Baldur’s Gate 3’s character creation limits stifle its RPG potential
While Baldur's Gate 3 has done a good job making a video game feel like Dungeons and Dragons, it still doesn't address a big problem
The worst series finales of all time
Despite long runs and legions of loyal viewers, these 13 shows, ranging from sitcoms to sci-fi dramas, had the most disappointing series finales of all time.
The best Game of Thrones episodes, one year later
We finally know who sits on the Iron Throne, but one year after Game of Thrones came to an end, it's worth revisiting our favorite episodes from HBO's hit show.
How to watch Game of Thrones online
Streaming Game of Thrones hasn't always been convenient, but thanks to HBO's vast network of partners, it's now easier than ever. Here, we outline how to do so.
How to use Roll20
Whether you have a dedicated adventuring party or are looking for a group, Roll20 makes playing and GMing TTRPGs like D&D and V:TM easy as defeating a flumph.
Diana Rigg, Game of Thrones and The Avengers actress, dead at 82
Actress Dame Diana Rigg, best known for her roles in the TV spy series The Avengers and the megahit Game of Thrones, died on Thursday at the age of 82.
The best Lord of the Rings games of all time
With Amazon’s new Lord of the Rings MMO somewhere in the future, it is time to look back at some of the best video games based on the hit fantasy franchise.
Game of Thrones creators to adapt sci-fi series Three-Body Problem for Netflix
David Benioff and D.B. Weiss, best known for co-creating HBO's Game of Thrones series, will adapt Liu Cixin's The Three-Body Problem trilogy for Netflix.
George RR Martin is working on new Game of Thrones book while social distancing
'I have good days and bad days, but I am making progress,' writes the creator of A Song of Ice and Fire, the inspiration for HBO's hit series Game of Thrones.
COVID-19 silver lining: Will George R.R. Martin finish Winds of Winter?
In a post to his website, George R.R. Martin reveals he's in self-quarantine, with most of his business ventures shut down. Will he finish Winds of Winter?
Max von Sydow, star of Seventh Seal, Star Wars, and Game of Thrones, dies at 90
Max von Sydow, who starred in The Exorcist and Game of Thrones, and even made a late-in-life appearance in a Star Wars film, has passed away at the age of 90.
Game of Thrones’ Tormund Giantsbane might join The Witcher season 2
Kristofer Hivju, who played Tormund Giantsbane on Game of Thrones, will reportedly join the cast of the Netflix series The Witcher for its second season,
The Lord of the Rings: Gollum developer confirms PS5 and Xbox Series X versions
Daedalic Entertainment unveiled new details regarding its upcoming title, The Lord of the Rings: Gollum, including confirmation that the game will see a release on the next-generation gaming consoles the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X as well as new information on the portrayal of the titular character.
Amazon job postings add more fuel to game-streaming rumors
Recent job postings by Amazon seem to corroborate earlier rumors that the company would be getting into video game streaming, possibly as early as 2020. The company already has a game studios division, though it has failed to release any large projects thus far and has canceled several games.
The Naomi Watts-led Game of Thrones prequel is dead at HBO
The Game of Thrones prequel starring Naomi Watts, which was set thousands of years before the events of HBO's blockbuster series, will not go beyond its pilot. But don't worry -- HBO has plenty more Game of Thrones shows in the works, including a series based on George RR Martin's tie-in book, Fire & Blood.
Star Wars is better off without the Game of Thrones creators
The parting of ways between Game of Thrones creators David Benioff and D.B. Weiss and the Star Wars franchise is good for everyone, even if it means we won't see their trilogy of films set in the sci-fi saga's universe. Here's why the sci-fi saga is better off without the Game of Thrones duo.
Game of Thrones’ writers wrote fake death scenes to torment the show’s cast
According to Maisie (Arya Stark) Williams, who recently appeared on the YouTube series Hot Ones, Game of Thrones' writing staff used the hit HBO series' high body count to torment its main cast by handing out fake scripts that depicted main characters dying in the lamest ways imaginable.
No, Snapchat’s original show wasn’t bigger than Game of Thrones
Snapchat Chief Business Officer Jeremi Gorman said that Snapchat’s original show Endless Summer was watched more than the Games of Thrones finale. That's not really true, and it's a sign of how social media companies count "views" that can be as little as a second long.
No cable, no problem: How to stream the 2019 Emmy winners
Want to see what all the fuss is about? Here's where you can stream Game of Thrones, Veep, Fleabag, Killing Eve, Russian Doll, Schitt's Creek, and the rest of the Outstanding Drama and Comedy Series winners and nominees from the 2019 Primetime Emmy Awards ceremony, which aired September 22.
How to watch tonight’s 2019 Emmy Awards live online, without cable
The 71st Primetime Emmys will air on Fox tonight, Sunday, September 22, with plenty of awards, upsets, and drama on tap.. Here's everything you need to know about the 2019 Emmy Awards, including how to watch without cable, red carpet start times and the nominees in all the major categories.
George R. R. Martin confirms second Game of Thrones prequel, teases series title
A second Game of Thrones prequel series is reportedly close to getting a pilot order from HBO, with the new series unfolding 300 years before the events of the main show and chronicling the rise and fall of House Targaryen. The series is based on George R.R. Martin's Fire & Blood companion saga.
What season 8 controversy? Early Emmy wins hint at big night for Game of Thrones
HBO's Game of Thrones was the big winner at the Creative Arts Emmy Awards ceremony, held just a week before the Primetime Emmy Awards. The 10 awards the show earned for its final season hint at a big night in store for the record-breaking fantasy drama that ended its eight-season run in May 2019.
Game of Thrones’ final season wasn’t as hated as you think, and we have proof
Did you hate the Game of Thrones finale? Do think everyone else did, too? Well, surprise: You might be in the minority. According to an exclusive poll by YouGov, not only were more than half of viewers were happy with Game of Thrones' controversial final season, but most agree that it deserves an Emmy.
Game of Thrones and HBO lead in nominations for the 2019 Emmy Awards
Game of Thrones and HBO led the pack in the nominations of the 2019 Emmy awards, which were announced on Tuesday. Critical darlings like Chernobyl and Veep also received numerous nominations. Here's the complete list of nominees.
Game of Thrones’ Kit Harington will join the Marvel Cinematic Universe
Kit Harington, who played Jon Snow for eight seasons on Game of Thrones, will next appear in Marvel's The Eternals as Dane Whitman, also known as The Black Knight. It remains to be seen whether Harington will be a bit player, or if he'll eventually get a film of his own.
How can Apple’s The Morning Show possibly cost more than Game of Thrones?
Apple TV+'s The Morning Show is a drama set in a contemporary newsroom. There are no dragons, no giants, and no ice zombies, and yet it's still more expensive than Game of Thrones, showing what happens when a company like Apple prioritizes celebrities and name recognition.
5 major Lord of the Rings characters who could land in Amazon’s TV series
Amazon's The Lord of the Rings TV show is set during Middle-earth's Second Age, thousands of years before The War of the Ring. There'll be no hobbits, no Gollum, and no Gandalf, but the Second Age is full of familiar faces, and a few are bound to pop up on the billion-dollar series.
HBO cancels controversial Confederate series from Game of Thrones creators
Confederate, the HBO series set in an alternate history in which the South won the Civil War and slavery remained legal, has been canceled. Game of Thrones showrunners David Benioff and D.B. Weiss created the series, but after signing a deal with Netflix, the project was scrapped.
Netflix locks down the Game of Thrones showrunners, but what about Star Wars?
Hot off Game of Thrones' controversial finale, showrunners David Benioff and D.B. Weiss have signed a nine-figure deal to develop new TV shows and movies for Netflix, but what does that mean for the duo's upcoming Star Wars trilogy, which is rumored to be set during the fan-favorite Old Republic era?
The Game of Thrones prequel: Everything we know so far
HBO has confirmed that its Game of Thrones prequel series, which will chronicle the world's descent from the Age of Heroes, filmed a pilot in summer 2019. Developed by George R.R. Martin and screenwriter Jane Goldman, the project has a director and a cast led by Oscar nominee Naomi Watts.
Amazon Game Studios reveals MMO based on The Lord of the Rings
Amazon is hoping to strike gold like HBO did with the Game of Thrones television series and is making an attempt using an already established fictional world. To go along with the upcoming TV series, Amazon Game Studios will be releasing a free-to-play Lord of the Rings MMO on PC and consoles.
Dragons, fire, and giants: Behind the visual effects of Game of Thrones season 8
Game of Thrones' eighth season brought the hit show's award-winning run to a dramatic end. We spoke to visual effects studio Weta Digital about bringing some of season 8's most memorable moments to the screen, from midair dragon battles to an ill-fated, fiery charge into the night.
Between the Streams podcast
Today, on our very last Between the Streams podcast, we'll talk about our new show on Digital Trends Live (every Friday at 10:20 a.m. PT), as well as everything from our first look at Cowboy Rambo and the new Dark Crystal series, to Pattinson Batman and our absolute adoration for What We Do in the Shadows.
Digital Trends Live: Starlink’s successful launch, Facebook’s Bitcoin rival
On Friday's episode of Digital Trends Live, we discuss the top tech stories of the day, including Space X’s successful launch of its Starlink satellites, Facebook’s plan to rival Bitcoin with its own cryptocurrency, the Senate passing a bill to curb robocalls, a Game of Thrones wrap-up, and more.