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Amazon’sLord of the Rings:Rings of Powerhas concluded its first season, and the series generated some impressive levels of both joy and derision. It wasn’t until the season finale that some of the titular rings finally appeared, and they were the three rings of the Elves. These were the rings that were made without Sauron’s knowledge, but there were several others that he personally crafted and gifted to the races of Men and Dwarves....

The advent of Disney Plus has given its major live-action studios (such asMarvel Studiosand Lucasfilm) a lot of room to explore new avenues of their respective franchises and source materials. Now, Marvel Studios has set its sights on applying the same Disney Plus-original idea to holiday specials, and they’ve started with an exciting option because they are now casting for a Halloween special that will adapt a notable werewolf story from the Marvel comic pantheon known asWerewolf by Night....

Mass Effect: Legendary Editionis bringing the famous series back with a series of improvements. BioWbare’s classic sci-fi RPG made its mark on gaming history through character narratives and player choice. As part of all the changes coming withMass Effect: Legendary Edition, fans can look forward to numerous customization updates. One thing players will remember from the originalMass Effectgames is Commander Shepard. While appearing in all the trilogy titles, this character could have a unique look or gameplay based on the customization system....

More than usual, it seems this year’s crop of annual sports games is finding ways to frustrate players.Madden NFL 21has managed to attract plenty of controversy so far, while the upcomingFIFAandNHLgames have angered fans over a lack of cross-play support and next-gen ports, respectively. It’s not much better on 2K’s side of things, as players are already taking issue withNBA 2K21just one day after launch. Last year’sNBA 2K20had its own fair share of controversy, but that was mostly centered on its overly-aggressive use of ads and microtransactions....

Summary New entertainment releases happen throughout the year, but next week is looking especially busy across gaming, movies, and television. While there were plenty of big releases in January and February,March 2024is looking like it will potentially be one of the busiest weeks of the entire year for entertainment. To say that next week is stacked would be an understatement.Blockbuster new game releasesare set to drop next week, some of which could potentially enter the Game of the Year conversation....

Summary There was a time when almost every new game on the market was an MMORPG, but not all of those titles have stood the test of time. Some of the first MMOs to ever hit the market were released in the late 1990s, and ironically, more of these are still in operation compared to others that rose with the trend a few years later. It was new in the 1990s, but today, the concept of the MMORPG has been around for decades, and the genre has dominated the gaming world of the early 21st century....

Summary One of the most exciting seasonal events inOverwatch 2is Halloween Terror. The game modes, like Junkenstein’s Revenge and Wrath of the Bride, are always a blast to play with friends. Most importantly, the skins and other cosmetics are consistently good. However, this year’s Halloween content may have tough competition due to the release of theOverwatch 2Season 9 Battle Pass. Season 9 brings a whole host of updates that are actual game-changers....

The recently releasedOverwatch 2is being enjoyed by a huge catchment of players both new and old to the franchise, with most of these players becoming more and more acquainted with the new heroes and changes that the sequel has made to pre-existing ones. With these changes opening up even more avenues for gameplay for certain heroes, there are certain combat roles that are now seemingly more viable than ever. One of the most growingly popular subsets of hero gameplay is that of the Battle Mercy, with this particular style of play perhaps being one of the most unique and even controversial play-styles currently withinOverwatch 2....

The launch ofPokemon Scarlet and Violetlater this year will mark nine generations of main seriesPokemongames, dating all the way back toPokemon Red and Bluefrom the 90s. Each new generation ofPokemonintroduces a new region for players to explore, filled with familiar Pokemon as well as brand-new creatures to collect. The same holds true forPokemon Scarlet and Violet, though their new region has not been named at the time of this writing....

Summary Pokemon GOhas just released a new teaser for the next Community Day, and fans believe that its featured Pokemon will be a Toucannon or a Bounsweet. The upcomingPokemon GOCommunity Day will happen on May 19, and this teaser was the first time Niantic hinted its possible content. The Community Day is a monthlyPokemon GOevent that often features rare or uncommon creatures, greatly increasing the players’ chance of capturing them. Normally, the featured Pokemon can also learn exclusive Attacks when evolving during the event, and players can gain special rewards by participating....

Quick Links Evolution has always played an important role in thePokemonseries, with new games adding toolder evolutionary lineson a fairly regular basis. This is once again the case inPokemon Legends: Arceus, in which new evolutions account for six of the seven new Pokemon that are introduced throughout the game (the other being Enamorus, a new force of nature). RELATED:Pokemon Legends: Arceus: Every Hisuian Pokemon (& Where to Find Them) It’s worth noting that, in addition to the Pokemon listed below, Quilava, Dewott, Petilil, Rufflet, Goomy, Dartrix, and Bermite also have new evolutions inPokemon Legends: Arceus....

Rockstar’s two flagship franchises have a lot in common.Grand Theft Auto 4andRed Dead Redemption 2both take place in fictionalized versions of the U.S. Players are dropped into large open worlds, and see them engage with a range of strange and sometimes genre-defying side missions as they attempt to stay one step ahead of the law in the main story. There are even some important characters in both franchises that are surprisingly similar in their motivations and roles in the games' main stories....

Scream 6is the latest film to release its Super Bowl television spot. The new trailer reveals some pulse-raising moments as Sam (Melissa Barrera) and Tara Carpenter (Jenna Ortega) attempt to move on from their previous encounter with Ghostface. Unfortunately, even moving to New York City hasn’t kept the sisters safe. Scream 6is the follow-up to 2022’sScream.Neve Campbell’s Sidney won’t be back forScream 6,and it looks like the franchise has passed the torch to the Carpenter sisters....