Yeah, I took the low-hanging fruit in the headline Shadow of Mordoris getting a sequel. ObviouslyShadow of Mordoris getting a sequel. It’s a triple-A game based on an incredibly popular property (Lord of the Rings), it was almost universally well-received (except, funnily enough, by this site), and it even won a few end-of-year awards (like Game of the Year at the 2015 GDC Awards). A secondShadow of Mordorwas certainly a case ofwhenand notif....

Mortal Kombat IIis already more accurate to the video games than its predecessor by following an essential rule. 2021’sMortal Kombatwas a drastic improvement over thelast film in the franchise, 1997’sMortal Kombat: Annihilation. However, the Simon McQuoid-directed film made some changes to the game’s story that bothered video game players. The film introducedan original character, Cole Young, as the main protagonist, and altered the lore behind the conflict between Scorpion and Sub-Zero....

Stress is a familiar emotion for fans of strategy games. After all, the genre heavily relies on players' decision-making skills, constantly challenging them with various tasks and responsibilities. However, certain strategy games stand out as exceptionally stressful and unsettling due to their gameplay mechanics, visuals, or narratives. The following titles are guaranteed to elevate heart rates and immerse players in nerve-wracking scenarios. Here are intensestrategy games that keep players on edgewithout allowing them to relax...

For most gamers, nine or so years between the release ofDiablo IIexpansionLord of Destructionand the pendingDiablo IIIis just too damned long. Speaking withMTV Multiplayer, Blizzard CEO Mike Morhaime reiterates the developers “annaul expansion” goal forWorld of Warcraft, as well as hinting at expansion plans for their other titles. “I don’t think Blizzard will ever be able to do sequels to products likeDiablo IIIorDiablo IVon an annual basis,” he said, “but we might be able to do expansions to those games close to annually....

Plus a brand new trailer Kadokawa Game Studio’s inaugural title,Natural Doctrine, is coming to the west thanks to NIS. The SRPG fromPatapondirector Atsushi li looks pretty interesting, though you can’t really judge the game based on a CG trailer. Still it’s something new and shiny to watch, and the Internet sure loves new and shiny. Here’ssome actual gameplayfor those of you really interested in seeing what it’s all about. Not much else to say as everything else is old info....

NVIDIA’s companion app for GeForce graphics cards is being released to all users. The app is a central hub for controlling and enhancing the capabilities of your NVIDIA-powered PC. The NVIDIA app, which has been in beta toreplace the GeForce Experience app, is a central hub for everything related to your GeForce GPU. That includes changing settings for connected G-SYNC monitor, updating drivers, monitoring system resource usage, and more features....

Andorseason 2 fundamentally changed one of George Lucas' early visions forStar Wars, and as shocking as it is, it makes perfect sense.Andordidn’t have direct ties tothe Skywalker familyand isn’t part of the Skywalker Saga, yet its impact onStar Warsmovies and TV showshas proven to be massive. Arguably, of all the recentStar Warsshows,Andorseason 2 had the biggest influence on the franchise, as it provided so much more insight into the Rebellion, this era intheStar Warstimeline, and key events likethe Ghorman Massacre....

It’s no secret that there is a27th hero in the worksforOverwatch, and while there are many theories as to who that hero may be, new evidence points to it being none other than Jetpack Cat. This thanks to a new piece ofOverwatchart posted earlier today by Blizzard that appears to show schematics for a shield or armor piece of some kind. A note on the schematics seems to suggest that the armor is being built with enough room for a cat, and the tail and paw of an orange cat can also be seen....

Summary SomePokemon GOplayers received Kyurem Black and White as a post-battle reward.Pokemon GOhas over 800 creatures that players can find. But to get some of the most powerful Pokemon in the game, it is usually necessary to take part in raids. That’s the case with the Gen 5 legendary trio, Kyurem, Reshiram, and Zekrom, whichPokemon GOplayers encounter in five-star raids.Kyurem was added toPokemon GOin 2020 after the debuts of Reshiram and Zekrom....

Mewtwo, the Legendary Psychic Pokemon, has returned toPokemon GO, an event that should be met with excitement, but nothing seems to be working out as planned. First, there was controversy with the Pokemon itself, which has been buffed to such a degree that it is causing anxiety amongst the community. This was followed shortly after with theLegendary Raid Hour being delayed. On the upside, Niantic has rescheduled the event and announced a new date....

Pokemon GOis putting in a lot of work to keep players engaged and active in the mobile AR game during the rest of April (and in theory however long the social distancing recommendations last). The new normalcy of state and country lockdowns and stay-at-home orders are not great for a game that wants players to be out and running around in the real world, butNiantic is making quick changesand doing everything it can to make the game playable from home....

25% As Rockstar scrambles to bring more people back intoRed Dead Online, more and more events are constantly popping up on a regular basis. This week is no exception. Rockstar is touting big XP bonuses this week, with 25% character and role XP boosts for role-specific free roam events. Here’s the big list: day of reckoning, manhunt, trade route, condor egg and salvage. You need to be bounty hunter rank four for the first two, trader rank four to gain the bonuses from trade route and collector rank four to reap the benefits of the latter two....

TheResident Evil Villagefanbase has had an interesting response to Lady Dimitrescu, lovingly called the “Tall Vampire Lady” by her army of fans. With Lady Dimitrescu’s popularity has also come a different type of fan, a type that wants nothing more than to be stepped on. As it turns out, beingstepped on by Lady Dimitrescuwould cause some considerable damage, as evidenced by a new video making the rounds. YouTuber Kyle Hill, who often blends nerdy entertainment properties with the science that would make them possible, has now tackled the question of what would happen if one were to be stepped on by the9-foot 6-inch tall Lady Dimitrescu....