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The Dwarven race began with the creation of the first seven Fathers of the Dwarves, who all became kings of their own lines after their awakening. These included the Longbeards, Firebeards, Broadbeams, Ironfists, Stiffbeards, Blacklocks and Stonefoots. The Dwarves were an integral part of the events ofThe Hobbit, whenThorin II Oakenshield and his company of Dwarvesembarked on the Quest of Erebor. However, after the final Battle of Five Armies, they appeared to be missing during the main conflict inThe Lord of the Rings— raising questions about their loyalty to Middle-earth in the fight against the Dark Lord Sauron....

Some of the most haunting characters in J.R.R. Tolkien’sThe Lord of the Ringstrilogy, the Nazgûl are perhaps the most recognizable and dreaded agents ofthe Dark Lord Sauron. Also called Black Riders, the Nazgûl are led by the Witch-King of Angmar, Sauron’s second-in-command during the Second and Third Ages of Middle-earth. But before the Captain of Despair presided over The Nine riders, he was someone — andsomething— else entirely. So, who was the Witch-King before he served Sauron, and how did he and his riders become Nazgûl?...

SPOILERS AHEAD FOR MARVEL’S MIDNIGHT SUNSMarvel’s Midnight Sunsreleased its first post-launch DLC today and Deadpool as a playable character. This means that fans can now take Deadpool with them on story-related and general missions for tactical gameplay, as well asenjoy his company while lounging in the Abbey. Game Rant recently sat down to discuss Deadpool and what the first of four DLCs will include with Creative Director Jake Solomon. Game Rant and Solomon talked about how Deadpool iterates onMarvel’s Midnight Suns’ gameplay from the base game, the challenges encountered in designingMarvel’s Midnight Suns’ own interpretation of Deadpool, and what fans can look forward to in future DLCs....

It’s not uncommon for major game releases to be embroiled in some kind of controversy or backlash from the community. TheMetroidseries is also no stranger to this. The previous mainline entry in the franchise,Metroid: Other Messentially put the series into a ten-year hiatus due to its poor reception. The most recent title,Metroid Dread, has been very well received comparatively. The controversy this time comes down to its 2D format, which has been the standard for most mainlineMetroidgames....

When it comes to playing second base, there is very little that teams don’t ask. At the plate, they are asked to hit for average, contact, and a little pop. On the basepaths, they need to be fast and aggressive. Defensively, they must be smart are quick.MLB The Show 23has the task of ranking the players who best fulfill the role. RELATED:All New Features Confirmed for MLB The Show 23 Defense can sometimes be an afterthought among fans, but being able to take away hits and get an extra out with a quick turn is not something to be ignored....

While Scorpion, Sub-Zero, Sonya and Liu Kang make theMortal Kombatfranchise memorable, the series has a lot more to offer with its roster. Each fighter has unique stories, movesets, and gory Fatalities to offer. Sadly, some Kombatants just didn’t have enough appeal to make it through other entries in the franchise. RELATED:10 Gaming Franchises you may Complete (In Less Time Than Assassin’s Creed Valhalla) Some characters in theMKcast have more to offer despite being relegated into the background....

While it might be hard for some to believe, thePS5was released over a year ago. As the next-gen console for Sony, it contained vastly improved hardware compared to the previous generation PS4. Fromfaster load times with SSDsto ray-tracing capabilities, there was no shortage of new features included with the PS5. In addition to bringing numerous improvements to the hardware of the gaming console, Sony introduced a new controller called the DualSense....

Summary Pre-release marketing forForza Motorsportfocused heavily on the technical advancements that led to such a polished graphical and gameplay experience for players, but one of the game’s biggest innovations hasn’t received nearly as much fanfare. Rather than simply handing players a collection of high-end cars and real-world tracks to enjoy and calling it a day, developer Turn 10 Studios also made a radical change to player progression. By rethinking the way players pay forvehicle upgrades and unlocks,Forza Motorsportmakes it easy for racers to focus on fixing up their dream car rather than building up their bankroll....

Summary One Piecechapter 1117 excited the fans in more ways than one, and the most intriguing part of the chapter wasthe stunning clash between Zoro and V. Nusjuro. Fans knew that at some point towards the end of this arc, Zoro and Nusjuro would come face-to-face. In fact, had these two individuals not crossed paths, it would certainly have been a missed opportunity for Oda. A writer of his caliber certainly saw this opportunity and took full advantage of it, delivering to the fans an interesting clash in One Piece chapter 1117....

Week two ofPokemon GO’smassive Halloween Mischief eventmay not kick off until October 22, but it’s never too early to start planning. The week will obviously feature some special spawns, research, and other bonuses; but there will also be some exciting Battle Raid boss changes, as well. During week two, Darkrai will be returning to Legendary Battle Raids inPokemon GO, but this time around the boss will know Sludge Bomb. This presents a pretty excitingPoGOmetagame opportunity and PvE and PvP fansmay both want to take the time to battle and catch this boss while it has the move....

Pokemon Uniteis a MOBA that gives fans of the franchise a chance to experiencePokemonin a new way. There have always been cooperative and competitive aspects toPokemon, and that’s only more true inPokemon Unite. Hardcore trainers will compete in battle after battle while playing the new MOBA, earning accolades in the form of Medals for their performance during the match. These medals are only presented as symbols during the results screen though, so this guide will explainall symbols and their meaning inPokemon Unite....

Virtual reality is a unique way for developers tobring players into the game worldthey’ve built, allowing them to interact and see it all around them, rather than plastered on a screen. It seems virtual reality in gaming isn’t going anywhere anytime soon, and Sony has just revealed its next step in the medium. The new announcement comes way of the CES trade show, which is just getting started as of this writing....

Microsoft’s legal team reportedly believes that the United Kingdom’s Competition and Markets Authority is preparing to oppose its acquisition of Activision Blizzard. The acquisition of the publisher ofCall of Duty,World of Warcraft, and many other major video games is currently in limbo as international regulatory bodies do antitrust evaluations. The FTC in the United States is already moving to prevent the acquisition, andMicrosoft’s Activision Blizzard acquisition could be blocked in the United Kingdom next....