One of Skyrim’s best races for magic are the High Elf. Known as “Altmer” and hailing from the Summerset Isle, the High Elves are the game’s foremost Magicka users, thanks to their mythical heritage that they can trace all the way back to Nirn’s first peoples. In Skyrim, the Altmer are the best race for […]
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Ever since its release way back in 2011 (yes, it’s been that long), Skyrim’s popularity has endured, even increased, thanks to a robust and active modding community, and unique game mechanics that have a perfect mix of RPG and life simulation (thanks to the Hearthfire expansion). And, of course, the dragons. Because, dragons are always
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In 2012, Skyrim released an expansion pack called Hearthfire, a DLC that fans *thought* was going to be a follow-up to the critically acclaimed Dawnguard DLC. Instead, Hearthfire added a The Sims-esque element to the game by allowing players to purchase land, build a home, and raise a family (albeit having children via adoption). That’s
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In popular fiction, there are two types of sea-dwelling creatures that we all know and are familiar with: sirens and mermaids. But despite their similarities, the two are actually very different specie of mythological creatures, with one being a gentle, shy denizen of the sea, and the other, a terrifying monster known for devouring unwitting
A Sea of Difference: The Difference Between Sirens and Mermaids Continue Reading
Over the past decade or so, Disney has become one of the most powerful, if not the most, film production studios in the world. They’re so big, they rival many small countries in terms of GDP, and they’re also one of the most recognizable symbols in the world. But like everyone else, Disney started out
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With the release of Black Panther back in 2018, Marvel fans found a new favorite in the titular character. Of course, T’Challa’s badassery is undeniable, but old-school Marvel fans scoff at the idea of the King of Wakanda. Surely, his vibranium suit is no match for Wolverine’s adamantium claws! Yes, these two metals have featured
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Despite being a decade old (yes, it’s been that long), Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim is still one of the most popular videogames in the market. Because of its enduring appeal, the Skyrim community has managed to keep the game relevant after all these years, with Bethesda even re-releasing a remastered Special Edition back in 2016,
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As someone who has once worked part-time in a bookstore (no, I’m not Joe Goldberg from YOU), I can say that it’s easy to see a trend forming based on books that are a hit. When the Harry Potter books came out, fantasy universes hiding in plain sight became a trope. Twilight started teen romance
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In 2019, Marvel released Avengers: Endgame, bringing an end to some of Earth’s mightiest heroes. While it served as a finale to the Infinity Saga, Disney has confirmed that the MCU will continue. But, did you know that the Marvel movies didn’t start with Iron Man back in 2008? While Iron Man was the first
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In the Lord of the Rings movies, both Saruman and Gandalf were part of a council of Wizards that were supposed to help the Free Peoples of Middle-earth against Sauron. Of course, we know what happened to Saruman and Gandalf, but what about the rest of the Wizard Council, otherwise known as the Istari? What
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