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AnyLord of the Ringsfans who have read Tolkien’s famous trilogy will knowwho Tom Bombadil is, and what a key part he plays in the hobbits' safe journey from The Shire to the Prancing Pony. Merry, Pippin, Frodo, and Sam, the four hobbits wholater become members of the fellowship, have to face many perils, including the pursuit of the Black Riders, the ring-wraiths who serve Sauron, and the Old Forest, a dark and bewitched wood that has become the enemy of the hobbits who attempt to pass through it....

Since it was released more than a decade ago,Minecrafthas become one of the world’s most popular video games. The title has changed immensely since its original version, but that doesn’t mean that any of the creativity the game fosters has been lost.Minecraftstill allows players to build and explore to their heart’s desire, and fans have used the freedom of the game to do amazing things. That fact has been illustrated by a player who recently posted an image of an epic gothic castle that looks familiar to fans of FromSoftware....

Netflixis continuing to change its business plan and model. The streamer is pushing for value-conscious customers to support the streaming service’s new ad-based platform. RELATED:Netflix’s One Piece Is Just As Misguided As Their Last Anime Adaptation Now, asNetflix’s paid-sharing programis predicted to become a success in the streaming giant’s Q2 earnings, Netflix is pursuing to increase its revenue by eliminating its cheapest streaming plans without ads in the United States and the United Kingdom,Varietyreports....

As soon as the calendar flips over, many start looking forward to the first gaming presentations of the year. Sony, for example, recently had its firstState of Play event (focused onGran Turismo 7), and many are expecting a Nintendo Direct soon. This isn’t entirely without basis either. There has been aNintendo Directevery February since 2012, with the sole exception of 2018 (where it happened in March). Nintendo may very well have a lot to talk about too, but whether it’s something like a newPokemongen,Pokemon Legends: Arceus,or something mostly focused on theupcoming release ofKirby and the Forgotten Landremains to be seen....

Summary Haki is one of the most incredible powers inOne Piece, and also one that every strong individual possesses, since it is the only ability that counters the powers of the Devil Fruit, and, at the same time, doesn’t have any downsides, unlike Devil Fruits. While Haki is present in everyone, only a handful are capable of awakening it. There is also a rare type of Haki, called Conqueror’s Haki, that only a few are born with....

The updated version of the Wii U’sPikmin 3has arrived on the Nintendo Switch by means ofPikmin 3 Deluxe.And with it, the original story mode, cooperative gameplay with another player, as well as some new content starring Olimar and Louie fromPikminandPikmin 2. Though most fans of the series have likely already playedPikmin 3on the Wii U, the new content in thehighly reviewed updateadds some extra bang for the player’s buck that might entice them to replay the game as well as plenty for newcomers of the series to enjoy....

Pokemon GOis canceling its PokeCoin-rewards test in all countries after analyzing collected data and feedback. Developer Niantic is reversing course after making some experimental changes to the wayPokemon GOtrainers were able to earn PokeCoins. The majority ofPokemon GOplayers probably haven’t heard of the testing, and for good reason. Initially, the game was testing only in Australia. ThePokemon GOtestwas later rolled out to only a few additional countries, including Germany, New Zealand, and Taiwan, before being canceled altogether....

Summary APokemon Scarlet and Violetplayer crafted a strategy they used to take down the Seven-Star Tera raid boss Charizard the Unrivaled, with the Pokemon Sylveon as the focal point of their plan. ThePokemon Scarlet and Violetplayer also shared their steps to make Sylveon easy to use in solo and group Tera raids, and other players provided feedback on their plan. Known as the Intertwining Pokemon, Sylveon is the Fairy-type evolution of Eevee, and it was introduced inPokemon X and Yalongside the Fairy type itself....

Summary Following the Seven-Star Tera Raid battles against Empoleon,Pokemon Scarlet and Violetplayers will get another Tera raid for Valentine’s Day, as they will face Luvdisc in a series of Three-Star to Five-Star battles. The appropriately heart-shaped critter will soon arrive inPokemon Scarlet and Violet, and trainers who emerge victorious will receive some enticing rewards. Known as the Rendezvous Pokemon, Luvdisc is a Water-type Pokemon that first appeared inPokemon Ruby and Sapphire....

With Nintendo and The Pokemon Company set to launch remakes ofPokemon DiamondandPokemon Pearlon the Nintendo Switch later this year, many Poke-fans out there have been wondering if a certain feature will make a return. This feature didn’t come untilPokemon Platinumreleased, which added a surreal and creepy area known as the Distortion World. The Distortion World was wherePokemon Platinum’s final climax of the game’s narrative took place, where players face off against the leader of Team Galactic and attempt to defeat or capture theLegendary Pokemon Giratina, which is also the star Pokemon ofPlatinum’s DS box art....

Update 9.2 for the popular online multiplayer battle royale gamePlayerUnknown’s Battlegroundswas released recently, and a few of the introduced changes have come together to create a perfect storm of potential carnage. First, a new vehicle, the single-seater dirt bike was introduced. This lightweight motorcycle has improved suspension for off-roading and great maneuverability to allow for hard turns while maintaining momentum. Then came the long-requested feature that would allow players tofire sidearms while driving vehicles inPUBG....

Summary The upcoming Xbox console exclusive gameContrabandcould have support for 8-player co-op on Xbox Series X|S and PC, according to a new rumor from a reputable podcast.Contrabandis currently being developed by Avalanche Studios as a new co-op game that takes players to a “smuggler’s paradise” in the 1970s. In June 2021, Xbox Game Studios announced its partnership with Avalanche Studios to developContrabandas an Xbox exclusive and Xbox Game Pass day one title....

The fourth episode ofShikimori’s Not Just a Cutiepromised the viewers one of the most important of the events that have become a staplein slice of life and romantic anime– the beach day episode. The beach day is ubiquitous with slice of life anime, but forms part of a greater tendency anime to bring this particular event to the fore regardless of the overarching plot or context of the series in question....