Lord of the Rings Onlinehas quietly been chugging away for the last 17 years and while it may not have the dedicated player base ofWorld of Warcraft,the release of its latest expansion is a great time to try it out. Releasing at the peak of the MMO craze,LOTROmanaged to carve out a decent niche bybuilding upon the extensive lore of Middle-earth, its appeal further enhanced by the success of Peter Jackson’s film trilogy....

Summary Fans ofThe Sims 4lamenting the lack of competitors on the market can now check out the game’s biggest competition asInZoireleases a massive new demo. Developed by Krafton, the ambitious life-simulator made waves when it was first unveiled thanks to its stunning visuals and robust gameplay, and while the early-access release may still be a few months away, those who are interested can get a taste of the experience early. There are a few catches though, so one shouldn’t expect a fullSimsreplacement just yet....

They’re finally back! After a nearly 5-year break, the belovedRunawaysare returning to Marvel Comics in a new 5-issue limited series that ties into the currentOne World Under Doomevent.Forced on the run once again after Doctor Doom targets the young heroes,Runawayswill see the iconic team fighting for their lives once again. When we last sawthe Runawaysseveral major characters had left the team, withKarolina Dean going into space to heal her wounds with the Light Brigade, Chase kidnaped into the future by an older Gert, and the villainous Alex taking over the mantle of Doc Justice....

Stardew Valleyplayers are used to selling off their crops in a dusty trunk next to their house but this mod makes the process far more appealing. The core loop of ConcernedApe’s Farming RPG is to gather items and sell them off to Pelican Town to make a profit, and while that may sound arduous, it’s simple to just dump one’s various collections into the Shipping Bin before bedtime. Having said that,it’s a hands-off approach to generating revenue, prompting a creative fan to build an add-on that makes it more personal....

Summary Loren Brovarnik’s actions prove she considers herself better than other90 Day Fiancéfranchise cast members. She made her reality TV debut in 2015 with her beau, Alexei Brovarnik, whom she fell in love with during her birthright gig in Israel. Initially, Loren didn’t have many followers on social media and wasn’t too popular among viewers. She had a decent journey with Alexei, but it wasn’t as interesting as some other couples in the season....

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The world ofTwilightis one of the most divisive and controversial ones in recent years, but its legacy could have been completely different with its original ending, which would have also avoided some of the saga’s biggest mistakes. Stephenie Meyer’s debut novel,Twilight, took readers into a world where humans, vampires, and werewolves coexist, though the latter two with some major changes from their traditional depictions.Twilightbecame a worldwide phenomenon, with a total of four movies, different complementary works, and a movie saga with five films as the final book was split into two....

Warning: Contains SPOILERS for Apocalypse Z: The Beginning of the EndPrime Video’s recentzombiehorror hit film,Apocalypse Z: The Beginning of the End, is anexciting zombie moviethat follows main character Manel as he attempts to reunite with his family after realizing that a virus has caused people to turn into violent zombies. Mourning the loss of his wife, Manel lives an isolated life until he realizes that he will be unable to evacuate with his family to the Canary Islands, and he becomes willing to do anything possible to reach them without contracting the deadly virus....

Paladin is the number-one class choice among players ofBaldur’s Gate 3, according to the developer’s own data. Which makes sense, because paladins have everything that a player could want in their primary character. They have the ability to use any kind of weapon or armor, focus on charisma so that they can succeed in many dialogue checks, and a core feature that buffs their surrounding companions in a way that feels very much like a leader....

Wrestling legendHulk Hoganreveals why his planned movie biopic starring Chris Hemsworth has been scrapped by Netflix. Hogan rose to prominence as part of the WCW and WWF (rebranded to WWE) wrestling franchises in the 80s and 90s, and won multiple wrestling championships. In the early 1990s,Hogan left WWF to pursue an acting career, before being coaxed back to the ring with WCW. A popular yet controversial figure, it seemed only a matter of time before a biopic on the star would be commissioned....

Sonic the Hedgehogmovie franchise director Jeff Fowler has opened up on the decision to only slightly adapt one of the most iconic video game sequences. TheSonicmovie franchisebegan with the self-named 2020 title, which starred James Marsden, Jim Carrey, and Ben Schwartz in the titular voice role. The film was a box office success, grossing over $320 million, and spawned two released sequels and another,Sonic the Hedgehog 4, which is currently set for a 2027 release....

The Surferstar Nicolas Cage reveals why he kept a dead rat prop in his pocket for two weeks while shooting the 2025 thriller movie. The latest film from cinema’s most prolific wild man stars him as a father returning to his childhood beach in Australia with his son, attempting to reconnect with his past, but being hounded by violent, territorial locals.Reviews ofThe Surferhave thus far been positive, withScreenRantgiving the thriller 3 stars....

Hasbro’sStar Warsaction figures are “challenged” and “dragged down,” but what’s actually gone wrong for the Black Series and Vintage Collection - and can the problems be fixed? Hasbro’s end-of-year reports revealed 2024 was a tough year;sales declined by 12%, while revenue dropped by 17% for the full year. A lot of this was due to the sale of eOne, but Hasbro also singled outStar Warsin the last two earnings calls....