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Demon's Souls key art featuring the protagonist facing the undead and the looming Boletaria gates.

Video games to play for fans of House of the Dragon and Lord of the Rings

Fall 2022 is a great time for fantasy fans, and there are several excellent video games to check for fans of House of the Dragon and The Lord of the Rings.
Frodo Baggins in The Lord of the Rings Trilogy.

10 best moments from Peter Jackson’s Lord of the Rings saga

Peter Jackson's Lord of the Rings saga is sprawling and long, but it has plenty of moments that have defined how we think of Tolkien's story.
An elven tower stands over Middle-earth in a scene from The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power.

The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power review: perfection, precious

Amazon's The Rings of Power series lives up to the hype with episodes that wonderfully channel the scope, spectacle, and heart of The Lord of the Rings saga.
Jon Snow beyond the wall in Game of Thrones.

Game of Thrones: the best Jon Snow episodes

House of the Dragon is the IP's next big endeavor, but with the Jon Snow-led sequel in development, here are some of his best episodes from Game of Thrones.
Morfydd Clark in "The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power."

Why Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power can’t be a Game of Thrones rip-off

Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power may seem like a Game of Thrones rip-off to naïve viewers, but if its creative team is smart, it will be anything but.
Sean Astin and Elijah Wood in The Lord of the Rings

Hobbits and the twin towers: how The Lord of the Rings helped get us through 9/11

Peter Jackson's The Lord of the Rings trilogy helped us get through 9/11 with escapism and an emphasis on fellowship and banding together for the greater good.
Galadriel strokes the face of a man in The Rings of Power.

The Rings of Power: what you should know about Middle-earth before watching

From Elrond to the Fall of Númenór, there is a lot that audiences should know before watching Prime Video's The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power series.
Morfydd Clark in "The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power."

Galadriel gathers her allies in The Rings of Power’s final trailer

Can a new Fellowship rise under Galadriel and confront evil in Middle-earth? The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power's final trailer teases darkness ahead.
Young Princess Rhaenyra with her dragon Syrax looming behind her.

Everything you need to know before watching HBO’s House of the Dragon

Audiences will finally be treated to more Game of Thrones content with House of the Dragon, and these are things worth knowing going into the premiere.
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Embracer Group continues buying spree, adds Lord of the Rings IP, game studios

Embracer Group went on a shopping spree and acquired the rights for the Lord of the Rings franchise, as well as some other gaming-related properties.
Milly Alcock and Emily Carey in House of the Dragon.

Can House of the Dragon save the Game of Thrones franchise?

Game of Thrones dropped the ball with its final season, but George R. R. Martin's world has the perfect opportunity for redemption in House of the Dragon.
Screenshot with orcs attacking in Middle-Earth: Shadows of Mordor.

A Lord of the Rings game is in the works from the studio that created the films’ VFX

A new Lord of the Rings game by Private Division and the games division of Weta Workshop is on the way.
Young Princess Rhaenyra with her dragon Syrax looming behind her.

Game of Thrones: How George R. R. Martin’s world can expand in animation

HBO is doubling down on George R. R. Martin's Game of Thrones IP, and there are more ways in which the world can expand in animation.
Daenerys Targaryen with Drogon behind her in Game of Thrones.

Game of Thrones: Best Daenerys Targaryen episodes to prep for House of the Dragon

HBO's Game of Thrones prequel House of the Dragon is just around the corner, and these are the best Daenerys Targaryen episodes to watch to prepare.
Two cosplayers dressed as Surtur and Hela at Comic-Con 2022.

Scary Jokers and fabulous dog killers: the best cosplays of San Diego Comic-Con 2022

San Diego Comic-Con is back, and the 2022 edition included many fans who went out of their to make their cosplays as memorable as possible.
Gollum from The Lord of the Rings: Gollum.

The Lord of the Rings: Gollum delayed ‘a few months’ to meet player expectations

Developer Daedalic Entertainment has delayed The Lord of the Rings: Gollum by a few months to meet players' expectations.
The Rock hovers over the ground at SDCC 2022.

Hobbits, dragons, and Wakanda Forever: the best moments of San Diego Comic-Con 2022

2022 San Diego Comic-Con cemented its place as the apex of pop culture by delivering a slew of announcements and first-looks from nearly every major studio.
Galadriel putting a helmet on top of a pile in a scene from Lord of the Rings The Rings of Power.

Lord of the Rings series drops stunning trailer at Comic-Con

At Comic-Con, Prime Video just released a stunning three-minute trailer for The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power.
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San Diego Comic-Con 2022: What you need to know about every major panel

From Prime Video's revival of Lord of the Rings to the return of Marvel, these are the San Diego Comic-Con panels you need to pay attention to in 2022.
Morfydd Clark as Galadriel in The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power.

Galadriel sees the future in new teaser for The Rings of Power

Return to the world of Middle-earth this fall with Amazon Prime Video's The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power.
Dungeons and Dragons game set up for gameplay

Become a Stranger Things kid with this D&D Starter Set (15% Off)

Join the Stranger Things crew and get started playing Dungeons & Dragons for 15% off.
Jon Snow

Where Game of Thrones’ sequel series could take Jon Snow

In a surprising announcement, HBO is developing a Jon Snow-focused Game of Thrones series, and there are more places it could go than one might think.
Dwarves look down into the miners of Moria.

Epic Games Summer Showcase offers new Lord of the Rings title, Ghostbusters, more

Epic Games revealed a new Lord of the Rings title along with updates on several indies and fan-favorite titles at its Summer Showcase.
Guts resting by an uprooted tree with the sunset in the background in Berserk.

Why Berserk still deserves a better TV anime adaptation

Berserk is a manga masterpiece, and while a few solid adaptations have been done, recent shortcomings and its legacy prove it deserves far more.
Gollum stares at the eye of Sauron in The Lord of the Rings: Gollum key art.

The Lord of the Rings: Gollum is finally launching quite soon

We got a hands-off look at The Lord of the Rings: Gollum, which will launch at the tail end of summer.
One of the most famous paintings from the Dungeons and Dragons franchise.

Role Players aims to be definitive Dungeons and Dragons documentary

The real-world story of Dungeons and Dragons and its enduring popularity is getting a feature-length documentary called Role Players, courtesy of XTR.
Screenshot of Talion leading an army in Lord of the Rings: Shadows of Mordor.

EA is making a Lord of the Rings mobile ‘collectible RPG’

EA is developing a new Lord of the Rings live service game for mobile.
Matt Smith in House of the Dragon.

History remembers names in new House of the Dragon trailer

In the age of dragons, the Targaryen family goes to war over the Iron Throne in the new trailer for the Game of Thrones spinoff, House of the Dragon.
Elizabeth Moss in Shining Girls.

Elisabeth Moss tries to ID a killer in Shining Girls preview

In AppleTV+'s Shining Girls preview, Elizabeth Moss plays the survivor of a serial killer's assault, but she has difficulty picking him out of a lineup.
Elden Ring still of the Tarnished fighting the dragon Agheel on horseback.

Elden Ring is ripe for an HBO Max animated series

Elden Ring has been another landmark video game for the medium, and it has the potential to thrive in animated form on HBO Max.
Alicent Hightower looking distressed in House of the Dragon.

HBO Max releases new House of the Dragon character images

Return to the world of Game of Thrones this summer when the prequel series, House of the Dragon, finally arrives. But first, a look at the main characters.
Adrian Greensmith and Isis Hainsworth in Metal Lords.

Netflix’s Metal Lords trailer has teen angst & a band battle

Metal Lords comes from the minds behind Game of Thrones and Harold and Kumar, and you've never seen a high school heavy metal band quite like this!
A Rohirrim warrior in The Lord of the Rings.

Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim will open in 2024

Warner Bros. Pictures has finally set a premiere date for its upcoming animated feature film, The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim.
Split image of Moon Knight, Doctor Strange 2, & The Rings of Power.

The best Super Bowl 2022 movie trailers

Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness, Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power, and more got new trailers for Super Bowl Sunday, and we've picked the best!