Lord Of The Rings' Most Iconic Battle Hype Was "Made Up," But The Historian Still Gave A High Score

Few works have left as indelible a mark on the high fantasy genre as Peter Jackson’sThe Lord of the Ringstrilogy. Adapted fromJ.R.R. Tolkien’s seminal books, the adventures of the hobbit Frodo Baggins (Elijah Wood) not only redefined epic filmmaking but brought Tolkien’s richly detailed world of Middle-earth to life. As Frodo and his loyal friend Sam (Sean Astin) embark on a perilous journey to destroy the One Ring with the help the Fellowship,the award-winning trilogy set the gold standard for adaptations of fantasy literatureas one of the greatest film series ever made....

August 10, 2025 · 4 min · 765 words · Michael Peck

My Deer Friend Nokotan Episode #8 Release Date & Time

Quick Links My Deer Friend Nokotandelivered another wonderfully weird episode with episode #7, andepisode #8is sure to be a great follow-up. Between the great comedy of the old formula and some fresh comedy from a few new additions, episode #7 had a lot going on for it, and it was easily one of the anime’s best outings yet. My Deer Friend Nokotanepisode #7, much like other episodes, was focused primarily onall the weird things that happen in everyone’s daily lives with Nokotan....

August 10, 2025 · 5 min · 920 words · Keith Coleman

One Of JoJo's Bizarre Adventure's Biggest Fan Theories Isn't Just Debunked, It Completely Misunderstands The Series

There are countless fan theories surroundingJojo’s Bizarre Adventure, but one of the most popular theories isn’t only wrong, it misunderstands whatJojois all about. TheJosuke’s Saviortheory calls back to a moment in the childhood of Josuke Higashikata, protagonist ofJojo’s Bizarre AdventurePart 4 (Diamond is Unbreakable). The young Josuke is very sick during a blizzard, and when his mother, Tomoko, tries to take him to the hospital, their snow-logged car won’t budge. Out of the darkness appearsa delinquent with a pompadour, wounded from fighting, who helps get them on the road....

August 10, 2025 · 7 min · 1435 words · Robert Stephens

Palworld Gets A Free Festive Update On The Heels Of Feybreak, With Christmas Skins For Favorite Pals

Palworldhas surprised everyone by releasing several festive holiday skins for popular Pals. The base-building, creature-capturing survival title only launched in January of this year, and it’s already launched several expansions, including one earlier this week. The game has over 150 different Pals, creatures that can be fought and tamed, and some of them now have Christmas variants. The Christmas skins were added as part of thePalworld: Feybreakexpansionand can be accessed right now from within the game on all the consoles where the game is available (PC, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, and PlayStation 5)....

August 10, 2025 · 3 min · 497 words · Juan Edwards

Pokémon GO: Max Mondays Schedule (March 2025)

Pokémon GOtrainers are set for another busy month in March 2025, including the Max Mondays events. Five of these events will take place on Mondays throughout March. Each event lasts an hour, with the first scheduled forMonday, July 21, 2025.These eventsprovide a tougher test for trainers than the regular raids that have long been in place inPokémon GO. After the introduction of Dynamax Pokémon intoPokemon GO, there were only a handful of them available, but now they are coming thick and fast, with a number available every week for trainers....

August 10, 2025 · 4 min · 743 words · Amy Brooks

PS5 Pro Could Get Its First Reveal September 10 With New Livestream Announced

UPDATE: 2025-07-10 11:00 EST BY GLENN BUNN Sony Reveals The PlayStation 5 Pro ThePS5 Pro was revealedin the technical presentation, boasting improved visuals and performance. Original article below. UPDATE: 2025-06-25 15:12 EST BY KYLE GRATTON Unlisted YouTube Video Supports PS5 Pro Speculation X (formerly Twitter) userWario64provided a link to an unlisted YouTube video from PlayStation, which was previously titled “PS5 Pro,” according to Wario64’s screenshot. The title of the video has been changed, but Wario64’s generally reliable track record supports the widespread speculation that PlayStation’s upcoming Technical Presentation will reveal the new console model....

August 10, 2025 · 4 min · 648 words · Zachary Gutierrez

Reacher Season 3 Finale's Action Climax Teased By Star: "Everything We Did Is Headed Towards That"

Reacherseason 3’s finale is fast approaching, and the final showdown betweenAlan Ritchson’s heroand the powerful yet evil Quinn is sure to be explosive. Actor Roberto Montesinos, who plays DEA agent Guillermo Villanueva, teased oneDieHard-esque action sequence in particular that will blow fans’ minds. Villanueva (or “Villy” for short) has been an interesting character to watch, especially as he pointed out the dangers of Reacher’s vengeful methods early on – before growing ever warmer to them....

August 10, 2025 · 14 min · 2858 words · Lisa Davis

Star Wars Just Dropped One Massive Ahsoka Season 2 Clue

Star Warssurprisingly just dropped a major hint forAhsokaseason 2 in an unexpected way, revealing brand-new details about one of the fan-favorite characters on the show.Ahsokaseason 2is one of just a few currently confirmedupcomingStar WarsTV shows, and there’s plenty of interest already regarding what the new season will include, particularly given how many major questions remain followingtheAhsokaseason 1 ending. This includes questions about what will happen with Shin Hati, Sabine Wren, and Ahsoka Tano, all of whom are now trapped on Peridea....

August 10, 2025 · 3 min · 611 words · Amy Boyd

Stardew Valley Player Achieves Ridiculously Rare Milestone After 305 Hours

Summary OneStardew Valleyplayer has accomplished something that very few players manage to do.Stardew Valley,created by solo developer Concerned Ape, is still capturing hearts eight years after it was released. The beloved cozy farming simulator still has players working toward achievements, and one player has managed to reach one of the game’s rarest milestones. Reddit ser3DSargehas achieved 100% completion ofStardew Valley.3DSarge shared a screen capture of their Perfection Tracker over on theStardew Valleysubreddit, earning them bragging rights and a walking golden chicken flair on the sub....

August 10, 2025 · 3 min · 429 words · Connor Glass

SteamWorld Heist 2 Review: A Wonderful Adventure Of Heists And Hats

Summary SteamWorld Heist IIbrings all the fun a bot can have while adventuring the high seas and committing all sorts of heroic heists to save the world. The game is developed and published by Thunderful, and features the same steampunk charm of the first game, and others in theSteamWorlduniverse, but with an entirely new cast of steambots. Following the adventures of the less-than-confident Captain Leeway, players can explore a unique world while fighting naval battles, completing bounties, and saving the Great Sea....

August 10, 2025 · 7 min · 1429 words · Emily Patterson

Superman & Lois Season 4: Alex Garfin Reflects On Jordan's Trauma After Clark's Death & His Take On Superboy

AsSuperman & Loisseason 4 is getting closer to wrapping up its run, Alex Garfin shares the journey thus far for Jordan Kent and what is coming up for theDChero this season. After almost two decades of airing DC TV content on The CW, the network is getting ready to close out its era with its superheroes and supervillains. WhileSmallvillestarted the DC era on The CW in 2006, a differentlive-actionSupermanTV showwill be finishing it, asSuperman & Loisseason 4 will be the one to end the Arrowverse....

August 10, 2025 · 34 min · 7070 words · Jill King

The Batman Universe Is Copying The Genius Trick That Turned 1 DC Villain Into An Icon

Warning! This article contains minor spoilers for The Penguin episodes 1 and 2. The Penguinis allowing Matt Reeves’The Batmanuniverse to repeat a trick from a DC project of years past by making a popular villain even more iconic. One of the strengths ofThe Penguinis undoubtedly the tone it depicts. The show is more akin to its sister movieThe Batmanin terms of its depiction of Gotham, its characters, and DC’s otherworldly elements, as was evident by the time ofThe Penguinepisode 2’s ending....

August 10, 2025 · 5 min · 1051 words · Jenna Murray

The Deadly Opposite of Wolverine's Healing Factor Gets a Scientific Explanation as Marvel Clarifies Its Lore

Warning: contains spoilers for Sentinels #1One ofWolverine’smost iconic and brutal enemies,the monstrous but semi-redeemed Omega Red, has a deadly mutant ability that is the polar opposite of Logan’s intense healing factor. This ability -the power to drain and absorb any creature’s “life force”- finally gets a real world scientific explanation inSentinels#1, explaining what exactly life force is in the Marvel Universe, and how Omega Red uses the stolen energy. Omega Red, or Arkady Rossovich, isa former serial killer and Russian state agent who became a key member of Krakoa’s X-Force team, before the nation of Krakoa fell duringWorld War Orchis....

August 10, 2025 · 4 min · 782 words · David Dunn