TheLord of the Ringsbooks and movies follow some rather unconventional protagonists. Even Frodo Baggins (Elijah Wood) himself is not a typical hero. Nor are his friends Samwise Gamgee (Sean Astin), Meriadoc Brandybuck (Dominic Monaghan) also known as Merry, and Peregrin “Pippin” Took (Billy Boyd). The Hobbits are not in any way stereotypical fantasy main characters. However, that is part of the charm ofLord of the Rings. The Hobbits are very special characters, and definitely havegreat arcs throughout the story, particularly Frodo....

AMarvel’s Spider-Man 2fan online has posted an idea for stealth takedowns that would be massive for immersion if it were implemented into the game. Thepre-load start time forMarvel’s Spider-Man 2was recently revealed, and the hype continues to build for the game’s launch in a few months' time. There’s no doubt that the combat was already a high point of the originalMarvel’s Spider-Man. However, that doesn’t mean that Insomniac shouldn’t look forways to improve combat inMarvel’s Spider-Man 2, and stealth certainly seems like a great place to start....

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2fans are asking the developer, Infinity Ward, for more insight into specific weapon statistics, and they feel that the game should take cue from the wayThe Divisiongames handle these systems. Whereas the core meta of the newModern Warfare 2seems to be reasonably well-balanced at this time, there are many problems with the current iteration of the game, its user interface being at the forefront of them....

Quick Links If you check the various armorers in the tier-three areas ofOctopath Traveler 2, you’ll find plenty of weapons and shields that can carry you through the final chapters of the game. However, the game also features several rare weapons and armor that you won’t find at any store. The “Battle-Tested” equipment is an important part of that second category.Octopath Traveler 2featuresa Battle-Tested weapon of every type, plus a Battle-Tested Shield....

While playing games on TV, computer, or mobile device screens set in front of the player is still the norm, VR popularity continues to rise. Part of its recent increase in participants is due to the Oculus Quest line of virtual reality headsets, created by Meta, formerly Facebook. For a lot of players, the Oculus Quest offers a way to help get movement in on a daily basis, especially when cooped up due to the pandemic....

One-Punch Man, written by ONE and Yusuke Murata,features the fan-favoriteand ridiculously powerful B-Class hero, Saitama. On numerous occasions, Saitama established his unquestionable strength in jaw-dropping fights such as the Boros fight that ended Season One and the classic, humiliating defeat of the Dragon-level Elder Centipede by the hero’sclassic one-punch move. Despite the various sensational fights outlined in the manga and anime series, fans have eagerly waited for a rematch between the Hero Hunter, Garou, and the powerful Saitama....

A compilation video is showcasing the various pop culture references that can be found inOverwatch 2sprays. The sprays contain a huge variety of fun homages thatmanyOverwatch 2playerswill enjoy. Just like its predecessor,Overwatch 2is one of the most popular online multiplayer shooters in gaming. With a variety of different heroes to choose from that serve different roles in combat, gamers with different playing preferences can all come together to experience some heart-stopping online matches....

Last month,PlayStationoffered the latest iteration of itsannual summer sale, discounting major PlayStation 5 games likeReturnal, Spider-Man: Miles Morales,andDemon’s Souls.That sale ended earlier today, although it seems Sony has something in store for all the PlayStation fans still looking to get their hands on a few bargains. As revealed on the PlayStation Blog, players can now browse two new sales, with the Games Under $20 and PlayStation Indies promotions officially popping up on the PlayStation Store earlier today....

Last week, Sony finally unveiled the PlayStation 5 to the world and announced major first-party exclusives includingSpider-Man: Miles Morales,Ratchet and Clank: Rift Apart, andHorizon 2: Forbidden West. The gameplay event was the first of a series of live events fans can expect over the summer focused on the upcoming next-generation console. In the meantime, the focus remains on PlayStation 4 and the next big piece of news that fans can expect will be what games are coming toPS Plusnext month....

A Powerful Thirst is a commendation that players can earn duringSea of Thieves' A Pirate’s Life Tall Tale, and it centers around obtaining a certain drink. That drink is dubbed Captain Bones' Special Recipe, and locating it can prove to be a bit tricky. For those fans that are having some trouble tracking down Captain Bones' Special Recipe inSea of Thieves, this guide is here to provide assistance. To get right to it, players that are searching for the drink should return to the platforming section that they passed through on their way to the Cursed Captain’s skull....

In late 2021, YouTube streamer Dr Disrespect announced that he had launched his own game development studio named Midnight Society. BefittingDr Disrespect, the first game from Midnight Society is already controversial due to its confirmation of NFTs. The conversation around Midnight Society has led other streamers to think about what they’d do with their own game studio.Twitchstreamer Shroud is one such example. Shroud says he’s thought about the possibility of investing in a game studio before....

As one of the most successful RPGs ever made,The Elder Scrolls 5: Skyrimhas pretty much been a mainstay in gaming since it was released back in 2011. With a rumor thatBethesda could be releasingSkyrimAnniversary Edition on Switchat some point, a version of the game which was launched in 2021 to celebrate ten years, it seems as though the epic title is remaining in the limelight. This is all in spite of the fact that it’s actually quite a buggy game and, while many are innocuous, some can give the world a creepySilent Hillvibe....

When the firstSpace Jammovie was released in 1996 the NBA, cartoons and really the whole world were very different to what they are in 2021.NBA Jam was a hit,Snoop Dogg wasn’t streaming, no Me Too movement, no pandemic, not many argued Michael Jordan was the greatest of all-time and a film aboutLooney Tunesplaying basketball couldn’t be a topic for controversy. Space Jam: A New Legacywill see LeBron James captain the Tune Squad the same way Jordan did 25 years ago, but even his teammates will have undergone a few changes since they last stepped on the hardwood....