You Still Can’t Play the Best Lord of the Rings Game

The Battle For Middle-earth series is a nearly perfect representation of the Lord of the Rings franchise. Too bad you might’t easily play it. But for me, this series was the bestLord of the Ringshad to offer. In the face of its sheer brilliance, theres a major problem standing between fans and theBattle for Middle-earthsaga. Its not actually legally available anywhere. But, taking so much inspiration from the movies,Battle for Middle-earthreally nailed the fundamentals....

September 4, 2024 · 1 min · 193 words · Shelly Jackson

23 Forgotten Superhero TV Shows

Superhero shows are big business, but not everything hits the same. Check out these series that went up, up, and away from the public memory. So you think youre a pretty big nerd, huh? You think youve seen all the deep cut superhero shows. Youve seen every episode ofBirds of Prey,The Amazing Spider-Man, and evenLegion of Super-Heroes. But those shows have their fandoms and have been acknowledged in someway or another....

September 3, 2024 · 3 min · 546 words · Mr. Thomas Kim

Link Tank: James Cameron Discusses Glaciers in National Geographic’s OceanXplorers

Universal Pictures is keepingJurassic Worldgoing. How many goddamn Donald Trump impressions have we been subjected to since 2016? The man was already inescapable; the impressions were further torment. Refreshingly, Sebastian Stan isnt putting on the voice or pursing his lips and squinting his eyes inThe Apprentice. Read more at The A.V.

September 3, 2024 · 1 min · 51 words · Jacqueline Smith

Only Murders in the Building Cast: Meet the New Characters of Season 4

This article contains spoilers forOnly Murders in the Buildingseason 3. Heres everyone you gotta know this season. Here We Go Again, Big Little Lies, Sophies Choice,andDeath Becomes Her. Richard Kind as Vince Fish Richard Kind plays Stink-Eye Joe a.k.a. Hes actually a pretty nice guy and a big fan of the podcast. Shes a big fan ofBrazzosand has a huge crush on Charles. This is Rebelos first on-screen role. Longoria is known for her roles inDesperate Housewives, Telenovela, The Young and the Restless,andFlamin Hot....

September 3, 2024 · 1 min · 208 words · Valerie Ball

Star Wars Outlaws Is a Love Letter to Star Wars Canon (With a Few Big Problems)

Star Wars Outlaws is one of the nerdiest Star Wars games ever made, flaws and all. Star Wars Outlawsis a difficult game to judge. If youve ever played anAssassins Creedgame orFarCry, the setup ofStar Wars Outlawssimply wont wow you. In short, in terms of gameplay,Star Wars Outlawsfeels a bit safe in its design. But the game is also hard to top in terms of sheerStar Warsnerdery. That next big score?...

September 3, 2024 · 1 min · 195 words · Thomas Jordan

The Pleasure in Waiting Years for the Next James Bond

Three years after No Time to Die, and James Bond still hasnt returned. There is satisfaction to be had in his absence. Aye, there has been the rub about updating Bond for decades though. If anythings significantly changed, its that they have made the volume even rarer. Increasingly, their 007 franchise resembles a bespoke, prestige label which is deliberately keeping its supply limited. The plots, of course, were rarely the point....

September 3, 2024 · 2 min · 313 words · Andrea Phillips

What Stranger Things: The First Shadow Reveals About Season 5

This article containsmajor spoilersfor the playStranger Things: The First Shadow. Who Are the Characters in Stranger Things: The First Shadow? These two play such a vital role in unearthing the meaning behind the Upside Down and Hawkins future. Ad content continues below What Motivates Dr. Brenner? Brenners obsession with Dimension X leads him to start researching the dimension in Nevada. This is where Henry Creel comes into the equation. Henry Creels Backstory Vecna wasnt always the monster he turned into inStranger Things....

September 3, 2024 · 1 min · 192 words · Savannah Hardin

Forgotten ‘90s First-Person Shooters That Deserve a Remake

A newDoom, one of the granddaddies of the genre, is on the horizon. These are the forgotten 90s first-person shooters that deserve a remake. Jumping Flash! And we all know that Sony could use a killer app for that peripheral. And it featured a really awesome soundtrack. Despite strong reviews, sales were below expectations. Keep in mind that this was still a year beforeGoldenEye 007on the N64. Gamers really werent used to first-person shooters on consoles....

September 2, 2024 · 2 min · 264 words · Mario Porter II

Ranking the Targaryen Kings of Game of Thrones, House of the Dragon, and Beyond

This article contains spoilers for all ofGame of ThronesandHouse of the Dragon. This was the query central to HBOsGame of Thrones. After all, hes the one with the best story, right? Were all in agreement? There are many, many kings presented in the deep historical canon of George R. R. Martins world. We aim to keep that tradition going now withDen of Geeks official power rankings of Seven Kingdoms monarchs....

September 2, 2024 · 5 min · 1020 words · John Hill

The Deleted Beetlejuice Scene That Would Have Made the Movie Scary Evil

Before becoming the comedy we all know and love, Beetlejuice was a much more mean-spirited character and film. One scene in particular would have made it outright disturbing. The Ghost With the Most. An enthusiastic watcher ofThe Exorcist. He does some nasty things like trying to force teen Lydia Deetz (Winona Ryder) to marry him. But his exploits rarely rise beyond pranks. All of that tracks with the movie we know....

September 2, 2024 · 2 min · 361 words · William Hansen

The Star Trek Movies and TV Shows That Never Happened

We’ve had a lot of great Star Trek movies and TV shows over the years. But here are some interesting ideas that never trekked their way to the screen. But as vast as the world ofStar Trekalready is, it could have been so much bigger. The story ofStar Trekis, in part, the story of fits and starts. For every project that makes it to screen, there are twoTrekprojects that never came to fruition....

September 2, 2024 · 4 min · 819 words · Madison Mcintyre

The Veep Finale Remains a Satisfyingly Evil Text

This article contains spoilers forVeepseason 7 episode 7. The American sitcom landscape of the mid-00s was a mostly optimistic place. NBC toned down the bruising cynicism of Ricky Gervais U.K.Officein favor of a workplace hangout sesh. Over on HBO, however, comedy was decidedly less jolly. The twin-billing of political satireVeepand tech bro lampoonSilicon Valleypresented a world as pessimistic as any drama. Of the two HBO offerings,Veepwas easily the more brutal....

September 2, 2024 · 2 min · 352 words · Sean Gutierrez

Amazon Prime Video New Releases: September 2024

Theres a lot to look forward to on Prime Video this September. From docuseries to live sports to recent movies, theres bound to be something for everyone this month. Additionally,In the Heights, Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again, Galaxy Quest,andPaddington 2are among the exciting films joining Primes library in September. Heres everything coming to Prime Video and Freevee in September Amazon originals are designated with an asterisk.

September 1, 2024 · 1 min · 67 words · Brittany Johnson