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One of the biggest things that divided fans of Tolkien were the manyextended edition scenesthat were added toThe Hobbittrilogy in order to bulk out one book across three movies. Some of the scenes added and expanded upon things that were already in the books (such as Gandalf’s trouble with the Necromancer), simply inflating and exaggerating them, and others were made completely from scratch (likeTauriel and her clash with Thranduil). These scenes were difficult to creatively fit into the storyline ofThe Hobbit, and also caused the crew some very difficult scenes in terms of the technical aspects of filming them, with many challenges across withstanding freezing cold water, animating large quantities of gold, and creating realistic tactile scenes amidst the many badly CGI moments in the films....

The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword HDbrings the classic RPG from one of Nintendo’s biggest franchises to the Switch and with it, a number of visual improvements, but it also includes a number of quality of life changes as well. The changes brought withThe Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword HDhelp bring the game closer to modern standards. The game feeling more modern helps it be more approachable to new players who possibly just started getting into the series with the release ofBreath of the Wild, but it also makes the remaster the definitive way for fans of the game to go back and play it again....

The Outer Worldsincludes 29 side quests for players to complete while uncovering the many secrets the game has to offer. Gamers that have made their way through the entire main storyline have plenty ofadditional content to explore. Withthe Murder on Eridanos releasing soon, players should attempt to complete as much of the game as possible beforeshifting their focus to the expansion. RELATED:The Outer Worlds - Where To Find The Holographic Shroud (& How To Use It)...

Sims have a wide range of career options available to them inThe Sims 4and ample opportunity to rake in the Simoleons by pursuing the career of their dreams.The Sims 4features 29 careers, which include 5 professions or active careers, a Freelance career that encompasses a bunch of other skill-based careers where Sims can work from home, as well as 10 part-time career tracks that are also available to teens. Young Adults, Adults, and Elder Sims can all work 2 part-time jobs....

Summary OneStarfieldplayer went to great lengths to do a faithful recreation of Arthur Morgan fromRed Dead Redemption 2in Bethesda’s latest game. Their impressive achievement is one of the first pieces testifying to the incredible versatility ofStarfield’scharacter creator. The much-anticipated RPG is slated to hit current-generation Xbox consoles and PC on September 6. However, anyone who purchased a higher-tier edition of the game has been able toplayStarfieldin early accesssince September 1....

Metas come and go onTwitch. When one particular game or activity becomes popular, streamers big and small try to get in on the craze to draw viewers.Among Us' surge in popularity in 2020 is a great example of the power ofTwitchmetas, as well as the hot tub craze that led to the creation of Twitch’s Hot Tub streaming category. However, some trends actively get streamers in trouble, like the newest meta in which streamers watch TV shows and movies with their audiences....

While it’s been known that Ubisoft is working onThe Division: Heartlandas a standalone battle royale offering, precious little has been revealed about the game so far. Most of the information that’s been available aboutHeartlandconsists of unsubstantiated rumors and leaks, with few concrete tidbits of information to go on, though that may soon be changing.Namely, Ubisoft may have inadvertently leaked some key information aboutThe Division: Heartlandahead of time by putting up its official store page earlier than intended....

Far Cry 3received a re-release withFar Cry 3: Classic Editionback in 2018. This has left some long-term fans of theFar Cryfranchise wondering ifFar Cry 1orFar Cry 2would ever get their own re-releases - or better yet, remasters - in the not-too-distant future. It seems unlikely that either of the first twoFar Crygames will ever get the same treatment asFar Cry 3, however. RELATED:New Far Cry 6 Teaser Image Breakdown: What It Hints About the Game...

The fantasy realm of Athia is a hostile and dangerous place for Frey, due largely to the villainous Tantas and the Break making every inch of the world ofForspokenmore and more treacherous. So, having a small space for the player to kick back, relax, and gear up for the adventure to come is a welcome addition toForspoken’s open world. These rest zones inForspokenare currently referred to as the Pilgrim’s Refuge, and allow Frey to rest in order to restore health, selectnew Spellcraft Challenges, and craft armor upgrades alongside consumable items....

Grand Theft Auto 6is a highly anticipated release from Rockstar, having taken the longest time to develop out of the series due to the continuing success ofGTA 5’s online component. WhileGTA 6will surely push the series into a new era, there are likely to be features introduced in its predecessor that will carry over.GTA Onlinehas maintained its long-term success in large part due to the microtransactions it brought to the franchise in the form of Shark Card virtual currency packs....

The horror genre has found a particularly popular home in the video gaming world. Atmosphere and tension can be applied through the tactile medium in a way that can be hard to replicate in movies or television shows, but obvious influences from classic horror films are on display in many gaming franchises likeDead Space.The sci-fi horror title wore itsAlienandEvent Horizoninfluences on its sleeve, and to great effect. The game quickly garnered critical and commercial success, then spawned two sequels....

The numerous mothers of anime, both biological and adoptive, are well-known for being some of the most wholesome characters out there. These mothers may take a backseat to the events of the story, but they more than make up for their small roles with their unconditional support for their families. RELATED:The Most Iconic Families in Anime Whilemost anime moms are the bestcharacters their series has to offer, there are sadly other moms that are less than considerate towards their families....

Console gaming has been dominated by three companies for the longest time, with Microsoft’s Xbox brand being one such big name that has churned out numerous consoles to compete alongside Sony and Nintendo. TheXbox 360 was one of the company’s biggest hits, and their other console offerings have yet to reach the heights of success achieved by the monumental launch of the system they released during the seventh generation of gaming....