Summary Given the Waterbending focus of the Netflix adaptation ofAvatar: The Last Airbender, the heavy-hitting nature of Earthbending didn’t get as much exposure during Aang’s recent awakening and attempt to save the Northern Water Tribe. However, as fights with King Bumi and showcases from Avatar Kyoshi had implied, Aang’s eventual encounters with Earthbending may involve more than just bending the forces of the earth to his will. In fact, some Earthbenders have demonstrated to control the very heat inside the earth, unlocking the sheer wrath of lava....

The world of Athia appears to be a hostile realm inForspoken, with most of the people and creatures preferring to fight Frey before ever looking to talk or try any type of diplomacy. As a result, it looks likeFrey’s adventure through Athiacould be a lonely trek in an unfamiliar land, with only the magical Cuff to talk to for the majority of the game. However, there are a few opportunities for Frey to find some companionship inForspoken, specifically with the familiars that can be found throughout the world....

Summary Dynamic weather adds a level of immersion while exploring a game. Watching the clouds part and become sunny can be very peaceful while seeing a storm in the distance can add tension to the experience. Some games have taken this effect to the next level so that the changing weather has a real impact on gameplay and not just the aesthetic feel of a game’s world. Needing to keep an eye on the forecast, or scouting out the horizon for potential dangers makes a game’s experience more meaningful than just searching for the next enemy to kill....

Black Friday 2022 is approaching with major discounts and deals atGameStopincluding the Buy Two, Get One Free sale on pre-owned PlayStation 4 and Xbox One games. Those eager to purchase PS4 and Xbox One games should act fast while supplies last in participatingGameStopstores this Black Friday. GameStop revealed its Black Friday 2022 ad with a plethora of deals including thediscounted Xbox Series S, $25 off the latest PS5 and Xbox Series X/S games, and $20 off select Xbox controllers....

Indiedevelopers oftentimes go out of their way to verify their games are not simply made of layers of mechanics, but also a way to tackle relevant and significant social or psychological issues in creative ways. This approach goes a long way in flooding the industry with meaningfulIndiegames that resonate with their audience on a much deeper level. They become intimate experiences profoundly entangling their stories and messages with each player’s past and present personal history, infusing the gameplay with unparalleled profoundness and intensity....

It’s been almost a quarter of a century since the firstHarry Pottermovie first hit cinemas, yet the franchise remains just as popular as ever. NewHarry Pottervideo gamescontinue to be released on a fairly regular basis, and, thanks to HBO, fans even have a big-budget television adaptation to look forward to. Sadly, many of the big names who first helped to bring J.K. Rowling’s characters to life are no longer with us, having passed away in the decades since the original movies were made However, although they themselves may be gone, they continue to live on in the memories ofHarry Potterfans all over the world....

Summary Seeing as Hogwarts is the only school of witchcraft and wizardry in the British Isles, the vast majority of Hogwarts professors are former students. Across the mainHarry Potterseries and other films and games taking place in the Wizarding World, there are plenty of characters who could go on to become Hogwarts professors in unknown futures. RELATED:Hogwarts Legacy: All Professors, Ranked There are alsoHarry Pottercharacters who opted for different career choices or who tragically died before their teaching ambitions could be realized, but if things had gone differently they would have made great additions to the staff at Hogwarts....

Summary AsHogwarts Legacyallows players to create their own character who will then choose or be assigned a house, each playthrough can be vastly different. One of the many benefits of being sorted into Ravenclaw, the house of wit, learning, and wisdom, is that players can call the fanciest and most refined common room their new home. The Ravenclaw Common Room, situated in Ravenclaw Tower, is awash with white marble and draped in blue and gold decor....

Like in the real world, books inStardew Valleyare a source of knowledge and a progress booster for your skills. SomeSkill Bookswill teach you how to find Mystery Boxes or run faster, while others will help you learn more about basic skills and allow you to achieve mastery in each of them. Of course, not all literature is vital for progress, but ultimately, its presence will speed the process up. Given the value of Skill Books, it would be naive to think that you’re able to find them all in one place....

Quick Links Fortnitehas joined forces with dozens of franchises over the years. Gamers were shocked when the first collab event pass was released, but nowadays, it’s become common for there to at least one of these passes per season. Nevertheless, it’s always an exciting time when it happens, as gamers get to unlock tons of cosmetics, try out themed items and weapons, and complete quests related to the franchise’s lore....

It’s been quite some time since anything related to James Cameron’s blockbuster movieAvatarreleased. While the film was a massive deal when it first hit theatres, setting top-grossing records that were just recently beat byAvengers: Endgame,the property has only dabbled in video games. However, it turns out a bigAvatarproject is still in the works. Massive Entertainment, the developer behindThe Division 2,has reconfirmed that a video game adaptation ofAvataris still being worked on, but didn’t touch on any additional details....

It’s been 18 years sinceConstantinewas in theaters, but the franchise may still have some life left. While answering fan questions, Keanu Reeves, who starred as the titular occult detective John Constantine, recently shared an update about the sequel. Constantineis an adaptation of theDCcomics character of the same name. Last year, it was announced that Reeves and Warner Bros. were working on aConstantinesequel, but little has been revealed about the project. James Gunn, CEO of DC Studios, has recently reshuffled or cancelled several projects on DC’s docket to revitalize the company’s cinematic offerings....

The central conflict ofThe Lord of the Rings, intuitively named “the War of the Ring,” starts in the second month of the 3,019th year of the Third Age. That official beginning makes sense, but the battles truly began long before then. The Free Peoples, who opposed the Dark Lord Sauron, endured countless invasions, struggles, and tricks throughout the Third Age. One consequential encounter between Gondor and Sauron’s mighty followers came when the Wainriders attacked on the Dark Lord’s orders....