Shadow of War Is Now Microtransaction-Free
Middle-earth: Shadow of War came out on October 10, 2017. Two hundred eighty days later, it is now free of all…
Shadow Of War's New Expansion Should Be Its Own Game
When the video game Shadow of Mordor was released in late 2014, its most marvelous trait was its Nemesis System. This…
Shadow Of War's Expansion Adds Some Of The Best Zelda-Style Items
The ship may have sailed on Shadow of War, a messy sequel received angrily by fans and a game that has taken six months…
This Week in the Business: Loot boxes, clones, and the industry's problem with women
QUOTE | “Simply being aware that they are available for purchase reduces the immersion in the world and takes away from…
Six Months After Release, Shadow Of War Will Remove Microtransactions
Middle Earth: Shadow of War, a game whose loot box system helped spark 2017's backlash against the practice, is…
Shadow Of War Was A Dreary Mess, But Its Expansion Is Good
It’s not the loot boxes that bummed me out about October’s Shadow of War. When playing the game, you can easily ignore…
Shadow of War's New Online Mode Makes It Clear: They Want You To Play This Game Forever
Five of my orcs died in Shadow of War yesterday. I callously dropped them, one by one, into the game’s new online fight…
Dear Video Games: Please Stop Immediately Telling Me What To Do
The original Super Mario Bros., which was a pretty well-liked video game, didn’t tell players the button commands for…
In-Game Purchases Poison The Well
Video games will always manipulate us. Each challenge and scenario in a game has been carefully engineered to make us…
John Cena Meets His Greatest Foe: A Couch
Today on Highlight Reel we have football headshots, leg locks, inappropriate Nier driving and much more!
The More We Learn About Mario As A Character, The More He Sucks
2017 has changed Mario for me, and not just because he might be mind-controlling poor Goombas. Nintendo has told me too…
25 Of The Funniest (And Horniest) Shadow of War Orcs
Shadow of War’s huge orc variety is one of the most impressive things about the game. In my dozens and dozens of hours…
ESRB Says It Doesn't See 'Loot Boxes' As Gambling
Over the past few weeks, as randomized loot boxes have dominated the conversation surrounding this fall’s video games,…
Middle-earth: Shadow of War: The Kotaku Review
When Shadow of Mordor released in 2014, its “nemesis system” was brilliant enough that many people hoped it would…
What You Need To Know About Shadow of War's Controversial Loot Boxes
Ever since reviews of Shadow of War hit, talk of loot boxes and microtransactions have been heavy with panic and rife…
This Is Either The Best Or Worst Thing In Shadow Of War
Forget the nemesis system, loot boxes, or the well of charisma that is Talion of Middle-Earth, the element of the new…
Following concerns from fans, Monolith Productions will offer the commemorative Forthog Orc-Slayer to all Shadow…
Xbox's Upcoming Line-Up Is Disappointing But Has Some Bright Spots
Microsoft showed off its Xbox holiday line-up at a showcase in Manhattan last week. They spotlit several games and the…
Fine Print Raises Questions About Shadow Of War Memorial DLC
Last week’s feel-good news that Shadow Of War developer Monolith is commemorating the game’s late executive producer…
Shadow Of War Producer Memorialized In DLC
On March 3rd, Monolith executive producer Michael Forgey died of cancer. The staff at Monolith announced yesterday that…