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When it was founded in 2015,Kojima Productions needed a mascotthat would succinctly summarize the message of the company and the mood that it wished to convey. Concept artist and illustrator Yoji Shinkawa designed the character Ludens based on a discussion he and Hideo Kojima had nearly 20 years ago, in which an astronaut in a high-tech and futuristic suit explored digital space. The motto of Kojima Productions is “From Sapiens to Ludens,” explaining that Homo Ludens, “those who play,” are the people who use their creativity and inventiveness to build stories, invent tools, share experiences, and evolve the art of play....

There are many times throughout theLord of the Ringstrilogy that the fellowship fears the battle may be over, and that they are going to lose the war against the evil lord Sauron. When the orcs storm the keep at Helm’s Deep, the allies receive a devastating blow, losing many good men. When Faramir tries to retake Osgiliath, during the harrowing scene wherePippin sings his songin the vast halls of Denethor, almost all of the men he rides with dies, and he himself is struck by a poison arrow, and has to be taken tothe houses of healing, where he meets Eowyn....

As with any film adaptations of well-known and well-loved books, there is going to be some deviation. Although Peter Jackson’s movies are as faithful as possible, there are definitely some scenarios in the original texts that didn’t make it to the big screens. Some of the most important of these include what happens to Saruman afterthe corrupted Isengardis reclaimed by the Ents, and the events leading up to the Scouring of The Shire, when the hobbits come back from their long quest to find that their beloved homeland has been destroyed....

ASuper Mariofan has created aMario-themed roller coaster usingPlanet Coaster. The virtual ride is extremely ambitious, taking riders through a variety of classicMarioset pieces. As its name implies,Planet Coasteris a simulation game based around theme park management. Players can build and manage virtual parks using pre-existing rides, or build their own. While fans have been impressed bytheSuper Nintendo Worldthemed landcurrently open at Universal Studios Japan in Osaka, that attraction does not include any traditional roller coasters....

Michael B. Jordan penned a moving tribute to hisBlack Pantherco-star Chadwick Boseman on his official Instagram account.Boseman passed away on Fridayafter a four-year battle against colon cancer. Before Michael B. Jordan portrayed Erik “Killmonger” Stevens opposite Chadwick Boseman in Marvel Studios’Black Panther, both actors were tied together through a role they played in the ABC soap operaAll My Children. In 2003, Boseman was cast as Reggie Porter and portrayed for the character for one week before being let go after voicing his concerns about the stereotypical nature of the role....

It’s been over a week since the crazy situation surroundingGameStop’s stocks began and people are still learning about the fallout that resulted from it. TheGameStop stock situation is fairly denseto unpack in its entirety, but those who have some interest in the stock market and even video games could learn some interesting things from it. Now, it seems that another savvy business man has made a killing as a result of this absurd stock market event....

The gaming community can be incredibly imaginative, often finding ways to use video games as a canvas for creativity.Minecraftis a game that allows for a certain amount of originality that is hard to deny, as the game is very much a sandbox experience that gives players the tools to create. Over a decade after its release,players are still creating in the world ofMinecraft, and the most recent example of this is a gigantic Oreo cookie....

People have created a lot of unique things inMinecraftover the years. From scale replicas of Imperial Star Destroyers fromStar Warsto portraits made out of asingle bucket of water and a canal system, the applications of the sandbox game are almost limitless. Most players, however, don’t create things that are so… terrifying. Enter Reddit user Jerinch and their giant chicken. Jerinch posted the evil-looking poultry monster to theMinecraftSubreddit where it quickly blew up with over two thousand likes due to its scary appearance and Jerinch’s perfect sub-heading of, “chicken demands your life savings....

WithMortal Kombat 11’s Joker DLC having been out for a couple of days now for Kombat Pack owners, fans are looking ahead to what’s next for the popular fighting game. The next DLC character forMortal Kombat 11is none other than Spawn, who will launch this coming March, but so far NetherRealm hasn’t released many details about the character. However, an image of aMortal Kombat 11Spawn toy has leaked online, revealing an interesting detail about the character in the process....

Every few daysBorderlands 3adds a new Shift Code to the pile, giving players a new key for theGold Chest on the Sanctuary ship. At this point, mostBorderlands 3players have come to expect a Shift Code release, to the point that developer Gearbox Software has to explain that preface any announcement with a disclaimer that no Shift Code is on the way. Luckily, Gearbox Software CEO Randy Pitchford has been very generous in the weeks after the launch ofBorderlands 3, revealing a SHIFT Code every few days....

With the Xbox Series X launching in just under a month’s time, fans are more excited than ever about the next generation of gaming hardware. From first looks at launch games playing on the console to detailed overviews of hownew features like quick resume work, Microsoft has done a great job of bringing in new fans, ensuring it shows exactly what makes the console tick. Its most recent showcase comes through a new trailer for the upcomingDirt 5,withXboxpremiering a brief, 35-second teaser that highlights the racing title’s smooth gameplay....

The Nintendo Wii was a massive hit when it launched in 2006. The family-focused game system was one of themost successful consoles in Nintendo’s historythanks to a bevy of reasons. But one of the things that really helped the Nintendo Wii become an instant triumph was the marketing behind it. The Wii branding was unique, but it turns out that that look could have been entirely different. Nintendo seems to have gone through many different ideas with its home console as a follow-up the GameCube....

Destiny 2is well known for it’s galactic open world, and the myriad treasures hidden throughout it. If players are aspiring to collect 100% of those treasures though, then they should mark October 19th on their calendars, as it marks the last possible day to start perfecting two valuable Exotic Catalysts. With the game’s first attempt at a “content vault” coming on November 10, dedicated players are scrambling to identify and experience all the content that’ll be making an exit....