Lord of the Rings

The Lord of the Rings is one of the most iconic names in entertainment. The franchise started with novels from J. R. R. Tolkien before being adapted onto the big screen by Peter Jackson in one of the most critically-acclaimed film trilogies of all time. There have also been numerous The Lord of the Rings video games of varying quality. 

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Tales of the Shire: How Cooking Could Be the Game's Biggest Test of Skill

All hobbits love to eat, and cooking as a test of skill could be one of the places Tales of the Shire may test the mettle of any hobbit.

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LOTR: The Eye Of Sauron, Explained

This iconic symbol of evil may be a bit more metaphorical in the books than the giant flaming eye in Peter Jackson's films.

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A Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers Side Quest Could Inspire Cute Tales of the Shire Content

One of the most memorable plots in The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers can be great content for Tales of the Shire's Hobbit adventure.

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August 27 is Going to Be a Big Day for The Lord of the Rings: Return to Moria

Fans of Lord of the Rings: Return to Moria should circle August 27 on their calendars as that will be an eventful day for the survival game.

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Why Tales of the Shire Is Taking a Big Risk With Its Depictions of Hobbits

Tales of the Shire is taking a new approach to The Lord of the Rings, and this cozy spin on the franchise could be difficult to nail.

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Should Tales of the Shire Have Cameo Characters

Cameos in Tales of the Shire could enhance the lore, but may disrupt the cozy atmosphere if not carefully executed.

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Why Tales of the Shire and Stardew Valley's Friendship System Would Be a Match Made in Heaven

Tales of the Shire can take notes on friendship-building from Stardew Valley in order to create a system that fosters strong bonds.

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Tales of the Shire Shouldn't Sleep on One DLC Type

In order to increase its longevity, there is one clear direction Tales of the Shire should head in when it comes to post-launch DLC additions.

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Tales of the Shire Has One Franchise Path to Rule Them All

Tales of the Shire is an incredibly unique Lord of the Rings adaptation, and the franchise should continue the same trend with its other races.

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Tales of the Shire Would Be Wise Not to Show Itself Again Too Soon

Tales of the Shire is a promising new take on the cozy genre, but the next sneak peek would benefit from spending more time in the oven.

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Tales of the Shire's Bird Guides Have Serious Ghost of Tsushima Vibes

Tales of the Shire includes birds as quest guides, a need feature that will undoubtedly sound familiar to fans of Ghost of Tsushima.

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Hobbits Have a Natural Downside That Tales of the Shire Has to Consider

Despite all it has going for it, Tales of the Shire has one thing to consider that will ultimately determine its ability to hold players' interest.

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LOTR: What Does Sauron Actually Look Like?

The Dark Lord of Middle-Earth has been an armored giant and a fiery eyeball. What does he actually look like?

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Tales of the Shire's Best Possible NPC is Already Clear

Tales of the Shire promises a plethora of meetable NPCs but there's one character fans will be hyped to meet before they even boot up the game.

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The Creatures of Middle-earth are a Double-Edged Sword For Tales of the Shire

Tales of the Shire will offer a new look at Middle-earth, but the franchise's animals and creatures may be difficult to pull off.

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LOTR: Did Sauron Know About Shelob, The Giant Spider?

Shelob the spider is one of the most terrifying obstacles faced by Frodo in his journey. Does Sauron know of her existence?

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5 Saddest Deaths In Lord Of The Rings, Ranked

With war ravishing Middle-earth, it's no surprise that some may fall in battle, and these Lord of the Rings characters certainly had emotional falls.

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LOTR: Why Aren't All the Palantíri Accounted For?

Gandalf says the magical seeing stones aren't all accounted for. Where could they have gone, and why were they lost at all?

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LOTR: Melkor's Many Names, Explained

The original Dark Lord claimed countless titles during his rule, but he also has several given names with distinct implications.

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Lord Of The Rings: 7 Best King Theoden Quotes

King Theoden is one of the forces fighting against Sauron's army in Lord of the Rings and has no shortage of epic lines.