Cooking is the most complex activity in Tales of the Shire. Chopping, mixing, frying, seasoning… If you want to create delicious dishes, you’ve got to learn all that and more. It’ll take some effort, but once you get the hang of it, you won’t just be a top chef; you will also be the most popular Hobbit in Bywater. From the basics of cooking to achieving the flavor bonus, here’s...
August is shaping up to be a relatively quiet month when it comes to videogame launches, at least when it comes to brand new diversions. It is, however, a weirdly busy month for remakes and remasters, which seem poised to dominate this part of the summer.I like to pretend I'm above nostalgia, but in truth I'm an absolute sucker for my faves of the past being repackaged and resold to...
Hi, everyone. I’m Matt Bozon, director of the Shantae series. Today I’d like to fill you in on some exciting news about Shantae Advance: Risky Revolution, and share more details about the project! If you’re familiar with the Shantae video game series, you might have heard that the original Shantae game had an unfinished sequel that never saw the light of day. Shantae Advance: Risky Revolution is that long-lost sequel....
Ahead of the launch of Apex Legends Season 26: Showdown, developer Respawn Entertainment has released a gameplay trailer unveiling the game’s new mode — Wildcard, a permanent game mode focused on fast-paced fights and last-minute comebacks. Oh, and it also allows you to stack Legends. “[The] goal was to create lower stakes, a high-energy experience that lets players jump right into the chaos,” the mode’s principal designer J.J. Williams said...
Nintendo’s chaotic racer is undergoing some changes today thanks to its Ver. 1.2.0 update, which tries addressing many of the biggest complaints about the game. Emphasis on tries: at least one of the adjustments to Mario Kart World isn’t quite what it seems based on player testing. So, what’s new? We’ll drop the whole patch notes at the end of this post, but some aspects that immediately stand out are...
Play Video Rogue Factor’s mysterious and brutal action adventure, Hell is Us, is clawing its way out of our darkest dreams and onto PlayStation 5 September 4. With an atmospheric new trailer fresh from the depths, the game’s Creative and Art Director, Jonathan Jacques-Belletête took me through its secrets to reveal more about the game’s enemies, dungeons, and emotional commentary. What was the inspiration behind the Hollow Walker enemy designs...
With shows like Dandadan returning and Gachiakuta being the hottest new shonen right now, there’s never been a better time to be an anime fan. The one anime this season that has its claws, hooks, and alien-like tendrils stuck in me is none other than CygamesPictures’ latest production: The Summer Hikaru Died. [Ed. note: Spoilers ahead for episodes 1-4 of The Summer Hikaru Died.] Adapted from Mokumokuren’s 2012 manga, The...
Before Marvel Studios’ widely derided movie Eternals hit theaters, it faced a range of challenges. It came shortly after 2019’s massive Phase 3 climax Avengers: Endgame, and before the Marvel Cinematic Universe defined or built a meaningful hook into Phase 4. Eternals’ release was delayed by COVID, and affected by critically low post-COVID theater attendance. It centers on comparatively obscure characters who weren’t interacting with any previous MCU superheroes or...
When The Bad Guys 2, the sequel to DreamWorks’ hyperkinetic, stylish 2022 animated heist picture The Bad Guys, hits theaters on Aug. 1, adult viewers will immediately make a connection that goes over most kids’ heads. Once again, the stars of the film — drawn from Aaron Blabley’s bestselling illustrated children’s series — are Mr. Wolf (Sam Rockwell), Mr. Snake (Marc Maron), Mr. Shark (Craig Robinson), Mr. Piranha (Anthony Ramos), and Ms....
We have a new gaming peripheral collaboration, so you know what that means. It's time to see some gaming gear that's not just black, white, pink, or maybe cammo. This time the collaboration is between the esports lifestyle brand 100 Thieves and HighGround peripheral makers. The ensuing Vantage collection features a collection of keyboards, mouse, and accessories that are adorned with plenty of retro notes and modern messy street vibes.There...