The Lord of the Rings: Gollum
News, coverage and analysis tracking The Lord of the Rings: Gollum across the outlets.- 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.
Lord of the Rings RPG from Kingdom Come: Deliverance Dev ConfirmedWarhorse Studios, known for Kingdom Come: Deliverance, has officially announced it is developing an open-world RPG set in Middle-earth. The studio also confirmed a new Kingdom Come adventure is in the works, though both projects are in early development. This marks a significant new entry for The Lord of the Rings IP in the video game space.
Warhorse confirms that it's working on a Lord of the Rings RPG, and a new Kingdom Come Deliverance gameWarhorse Studios has confirmed it is developing an open-world RPG set in Middle-earth, alongside a new installment in the Kingdom Come series. The developer shared the news via a post on X, stating more details will be revealed when the time is right. This announcement comes after rumors circulated about a Lord of the Rings project from the studio.
An Open-World Middle-Earth RPG From Kingdom Come Studio Is Officially HappeningWarhorse Studios has officially confirmed it is developing an open-world RPG set in Middle-earth, with more details to be revealed later. The studio, owned by Embracer, is also working on a new entry in its Kingdom Come series. This announcement follows Embracer's acquisition of Middle-earth Enterprises and its stated goal of a 'Lord of the Rings Renaissance'.
Amazon Cancels Lord of the Rings MMORPG - GameHauntAmazon Games has canceled its Lord of the Rings MMORPG, which was in development since 2023 with Embracer Group. The company cited economic and technical challenges, opting instead to pursue a smaller, single-player or co-op experience in Tolkien's universe. This marks the second time Amazon has failed to launch a Lord of the Rings MMO, with a previous attempt canceled in 2021 due to disputes with Tencent.
Kingdom Come devs discuss next game and Lord Of The Rings rumoursWarhorse Studios, developers of Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2, have addressed rumors linking them to a Lord of the Rings project. While not confirming anything, the studio's community manager and content director offered coy responses when asked about the speculation. They did confirm their next game is a large, immersive RPG, but did not specify the intellectual property.
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 actor was "nervous" to see its Metacritic score after appearing in notorious The Lord of the Rings: Gollum and witnessing "the occasional zero"Voice actor Rich Keeble expressed nervousness about the review scores for Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, recalling his negative experience with The Lord of the Rings: Gollum. Despite his initial anxieties, Expedition 33 achieved a highly positive Metacritic score of 92, becoming one of the year's best-rated games.
Resident Evil Requiem Channels An Unmistakable Lord Of The Rings Horror SceneA boss fight in Resident Evil 4 draws striking visual parallels to the Shelob encounter from The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King. While Capcom has not commented, the scene's composition is remarkably similar to the film. The article also notes other Lord of the Rings games in development and the success of Resident Evil 4.
Tomb Raider dev creating new Lord Of The Rings game claims reportCrystal Dynamics is reportedly developing a new third-person action game based on The Lord of the Rings, aiming to compete with Hogwarts Legacy. The title is said to be in development for some time and is partially funded by the Abu Dhabi Investment Office. There are also rumors of other Lord of the Rings projects, including a potential remaster of The Lord of the Rings: War in the North.
New Lord of the Rings Game Comes from Tomb Raider Dev, It's ClaimedCrystal Dynamics is reportedly leading the development of a new video game set in The Lord of the Rings universe, with funding from the Abu Dhabi Investment Office. The title is rumored to be a competitor to Hogwarts Legacy and has been in development for some time, though it is still some way from release. This project comes as Crystal Dynamics is also working on two Tomb Raider titles.
New The Lord Of The Rings Game Coming From Tomb Raider Studio - ReportCrystal Dynamics, known for the Tomb Raider series, is reportedly developing a new game set in The Lord of the Rings universe. The Embracer Group-owned studio is said to be aiming for this title to compete with Hogwarts Legacy. This project is in addition to other Lord of the Rings games reportedly in development by Embracer-owned studios.
Flawless victory was never on the cards for eurojank, but I honestly can't tell if it won or lostThe term 'eurojank' describes ambitious but often buggy European games that foster a unique cultural fondness. While many classic eurojank titles are now considered polished AAA games or have faded, the spirit of ambitious, mid-budget development persists despite challenges like publisher insolvency and studio closures. The article reflects on the charm of finding magic amidst imperfections, a characteristic that defined the eurojank era.
French Game Industry Union Calls Out Nacon Leadership For Poor Leadership Leading to BankruptcyThe French video game union Syndicat des Travailleureuses du Jeu Video has criticized Nacon's leadership for mismanagement, leading to the bankruptcy of the company and several of its studios, including Spiders, Cyanide, and Kylotonn. The union calls for the removal of Nacon's executive team and demands better working conditions and policies to prevent talent drain.- Grab one of the worst games ever made for under $5, and get two free good games with itThe Lord of the Rings: Gollum, widely considered one of the worst games released, is currently available for under $5. The deal also includes two additional, well-regarded games at no extra cost.
Fanatical's Story Rich Adventures Bundle Includes 17 Killer Narrative-Driven GamesFanatical is offering a "Story Rich Adventures Bundle" featuring 17 narrative-driven games, with prices decreasing based on the number of titles purchased. Notable games include Heavy Rain, Beyond Two Souls, Old Man's Journey, and We. The Revolution, all available as Steam keys. The bundle offers significant savings compared to the total retail value.
Star Trek: Voyager - Across the Unknown Sales Top 100k in Four DaysStar Trek: Voyager - Across the Unknown has achieved over 100,000 sales in its first four days, marking the most successful console launch in Daedalic Entertainment's history. The narrative-driven survival game is also Daedalic's most successful launch to date overall, surpassing previous titles like Barotrauma. The game is available on PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch.