Gandalf’s battle with the Balrog in the Mines of Moria is probably one of the most breath-taking, edge of your seat fights in the entire trilogy, both because of the impressive visual aspects of fire and smoke in Peter Jackson’s film adaptations, and because of the high stakes involved, of Gandalf giving his life to protect his friends, and give them a chance to escape safely out of the mines.His loss hits the fellowship hard, and they break not long after this, without his guidance, which goes to show exactly what a sacrifice he makes....

Summary The developer behindMetroid DreadandCastlevania: Lords of Shadow,MercurySteam, is reportedly working on two major unannounced titles.Metroid Dreadwas a huge hitback in 2021, and the studio has not released anything new since then, so gamers are eager to know what MercurySteam has in store for the future. MercurySteam is a developer based in Madrid, Spain. Most of its high-profile releases were developed for other companies, including three games of theCastlevania: Lords of Shadowseries for Konami, and twoMetroidtitles for Nintendo....

Capcom’sMonster Hunter Risehas partnered with a real ninja museum in Japan to bring a unique themed experience for the game’s fans and museum visitors. With the ninja theme being central toMonster Hunter Rise’s Kamura village, the special event is likely a great way for the company to give fans a taste of what the game could have been like in real life.WithMonster Hunter Risehitting next-gen consoles like the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S in a few days, it is not surprising for Capcom to be exerting a lot of marketing effort to entice the gaming community to pick up the action-RPG....

Summary AWitcher 3player encountered a bug that caused Geralt of Rivia to move and attack with unbelievable speed, utilizing swift movements to take down an enemy without getting hit. The player captured their experience in a short clip that shows Geralt sprinting toward their target before delivering a flawless combo inThe Witcher 3: Wild Hunt. After initially launchingThe Witcher 3: Wild Huntin May 2015, CD Projekt Red implemented a variety of improvements to coincide with the game’s next-gen update in December 2022....

An employee at Nintendo of America’s Washington headquarters has tested positive for the COVID-19 novel coronavirus, according to a statement shared Thursday. Nintendo says that the affected employee came in contact with others at the company’s headquarters in Redmond, WA prior to being tested for the illness. Nintendo workers that came in contact with the affected individual have self-quarantined, regardless of whether they’ve displayed symptoms in line with COVID-19’s known warning signs....

Summary Super Mario Bros. Wonderwas released earlier this month, ushering in a new era for many of Nintendo’s most beloved characters. The game stands out as the first to featurea new voice actor for Marioand many others and looks to be the finalSuper Mario Bros.adventure on the Nintendo Switch.Super Mario Bros. Wonderis meant to be enjoyed with friends, boasting four-player local and online co-op so that no player has to go it alone....

In the years sinceIngressbegan to develop a cult following, Niantic has become a powerhouse in mobile gaming and AR experiences. The creators behindPokemon GOandHarry Potter: Wizards Unitehave seen a ton of success, despite a rocky original launch forPoGO, and its games have a massive audience. As the core pillar of Niantic games continue to evolve and grow each year, the company has no plans to slow down. In fact, Niantic is currently developing 10+ new projects, with a plan to launch two titles a year going forward....

Summary Pokemon GOhas officially revealed the featured Pokemon for the upcoming March 2024 Community Day, featuring increased spawn rates forSun and MoonStarter Pokemon Litten. The beloved monster-catching game from Niantic regularly gives players a plethora of ways to pick up exclusive Pokemon at increased spawn rates.Pokemon GOfeatures weekly Raid Hours, tasking players with challenging some of the game’s most powerful Pokemon, alongside limited-time holiday events. However, one of the most popular ofPokemon GO’s regular events are the monthly Community Days....

Considering howThe Elder Scrolls 5: Skyrimhas managed to maintain its popularity for over a decade, it’s interesting to see new players try the game for the first time. In the years since its initial release,Skyrimhas culled a massive following of loyal fans that have likely played through the game multiple times and are experienced with everything that it has to offer. Though, as evidenced by one user in particular, mistakes can often be made when playingSkyrimfor the first time....

Slime Rancheris a farming game, and it’s a relatively laid-back one. There’s no overall time limit, so while players have to mind the changing seasons, they don’t need tocompletely optimize their slime farm’s production. While new players should focus on getting their farm up and running, there’s no harm in taking time to spruce it up withSlime Rancher’s various decorations. One of the rarer types are the ornaments. RELATED:Slime Rancher: How to Open Treasure Pods We Like to Party Currently, the only way to get ornaments are through the time-limited party weekend events....

March 10 has been designated Mar10 Day, a yearly celebration for fans of theSuper Mariofranchise, but Nintendo could do something similar withSplatoonusing another convenient date shorthand. WithSplatoon 3being one of the Nintendo Switch’s latest major titles, receiving regular updates and maintaining a high player base, it deserves a fair amount of respect from the developer. Although the world ofSplatoonhas not been as expanded as theMariouniverse due to its more recent appearance, it has contributed some well-loved characters and gameplay to become one of Nintendo’s prominent names in a short time....

Summary Stardew Valleycreator Eric “ConcernedApe” Barone recently gave fans a brief update on the console and mobile versions of the 1.6 update.Stardew Valleywas released a whopping eight years ago, but the game is still receiving significant new updates. Just recently,Stardew Valleyreleased Update 1.6, one of the game’s biggest post-launch updates ever, but it’s so far only available to PC gamers. Not long ago,Stardew ValleyUpdate 1.6 released on PC, giving fans on that platform the chance to experience new festivals, character interactions, quality of life improvements, and more endgame content....

With less than three months until the release of Bethesda’s major releaseStarfield, fans of the title are concerned about the lack of information regarding the game’s accessibility features. Disabled gamers have been enjoying more games than ever due to the uptick in accessibility features in modern gaming, and many players hope thatStarfieldcontinues the trend. Last month,Bethesda released an almost hour-longStarfieldDirectthat showcased the many features that the game has to offer. Fans witnessed how the combat works, how to customize spaceships, travel from planet to planet, and even how to take sandwiches from enemy vessels and store them in their own....