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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Lord Of The Rings: Strongest Armies In Middle-earth History, Ranked

These armies are some of the mightiest forces Middle-earth has seen throughout its history in Tolkien's Lord of the Rings and related works.

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Tales of the Shire May Have Already Missed One Big Opportunity

Tales of the Shire brings a cozy spin to the Lord of the Rings, but it seems to be missing a feature that's often embraced by the genre.

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The Hobbit: Who Was Thorin's Father, Thráin?

The father of Thorin Oakenshield was a heroic Dwarf whose story ended in tragedy. Who was Thráin II?

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LOTR: Why Hasn’t Treebeard Heard Of Hobbits?

In The Lord of the Rings, the Ents are extremely wise and ancient creatures. For being as old as they are, why have they never heard of halflings?

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Tales of the Shire’s Hobbit Hole Customization Is Promising, But It Has to Avoid One Common Pitfall

As any cozy game should, Tales of the Shire includes home customization, but it would do well to avoid a common pitfall in the cozy sim genre.

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LOTR: Why Didn’t Aragorn Use The Army Of The Dead To Attack Mordor?

It may have seemed like a waste, but there are good reasons why Aragorn didn't bring the Army of the Dead to the Black Gate.

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Best Action RTS Games, Ranked

Fans of real-time strategy games should look no further than these iconic RTS titles.

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The Hobbit: Who Is King Under The Mountain After Thorin’s Death?

In The Hobbit, Thorin Oakenshield dies along with both of his nephews, leaving Erebor without a king. Who rules the Lonely Mountain after his death?

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Four games published by EA are set to shut down on May 24, with even more titles shutting down later in the year.

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The Rings of Power: Why Did The Elves Leave Valinor For Middle Earth?

In The Lord of the Rings, viewers see the Elves leaving for the Undying Lands. But why did they leave Valinor for Middle Earth in the first place?

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LOTR: Gandalf’s Many Names, Explained

Gandalf is thousands of years old and has accumulated many names, but what do they mean?

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Lord of the Rings' New Video Game Model May Have to Face the Reaper Sooner or Later

Lord of the Rings fans are being treated to a plethora of unique experiences recently, but that current model may not be able to last forever.

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Tales Of The Shire: 7 Characters LOTR Fans Expect To See

Tales of the Shire could feature many familiar LOTR faces, but some are more likely to appear than others.

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Tales of the Shire's Bywater Explained

Weta Workshop's upcoming cozy life sim Tales of the Shire takes place in the village of Bywater, which has a much deeper history than some might know.

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LOTR: Why Didn't Saruman Defeat The Ents?

In The Two Towers, Saruman ignores the Ents, which leads to the end of Isengard and his power. Why didn’t he defeat them when he had the chance?

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LOTR: What is the Nauglamír?

One of the most famous artifacts in Middle-Earth was forged far before the One Ring. What is the importance of the Nauglamír?

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LOTR: Gimli's Bond With Galadriel, Explained

The friendship of Gimli and Legolas The Lord of the Rings is one of the most famous bonds in the series. What about Gimli's fondness for Galadriel?

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Every Feature Confirmed for Tales of the Shire So Far

Weta Workshop's Tales of the Shire includes a variety of cozy features, many of which longtime fans of the genre should already be familiar with.

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LOTR: Did Gandalf Know About The Fall Of Moria?

In The Fellowship of the Ring, Gandalf is clear that he doesn't want to travel through Moria. Is this because he knows the mines have fallen?

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The Lord Of The Rings: Most Important Elves In The Lore

Throughout each age of Tolkein's world, the elves have played significant roles in the events of Middle-earth.