The Lord of the Rings
News, coverage and analysis tracking The Lord of the Rings across the outlets.
The UK has some of the best Lego Prime Day deals, but these are the 15 discounts every movie fan needs to know aboutThis article highlights 15 Prime Day deals on Lego sets in the UK, focusing on those inspired by popular movies like The Lord of the Rings, Harry Potter, and Star Wars. The author notes that while many movie-based Lego sets are typically expensive, these specific discounts are recommended for fans looking for good value during the Prime Day sales event.- Amazon’s Got A Great Early Prime Day Deal On The Middle-Earth 6-Film CollectionAmazon is offering an early Prime Day deal on the Middle-Earth 6-Film Collection, which includes Peter Jackson's The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit trilogies on 4K Blu-ray and remastered Blu-ray, along with digital copies. The collection is discounted from $130 to $110. Additionally, deluxe illustrated editions of Tolkien's novels are also on sale.
If you love the look of Lego Minas Tirith but can't justify the cost, this amazing but cheap Lord of the Rings set…Amazon is offering a significant discount on the Lego Sauron's Helmet set, bringing it to a record low price. This 538-piece set, inspired by The Lord of the Rings, is presented as a more affordable and less time-consuming alternative to larger Lego sets like Minas Tirith or Rivendell.
Amazon committed to developing Lord of the Rings game, is "evaluating different concepts"Amazon Games head Jeff Gattis confirmed that the company is still committed to developing a Lord of the Rings game, despite earlier reports of its MMO project being cancelled. He stated that Amazon is evaluating various concepts and is excited about the intellectual property, working closely with Middle-earth Enterprises.- Evening InterviewsAmazon is still interested in developing a Lord of the Rings game, despite the cancellation of a previous MMO project. Separately, the studio Toys for Bob is returning to work on the Spyro franchise after a period focused on Warzone.
Sir, We Have an Orc Problem is a tower defense with 100,000 enemiesSir, We Have an Orc Problem is a physics-based tower defense game from Mumpitz Games where players defend against waves of over 100,000 orcs. The game features an incremental style with a massive upgrade tree for turrets and active abilities. A free demo is available on Steam, but a full release date has not yet been announced.
Amazon Has Identified A Lord Of The Rings Game Idea That Is “Quite Compelling”Amazon Games is still exploring ideas for a new The Lord of the Rings game, with a "quite compelling" concept recently evaluated by Amazon Games boss Jeff Gattis. While previous MMO projects with Leyou and Embracer did not materialize, the company remains committed to finding a suitable game experience for Tolkien's world. Amazon is also involved in other gaming projects and the "The Rings of Power" TV series.- Amazon Still Wants to Make a Lord of the Rings Game Despite Canceling the MMO It Was Working OnAmazon has stated its continued interest in developing games set in The Lord of the Rings universe, despite the cancellation of a previously announced MMO. The company is still committed to creating titles within J. R. R. Tolkien's fantasy world.
- Amazon exec says it’s ‘evaluating different concepts’ and prototypes for the Lord of the Rings gameAmazon Games is evaluating various concepts and prototypes for a new game based on The Lord of the Rings license. Jeff Gattis, Amazon Games GM, stated that the company is exploring different ideas to create a new experience that honors Tolkien's world, though no concrete plans have been announced.
23 years later, Lord of the Rings fans think they've spotted a big Return of the King plot holeFans are discussing a potential plot hole in The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King concerning Frodo's Mithril shirt and Shelob's stinger. While the movie depicts Shelob stabbing Frodo through the stomach, bypassing the armor, the book details the encounter differently. Theories suggest it was a filming oversight or that Shelob's unique nature allowed her stinger to penetrate the Mithril.- Available Now: Free League's New Middle-earth RPG Releases Explore Saruman, Isengard, and the ShireFree League Publishing has released three new Middle-earth roleplaying game supplements: Hands of the White Wizard and Hobbit Tales for The One Ring, and Trials of Saruman for The Lord of the Rings Roleplaying 5E. These releases allow players to explore adventures set in Isengard and the Shire, focusing on characters and events from J.R.R. Tolkien's works.
- Game and Mod DevelopmentMassive Entertainment has made its pioneering crowd simulation software, originally developed for The Lord of the Rings, freely available for use. This tool, which was instrumental in creating large-scale virtual crowds, is now accessible to developers for game and mod creation.
- Massive's pioneering 'Lord of the Rings' crowd simulation software is now free to useMassive has made its pioneering crowd simulation software, originally developed for The Lord of the Rings and later used in films like Superman and Avatar, available for free. This tool allows for the creation of complex crowd simulations in various media projects.
- New Lord Of The Rings RPG – Here’s Everything We Know About The “Deeply Immersive” GameWarhorse Studios is developing a new, untitled open-world RPG set in Middle-earth, with a focus on being "deeply immersive." The game is expected to release after Embracer Group's other upcoming title, Kingdom Come, which is targeting a release between April 2027 and March 2028. This new Lord of the Rings game is part of Embracer's broader strategy to revitalize the franchise, following recent less successful titles.
- Kingdom Come Dev Teases Lord Of The Rings Game And Next Kingdom Come ProjectWarhorse Studios is developing two new major projects: an open-world RPG set in the Kingdom Come universe, slated for release between April 2027 and March 2028, and a deeply immersive game set in The Lord of the Rings universe. The studio also confirmed a movie adaptation of Kingdom Come is in development.
Space Marine 2 lead thinks that the Warhammer universe is "up there" with The Lord of the RingsOliver Hollis-Leick, creative director for Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2, believes the Warhammer universe's vast history and storytelling potential are comparable to that of J.R.R. Tolkien's The Lord of the Rings. He highlights Warhammer's flexibility in adapting to various game genres and its rich lore as key strengths.
Warhorse’s New Kingdom Come Adventure is An Open-World RPGWarhorse Studios has announced two new projects: an open-world RPG set in J.R.R. Tolkien's Middle-earth and a new Kingdom Come adventure, which will also be an open-world RPG. The new Kingdom Come title is expected to release in fiscal year 2027, and is led by Prokop Jirsa, lead designer on Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2. Details on the Middle-earth RPG are scarce, though rumors suggest Crystal Dynamics is also working on a Lord of the Rings game.
It's official: Warhorse Studios is officially working on a new open-world Lord of the Rings RPG alongside 'a…Warhorse Studios has officially announced it is developing a new open-world role-playing game set in Middle-earth, alongside a new installment in the Kingdom Come series. While no release windows have been provided, the studio expressed excitement to share more details in the future. Embracer Group, Warhorse's parent company, is increasing its focus on The Lord of the Rings intellectual property.- Warhorse Studios confirms Lord of the Rings game & Kingdom Come 'adventure' in the worksWarhorse Studios has confirmed that it is working on two major new titles. One project is a new entry in its Kingdom Come series, while the other is a role-playing game set in the world of The Lord of the Rings.
- The Kingdom Come studio is officially making a Lord of the Rings RPGWarhorse Studios, known for Kingdom Come: Deliverance, is officially developing a new role-playing game set in The Lord of the Rings universe. Details are scarce, but the project is confirmed to be in development.