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lotrlore

Joseph has been writing or podcasting about games in some form since about 2012. Having written for multiple major outlets such as IGN, Playboy, and more, Joseph started writing for MMORPG in 2015. When he's not writing or talking about games, you can typically find him hanging out with his 10-year old or playing Magic: The Gathering with his family. Also, don't get him started on why Balrogs *don't* have wings. You can find him on Twitter @LotrLore

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lotrlore
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July 2014
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April 2024
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8.5
Glorious Model I 2 Wireless Mouse Review: Lightweight Power In The Palm Of Your Hand

A quality gaming mouse can sometimes mean the difference between getting that Victory Royale, or getting that last hit in against a tough raid boss. Glorious, the makers of some, well, glorious PC peripherals, has recently released its next iteration of a lightweight wireless gaming mouse, the Model I 2. Does this mouse belong in the conversation of your next upgrade?


Palia's Temple Of The Flames Opens Up With Latest Update To Its Open Beta

Palia launched into open beta last month, and the team at Singularity6 is pumping out updates to continue to improve the overall experience for Palians. Today's update brings the new Temple of the Flames environment, as well as new crafting recipes, house decor items and more.


Assassin's Creed Mirage, Recent Resident Evil Games Are Coming To iPhone 15

Assassin's Creed Mirage is the next installment in the long-running series by Ubisoft, though if you had it on your bingo card that it would be coming to a phone OS this year, you might be the only one.


Lost Ark's September Update Hits Tomorrow, Bringing Jump Start Servers, New Battle Royale

Lost Ark is getting its next update tomorrow, September 13th, and with it comes new events, a new Ark Pass, and Jump Start servers.


Lord of the Rings Online Is Previewing Its Mariner Class On Bullroarer This Week

The Lord of the Rings Online is spinning up its preview server this week to give players a glimpse at the upcoming class, the Mariner. The new class is one part of the upcoming Umbar expansion, which is slated to release sometime this year.


10.0
Baldur's Gate 3 Review

Baldur's Gate 3 is, without burying the lede, a modern masterpiece. After more than 130 hours, Bradford is ready to render his final verdict.


Baldur's Gate 3 Really Struggles With Performance In Act 3 On PlayStation 5

In a new video by tech wizards Digital Foundry, the team there broke down the performance and visuals of Larian's port of Baldur's Gate 3 to the PlayStation 5. And while it's mostly good, Act 3 really proves to be a breaking point.


PAX West 2023: PDP's REALMz Controllers Are A Unique Spin On Collectibles

PDP's latest offering of peripherals, their REALMz line, are a bit unique among other gaming products. Housing a high-quality figurine inside, the REALMz controller and headset aim to capture the essence of the game they represent.


Todd Howard Explains Why Starfield Doesn't Have Land Vehicles In New Interview

If you've been exploring planets in the future as told by Starfield, you might have noticed a distinct lack of land vehicles. Todd Howard explains why in a recent interview.


8.0
AMD RX 7700 XT and RX 7800 XT Graphics Card Review

AMD has finally released cards in the mid-range, targeting high refresh-rate gaming at 1440p with its new RX 7700 XT and RX 7800 XT graphics cards. But how do they stack up?


Vampire The Masquerade - Bloodlines 2 Is Happening, In Development By The Chinese Room

During PAX West 2023, Paradox and The Chinese Room announced that the long-awaited sequel to the World of Darkness brand's Vampire The Masquerade - Bloodlines was finally happening.


UPDATED:  Open World PvP MMO Abyss Online Announced, Coming To Early Access In 2024

Old World Labs announced a new, upcoming sandbox MMO, Abyss. This open-world MMO aims to create an ever-evolving narrative, guild warfare, and more when it hits early access next year.


Hands-On Preview: New World's Rise Of The Angry Earth Expansion Brings Mounts, Laser Mammoths To MMO This October

New World: Rise of the Angry Earth has officially been unveiled, with the expansion coming on October 3rd, 2023. We went hands-on during a preview even in Irvine earlier this month to check out the expansion, including a bout with an elemental gorilla and a laser mammoth.


Hands-On Preview: New World's Mounts Make Travel A Breeze In Aeternum

Mounts have been one of the most requested features for New World since it launched in 2021. Now, two years later, they are coming with its first full expansion, Rise of the Angry Earth. Bradford went hands-on with them earlier this month, check out his thoughts.


TennoCon 2023: Warframe Showcases The Future - And The Past - With Major Content Reveals

Digital Extremes hosted its first in-person TennoCon since the pandemic, bringing Warframe players from all over to London, Ontario to celebrate the tenth year of the game.