A franchise likeThe Lord of the Ringshas such rich and multifaceted lore behind it that figuring it out could honestly be somebody’s full-time job (and frankly, it probably is). But when it comes to lore, such a complicated combination of history and culture can easily draw attention away from more simple aspects that are just as important, if not exactly overly intricate. On that note, just how tall are some of the main characters seen inThe Lord of the Rings?...

The third film in a trilogy often falls short and is regarded as the weakest installment, but director James Gunn hopes to change that withGuardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3by spectacularly wrapping theGuardianstrilogy. FollowingThor: Love and Thunderand theGuardians of the GalaxyHoliday Special,Vol. 3will see Peter Quill – still reeling from the loss of Gamora – rally his team of misfits to embark on another mission to defend the universe and one of their own....

Kingdom Hearts: Melody of Memory’s ending revealed some interesting details about Yozora’s homeworld. PLEASE NOTE: There areMASSIVE SPOILERSfor the game and its ending ahead. According to the currently unnamed female companion of Yozora’s that Sora met in The Final World, this planet’s name is “Quadratum,” but a powerful memory of Master Xehanort held by Kairi claims that Quadratum doesn’t exist in any of the realmsKingdom Heartshas established so far. It’s not in the realm of light, darkness, sleep, or in-between....

TheFablefranchise has always been inventive when it comes to the player’s appearance. Not only can players choose to commit a variety of good or evil deeds, but the more they do so, the more their character’s appearance reflects their moral inclinations. By the end of aFableplaythrough, a character could look either entirely angelic or highly demonic.Fablemade the player’s importance in more ways than that, however. As players invested in certain in-game stats, they found their appearances changing to reflect their character’s abilities....

The returning terrors Furious Rajang and Raging Brachydios are finally loose inMonster Hunter World: Iceborneafter beingannounced during PAX Eastat the beginning of March. While their arrival was penned for today on the PlayStation 4 and Xbox One versions of the game, the Version 13.00 update including the monsters went live Sunday. Veteran hunters should be all too familiar with the infamous monsters and their variant forms that are always in a more powerful, enraged state; Rajang hailing from 2006’sMonster Hunter 2and Brachydios from 2011’sMonster Hunter 3 Ultimate....

Summary Final Fantasy 7 RebirthandGhost of Tsushima 2are two separate games and differ greatly in terms of gameplay, but they do share some common elements. AlthoughRebirthand the originalGhost of Tsushimawere released four years apart, both games offer rich, vibrant worlds, immersive gameplay elements, and strategic depth in their combat systems. The recent release ofFinal Fantasy 7 Rebirthhas been quite successful, and there is a certain reward mechanic in it that a potentialGhost of Tsushimasequelcould borrow....

TheOne Pieceworld has seen some of the strongest pirates get introduced over the years. With the likes of the Shichibukai, and then the mighty Yonko, the story has its fair share of overpowered pirates. As Luffy progresses further on his path tobecoming the Pirate Kingand subsequently gets stronger, fans get to see more of those who reign supreme at the top. The New World, in particular, is home to these pirates, and only the person who conquers the New World is the one worthy of calling themselves the Pirate King....

A new IP fromFortnite’s co-developer People Can Fly was always going to garner some attention, and early glimpses of the online co-op RPGOutridersdid turn a few heads. The initial release went fairly well, although the game did face some criticism for its character portrayals, bugs, and lack of innovation on several fronts.Outridersdid have a fun combat system and some interesting level design, but the biggest criticisms was reserved for its pretty basic story....

There is a lot to uncover during one’s playthrough ofPentiment, one of the most recent additions toXbox’s Game Pass. Players that decide to investigate will sometimes be rewarded for their efforts. There’s an achievement in particular that requires players to find a secret door that leads to the library. Related:Pentiment’s Darklands Inspiration Explained It can be difficult to navigate in this game sincesome parts of the mapare so extensive and there are so many doors to open and see what’s behind them....

Even with their release date still a couple months away, Nintendo continues to reveal new details regarding its highly anticipate games,Pokemon ScarletandViolet. Following the announcement back in February during a Pokemon Presents event, the ninth generation of this popular franchise looks to be taking inspiration not only from past games, but attempting to mix up the familiar formula as well. This includes an open world inside of theMediterranean region of Paldea, complete with both new and returning Pokemon to capture....

Summary Pokemon Scarlet and Violet’sDLCgives fans the chance to transfer tons of their old favorites from previous titles, such asSword and Shieldback toRuby and Sapphire.The Teal Mask DLC sees the beloved Ninetales, Milotic, Ludicolo, and more make a return. Almost all box-art legendary Pokemon, such as Kyogre and Lugia, are finally available to battle and catch in The Indigo Disk. The pair of DLCs leaves the community with an unsolved question, however....

Pokemonhas always sought new ways to make its gameplay new and refreshing across its many generations. While some recent changes haven’t been too well-received, fans typically keep an eye on the latest creatures being added to the series. The newestPokemonmonsters tend to be judged by fans on many factors, such as stats, abilities, and typing, as even one specific thing that’s more to a player’s taste can result in a fan changing up their team for their playthrough....

Raftis normally a game where music is rare and atmospheric. The default time period between each track is “Long,” but players can shorten this in the audio settings or turn off the music and use another app to play something else in the background. There’s one other way to get more music inRaft: the radio. Players can buy a radio from a vending machine on Tangaroa, or they can get one for free if they’re lucky enough to find the Shipwreck Island....