The Hobbit: Where Are The Stone Giants From, And What Happens To Them In The 60 Years Before Frodo's Quest?

The Hobbitis one of those amazing fantasy books that seems to have a plethora of wonderful creatures that permeate the world into a real and living place. From Beorn the wild bear man, to the dark and shady Necromancer, there are lots of beings fromThe Hobbitwho don’t make their way into theLord of the Rings, which takes place 60 years afterBilbo’s own quest for Erebor. One of these such creatures, who appears in a spectacular scene of dramatic tension, and then is never seen again, is the Stone Giants....

June 30, 2025 · 5 min · 874 words · Christina Davis

The Legend of Zelda Master Sword Tier List

Summary The Legend of Zeldafranchise is Nintendo’s flagship IP, alongside a certain mustachioed plumber. Since its inception in the 1980s on the NES, the series has gracedevery single Nintendo consoleand handheld on the market, with players continuously rising to the challenge to brave the dangers of Hyrule and defeat Ganon and other mystical threats. A key tool in vanquishing these forces of darkness is the Master Sword, the blade of evil’s bane....

June 30, 2025 · 5 min · 1018 words · Theresa Strickland

The PlayStation 5 Controller is Already a Meme

The internet is fast. Just as quickly asSony unveiled the new DualSense Controllerfor thePlayStation 5, it has become a meme. The new two-toned, feature-stuffed, controller was a surprise revealed by Sony today, and cyberspace took about 3 seconds to both praise and mock the changes. The DualShock controller has had small variations over the years, so perhaps Sony deserves some props for such a 180 on its design for the newPS5controller....

June 30, 2025 · 2 min · 397 words · Michael Glenn DDS

Treyarch Says That Round-Based Zombies Fans Aren’t Being ‘Forgotten’ In Call of Duty: Vanguard

Call of Duty: VanguardZombies is proving to be controversial, and it seems like Treyarch is aware of this. Fortunately, recent comments from the developer indicate thatCall of Duty: Vanguardcontent aimed more at round-based players is currently in the works. WhileDer Anfang taking a riskis welcome, as a major reasonCall of DutyZombies has thrived since 2008 is the mode’s innovation, it is easy to understand why fans are concerned. While the latest Zombies mode does feature Shi No Numa as a play space that should please nostalgic players, it is not a Survival map....

June 30, 2025 · 3 min · 483 words · Samantha Perez

WandaVision: Why It’s Still Hard To Call Wanda A Hero

The Disney+ seriesWandaVisiongives some much needed character development to Wanda Maximoff while teeing up a few eventsfor the future of the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Fans finally get a chance to see what’s going on in Wanda’s head beyond standing up for the right to use her own powers. She battles a few different villains, eventually coming out on top, but is beating the bad guy enough for the audience to call her a hero?...

June 30, 2025 · 5 min · 894 words · Gregory Gentry

"Phone Home" with this unmissable selection of E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial Merch & Collectibles

Think back: when did you have your “first encounter” withE.T.? Was it catching the classic film on TV, renting it on VHS at the video store, or maybe on the eponymous ride at Universal? No matter where a fan first discovered this funny alien, it’s a safe bet they are still in love with the nostalgic cocktail of a classic John Williams score, an emotionally epic storyline, and heartwarming performances, 40-plus years later....

June 29, 2025 · 6 min · 1116 words · Rhonda Gallegos

10 PS2 RPGs With Better Stories Than Final Fantasy 7 Remake

ThePlayStation 2is regularly cited as one of the greatest home consoles of all time, and one look at the system’s frankly breathtaking library is one needs to see how true these claims ring. There’s truly no shortage of great titles on the PlayStation 2, but there’s one genre that arguably stood out more than others. RELATED:10 Best Exclusive Console Games That Were Never Re-Released Like the PlayStation before it, the PS2 was home to some of the best RPGs of its generation– all of which told incredible stories....

June 29, 2025 · 7 min · 1307 words · Susan Miller DDS

10 Terrifying Pokemon That Are Actually Harmless

Having started life with just 151 creatures, Nintendo’s hugely successfulPokemonseries now boasts almost one thousand. Among their ranks are some truly terrifying Pokemon, both in terms of their appearance and thehorrifying lorethat surrounds them.Not all Pokemon are as dangerous as they first appearthough, with the majority proving to be all bark and no bite when push actually comes to shove. RELATED:Pokemon That Look Weak (But Are Surprisingly Powerful) Given that many Pokemon are capable ofexpelling thousands of volts of electricityorsetting things ablaze with only their breath or tails, it makes sense that people would be cautious when around wild Pokemon....

June 29, 2025 · 7 min · 1321 words · Kim Lynch

5 Best Animated Christmas Movies

The Christmas season is finally here again, and that means that along with grabbing their trees and wrapping presents, people will be looking for some great movies to enjoy during the festive season. While there are plenty of live-action classics, Christmas is also a holiday that lends itself to animation very well. There’s something very nostalgic about animated Christmas movies, and it’s a feeling that’s harder to replicate with live-action. Maybe it’s the ability to tell a more visual story, and maybe it’s that little bit of extra magic, but an animated Christmas film is just very hard to beat....

June 29, 2025 · 5 min · 878 words · Mike Ramirez

7 Things Ted Lasso Gets Wrong About Soccer

Ted Lassois certainly out of his element in the British Isles. For reasons that are revealed in the first episode, FC Richmond, anEPL football clubdecided to hire this stereotypical American Football coach to manage the team. The move appears to be a pathetic attempt to draw attention to the club, which had fallen into mediocrity in recent years. RELATED:Taika Waititi To Hit The High Seas As Blackbeard In HBO Max Pirate Series...

June 29, 2025 · 5 min · 881 words · Anna Conner

Activision Adds 10 Classic Arcade Games To Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War Barracks

Season 3 has come to bothCall of Duty: WarzoneandCall of Duty: Black Ops Cold War.While many fans have been anticipating new weapons, maps, and game content, developers have also added some publisher classics into the popular multiplayer shooter.Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold Warhas always utilized a retro feel, and now players can access retro games within the game. Activision has been around for some time, and there are many titles it developed that have been pushed aside....

June 29, 2025 · 2 min · 361 words · Jessica Simmons

Adam Scott Joins The Cast Of Dakota Johnson's Madame Web Movie

Sony’sMadame Webmovie has already stacked its cast with some big names, including Dakota Johnson, Sydney Sweeney, Isabela Merced, Celeste O’Connor, and Emma Roberts. Now, another star is joining the cast, fresh off of his own unique sci-fi story. Deadlineis reporting that Adam Scott, who was recentlynominated for an Emmy for his lead rolein the Apple TV+ seriesSeverance, is jumping on board on the movie set in Sony’s own Marvel universe, One that still remains separate (or mostly separate) from the theater-dominating MCU....

June 29, 2025 · 2 min · 409 words · Meghan Mccall

Avatar 2 Set Photo Shows The Mandalorian's Jon Favreau Making A Visit

WhenAvatarmade its theatrical debut eleven years ago, it received overwhelming praise for its groundbreaking achievements in visual effects and CGI technology. Even today, the sci-fi epic remains to be a benchmark for technological excellence in film and television productions. Perhaps that is the reason whyThe Mandaloriancreator Jon Favreau - one of today’s most sought-after directors and a proponent of new film technologies himself - visited director James Cameron on the set ofAvatar 2in Los Angeles....

June 29, 2025 · 3 min · 494 words · Dr. Dawn Steele