Ever since reading The Hobbit at 10 years old, I’ve been able to see the appeal of Tolkien’s halflings’ lifestyle—which Tales of the Shire: A The Lord of The Rings Game aims to adapt into a cozy life ...

GameSpot may get a commission from retail offers. There's a famous line in J.R.R. Tolkien's The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Rings where Gandalf the Grey explains that a wizard is never ...

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From the moment Tales of the Shire was first teased, it was clear that this game would be something special for both cozy gamers and long-time Tolkien fans. Developed by Wētā Workshop, this wholesome ...

The Lord of the Rings franchise hasn't had the best run recently. 2023's Gollum was infamously panned by both critics and ...

The farming and life sim genre is extraordinarily crowded as many developers try to chase the success of Stardew Valley and Animal Crossing: New Horizons. Some are more successful than others. For ...

Alex Co has been writing about games for 15 years and running, and is a huge fan of online shooters and anything horror related. Tales of the Shire: A Lord of the Rings Game release delayed to July 29 ...

The quaint life of Middle-Earth Hobbits has captured the imagination of readers and movie-goers for years, and Tales of the Shire lets you experience that homely lifestyle. Despite its charming and ...

To ensure that all players, regardless of platform, have the best experience. Tales of the Shire was announced by Weta Workshop Game Studio in 2023. Fans of far-off lands and fine Shire living are ...

You arrive in The Shire as an outsider from Bree, a small village that was briefly featured in The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring. The residence of The Shire, all Hobbits, seem eager to ...

The message from Weta Workshop regarding the additional delay will feel familiar to anyone who’s been keeping an eye on Tales of the Shire. Once again, Weta affirms that they want the game to “feel ...