Follow us on Google News Get the latest updates directly in your Google News feed J.R.R. Tolkien’sLord of the Ringshas inspired countless creatives since its publishing in the 1950s and ‘60s. Published a trilogy, the story was set in Middle Earth and followed the journey of a hobbit named Frodo as he embarked on a treacherous journey to Mount Doom to destroy the One Ring as the Dark Lord Sauron regained power....

As the people responsible for the interactive experiences we love so much,video game developers are the industry’s backbone. 10 Most Underrated Free To Play Games There’s an endless abundance of free games, so here’s some great ones you’ve never heard of. These studios composed of tens of thousands of talented workers are the ones who create the games we talk about endlessly on these lists, so giving them credit is always important....

Plot twists can be an effective narrative tool for video games–by breadcrumbing with foreshadows,plot twists can shock the audience with unbelievable revelationsthat will have you replaying the game to find the signs. But no matter how well-written these stories are,some plot twists just don’t hit as hardas they should be.Maybe we’re wise to the narrative techniques used to tell the stories, but we have become a bit sharper at detecting when a plot twist is coming....

It goes without saying that, if we are going to pay a huge chunk of our disposable income to play a game, we want that game to be good. We want a polished, thoughtful, and memorable game that appeals to fans and newcomers alike. Which, as any gamer will know, isn’t something you can guarantee in the world of gaming. 8 Games Where The Bad Ending Is Canon Ever enjoyed an ending so much only to have it fall apart when a sequel comes out?...

Death is part of life, even in video games. Narrative experiences and story-driven titles often feature shocking moments, among which is the passing of beloved heroes and iconic characters. These deaths are not purposeless or result from cynical writing at any cost. RELATED:Best RPG Villains Of All Time, Ranked Sacrifices and honorable departures concur to dignify the greatness of these characters. In this article, we’ve mentioned some of the most famous franchises and their protagonists, so you are going to relive sad memories at your sole risk....

Many iconic female protagonists exist in gaming, but the usual names tend to come to the fore every time we have this conversation. We all love Lara and Aloy, but there are more awesome ladies in gaming who deserve the spotlight. There are also many if you take the time to dig deeper, and you’re missing out if you don’t. With this in mind, here’s a list of fantastic, if underrated, female leads you must check out....

Assasin’s Creed Miragewill give players their first two tools early into the game after Basim becomes a full-fledged assassin. After completing another few main missions, it’ll be up to the player to unlock the remaining few tools. Related:Assassin’s Creed Mirage: Best Skills, Ranked Altogether, there are six tools, with the remaining four being unlocked in whatever order the player would like. One of these possible tools is the smoke bomb, which is perfect for both escaping and getting stealth kills in open areas....

Quick Links Atomfallis a game of survival, which means gathering items and materials is crucial to your success. Every item the player picks up is valuable, and it’s important not to let any go to waste. This is where storing items comes in. Atomfall allows players to store items at specific locations, reducing the amount of items you need to discard to pick up others. Since the maincharacter’s inventory is small, this is really helpful....

Quick Links Baldur’s Gate 3is finally coming out for players to enjoy. The game, which will release first on PC and then a month later on PlayStation 5. You may be wondering what different editions of the game are available and what they offer. RELATED:Baldur’s Gate 3: 10 Best Low-Level Spells, RankedThere are three versions available for the PC and three available for the PlayStation 5. The differences aren’t major between the PC and PlayStation versions, but they are worth noting....

There are simply no limits to how far theBloodbornecommunity is able to take their dedication to the game. While some are able to show off their love of the title by finding the location from the opening cinematic orcreating blood-soaked rune coasters,others are perfecting nearly unbeatable battles in the game. Even better, we have some video proof of one of the more amazing feats to ever be accomplished inBloodborne: The Old Hunters....

Cyberpunk 2077was definitely going to be one of the biggest games of the year in terms of sales. CD Projekt Red’s last full-fledged RPG,The Witcher 3, set the world on fire when it released five years ago. Many include that game as one of the greatest games ever made. Of course, the studio’s next game was going to have a lot of eyes on it. In fact, there have been so many eyes on it that it turned a profit on release day....

Doom Eternal has got its biggest free update yet, and it is making some interesting changes to the game. Quite notable of all is the addition of a new Horde Mode, which fans were eagerly waiting for. Along with that, there are a plethora of bug fixes and more. Here are the completepatch notes. Doom Eternal Horde Mode Update 6.66 Patch Notes Today Horde Mode Compete for the highest score by battling wave after wave of demons across three Missions from DOOM Eternal and The Ancient Gods – Parts One and Two* in this challenging new single player game mode....

Quick Links Through the Arisen’s journey throughDD2, they will travel through a few major towns and settlements throughout the three regions of the world. While many of these towns are tied to the main story, there are a few that can be completely missed. Dragon’s Dogma 2: Dragonsplague Explained Dragonsplague is a rare disease passed from Pawn to Pawn in Dragon’s Dogma 2 that should be treated immediately if symptoms are seen....