LOTR-Inspired Character Builds For DnD

TheLord of the Ringsseries has been a household name in the fantasy genre for decades now. Books, movies, shows, games, it’s spanned media platforms with its detailed world full of diverse characters. It makes sense then that fans ofDungeons & Dragonswould want to model their characters after ones from the LOTR universe. Thankfully, with as in-depth as the character creation is in D&D this can be done more or less with ease....

June 13, 2025 · 5 min · 1018 words · Matthew Smith

Loungefly Adds Platinum Winnie The Pooh Backpack To Its Disney100 Collection

Disneyturned 100 this month and it has been doing a lot of things to mark the occasion. Naturally, a number of those things have come in the form of celebratory merchandise Disney fans can buy to celebrate its birthday in style. Part of a growing Disney100 collection, Loungefly has been releasing platinum backpacks, Stitch, Simba, and of course Mickey Mouse making the cut so far. The next character getting the platinum backpack treatment will be Winnie The Pooh, and its design and release date has now been revealed....

June 13, 2025 · 3 min · 524 words · Matthew Tapia

Metal Gear Solid Collection Warns Players About "Outdated" Content

Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Volume 1seems to have left everything from the original games intact, but comes with a warning that some of the content may be “considered outdated” to modern audiences. The game advises “player discretion”, clearly feeling that some aspects of the games have aged poorly. The disclaimer even alludes to the original director,Hideo Kojima, saying that everything has been left untouched to “preserve” his vision. The warning doesn’t go into any specifics about what content players may find objectionable, however, so it’s not clear what areas of the games it is referring to....

June 13, 2025 · 3 min · 433 words · Jessica Austin

Most Valuable Wilds Of Eldraine Cards In MTG

A set with pre-release kits, extended arts, set booster exclusives, Commander preconstructed decks, and…Confetti foils? Whatever you say,Magic: The Gathering! Whether you’ve played in a Wilds of Eldraine event or you’re just cracking packs for fun, you’ve likely got a stack of cards lying around somewhere. Related:Magic: The Gathering - The Most Valuable Enchanting Tales Reprints As usual, many of the high-value cards in the set have price points driven by Commander, but there are a few speculative Constructed picks to take note of....

June 13, 2025 · 6 min · 1166 words · Patrick Allen

No Dungeons & Dragons Spell Is Truly 'Bad'

Some spells inDungeons & Dragonsare good, and some are bad. You can divide it further, introducing the idea that some spells are ‘situational’, meaning good or bad depending on the specific scenario, or more broadly, the world and type of campaign you’re playing. Then there’s the fact that some spells would be good at a lower level, but are too expensive as they’re currently categorised, and others that would be better as cantrips....

June 13, 2025 · 5 min · 938 words · Rose Dunn

No Games Are As Hard To Get Motivated To Play As The Ones That Came Out Last Year

You don’t have time to get to a big, new game during the year, so you ask for it for Christmas. You get the game, and you’re excited to play it. And you do… for a week or two. But then the new year gets rolling. There’s a surprisingly great triple-A title that drops in January, or maybe a cool indie that surprises the world. Suddenly, there are big, new games demanding your attention....

June 13, 2025 · 3 min · 590 words · Katherine Stevenson

Persona: What Are Shadows?

Quick Links ThePersonaseries doesn’t pull any punches when it comes to integrating deep (and often dark) themes into their games. Besides a few cameos here and there, the mainline games aren’t linked to each other, so you don’t have to play them in numerical order to understand them. However, it’s worth playing all of them to see how each one tackles the concept of Shadows and Personas differently. Related:Persona 4: What Is The Midnight Channel?...

June 13, 2025 · 5 min · 997 words · Stephanie Brown

Queen By Midnight Interview: Designer Kyle Shire Explains To Game's Origins

Queen By Midnight is one of the most interesting board games to launch this year. Turning princesses into warring warriors, working with Darrington Press as a rare non-Critical Roleventure for the company, and all held together by a 3D clock tower/dice tower in the centre of the table, there is a lot to be fascinated by. Recently, I sat down with game designer Kyle Shire to explore all these elements....

June 13, 2025 · 6 min · 1081 words · Lisa Clark

Report: Gaming Actors Say Fan Support Has Grown During Strikes

Earlier this year,Persona 5voice actor Erica Lindbeckdeleted her Twitter after she asked fans to stop using her voice in AI-generated content. The fanbase was split, with many coming to her defence, while others claimed she was wrong to call out fans who are just having fun with AI. After all, they weren’t stealing her job or making money, so what’s the problem? In July, we spoke to a range of actors in video games who told us that it isn’t just about the money....

June 13, 2025 · 5 min · 1007 words · Aaron Ramos

Roblox: Zombie Business Tycoon Codes

Roblox - Game WHERE TO PLAY Roblox is enjoyed by millions. A sandbox game where you can play, create, and come together with people all over the world. Jump into any of the community experiences, or take advantage of promo codes for cool content. We checked for new Zombie Business Tycoon codes onJanuary 9, 2024, and can confirmno changes since our last update. All working and expired codes are current. We do not expect future Zombie Business Tycoon promo codes....

June 13, 2025 · 2 min · 342 words · Mark Sanchez

Should You Kill Alidoro In Lies Of P

Quick Links After you reach Hotel Krat inLies Of P, you’ll encounter several NPCs you can interact with. However, these NPCs aren’t the only ones in the game. As you advance further, you’ll have opportunities to meet additional characters, and some of them might find their way to Hotel Krat. RELATED:Lies Of P: Where To Find Alidoro One of these characters is Treasure Hunter Alidoro, and his quest is rather interesting....

June 13, 2025 · 5 min · 1009 words · Arthur Wright

Should You Release Or Keep The Pixie In Baldur's Gate 3?

Quick Links Traveling in the Shadow Lands is no easy feat inBaldur’s Gate 3.With the Shadow Curse corrupting everything it touches, journeying into this land is not for the faint of heart. Even Isobel’s blessing won’t be enough to save you from the darkest shadows. While the task of reaching Moonrise first seems insurmountable, there is one item that will see you safely across the perilous lands: a Moonlantern. Unbroken and carrying a magical secret within, this singular item shall be your guide....

June 13, 2025 · 9 min · 1772 words · Erin Oconnor

Spider-Man Fans Can't Get Over How Big His Cake Is Now

In a newSpider-Mancomparison shot between Insomniac’s first game and the upcoming sequel, we see Peter Parker clinging to the wall as he looks over New York City, no longer covered in smog. It’s vibrant, the sky brighter, with far more trees transforming the grey wasteland into a green oasis. But fans aren’t fussed about NYC, they’re all about Peter Parker’s dumptruck. “The hips omg slayyyyy,” @tearatwt said. “The waist-to-ass ratio goes so crazy,” @kittischmitti replied....

June 13, 2025 · 2 min · 376 words · Charles Davis