Lord of the Rings legend Elijah Wood is arguably one of the most famous faces in all of fantasy filmmaking because of Peter Jackson’s beloved adaptation of J.R.R. Tolkien’s novel series. But according to the actor, his iconic performance didn’t exactly yield the big bucks. “Because we weren’t making one […]
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Elijah Wood Says Lord of the Rings Salary Wasn’t Enough to ‘Rest Easy for the Rest of Your Life,’ but It Was ‘An Honor to Have Been a Part of Those Films’
11 months ago
Lord of the Rings legend Elijah Wood is arguably one of the most famous faces in all of fantasy filmmaking because of Peter Jackson’s beloved adaptation of J.R.R. Tolkien’s novel series. But according to the actor, his iconic performance didn’t exactly yield the big bucks. “Because we weren’t making one […]
Nintendo Switch 2 Exclusive Mario Kart World: Every Playable Character and Outfit Revealed
Mario Kart World will launch with at least 60 different playable characters and outfits when it releases on June 5th, 2025. We recently got hands-on time with the Switch 2 launch game, and you can check out our impressions of Mario Kart World here. As part of playing it, we […]
We Played Nintendo Switch 2: First Hands-On Preview
After years of speculation, months of leaks, and weeks since its official reveal, the Nintendo Switch 2 finally has a price and a release date… And we’ve actually held it and played it. Read on for our first impressions of the Switch 2’s build quality, screen, mouse mode, and more. […]
So What About Joy-Con Stick Drift on the Nintendo Switch 2? Nintendo Responds
Anyone who owns a Nintendo Switch will know about Joy-Con stick drift. It’s when the Joy-Con Control Sticks stop responding correctly, or suffer from "drifting." Complaints about Joy-Con drift were so loud that Nintendo president Shuntaro Furukawa apologized for the "inconvenience" and launched a free repair program. Nintendo of America […]
Donkey Kong Bananza: First Hands-On Preview
11 months ago
For the last several years it’s felt like Nintendo just hasn’t cared that much about Donkey Kong. As Nintendo gifted pretty much every one of its cherished characters their best outing ever on Switch, the great ape who once stood high atop the girders of Nintendo’s essential arcade cabinet faceplanted […]
Oni Press Reveals Massive Rick and Morty Deluxe Omnibus Library Set
11 months ago
The wait between new seasons of Rick and Morty can often be punishing, but fans have always had Oni Press’ Rick and Morty comics to help tide them over. Oni has built up quite a library of Rick and Morty adventures over the course of ten years. If you’re not […]
Nintendo Decided to Go From the Switch OLED to an LCD Screen for Switch 2 ‘After a Lot of Consideration’
11 months ago
Nintendo has responded to questions around its decision to go with an LCD screen for the Switch 2, rather than an OLED screen, as it used for the OLED version of the OG Switch. Switch 2 has a 7.9-inch wide color gamut LCD screen capable of outputting at 1080p (1920×1080). […]
Nintendo Confirms Switch 2 Uses DLSS and Ray Tracing, but Is Being Super Vague About the Details
11 months ago
Nintendo has confirmed the Switch 2 uses DLSS and ray tracing technology, but has yet to go into detail on how exactly, or show them off. Nvidia DLSS (Deep Learning Super Sampling) is an AI-powered technology that uses machine learning to upscale lower-resolution images in real-time, enhancing both performance and […]
Mario Kart World for Nintendo Switch 2: First Hands-On Preview
11 months ago
Mario Kart World is the first new home console Mario Kart game in a decade. We went hands-on with this Nintendo Switch 2 launch title and played a ton of it across several different modes, so let’s break it all down! The Massively Interconnected Open World Mario Kart’s biggest new […]