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One of the key themes in theLord of the Ringstrilogy is the question surrounding fate, and whether it is the choices of the characters that lead them down certain paths, or whether it was always destined to turn out that way. There are definitely arguments for and against both sides of this debate. For example, Frodo chooses, right at the last moment, not to throw the ring into the fires of Mount Doom to destroy it, a choice that jeopardizes the fate of all of Middle Earth....

Modern Warfare 3’smultiplayer modepits players and teams against each other, and only the best survive and win. The King, or the top dog, is the player with the top score on the opposing side. Killing them is usually a requirement for daily, weekly, or camo challenges. However, defeating the top scorer on the opposing side isn’t easy, especially if they’re campers. While players can randomly get operator Kingslayer kills by playingMW3and progressing, it’s better to identify the top enemy player to complete the challenge quickly....

The vast catalog of fighting games contains many titles, but statistically, none are apparently more popular in the United States than theMortal Kombatseries. Specifically, bothMortal Kombat1oand11top the list of popular games–and it looks like one might overtake the other for first place, given time. Of course, theMortal Kombatfranchise has hadplenty of time to establish itselfand gain a fanbase; the firstMortal Kombatreleased in 1992, about 28 years ago now. So when NPD analyst Mat Piscatella was asked to rank the top-selling head-to-head fighting games per platform, his resultsdiddiffer by platform, but all roads still led toMortal Kombat....

For many, the originalDemon’s Soulsis an essential game for fans of the Soul franchise and titles that are brutally difficult. Excitement about a possible remake of the game, which was originally released in 2009, had been evident online for some time and many rejoiced whenPlayStation announced plans to recreateDemon’s Souls. Fans have been interested in how the game will look and play on new consoles, and leaked images give insight into what players can expect....

Nier: Automatasurprised a lot of gamers when it first released back in 2017. It was definitely an upgrade from its predecessor and offered a lot more depth,specifically in its story and combat, than most highly-anticipated games from the same year. Some of this success was thanks to its engaging and rewarding upgrade system, in which players find specific parts in order to create more powerful versions of their unlocked gear. Main upgrade progression is seen throughNier Automata’s many stylish weapons but the few Pods strewn throughout the adventure can also be bolstered....

No Man’s Skyis an open-world space exploration game where players can discover new galaxies, plants, resources, and wildlife. While flying through the stars, several pieces of equipment for the Exosuit and Starship can be crafted to make certain aspects of exploration easier. Crafting requires Units, the in-game currency. Players can get units by scanning things on planets, or by selling and trading items from their inventory. However, while anything can be exchanged for units, some items are more important than others....

Summary In theOne Pieceseries, a lot of tumultuous events permeate the Egghead arc, and the Straw Hats face a more powerful enemy. With the Buster Call order, Admiral Kizaru, and one of the Five Elders' appearance, the Straw Hats find themselves trapped on Egghead. In this view, they might need the help of an ally to survive the crisis. AsOne Pieceenters its final arc, the latest chapter of the manga emphasized that some forces are heading towards Egghead − It could bethe Revolutionary Army, the Straw Hat Grand Fleet, or Blackbeard’s crew....

Outridershas gained an impressive community following with its unique mix of RPG and third-person shooting gameplay just about two months after release. However,Outridersstill has a long way to go, as it suffers from many different technical issues that fans aren’t too pleased with. One of these issues being thedrop rate for legendary weaponsin the game. Originally, there were many issues of fans suffering through long droughts without being lucky enough to get a legendary weapon....

Personais one of the greatest and most popular JRPGs of all time. Initially marketing itself as aShin Megami Tenseispinoff, the popularity of this game reached the stratosphere following the successful release ofPersona 3. The series has been standalone ever since, featuring amazing storylines with life-sim elements that become an absolute blast to play through in their own right. RELATED:Persona 5: Every Palace, Ranked From Worst To Best Each and every title in the series features its fair share of beloved and memorable characters that become an absolute blast to interact with....

The recently-released Switch port ofPikmin 2has removed the name brands from the game, effectively taking out the product placement that was present in the original release. For the uninitiated, thePikmingames are about a group of explorerswho look for treasure on a mysterious planet that is heavily implied to be Earth. InPikmin 2, players take control of Captain Olimar and his partner Louie as they collect “treasure” in the form of various everyday, real-world items....

Pokemon GOfeatures Hisuian Growlithe in its newOut to Play event, and it has one of the best PvP and PvE movesets in the game. The dual Fire and Rock-type Pokemon has incredible stats and a versatile move pool for various battle scenarios. Although Hisuian Growlithe is quite powerful, it grows exponentially after its evolution. Hisuian Growlithe can evolve into Hisuian Arcanine at the cost of 50Pokemon GOcandy. Hisuian Growlithe and Hisuian Arcanine are both dual Fire and Rock-type; both possess a versatile move pool and show immense potential because of their double typing....

Summary Although the initial reception of Gen 9 games was not great on the technical and performance side,Pokemon Scarlet and Violetare arguably one of the biggest upgrades the series has gotten in modern times, and they are in the same league asPokemon Legends: Arceusin these regards. Part of what madePokemon Scarlet and Violetincredible games is the fun one can have with a fully open-worldPokemongame, encountering critters in the wilds and exploring every nook and cranny in search of secrets or easter eggs....

One ofResident Evil 4’s most beloved characters is the enigmatic Merchant who supplies Leon with the weapons and modifications necessary to survive in a sinister world. Part of the Merchant’s role in theResident Evil 4remake is to buy treasures that the player collects throughout their adventure in exchange for pesetas, the game’s primary currency. However, this remake puts a spin on the typical loot-collecting mechanic, creating an innovative treasure-hunting system that has a lot of potential for future titles to iterate upon....