LOTR: Did Bilbo Get To See Mountains Again After Leaving The Shire Like He Wanted?

Bilbo Baggins is one of the most avid travelers that The Shire has ever seen. In fact, he is renowned for it, and it has caused him a lot of trouble, with the other hobbits, who are usually quiet and unassuming by nature, labeling him as ‘odd’ ‘troublesome’ and a ‘disturber of the peace.’ By the time he has reached his 111th birthday, after many long years spent in his home in Bag End, Bilbo begins to grow restless once more, telling his old friend Gandalf “I wish to see mountains again!...

July 1, 2025 · 4 min · 796 words · Jeffery Valencia

Marvel's Spider-Man 2 Can Pick Up Right Where Miles Morales Left Off With One Character

Warning: Spoilers ahead for Spider-Man: Miles Morales.Marvel’s Spider-Man 2’s gameplay segment at the 2023 PlayStation Showcase gave fans of the franchise a whole lot to be excited about. SeeingPeter’s Symbiote suitin action was incredible, with a number of awesome new abilities on display. The Lizard looked extremely intimidating, while Kraven’s design is as comic accurate as Insomniac could get. The confirmation that players would be able to switch between Miles and Peter made for a terrific reveal, too....

July 1, 2025 · 3 min · 627 words · Felicia Nash

Minecraft: Sneak 100 Trophy / Achievement Guide

Quick Links Minecrafthas come a long way since its first edition in 2009. Everything from its blocks' textures to basic player movement is effectively unrecognizable, and the franchise as a whole continuesreaching new heights. The depths ofMinecraft’s caves didn’t receive much love from Mojang until recently, however, when the Cliffs and Caves Update sawseveral new biomesadded for players to explore and, naturally, get killed in. Alongside the gameplay updates and improvements, fourobscure new trophies/ achievements were also added for players to unlock....

July 1, 2025 · 2 min · 364 words · Michael Nguyen

Monopoly Go: 7 Tips for Beginners

Monopoly Gomay seem like a game of luck on the surface, but beneath that exterior lies a significant element of exploitation and manipulation, transforming this mobile game into something akin to a half-strategy title. This guide providesseven pro-level tips that instantly elevate your Monopoly Go skillswithout resorting to cheating. Get Yourself Five Friends You need five friends tounlock the Community Chest. Add friends or random players so you can access this feature early....

July 1, 2025 · 2 min · 395 words · Karen Bailey

Nintendo Becomes The Richest Company in Japan

Nintendo has seen plenty of success within the gaming industry over the years, with its consoles appealing to many and its games incorporating a signature style. Originally a toy company, Nintendo quickly adapted to arcade trends and in many ways revitalized the home console market after the fall of Atari in the 80s. Since then, the company has released some ofthe most popular consoles everalongside games that have managed to produced a lasting legacy....

July 1, 2025 · 2 min · 411 words · Catherine Ellis

Nintendo Employee Tells Fan to Stick With Original Switch If Screen Isn't Important

A new version of the Nintendo Switch console, theSwitch OLED, is due to arrive in October. This new Switch features the first upgrades to Nintendo’s widely popular console since it debuted five years ago, but not everyone feels that these upgrades are enough to make the Switch OLED stand out from its predecessor. While consumers and industry specialists debate the pros and cons ofupgrading to the Switch OLED, a Nintendo rep has come out with his opinion on purchasing the new console....

July 1, 2025 · 3 min · 470 words · David Weeks

Once Human is a Melting Pot of AAA Influences

Starry Studios’Once Humanis soon joining the competitive survival game scene, hoping to stand out with its unique world design, exploration features, and crunchy combat mechanics, among other things. Certainly,Once Humanis chock-full of interesting ideas, which may help it carve out a space in such a crowded market. AlthoughOnce Humanis releasing in full on July 01, 2025, it has been in closed beta testing since last January. It also has a free demo available on Steam....

July 1, 2025 · 4 min · 723 words · Victor Schmidt

Overwatch Malevento Map Pulled Amid Activision Blizzard Lawsuit Controversy

Overwatchis in the middle of its annual Summer Games event, which gives fans the chance to unlock seasonal cosmetics and play thelimited-time Lucioball game mode. It seems fans were also going to be treated to a new Deathmatch map, Malevento, but its announcement was apparently pulled at the last minute due to the ongoing Activision Blizzard sexual harassment lawsuit controversy. For the uninitiated, the California Department of Fair Employment and Housing hasfiled a lawsuit against Activision Blizzard, citing numerous alleged instances of sexual harassment gender discrimination....

July 1, 2025 · 2 min · 403 words · Tami Bautista

Persona 3 Reload: Where To Find Music Unique To Gekkoukan (Request 39)

While the major story ofPersona 3 Reloadwill have players exploring the Dark Hour to reach the top of Tartarus and deal with the Full Moon Shadows as they appear, players can still take the time to completeElizabeth’s many requests. With over 100 to complete, players will be accepting and completing requests for Elizabeth for just about the entire game. Some of these requests can be completed simply by continuing to play the game, while others will force players to go outside of their usual areas and explore the world....

July 1, 2025 · 2 min · 391 words · Tyler Mathews

PlayStation Direct Expanding to More Regions

The PlayStation 5 has been a hot commodity for gamers eager to jump into the next console generation since its release last Fall. Major retail stores likeGameStop have struggled to stock PS5sand the consoles have been listed for exorbitant re-sale prices online. Sony has been taking steps to make acquiring the newest console in the PlayStation line easier for fans, but the issue remains prevalent approaching the one-year anniversary of the console’s launch....

July 1, 2025 · 3 min · 441 words · Mrs. Connie Taylor

Pokemon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl: Where to Find Slates for Ramanas Park

Quick Links Pokemongames have always been pretty good when it comes topost-game content, andPokemon Brilliant Diamond&Shining Pearlonce again deliver in this regard. As well as all of the additional areas found in the original titles, the remakes also include a brand new post-game area called Ramanas Park, where players will be able to get their hands on some ofthe series' best and most popular Legendary Pokemon. RELATED:Pokemon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl: Where to Find and Catch Heatran...

July 1, 2025 · 4 min · 754 words · Jonathan Rodriguez

Pokemon Scarlet & Violet: Guide To Auto-Battling

Gone are the days of grinding to level up Pokemon!Pokemon Scarlet & Violetintroducesauto-battling, which certainly makes life easier for trainers. Auto-Battling can be accessed almost straight away in the game, even before players are introduced to the concept. It’s also super easy to do. Related:Pokemon Scarlet & Violet: How To Beat Grusha (Glaseado Gym Guide) Auto-battling has a range of benefits: it can help individual Pokemon gain HP and Materials, and it can save the player from having to click through endless battle screens....

July 1, 2025 · 4 min · 773 words · Michael Morton

Pokemon Scarlet and Violet Fans Discuss Symbols Spotted in the Trailer

It’s hard to believe that one month ago, the trailer forPokemon Scarlet and Violetamazed fans of the 26-year-old franchise with a sneak peek of the next generation of monster-catching madness. The three-minute preview concluded with the reveal of the launch ofPokemon Scarlet and Violetlater in 2022, one year afterPokemon Legends: Arceushit the market. With very few details coming to light thus far, the mystery surrounding the newest generation has led the player base to speculate on certain details....

July 1, 2025 · 3 min · 460 words · Maria Gentry