Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim’s director on a dream come true

Kenji Kamiyama has the honour of directing the first Lord of the Rings animated movie in nearly half a century, an honour that surely carries a lot of weight. Kenji-san has directed multiple projects in the Ghost in the Shell franchise, as well as the adaptation of Ridley Scott’s iconic sci-fi propertyBlade Runner: Black Lotus. He was even involved, during the early days of his career, with the legendaryanimemovieAkiraas an artist, so he’s no stranger to working on iconic properties - and was keen to jump into the world ofThe Lord of the Rings....

December 11, 2024 · 3 min · 551 words · Brenda Irwin

Marvel Rivals players urged to change one setting that transforms the game

Marvel Rivalsis currently the talk of the town since being released last week and with players getting stuck into the game’s large roster of characters, this handy tip may save them a lot of bother. You can also play as Moon Knight inMarvel Rivals.Check him out in action below! Advert Advert With a roster of 33 characters on launch (with more set to arrive in the future), fans are loving it, even if they have to deal with Jeff the Land Shark ruining their days with his ultimate ability (if you know, you know)....

December 11, 2024 · 2 min · 273 words · Joshua Roy

Marvel Rivals' game director breaks down success on smash-hit hero-shooter

Featuring a massive roster of over 30 belovedMarvelcharacters, competitive team-based gameplay, and a consumer-friendly digital storefront, it’s seemingly doing everything right. Check outMarvel Rivalsbelow. Advert Advert Guangyun said, “When we select our heroes, we don’t just focus on, you know, the heavy hitters or fan-favorites like Hulk and Iron Man. We also tend to want to shine a light on some lesser known yet equally fascinating characters. For example, we included characters like Jeff The Landshark and also Squirrel Girl that allow players to experience the Marvel Universe from other unique and enjoyable perspectives....

December 11, 2024 · 5 min · 904 words · Stephen Sexton

Naughty Dog's next game has just established an important God of War connection

I’m a major Naughty Dog fan and while I’d love for the studio’s next game to beThe Last of Us Part III, I’m with those who suspect it may be a new IP. Various little tidbits about the developer’s next project have emerged in recent weeks. Advert Advert It’s alsoconfirmed to star Troy Baker, an actor who previously voiced The Last of Us’s Joel andUncharted’s Sam Drake, which also doesn’t rule out any established IPs....

December 11, 2024 · 2 min · 315 words · Kathleen Wallace

Nintendo Switch users treated to a free game drop, limited time only

If you’re a fan of games likeAnimal CrossingandDon’t Starve, thenNintendohas an extra special treat for you this Christmas.But be quick about it, as this game is only available to play for free onNintendo Switchfor a short period.As revealed onthe official Nintendo of America Twitter account, the cute life simCozy Grovewill be free for Nintendo Switch Online members starting from tomorrow, 12 December.Advert“Nintendo Switch Online members! From 12/11 at 10am PT to 12/17 at 11:59pm PT, you can download and try theCozy Grovegame at no additional cost,” announced Nintendo....

December 11, 2024 · 6 min · 1187 words · Robert Lee

PlayStation 6's first exclusive has seriously ticked gamers off

PlayStation 6 is still a way off in the distance, but that hasn’t stopped some from seemingly spotting what the first exclusive will be for the Sony hardware.If the rumour is true, it will be a very familiar face at the helm of the game as Hideo Kojima oversees thePlayStation6 exclusive.Physintis an action-espionage project that’ll see Kojima return to his Metal Gear Solid-esque roots.AdvertPlayStation is currently celebrating 30 years of consoles and wonderful games....

December 11, 2024 · 6 min · 1246 words · John York

PlayStation Plus adds 15 free games in bumper December drop

breaking newsPlayStation has announced its next batch of PlayStation Plus games, and there are some bangers included this time around.These games will be dropping onto the subscription service next month, giving you something new to try just in time for the festive season.Speaking of seasons, it’s award season with the Game Of The Year awards coming up, and it looks likeAstro Botis going to sweep them all up…The following games are joining thePlayStationPlus Extra lineup:Sonic Frontiers,Forspoken, Rabbids: Party of Legends, WRC Generations, F....

December 11, 2024 · 7 min · 1321 words · Luis Keller

Pokémon 2027 officially confirmed in gorgeous new trailer

Pokémon fans better hold onto their seats, because a new animation has officially been confirmed slated for release in 2027. Pokémonanimation has had several iterations over the years. Of course, there’s the anime which has been running for over 1,300 episodes. There are also the various films and mini-series that accompany that anime. It’s a franchise that is still going strong. Advert Advert Another Pokémon project we’re excited for is the upcomingPokémon Legends: Z-A!...

December 11, 2024 · 2 min · 320 words · Danielle Santos

Pornhub 2024 stats confirm PlayStation users enjoy me-time the most, once again

It’s that time of the year. The Pornhub yearly stats have been released, and it seems it’s PlayStation users who enjoy various forms of playtime the most. Before I dive into the results though, I want to take you back in time. Despite only lasting a few short years from 1998 to 2001, theSEGADreamcast was a console ahead of its time. Not only did it boast improved visuals and performance over contemporary consoles such as thePlayStationandNintendo64, but it also granted gamers online access....

December 11, 2024 · 2 min · 409 words · Richard Anderson

Red Dead Redemption 2 fans roast new DLC, and we can see why

Most of the time, Rockstar Games manages to keep its fans happy. Unfortunately, not this time around. The latestRed Dead Redemption 2online DLC has been met with harsh criticism. Once you see what’s included, you’ll likely be joining the fans in asking what the heck is going on here. November’sRed Dead Onlineexperience was a lot more impressive, which further compounds the issue when gamers can’t help but compare it to this month....

December 11, 2024 · 2 min · 248 words · Christina Jones

Red Dead Redemption 2 free download available for you to claim over Christmas

Red Dead Redemption 2players are being given some lovely little presents from Rockstar Games to celebrate Christmas and the New Year. Rockstar Gamesisn’t a developer to ignore the festive season, as we’ve seen every year withGTA V: Onlinegetting covered in a thick blanket of snow, probably the last time we’ll see it this year too beforeGTA VIcomes out in 2025. See the trailer forGTA VIbelow. WhileRed Dead Onlinedoesn’t quite get the same treatment, its players do get the occasional festive treat, and this year, it’s free cosmetics....

December 11, 2024 · 2 min · 278 words · Maria Ramsey

Red Dead Redemption 2 free download lets you celebrate Christmas in style

If you’re aRed Dead Redemption 2player who celebrates Christmas, this new free download is just what you need to rein in the holidays.Christmas always feels special in aRockstargame. The developer usually marks the occasion with some nice freebies, and players usually get their holiday spirit on.InGTA Online, the Los Santos map is usually covered in snow during Christmas.AdvertWithGTA VIcoming next year, this winter will probably be the last time that happens....

December 11, 2024 · 7 min · 1299 words · Erika Miller

Resident Evil 4 surprise update drops, 1 year on from the last

Resident Evil 4fans have been surprised with a patch for the critically acclaimed remake, a year on from the game’s last update. Since 2019,Capcomhas been knocking it out of the park with itsResident Evilremakes, long after the amazingNintendoGameCube remake of 2002. We’ve, of course, had new standalone entries such as 2017’sRE7: Biohazardand 2021’sRE Village, but there’s something uniquely special about a heavy dose of nostalgia that only remakes can bring....

December 11, 2024 · 2 min · 335 words · Michelle Miller