LOTR: Did Gollum Escape Mordor, Or Was He Released As Part Of A Cunning Plan By The Enemy?

The hunt for Gollum is a long and complex part of the original works of Tolkien, which involves the solving of many mysteries, and the sifting through of lots of small deceptions and half-truths. Several members of the fellowship must piece together exactly how Gollum escaped from the clutches of Mordor, and whether it really was good fortune for the little creature, or something far more sinister? Readers first learn of Gollum in the chapter ‘Shadow from the past’, in which Gandalf tells Frodo the sad story of howthe stoor hobbitcame into possession of the ring, his murder of Deagol, and his banishment into the caves under the mountains....

July 12, 2025 · 4 min · 770 words · Paige Gardner

Mass Effect Liara Statue Announced

MassEffect: Legendary Editionreleased earlier this year to let fans return to the beloved trilogy and follow Commander Shephard’s story once again. Of course, this also included fans running into all of their favoriteMass Effectcharacters like Garrus, Tali, and Wrex all over again. One of the favorite companions for many players is Liara T’Soni.Liara is one ofMass Effect’s most important characters. A young Asari archaeologist, she is present in all three games and is not only a romance option and squad member, but is also integral to the plot throughout the series....

July 12, 2025 · 2 min · 424 words · Christine Willis

Monster Hunter World: How to Unlock Aloy's Bow and Armor

Monster Hunter Worldplayers on PS4 have already had the chance to unlock someHorizon: Zero Dawn-inspired armor for their Palico, and soon they will be able to complete their collection. Capcom has announced the dates and details of the nextHorizon: Zero Dawnevent quest in the game, with players able to unlock Aloy’s bow and armor from February 25 to March 3. The nextHorizon: Zero Dawnevent quest inMonster Hunter Worldis called The Proving, and it will give players a chance to earn the materials necessary to craft Aloy’s bow and armor....

July 12, 2025 · 2 min · 335 words · Regina Strickland

Netflix Adds Bonus Double Feature Episode of The Sandman

Netflix’s adaptation of Neil Gaiman’sThe Sandmanis already proving to be a hit with fans and newcomers alike. The series has stayed as close as possible to its comic book roots, adapting the stories of both volumes one and two into its first season. Now, fans of the show are getting a little surprise, as Netflix has added a brand new episode featuring two classic stories fromDream Country, the third volume in the comic book series....

July 12, 2025 · 3 min · 455 words · Robert Ross

Nintendo Switch is Most Eco-Friendly Console, Study Finds

Something that gamers are starting to take into consideration when looking to buy a new console is energy efficiency. Luckily for them, a new survey has revealed that the Nintendo Switch is the most energy-efficient of the current-generation consoles, as well as the eco-friendliest. It’s likely not surprising that consoles vary in the amount of energy they consume. TheXbox One, for example, was notorious for driving up the energy billif left on all night long....

July 12, 2025 · 3 min · 464 words · John Oneill

Now is the Perfect Time For a New Castlevania Game

The video game industry is in a period of revival. Lots of old franchise that haven’t been in the spotlight in a while are getting remasters and reboots. For instance, Nintendo is finally releasing a fifthMetroidgame after twenty years of silence.God of Waris back to the forefront after a hiatus, and Microsoft is in the middle of reviving a few influential franchises too,namelyFableandPerfect Dark.One wonders, then, if there’s any chance of aCastlevaniarevival in the near future....

July 12, 2025 · 3 min · 607 words · Vincent Sanders

Once Human: Monolith of Greed Exploration Guide

The Monolith of Greed Danger Zone is a location inOnce Humanthat players will visit while working through the game’s main quest. Upon entering this location, fans will initiate a quest, Settlement Exploration - Monolith of Greed Danger Zone, that instructs them to look for a Mystical Crate, defeat elite and normal enemies, find Weapon and Armor Crates, and activate a Rift Anchor. This guide details how to complete all those tasks, and it will help players finishOnce Human’s Monolith of Greed exploration quest....

July 12, 2025 · 2 min · 367 words · Frederick Owen

One Piece: The Most Underrated Devil Fruits, Explained

Summary Devil Fruits are the cornerstone of theOne Piecepower system. They are magical fruits that give whoever eats them special abilities that can range from as useless as turning random objects into clothes to being powerful enough to create tremors and earthquakes of such magnitude that they could destroy the entire world. The most powerful of these fruits tend to belong to the most famous and high-status characters in the series....

July 12, 2025 · 7 min · 1295 words · Brian Perry

Play the First Level of Doom Free This Week

During Bethesda’s E3 2016 press conference, Pete Hines announces that gamers can play the first level ofDoomfor free on PS4, Xbox One, and PC for one week. E3 press conferences are usually spent looking towards the future, but Bethesda spent a good deal of its E3 2016 press conference discussing games that have already released. One such game wasDoom, the reboot that launched last month to strong reviews and sales. As announced by Bethesda during its E3 press conference, those that want to see what all the fuss is about will be able to try the newDoomfree for a limited time....

July 12, 2025 · 3 min · 427 words · Ashley Clark

PlayStation State of Play Rumors Point to 2 Potential Months

Traditionally, June is a massive month for the gaming industry, as it’s when E3 usually takes place.E3 2022 has been canceled, and while that definitely leaves a hole when it comes to June gaming events, the bright side is that there are still big events planned for next month. Microsoft is hosting a showcase on June 12 to highlight upcoming Bethesda and Xbox games, while Geoff Keighley’s Summer Game Fest is returning for June 9....

July 12, 2025 · 3 min · 458 words · Emily Cummings

Pokemon Brilliant Diamond: How to Evolve Mime Jr into Mr Mime

Originally, Mr. Mime was a pure Psychic-type Pokemon that wasn’t part of an evolution line. With the creation of the Sinnoh region, Mr. Mime was given a pre-evolution, Mime Jr. Both of these Pokemon are exclusive toPokemon Diamond. This has been carried intoPokemon Brilliant DiamondandPokemon Shining Pearl,in which Mime Jr. and Mr. Mime can only be obtained inShining Pearlvia trading. Those who purchasedShining PearloverBrilliant Diamondwill find Bonsly and Sudowoodo instead of Mime Jr....

July 12, 2025 · 3 min · 446 words · Matthew Doyle

Pokemon GO Fan Finds Real-Life PokeStop

APokemon GOplayer stumbled upon a real-life PokeStop while in search of obtainable items and Pokemon in the wild.Pokemon GOplayers may quickly prepare for their next catch and meet other Pokemon Trainers by visiting PokeStops in their local areas. Pokemon GOcontinues to be a popular title nearly seven years after its worldwide launch for Android and iOS. Alongside new Pokemon,Pokemon GOreceives a steady flow of updates every month with new raids and events to participate in....

July 12, 2025 · 2 min · 423 words · Amy Smith

Pokemon Scarlet and Violet Update Fixes Gimmighoul Raid Issue

A newPokemon Scarlet and Violetupdate has fixed the Gimmighoul raid issue along with some other reported problems.Pokemon Scarlet and Violetwere launched with several issues that affected gameplay like drastic frame rate dips, parts of the map that players could fall through, and more, but this Gimmighoul raid bug has been resolved.There are three separate paths thatPokemon Scarlet and Violetplayers can take to experience the game, with Path of Legends featuring Titan Pokemon, Starfall Street focusing on Team Star, and Victory Road being thetraditionalPokemonexperience....

July 12, 2025 · 2 min · 394 words · Jacqueline Nguyen