Anyone who has grown up with a love of Tolkien’s works will know thatThe Hobbitis originally a children’s story. It is beautifully written and features so many light-hearted and comical chapters. The interesting thing is that one of these was originally “Riddles in the Dark,” in which Bilbo Baggins plays a game with the creature known as Gollum, in the tunnels under the mountain. In the original published version of his text, Gollum was a happy-go-lucky character, who wanted to play the game just for fun....

Firaxis has made a name for itself thanks to its work on theXCOMreboot. Although it isn’t the original creator of theXCOMIP, Firaxis has contributed a ton to bothXCOMas a franchise and to the tactics genre as a whole. That’s why it was so interesting to learn that Firaxis' next game,Marvel’s Midnight Suns, will apply Firaxis' mastery of tactics to theMarvelsuperhero multiverse. InMarvel’s Midnight Suns,players will assemble squads from a band of famous heroes called the Midnight Suns, then wage turn-based battle against Lilith and her horde of supernatural minions....

Tech giants like Google and Microsoft are no strangers to antitrust legal proceedings. Usually they’re the ones fighting against such claims, as whenMicrosoft announced its purchase of ZeniMax Media, but this time it seems to be the other way around. American tech manufacturerNvidiarecently bought out the British microchip designer Arm Ltd. However, Google, Microsoft, and wireless technology firm Qualcomm claim Nvidia is attempting to stifle competition, according to Bloomberg. They call for the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to block the transaction for violating antitrust statutes....

Some elements ofMinecraft’s future combat rework have been described by Mojang, including sword changes and a greater role for axes in PvP and PvE. However, details remain mostly sparse, and a release window has yet to be confirmed. The next combat update has the ability to revolutionize the way the game is played, while simultaneously adding new content; for instance, it could offer a new dragon boss. Mojang has shown interest in dredging up the past when it comes to adding content toMinecraft....

Square Enix has a proven track record when it comes tothe creation of high quality JRPGs. ItsFinal Fantasyseries may well be the most notable of these, but the developer has put outplenty of other great gamesover the years as well. Once such title isOctopath Traveler, which breaks free from some of the genre’s traditional tropes and mechanics. RELATED:8 Pro Tips For Playing Octopath Traveler Muchlike Square’s 1994 SNES title,Live A Live, the game completely sets aside the notion of a linear narrative; instead telling a series of contrasting yet interwoven tales....

Summary Open-worldgames are among the most popular as players love the freedom of being able to go where they want, when they want, with the ability to mold their own experience. Most open-world games tend to feature combat in one way or another, but while many simply strive for fun, more immersive games attempt to offer their players realistic combat mechanics. From medieval games that base their combat mechanics on real history sometimes using treatises in their research, to games set in the present day with lifelike shooting, there are plenty of great open-world games with realistic combat....

Summary APokemonfan gave Dachsbun aChainsaw Man-inspired makeover. TheFairy-type Pokemonis the evolved form of Fidough, which takes on the appearance of a dachshund with bun-shaped ears. BothFidough and Dachsbundebuted inPokemon Scarlet and Violetas part of the Gen 9 roster. Apart from their adorable canine design, they are known as loyal companions because of their features and abilities. Fidough’s breath contains yeast that induces fermentation, which can also be useful for baking bread and cooking....

The tenth season ofPokemon GOis underway, and for the next week, trainers will get to participate in the second annual Festival of Colors event. We alreadyhave a guide that covers the event’s field research tasks, rewards, and other information, but there’s one part of the event that seems to be confusing some players. The Collection Challenge for Festival of Colors tasks players with catching several Pokemon, like Koffing, Bruxish, and Krabby, but one of the tasks involvesevolving a Pokemon into a Mothim, and that Pokemon isBurmy....

Nintendo releasedPokemon Legends: Arceuslast month, and fans continue to discover hidden areas, stumble across glitches, and catch shiny Pokemon. OnePokemon Legends: Arceusfan has taken to the internet to express their enthusiasm for a shiny Spiritomb they found during their adventure, which just happens to be one of its most stylish. Reddit user GroggleNozzle recently shared aPokemon Legends: Arceusclip showing their greatest achievement in the Nintendo Switch game thus far, that being the shiny Spiritomb....

WhenFortnitereleased in 2017, the modern gaming landscape was changed forever. It may sound a little dramatic, but it’s important not to understate just how importantFortniteand its business modelhas been for the industry. In the years that have followed, live-service elements have now found their way inside the majority of titles, and the battle royale genre has only continued to grow in popularity. But where there is success, there is also those who try to copy it, and while some manage to achieve the same level of success, the majority don’t....

A recent Reddit post made some bold claims about what fans can expect from the rumoredStar Wars: Battlefront 3. Unfortunately, Reddit posts aren’t the most reliable source of information, and thealleged leak appears to be fake. Reddit user This-Is-The-Way posted the alleged leak on Saturday. The post included what they claimed was an in-development background for aStar Wars: Battlefront 3map set on planet Coruscant. However, Twitter user BattlefrontFR exposed the image as fake, calling the entire leak into question....

Secret Invasionis one of the most hotly anticipated adaptations in Marvel’s upcoming catalog. The saga of the Skrulls was a compelling team-up in which tons of beloved characters found new spotlights. The MCU take on the material will depict the sympathetic Skrulls in a new light. Before fans see the Skrulls try to take over the world, they may like to know a bit about the world they came from....

Bethesda has always created memorable loot for its RPGs, and that’s no different withSkyrimwhich has what’s known as the Helm of Yngol which a fan has commemorated through an impressive replica. SinceSkyrimwas released back in 2011, many fans have expressed their appreciation for the Bethesda RPG creatively in numerous ways, with this helmet being among the most impressive. Because of how iconic Bethesda’s weapon and armor design has been over the years and the longevity ofSkyrim, there are a number of items in the RPG that players would like to have in their own collections....