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A bit beyond "fashionably late."

Aspyr shared word that Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor Game of the Year Edition and Middle-earth: Shadow of War Definitive Edition are now available on Nintendo Switch 2. The two titles can either be purchased separately or as a bundle in the aptly named Middle-earth Shadow Bundle.

If purchasing the Shadow Bundle, you have until October 5 to pay just $34.99. After that date, the price jumps up to $69.99. If purchased separately,...

Talkin' 'bout Bugsnax.

November 2020's "free" PlayStation Plus offerings were revealed today by Sony. The lineup includes two PlayStation 4 titles and the first PlayStation 5 title to hit the service, Bugsnax. The PlayStation 4 titles include Middle-earth: Shadow of War, the sequel to Shadow of Mordor, along with the stellar platformer Hollow Knight: Voidheart Edition.

The PS4 titles will be available starting November 3. Videos for all three titles can be viewed...

As usual, it pays to wait for some games. This time the wait paid off for those who held off on picking up Middle-earth: Shadow of War because a new Definitive Edition was announced today. As you may already figure, this release will include the base game plus all of the released DLC, updates, and improvements that have come to the game since its initial launch. Middle-earth: Shadow of War Definitive Edition is planned to be released on August 28 for the PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC. Not...

Before it was even released back on September 27, 2017, Middle-earth: Shadow of War was under fire for its rather extensive focus on purchasing chests, or loot crates, using real-world money. Players could "earn" rewards such as powerful AI fighters and other bonuses from these purchased chests. These powerful fighters were key to having a powerful defense in the Nemesis System, which tied directly into the game's online multiplayer. Because who doesn't like going up against a horde of powerful...

Before it was even released back on September 27, 2017, Middle-earth: Shadow of War was under fire for its rather extensive focus on purchasing...

WBIE detailed the free content updates that are coming to Middle-earth: Shadow of War in the weeks ahead.
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WBIE detailed the free content updates that are coming to Middle-earth: Shadow of War in the weeks ahead.
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WBIE passed along information on what Xbox One X owners can expect from Middle-earth: Shadow of War running on their new console.
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WBIE passed along information on what Xbox One X owners can expect from Middle-earth: Shadow of War running on their new console.
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WBIE released a new trailer today for Middle-earth: Shadow of War. With the game already out, that can mean only one thing. Yes, it's a trailer that talks about the game's Expansion Pass content.
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WBIE released a new trailer today for Middle-earth: Shadow of War. With the game already out, that can mean only one thing. Yes, it's a trailer...

Loot boxes. We all know them, we all have a love-hate relationship with them. They're those things where you can spend currency to purchase boxes that contain "random" loot drops that range from cosmetics to gameplay altering gear. More often than not, these loot boxes can be purchased using real world currency. A lot of people feel as though this is a form of gambling.

While it seems obvious that loot boxes are indeed a form of gambling, the ESRB doesn't seem to agree. K...

Loot boxes. We all know them, we all have a love-hate relationship with them. They're those things where you can spend currency to purchase boxes...

If you just cannot wait to play Middle-earth: Shadow of War on the PS4, XB1, or PC on October 10, perhaps a miniature version of the game will suffice. Middle-earth: Shadow of War Mobile is available today on iOS and Android devices for the low, low price of free. Yep, it's free-to-play, but it does include some optional in-app purchases. Like you didn't already expect that anyway.
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If you just cannot wait to play Middle-earth: Shadow of War on the PS4, XB1, or PC on October 10, perhaps a miniature version of the game will...