James Lynch
138 articles published since January 09, 2022
About James Lynch
James Lynch is a Features Writer who has spent the last three years editing and writing for the website he started back in 2018. When he's not deeply embroiled in an epic PC strategy, he can usually be found supporting his beloved Brentford FC. Catch him on his newly active Twitter @jamesjlynch
Tomas Sala on Upcoming City Builder Bulwark: Falconeer Chronicles and the Realities of Solo Development
Falconeer developer Tomas Sala spoke to CBR about his new game Bulwark: Falconeer Chronicles and the harsh realities of being a solo dev.
The Five Most Exciting Indies at Gamescom 2023
Indie games are some of the most exciting and impressive games on show at Gamescom so it's very difficult to whittle them down to five. Nevertheless.
GAMESCOM INTERVIEW: Diablo Developers Discuss the Game's Future
Diablo IV announced its second season, Season of Blood, is on the way in October. CBR sat down with the developers to discuss the game's future.
Revenge Of The Sith Proves Why Star Wars Movie Tie-In Games Are A Good Thing
Of all the Star Wars games tied directly to the movies, Revenge of the Sith is easily the best and shows that games of that ilk can be a good thing.
10 Lord of the Rings Characters You Should Base Your Next D&D Character Off
D&D draws heavily on Tolkien's fantasy epic, and many Lord of the Rings characters make great bases for a new Dungeons & Dragons adventurer.
10 Greatest Sci-Fi Strategy Games of All-Time, Ranked
Of all the genres for strategy games, sci-fi is a top choice, with Starcraft II and Star Wars: Empire at War among the best.
Every X-Wing LEGO Star Wars Set, Ranked
Of all the LEGO Star Wars sets, the X-Wing has a unique place in the hearts of fans. Despite that, some releases were a lot better than others.
Goblet of Fire Didn't Feature Harry Potter's Only Disastrous Triwizard Tournament
The result of the Triwizard Tournament in the Goblet of Fire was a tragedy, but it wasn't the first time the competition went very wrong.
Dumbledore Had a Secret Reason for Hiring Gilderoy Lockhart
The hiring of Gilderoy Lockhart appears to be one of the most baffling decisions ever made by Dumbledore, but he had a significant reason for it.
What Are the Two Towers - And Why It Still Has LOTR Fans Debating?
The Two Towers title was somewhat forced upon author J.R.R. Tolkien, and it has left the meaning of it up for debate among The Lord of the Rings fans.
The Most Powerful Witch of All Time Practiced Long Before Harry Potter
There are several hugely powerful witches in Harry Potter lore, but one stands above the rest as the most potent spellcaster of all time.
Why Sauron and the Black Riders Didn't Know How To Find the Shire
One of the more thrilling parts of The Fellowship of the Ring is the pursuit of the Hobbits by the Ringwraiths, but finding the Shire took some time.
Lord of the Rings Has an Atlantis-Like Apocalypse Worse Than Numenor
The flood of Númenor is going to be a central theme in The Rings of Power series, but it's not the first great flood in Middle-earth's history.
How Was Molly Weasley Able to Kill Bellatrix Without Avada Kedavra?
The duel between Molly and Bellatrix is one of the most memorable in the Harry Potter series, but how does Molly win without using the killing curse?
One Wizard's Patronus Went Very, Very Wrong
The Patronus charm is one of the most significant demonstrations of a good wizard's prowess. When a dark wizard attempts it, it can go very wrong.
Here's What Came Before the First Age of Middle-earth
Though the name might suggest it does, the First Age of Middle-earth doesn't actually mark the beginning of the timeline in Tolkien's universe
Why Voldemort Didn't Use the Killing Curse on Snape
Voldemort's liberal use of the Killing Curse is a huge part of his reputation as the greatest dark wizard ever. So why didn't he use it to kill Snape?
How The Console Wars Inspired Competition & Made Video Games Better
The phrase "console wars" has gone on to mean different things to different people, but in their truest form, they can be a force for good.
The Dead Marshes' Ghostly Figures Carry a Tragic Lord of the Rings Tale
The Dead Marshes are one of the most frightening and mysterious places in all of LOTR, but there is a reason the waters contain so many bodies.
Where Dwarves Come From in Lord of the Rings
Both Elves and Men have relatively similar origin stories in The Lord of the Rings, but the Dwarves arguably have the most interesting of all.