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I would happily put on the One Ring. I know the consequences but I’d still do it. It’s mine after all. Of course, it’s tempting. It’s supposed to be. Throughout the films, we see just how tempting it can be. But oddly enough, the character who perhaps loves the ring the most, Gollum, never puts it on. Has cinema ever been better thanThe Lord of the Ringstrilogy? He did wear the ring once on screen when Sméagol wears it in a flashback, but throughThe Lord of the Ringsand The Hobbit films, Gollum is never seen with it on his finger....

The Nintendo Switch 2, or whatever it’s going to be called, is being compared to a Steam Deck in latest spec reports.WhileNintendois yet to officially reveal itsnext major console, we all know one is on the way. It’s just a case of when and how powerful it will be.Check out the trailer for the upcoming Mario game,Mario & Luigi: Brothershipbelow.Nintendo has never strived to compete with the likes ofXboxorPlayStationin terms of power, though I think we can all agree the next console needs to be quitea substantial step upfrom theNintendo Switchfor it to be worth it....

Sometimes, despite how a game might be presented in a pre-release trailer or the positive words that fans may say across social media, we can never be 100% sure whether a video game might be the right fit for us. This is why free playable demos and trials are of the utmost importance.Regardless of whether it’s a playable demo or trial on platforms such asSteam,PlayStation,XboxorNintendo, they often provide us with the best indication of whether it’s money well spent should we decide to purchase the full game....

When it comes to any genre of video games, movies, TV or novels, arguably, nothing plays on our emotions quite like a good horror story and the PlayStation 4 game that is the topic of today’s discussion is no exception. It doesn’t matter whether it’s intense horror from the get-go, a slow-burn story, supernatural or just a pure gorefest, horror is a timeless gift that keeps on giving. However, for me personally, as much as horror is my favouritemoviegenre, when it comes to video game portrayals, nothing scares me more....

Arguably, one of the most underrated platform games on the PlayStation 5 isAstro’s Playroombut those who have played it will be very familiar with the joy that it brings. Check out theAstro Bottrailer below! Earlier in the year,Sonyannounced that this beloved series will be getting a new standalone game to be purchased at retail or via the PlayStation Store withAstro Botcoming to PS5. “Astro Botoozes the creativity I’d expect from Nintendo’s games, and it’s partly the reason I suspect it to be a contender for my GOTY,” we said in ourhands-on previewat Summer Game Fest earlier this year....

PlayStation users are getting free subscriptions sent to them through their messaging app for some reason. We all love a good freebie every now and then, though sometimes whenPlayStationorXboxare involved, they can come from nowhere and be a bit random. Check out the launch trailer forElden Ring: Shadow Of The Erdtreebelow. With that in mind, several PlayStation users have been sent a free 14 day subscription toPlayStation PlusPremium, the best tier, and there’s seemingly no strings attached....

Pokémon Brilliant DiamondandShining Pearlwere released for Nintendo Switch as a revisit to the classic games. The originals were released in 2006 for the Nintendo DS and fans had been begging for a remake. Now, it seems, PC players may get a chance to play these twoPokémontitles running on their hardware. Another stand-out Nintendo release is sure to be the new installment in the Legends of Zelda series. Of course, these are unofficial projects as Nintendo doesn’t release PC games and sticks only to their own consoles but eager fans are trying to get the games up and running for a new audience....

Whenever we hear the words “Pokémon freebie”, we get excited – it could be nothing more than 10 lots of Potions, but we’d be happy (ish). This freePokémonScarlet and Violetfree download delivers so much more than that, though. For a limited time only, you can claim several rewards via the age-old tradition of mystery gifts. One of these freebies is your very own Eevee. Advert Advert Oh yes, everyone’s favourite adorable Pokémon can be yours....

WhenRed Dead Redemption 2was released in 2018 for PlayStation 4 and Xbox One, then shortly after for PC, it instantly became one of the greatest video games of all time. This prequel to the 2010Red Dead Redemptionsees you play Arthur Morgan, a leading member of the infamous Dutch Van Der Linde gang before its miserable demise. Check out theRed Dead Redemption 2trailer below! “Red Dead Redemption 2is the epic tale of outlawArthur Morganand the infamous Van der Linde gang, on the run across America at the dawn of the modern age,” reads the synopsis of the ever-popular Wild West action adventure....

Red Dead Redemption fans have spotted a cool fact about one of Rockstar Games’ most beloved characters. Rockstar Gameshas made some real bangers over the years, but you could argue titles likeRed Dead RedemptionandGTA Vwouldn’t have been as popular as they were if it weren’t for the incredible protagonists stealing the show. HopefullyGTA VI’sprotagonists Jason and Lucia meet expectations, and you can see them in action in the trailer below....

Fans of Resident Evil and Silent Hill or just fans of getting scared out of their minds in general should keep an eye on this upcoming action horror title which adds a modern take to the classic horror genre. Check out the trailer forSilent Hill 2below! With the ability to choose between the classic fixed camera or over-the-shoulder,The Nightmare Withinhas all the classic hallmarks of the OG horror titles as players unravel a story filled with twists and turns....

The Keeper’s Diary: A Biohazard Story trailer Advert Advert Sadly, to put it simply, this film sucked and so did all of the painful five sequels that followed. Perhaps suffering from a form of Stockholm Syndrome, I tried to convince myself that 2004’sResident Evil: Apocalypsewas an ok film. But who was I kidding? In hindsight, I was just settling for a film that was the best pick from a bad bunch....

There’s only one way to take back a “stolen” episode: steal your own. That’s precisely whatBook of Boba Fettactor Temuera Morrison intends to do.Without needing to be a part of theStar Warsfandom, you’ll know thatfans were left divided after theBook of Boba Fettfinale.As always, the franchise proves to be divisive.AdvertWhat’s on the cards next forThe Mandalorian?That dissension looks set to continue, but in a wholly unique way. You see, instead of fans arguing over episodes, the actors are instead, albeit in a much more playful manner....