive Areas We'd Love To See In The Games

Thanks to the anime, players ofNintendo’s hitPokémonfranchise can see another protagonist take the same journey as they have on the road to the Pokémon League. Unlike the games however, Ash and Pikachu’s adventures often take them to new places. Unfortunately, a lot of these places end up being missing from the core game. RELATED:Pokémon: The 15 Best Water Moves, Ranked Given the chance, Nintendo would hopefully include anime-exclusive areas in future installments....

June 17, 2025 · 6 min · 1203 words · Stephanie Obrien