It sounds like Warner Bros. is trying to bring back as much of the original cast as it can for The Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum, as now they're after Viggo Mortensen.
]]>If you aren't sure how well something like Lord of the Rings and anime would mix, the first eight minutes of The War of Rohirrim have been shared online.
]]>Christopher Lee's already historic career is fitting in one more Lord of the Rings film almost 10 years after his death.
]]>There's now a premium, extended version of this podcast that you can get as a VG247 paid subscriber - check out our Support Us page for more info. Doing so helps ensure that we can keep making the show! But don't worry if that's not for you, the main show will always be free.
]]>The Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum is, perhaps unsurprisingly, supposedly going to be split into two films, according to Ian McKellen.
]]>The Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum is slowly making progress, and one step it hopes to put forward is by bringing Ian McKellen aboard.
]]>Nobody likes war, but unfortunately for everyone in The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power, there's not much anyone can stop it from coming.
]]>No, you haven't dreamed it. A Gollum-centric Lord of the Rings spinoff movie is coming in 2026, and actor-director Andy Serkis is already teasing some of what's on the horizon for the project.
]]>Despite Embracer's repeated warnings, the world was shocked when last week a new Lord of the Rings movie was confirmed. Moreover, it was revealed that the new big-screen project is titled The Hunt for Gollum, and everyone started questioning who asked for this. Well, now we know that the pitch came from the filmmakers behind the six previous New Line-produced movies, actually.
]]>The first trailer for The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power season 2 has dropped, and the big bad Sauron has finally been shown off.
]]>Hey, remember when Embracer gobbled up Middle-earth Enterprises and the rights to both The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit across all forms of media? Well, a new movie is now in active development as promised, and it's about... Gollum.
]]>Take-Two's Private Division label is developing a Lord of the Rings game, and it's called Tales of the Shire.
]]>Free Range Games has announced a release date for its co-op survival-crafting game The Lord of the Rings: Return to Moria.
]]>Daedalic Entertainment has announced it is closing its development studio and will shift focus over to its publishing arm.
]]>Standing Stone has said its MMO Lord of the Rings Online "is not going away," despite future competition from Amazon.
]]>The Lord of the Rings: Gollum has gone gold, which means it's not far from release.
]]>The Lord of the Rings: Gollum has a release date, and you can expect a look at some gameplay via a showcase later today.
]]>A new trailer for The Lord of the Rings: Gollum has been released, and it touches upon the game's story.
]]>Lord of the Rings fans either have plenty to look forward to or despair over in the coming months. It just depends on which end of Bilbo's hill you stand on.
]]>The EA published The Lord of the Rings: Heroes of Middle-earth has received its first gameplay trailer, showing off the turn-based, mobile game in action.
]]>It’s been over 20 years since we first set off from The Shire with Frodo and Sam on their quest to destroy the Ring of Power, and despite a series of lacklustre Hobbit films doing their best to extinguish it, the passion still burns hot as the fires of Mount Doom for that quintessential trilogy of fantasy epics. In the times before and since those releases, with the exception of Tolkien’s other literary works, fans have relied heavily on video game interpretations to continue their direct relationship with the characters, settings, and stories of Middle-earth and the One Ring.
]]>Embracer Group, known for an ever-growing collection of video game studios and IP, has swallowed up even more as news that Lord of the Rings and Middle Earth has now fallen under the Embracer umbrella. This means that any new games, television shows, or other types of media that release within Tolkien’s world will do so under the giant burning eye of Embracer Group.
]]>If you consider yourself a fan of fantasy, specifically the kind of fantasy written by working class British people who have sadly left this world in a boat drifting towards the sunset, then this new Lord of the Rings Unreal Engine 5 concept trailer might be right up your alley.
]]>A new trailer for The Lord of the Rings: Gollum has been released by Nacon and Daedalic Entertainment, and it shows off some stealthy gameplay.
]]>The Lord of the Rings: Return to Moria is a survival-crafting game in the works, and it’s coming exclusively to PC upon release in spring 2023.
]]>Daedalic Entertainment and Nacon have announced a release date for The Lord of the Rings: Gollum.
]]>Nacon has announced its intention to acquire videogame developer and publisher Daedalic Entertainment in a deal worth €53 million ($60 million).
]]>The studio responsible for the effects and props in the Lord of the Rings, Avatar and Shang-Chi films – Weta Workshop – has revealed that its gaming division is working on a new project in a "major worldwide IP."
]]>Amazon has canceled its Lord of the Rings game due to a dispute with Chinese company Tencent.
]]>Features the titular character sneaking around literal evil.
]]>Amazon has spent and continues to spend, plenty of money on its gaming endeavors, but it has yet to release a hit and this may have something to do with internal struggles and mismanagement in its gaming division.
]]>The game was slated to be released this year.
]]>The Lord of the Rings Online MMO title may be getting a far-reaching graphics update by 2022, a new presentation has suggested.
]]>The Lord of the Rings: Gollum will be released for current-gen consoles.
]]>Details on gameplay and the setting in The Lord of the Rings: Gollum has been provided by Daedalic Entertainment.
]]>A brand new teaser trailer for The Lord of the Rings: Gollum recently dropped online, offering fans a look at what to expect from Daedalic's upcoming Smeagol sim.
]]>Traveller's Tales spent $1 million pitching a game based on Peter Jackson's The Hobbit film.
]]>We have our first look at The Lord of the Rings: Gollum thanks to a new preview.
]]>The Lord of the Rings: Gollum has been confirmed for Xbox Series X and PS5.
]]>Amazon Game Studios has formally announced the new, free-to-play MMO based on The Lord of the Rings.
]]>Our favorite cave-dwelling, ring-obsessed character from J.R.R. Tolkien's The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings trilogy is getting his very own game.
]]>The Lord of the Rings: The Battle for Middle-earth - Reforged has a teaser trailer suggesting things are coming along nicely so far.
]]>There's a lot of ways to kill orcs in Shadow of War - the question is how exactly you want to do it.
]]>Take time out from some orc-smashing for some poetry. There's neat gear in it for you, mind.
]]>Use that being dead thing to your advantage with Wraith skills.
]]>Orcs probably stink. Sometimes it might be best to keep your distance.
]]>The orcs won't see you coming if you go down this path, that's for sure.
]]>In the world of Middle Earth you'll want to master the sword as a priority, but you have some options when doing so.
]]>Loot boxes and single-player RPGs don't seem like the most natural fit, but Shadow of War tries desperately to make it work.
]]>Look, this one lets you ride a dragon. Need I say more?
]]>An endless mode of sorts will be included with the first tribe DLC drop for Middle-earth: Shadow of War.
]]>This article first appeared on USgamer, a partner publication of VG247. Some content, such as this article, has been migrated to VG247 for posterity after USgamer's closure - but it has not been edited or further vetted by the VG247 team.
]]>This article first appeared on USgamer, a partner publication of VG247. Some content, such as this article, has been migrated to VG247 for posterity after USgamer's closure - but it has not been edited or further vetted by the VG247 team.
]]>Forge a ring? I'd rather crush some skulls.
]]>Middle-earth: Shadow of War was pitched as a much bigger, and deeper sequel to Shadow of Mordor. Is it actually a better game?
]]>Middle Earth: Shadow of War builds on almost every facet of its forerunner carefully - and the result is generally very exciting, if uninspiring.
]]>WB Games has clarified some of the confusion that arose over their promotion of charity DLC for Middle-Earth: Shadow of War.
]]>Shadow of War's executive producer passed away during the game's production, but he'll live on in-game, as this surprisingly soulful, decapitation-heavy trailer shows.
]]>This article first appeared on USgamer, a partner publication of VG247. Some content, such as this article, has been migrated to VG247 for posterity after USgamer's closure - but it has not been edited or further vetted by the VG247 team.
]]>Monolith attempts to clarify Shadow of War's online requirement.
]]>Middle-earth: Shadow of War will feature a familiar face, or name rather.
]]>This article first appeared on USgamer, a partner publication of VG247. Some content, such as this article, has been migrated to VG247 for posterity after USgamer's closure - but it has not been edited or further vetted by the VG247 team.
]]>Monolith Productions, developers of Middle-Earth: Shadow of War, have made an extremely interesting design decision - you cannot retry missions that you fail.
]]>A new story trailer for Middle-earth: Shadow of War has been released.
]]>Today, Warner Bros. released a new trailer showcasing the open-world of Middle-earth: Shadow of War.
]]>Middle-earth: Shadow of War takes the Nemesis System to to the next level.
]]>In this new look at Middle-earth: Shadow of War, Monolith Productions discusses how it created the doomed, Gondorian city of Minas Ithil.
]]>Your Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor save file could have a use in Shadow of War.
]]>Watch the first ever gameplay footage of Middle-earth: Shadow of War.
]]>Images snapped from the leaked Shadow of War trailer contain mild spoilers. You've been warned.
]]>Warner Bros. has unleashed the Shadow of War annoucement trailer, and it looks amazing.
]]>Middle-earth: Shadow of War hasn't been announced, but oh ho ho! That won't stop retailers trying to sell it.
]]>Lord of the Rings Online and Dungeons & Dragons Online are now indie games, kind of.
]]>As both a Lord of the Rings and Fallout fan, I have to say I'm pretty impressed.
]]>There are plenty of titles discounted through the Warner Bros. publisher weekend sale via Steam to tempt you. But if you're a Call of Duty fan instead, you're covered as well.
]]>Minecraft players have recreated the Shire from The Lord of the Rings saga, and it is absolutely spectacular.
]]>Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor - Game of the Year Edition has been released in North America.
]]>If you are a Lord of the Rings fanatic like I am, or just enjoy the games, Bundle Stars has a deal for Steam users.
]]>Poor Celebrimbor. He had no idea Sauron wasn't who he claimed to be, but by the glory of the starry host, he will get his revenge in Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor.
]]>The release date for Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor has been moved up a few days.
]]>E3 is next week, and Warner has released a new Middle-earth Shadow of Mordor CG trailer which showcases Talion's mission of vengeance. It is also full of neck-stabbing goodness. Seriously. No neck is safe in this video.
]]>Lord of the Rings Online players will have a new character class to play sometime this year, and the MMO's executive producer Aaron Campbell has finally spilled the Moor-boar Beer: it's the Beorning.
]]>Lord of the Rings Online Update 13:The Breaking of Isengard is on the horizon, and Turbine has released some more information on the continuation of the Epic Questline.
]]>Minimum and recommended PC system requirements have turned up on the Steam page of Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor. Get all the details inside.
]]>Middle-earth: Shadows of Mordor from Monolith Productions has been provided with a release date as well as information on pre-orders.
]]>Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor content will be similar across all versions of the game, however, the Nemesis system will scaled back on PS3 and Xbox 360.
]]>Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor orcs are individuals: no two are the same, and no two players will have the same encounter with these foes, according to the game's director of design Michael de Plater.
]]>Warner Bros. seems to have at least one new Lord of the Rings-related project on the go.
]]>The wizard Radagast the Brown is now available for Guardians of Middle-earth on Xbox Live and will be available on PSN soon. A trailer is posted below. This weekend, players of the MOBA will be able to compete in "The One Road" where everyone can compete for the "Most Wins on a One-Lane Map." The event lasts until February 3, and you can win 500 XP, 20,000 Gold, and three Mithril level items. Season Pass holders are also set receive three more Guardians in the coming months, with more to come as well along with a new Survival mode.
]]>Guardians of Middle-Earth needs to be balanced perfectly in order for it to function as a fast-paced MOBA title. Developer Monolith has been clever in its update process by keeping its balancing database on the cloud, meaning that as soon as something breaks, an update can be rolled out immediately without having to go through timely certification via Microsoft or Sony. Get the details below.
]]>The Lord of the Rings is set to return to the big screen in The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey, and ahead of the film's release the Tolkien estate has been getting its house in order by suing Warner Bros. to the tune of $80 million for going beyond 'tangible' merchandising. Get the facts below.
]]>Guardians of Middle Earth takes a MOBA slant on The Lord of the Rings, throwing the series most memorable characters into fast-paced, strategic battles. Key to winning these skirmishes are load-outs, which can make or break an encounter. Developer Monolith has released a new masterclass video that shows how to get the best of your load-outs. Check it out below.
]]>LEGO The Lord of the Rings launches today in the US, and it appears some of the Xbox 360 copies at GameStop contain a demo disc instead of the actual game, Game Informer reports.
]]>The final LEGO: The Lord of the Rings developer diary has been released, and provides a behind-the-scenes look at development. LEGO The Lord of the Rings is out in November for Xbox 360, PS3, Wii, DS, 3DS, PC and Vita. Via IGN.
]]>Lord of the Rings MOBA title Guardians of Middle Earth has been dated for PS3 and Xbox 360 by publisher Warner Bros. Pricing detailed and the game's official box art have also been revealed. Fill your boots below.
]]>LEGO The Lord of the Rings has a new developer diary available for viewing titled: The Fellowship Rises. It discusses the Fellowship’s journey across Middle-earth and how they encountered a "wide array of unforgettable characters." LEGO The Lord of the Rings is out this fall for Xbox 360, PS3, Wii, DS, 3DS, Vita, and PC. Via IGN.
]]>LEGO Lord of the Rings has its first developer diary available, and in it, Traveller's Tales discusses how it brought the Fellowship’s journey, the locations, battles and familiar characters from the trilogy and films to life in LEGO form. The enemies artwork was posted earlier here. LEGO Lord of the Rings is out in the fall. Thanks, Machinima.
]]>LEGO Lord of the Rings details have been sent over by Warner, and unsurprisingly, the game will be an open-world affair. How it could it not be - it takes place in Middle-earth after all.
]]>Guardians of Middle-earth has a new set of shots and a couple of gameplay videos available. Below the break you can have a look at Hildifons, a "resourceful Hobbit who can kindle fires and create explosions from almost nothing," and then, there's the embodiment of himself, Sauron. Players can also play in the game as Aragorn’s father, Arathorn and there's also Runsig as well. The Lord of the Rings MOBA is slated for a northern fall release on PS3 and Xbox 360. Videos courtesy of GeekNativeVideos' YouTube channel.
]]>LEGO: Lord of the Rings is set for release on 3DS, DS, PC, PS3, Wii and Xbox 360 and Vita in October, so we thought we'd share the box art with you. If you're in a bad mood, this should cheer you up. If not, you have no soul.
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