Stranger Thingsis a phenomenon for numerous reasons, the most prominent of which are its gripping story, compelling characters, retro style, and, most notably, its use ofDungeons & Dragons.The world’s greatest roleplaying game plays a pivotal role in the show, being the hobby of several main characters and inspiration for many things, such as the dynamic between the group of friends, the names of antagonists, and the overall story. RELATED:Stranger Things Characters Who Deserve Their Own Spinoff Series The influence ofDungeons & DragonsonStranger Thingsbegs the question of what the alignment is of the main characters....

Horror movie monsters come in all shapes and sizes, but there are some familiar concepts that tend to appear across all manor of scary stories. When crafting the object of one’s terror, there are certain features that mankind has long determined to be threatening, and those features will naturally keep coming up. Therecurring monsters like vampires, zombies, and werewolves can have infinite alternative takes while still remaining within the same basic concept....

The best board gamesfor adultsdon’t have to be lewd, crass, or artistic, but those are some traits that set them apart from family or kid’s games. Trivia, murder mysteries, role-playing, or tile games are often recognized as board games for grown-ups, and they often go deep into the night over a few alcoholic beverages. RELATED:Best Shows About Board Games The following games aren’t exactly only available to people more than 21 years of age or older, but they’re the kind of activities that adults will appreciate more than kids or adolescents....

Of all science fiction genres,space operabelongs among the most popular. It’s been around for decades and continues to captivate new audiences thanks to the genre’s inherent rich imagination. What separates space opera from other science fiction genres isn’t only its setting that’s most commonly in space or on alien planets. RELATED:Best Cyberpunk TV Shows The space opera genre also tends to explore the joy and danger of discovering space. More often than not, the heroes are forced to take on threats and fight to save themselves, the planet, or even the entire universe....

Summary Earlier this month fans were shocked and more than a bit disappointed when Rockstar Games made a newRed Dead Redemptionannouncement. The developer finally revealed that the beloved Western game would be coming to newer consoles but only as a port job and not the long-rumored remaster or remake. The newRed Dead Redemptiontrailer would be flooded with dislikesupon its reveal but has another issue to contend with that goes beyond fan outrage....

With the new update inWitcher 3, many fans are either replaying the game or playing it for the first time. That means that Gwent, the card mini-game that comes very early in the gameplay, is once more a matter of great joy… and great frustration. RELATED:CDPR Releases Meditative Video of The Witcher 3 Next Gen There are people who love Gwent almost more than they loveWitcher 3, and there are people whodon’t know Gwent well enough yet!...

Summary The realm of Middle-earth is full of Men, Elves, Dwarves, Hobbits, and many other creatures. They all face their share of challenges as the servants of evil seek to engulf their world. Hardship is a natural part of life, and some have it worse than the rest. Certain figures inThe Lord of the Ringsuniverse seem toexperience endless misfortune. They lose their loved ones and endure years of psychological turmoil, or experience torture and finally death to their already tragic epitaphs....

Summary Early on, beforeWarioWare: Move Ithit shelves, many fans were excited and amused at one particular microgame throwback. It was revealed through trailers and social media posts that fans could look forward to one section of the game putting players back on Princess Peach’s Secret Slide fromSuper Mario 64with motion controls. Now that the game has arrived, fans know that they have three versions ofSM64’s slides to play through inWarioWare: Move Itthat see them controlling their descent in the same way Mario does with their arms....

In 2017, Ninja Theory released a very unexpected game that makes excellent use of sound and visuals to craft a unique experience for gamers. TitledHellblade: Senua’s Sacrifice, it follows the story of a girl named Senua who struggles with hallucinations and voices in her head. Though her affliction can occasionally cause trouble in her life, they also help her in strange ways. The game made an impact in the gaming world through its artful depiction of psychosis and its emotional narrative, and though the game is not perfect, it is a title worth experiencing....

World of Warcraftis announcing its next expansion tomorrow, the ninth in a long line of content packs that have greatly expanded upon the game since it first opened the doors to Azeroth for millions of eagerWarcraftfansand MMO players alike. Its community grew over the years and attracted artists and theorycrafters alike, and one of them decided to put effort into presenting the best possible use for glyphs since their initial conception....

World of Warcraft, Blizzard’s MMO counterpart to its famous strategy franchise has enjoyed a long and storied history as one of the pillars of its genre. For the game’s 9.2 patch, Blizzard Entertainment has gone on record to say that it represents the culmination of a saga thatbegan inWarcraft 3, and now ends inShadowlandswith “Eternity’s End”. Among the features that this content patch brings, one among them that this article will cover is the long-awaited return of class tier sets....

As the summer comes to a close,game companies like Microsoft are holding last minute salesin hopes of boosting their quarterly revenue before the end of the fiscal year.Activision Blizzardis another such company. It just announced the Battle.net Game Deals sale, offering huge discounts on games across its many franchises.The Game Deals sale is offering discounts ranging up to 67% off select titles,includingDiablo,Starcraft, andCall of Duty. The sale won’t last long, however....

Alan Wake Remasteredis a perfect example of reviving a classic game with a cult following. The remastered version of the popular 2010 Remedy Entertainment title came out in October last year, marking its entry on PlayStation platforms. Even though the two versions of the game are nearly identical, many players have spotted keydifferences betweenAlan WakeRemasteredand the original. As ninth-generation console gamers are having a blast withAlan Wake Remastered, some Nintendo Switch owners feel left out....