LOTR: What Are The Prophetic Dreams And Visions That Visit The Characters?

Throughout the famous trilogy, many of the characters are visited by important and prophetic dreams and visions that give them glimpses into the future. Although they don’t often understand how to interpret them at the time, these dreams and clairvoyancies are essential in their quest to successfully destroy the ring. One such example is when the four hobbits Merry, Pippin, Sam and Frodo, stay in the house of Tom Bombadil to find some safety and recuperation after their encounters with themoving and talking treesof the Old Forest....

July 9, 2025 · 5 min · 876 words · Timothy Reynolds

LOTR: Who Is Goldberry, And Why Isn't She In The Films?

There are a whole plethora of mysterious and other-worldly characters featured in Tolkien’s books that do not appear in Peter Jackson’s famous film adaptations, most notably of which is probablyTom Bombadil, the ancient magical beingwho lives in the old forest and is completely immune to the effects ofthe ring of power. Tom Bombadil brings lots of life and layers into the tale, but he is not often seen unaccompanied by his beautiful wife: Goldberry....

July 9, 2025 · 4 min · 821 words · Patricia Hensley

LOTR: Would Frodo Or Bilbo Eventually Become Like Gollum?

Summary There are many questions to ponder in relation to the happenings ofThe Lord Of The Ringsseries. While Hobbits, or at least some pure-hearted Hobbits, seem to have the ability to withstandthe pull of the One Ringlonger than others, it seems that no matter what anyone does, a ring bearer will always succumb eventually. That is exactly what leads many to wonder what would have become of Frodo or Bilbo if they kept the ring....

July 9, 2025 · 5 min · 951 words · Paul Landry

Minecraft: How to Find and Beat Bogged

The procedurally generated world inMinecraftcontains not onlydifferent biomesand resources, but also various mobs. Some may ignore you, while others are pretty aggressive and can quickly kill unwary players. One of these aggressive enemies is the Bogged. Bogged are an alternate version of Skeletons. This mob not only attacks you with a bow and arrows, but can also inflict poison, making it quite a dangerous enemy. However, with the right equipment, you can break them without any problems....

July 9, 2025 · 2 min · 309 words · John Gardner

Modern Warfare 2: Best ISO 9mm Loadout

Quick Links TheISO 9mmis the latest addition to theModern Warfare 2SMG list, and this rifle is a close-quarters submachine weapon with immense power.A variant of the ISO 45, the ISO 9mm, is quickly gaining traction among players as one of the best close-combat guns inModern Warfare 2, thanks to its increased mobility and handling. However, theCODISO 9mm is only as good as its build and loadout. Players who want to get the most out of this powerful rifle should know the best loadout to secure victory in aggressive play styles onMW2maps....

July 9, 2025 · 2 min · 364 words · Sarah Wilkins

Monster Hunter Stories 2: How to Get Hellblade Glavenus

Monster Hunter Stories 2: Wings of Ruinis an RPG that celebrates the history of theMonster Hunterseries. A huge number of iconic Monsters from past games are obtainable as Monstie companions inMonster Hunter Stories 2. The number promises to grow more and more with the addition of free title updates throughout the year. In the August title update, fans are given the opportunity to face against a powerful new boss enemy and recruit two newly-added Monsties....

July 9, 2025 · 3 min · 503 words · Kimberly Romero

Mortal Kombat 1 Players Angered by Invasions Paywall Discovery

Summary Fans ofMortal Kombat 1have expressed their concern and anger over a locked chest in the Invasions mode of the game that requires a DLC character to open.Mortal Kombat 1was developed by NetherRealm Studios and released on September 19th, 2023, with most of the fanbase enjoying where the studio has taken the franchise. However, this recent microtransaction-based discovery has some fans worried that the studio may be going back to the controversial microtransaction-heavy ways of past games....

July 9, 2025 · 2 min · 395 words · Victoria James

New PlayStation 5 Firmware Update is Available Now

Nearly a year after launch, and the PS5 in some areas looks like a totally different console. Themost recent PS5 updatedropped this past Septemeber, bringing many quality of life improvements to the console like being able to expand the console’s SSD storage with M.2 drives, and further customization of the PS5’s Control Center. Another massive change was how Trophies are displayed in the Trophy Menu; previously, trophies were sorted horizontally, showing at most four or five trophies at a time, but the last update fixed the menu to display them vertically (like the PS3 and PS4 did before), making for a much more efficient layout....

July 9, 2025 · 2 min · 418 words · Patricia Ross

Nintendo Switch Online's Latest Additions Explained

Nintendo Switch Onlinehas had a bit of a mixed reception since its soft launch in 2017. When the Nintendo Switch first came out, its online service was free for everyone, which made the severe latency issues and bizarre communications system feel a little more acceptable. But after a year, Nintendo announced that Switch Online would cost $20 per year. This decision wasn’t met with too much backlash, as fans had been warned about this well in advance, and the price tag was significantly lower than both Xbox and PlayStation’s online services....

July 9, 2025 · 4 min · 845 words · Courtney Ford

One of The Series' Oldest Characters Can Finally Take on a Story Role in Borderlands 4

Over the years, theBorderlandsseries has introduced players to a variety of extremely memorable characters. While some characters go on to make one or two cameos throughout the franchise, there is one that has permeated the series since theoriginalBorderlandsgamewas released in 2009. Steve the Bandit made his debut in a “behind the scenes” web series with Claptrap, making a lasting impression on the series' earliest fans. Little did they know at the time, Steve would go on to appear in nearly every futureBorderlandsentry and become a representative of the series in other media....

July 9, 2025 · 3 min · 600 words · Allen Palmer

One Piece: Impel Down Prison, Explained

As a series that focuses on grand adventure,One Piecehas so many fascinating places to see. From the baffling Sky Island to the perplexing Mermaid Island, and fromthe dangerous Punk Hazardto the mesmerizing Sabaody Archipelago, it doesn’t take a long time for you to find a place that could awaken your sense of curiosity. One of those places is actually a building made by the World Government. As a matter of fact, this particular building is actually part of the World Government’s three major strongholds,along with Enies Lobbyand Marine Headquarters....

July 9, 2025 · 3 min · 470 words · Robert Jones

One Piece: Is Gear 5 Too Comedic?

Summary Towards the end of the Wano Country arc, Luffy gained extraordinary power in his fight against Kaido. Finally, his Devil Fruit awakened and this gave him access to the true power of his Devil Fruit. The incredible power of his Devil Fruit was showcased through Gear 5, which has manifested itself as Luffy’s strongest transformation. Gear 5 boosts Luffy in terms of power considerably, and, at the same time, it makes sure that Luffy is in his most free state....

July 9, 2025 · 6 min · 1233 words · Meghan Parks

Pokemon GO Player Points Out Missing Item the Game Needs

In a recent community discussion, aPokemon GOplayer brought attention to a missing item that could enhance the gaming experience for millions of trainers worldwide. Since its launch in 2016,Pokemon GOhas captivated players with its unique blend of augmented reality and the belovedPokemonfranchise. Over the years, Niantic has continuously updated the game, introducing features such as raids and PvP battles. Pokemon GO’s latest update has brought significant issues for its players, particularly those using Android devices....

July 9, 2025 · 3 min · 595 words · Timothy Dean