Quick Links Almost every person who considers themselves to be a massiveLord of the Ringsfan would say that they prefer the Extended Editions of theLord of the Ringsmovies over the theatrically released ones. It has been pretty much universally accepted among fans that the Extended Editions are better, despite (or perhaps because of, for some) the fact that they make theLOTRmovies' already-long runtimes even longer. But what is it about the Extended Editions that make them so beloved to fans?...

All the way back in 2002, the originalMafiagame released to great reception among a crowded year for game releases. 2002 saw the release of several huge games, and even launched several franchises likeKingdom Hearts,Splinter Cell, andRatchet & Clank. WhileMafiadid garner a lot of comparisons toGrand Theft Auto 3andVice City, the game still had a distinct atmosphere steeped in 1920s Prohibition-era America. Now the game returns to life withMafia: Definitive Edition, and with it a whole new soundtrack to emphasize that era in US history....

Summary WhileMarvel’s Spider-Man 2was a terrific PlayStation exclusive that deserved its game of the year nomination, no game is perfect. Fans have had their share of criticism about the Insomniac Games title, and while some of it is unwarranted or overblown, other complaints make sense. One of the issues that many players have is with the game’s costume selection. The arguments range from a hatred for original designs likeMiles Morales’ Evolved Suitto frustration over Peter Parker having too many movie suits, though the big problem players have is that some beloved outfits from the otherMarvel’s Spider-Mangames are nowhere to be seen....

Bungie just revealed thelatest Season 9 activity coming toDestiny 2. It’s called “The Sundial,” and it will pit guardians against the Cabal once more as a 6-player matchmade activity. The Sundial will pick up where The Undying Mind strike left off. In the Strike, guardians defeated the titular, Vex boss and changed the course of history. RELATED:Destiny 2 Reveals Season of Dawn Pass Rewards Now, the flow of time onMercury has been destroyedby the Red Legion, an elite Cabal force that used to serve under the self-proclaimed Cabal Emperor, Dominus Ghaul, whom guardians killed at the end of the Red War (Destiny 2’s original storyline)....

Connectionsis a daily word puzzle by the New York Times Games. It gives you sixteen words and has you put them into four categories without a single hint to what those categories might be. In order to win every day, word puzzle fans might need a few hints, like one of two of the categories, hints to the words in them, or even just the full solution itself. Whatever you need, you’ll find the information in the article below....

WhenOutriderslaunched at the start of April players had a litany of bugs that they had to contend with while playing the game. However, new numbers revealed by developer People Can Fly seem to show that the issues did little to hamperOutridersbuilding a sizable fanbase. Outridersis the new looter shooter that saw players fighting to help humanity colonize an alien planet. The game quickly grew an audience for itself despiteOutridersplayers having to contend with a variety of bugs, including endgame loot disappearing from their inventory, damage bugs, crashing issues, and many others....

Though Microsoft’sXboxapp on PC offers gamers another avenue for collecting and playing games, it has historically been less than ideal to use due to its lack of key PC-specific features, such as the option to choose a game’s installation folder. This, however, has now been changed with the latest app update. According to Microsoft’s update overview, theXboxapp on PC has now been opened up to a greater extent than ever before, including support for some core features that PC gamers may find invaluable....

Supply chain issues have been plaguing the video game industry for years now. Whether a gamer is struggling to get their hands on a new graphics card or can’t find a new PS5 despite hours of searching, a lot of the problems stem from the supply chain. This has caused the sales of video game consoles to dip, even with demand being so high.Nintendo reported a drop in hardware salesin its Q1 financial report, and nowXboxBoss Phil Spencer believes the green brand may also not be able to meet demands as supply issues continue....

When rumors about a newFablegame first cropped up, fans expectedFable 4to finally emerge. Instead, it looks likeFableis starting from scratch, getting a full reboot under its new developer. Playground Games hasn’t revealed much about the game, but manyFablelovers are optimistic that it’ll still keep some of the best parts of the franchise. Albion has plenty of potential as a setting, even if Playground Games decides to take the setting back to its beginnings, and that’s without mentioning how the country has lots of lore and magical inhabitants of all shapes and sizes waiting to be used again....

Summary PlayStationexclusives have an excellent reputation among video game fans. This is because Sony’s various studios have focused on delivering emotionally engaging single-player narratives filled with well-written characters and incredible worlds. While the console has provided a diverse range of exclusives across many different genres, all the most beloved franchises on Sony’s consoles share more than just a high level of polish and quality.PlayStationexclusives all feature excellent collectibles that make exploring their worlds worthwhile....

BothPokemon Brilliant DiamondandShining PearlandPokemon Legends: Arceusare on the horizon, but The Pokemon Company has yet to announce its plans forPokemon’s9th generation.Brilliant DiamondandShining Pearlwill be more like traditionalPokemongames, but because they are remakes of the originalDiamondandPearl,they’re not quite next-gen. Similarly,Pokemon Legends: Arceusseems to exist on its own and doesn’t have an alternate version like most Pokemon games do. As of now, the next generation is still a mystery. Generation 8,Pokemon Sword and Shield,was wildly successful....

Summary The North saw the coronation of Sansa Stark as Queen inGame of ThronesSeason 8, Episode 6 “The Iron Throne.” One of the Greats, House Stark underwent radical changes with the evolving geopolitics of Westeros. The ancient Stark kings held the titles “King of Winter,” and “King in the North,” and after Aegon’s Conquest, they were reduced to Warden of the North rank. The newer generation onThronescontinued to be inspired by their House Words, way of life, and values that older Starks embraced....

Billionaire Simulator Xis atycoon game on theRobloxplatform, where your main goal will be to develop your business and increase your capital. Although the game is linear and straightforward, reaching the top can be rugged, especially for beginners with zero capital. By redeemingBillionaire Simulator Xcodes, you will receive generous rewards from the developers that will help you progress in the game faster. Rewards from the codes include regular and premium currencies, items that will increase your efficiency, as well as boosters, so be sure to take advantage of this opportunity....