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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Regardless of its Success, Tales of the Shire Will Have to Deal with the Albatross Around its Neck
Even if Tales of the Shire proves to be a hit, the recent state of Lord of the Rings game adaptations casts an unfortunate shadow.
LOTR: The Hunt For Gollum Update Provides A Worrying Sign
The decision to delay The Hunt for Gollum's release is a worrying sign for the Lord of the Rings spinoff movies.
7 Best Movies That Are Longer Than 4 Hours, Ranked By Runtime
These epic uncut cinema works blur the line between mini-series and traditional feature films with a runtime that extends past 4 hours.
Tales of the Shire’s Biggest Strength Could Also Be Its Biggest Weakness
Tales of the Shire brings Hobbit life to gamers, and while it's an exciting change of pace, it could also present a major issue.
LOTR: Over 20 Years Before Andy Serkis, Fans Met This Underrated Take On Gollum
1977's animated The Hobbit features a wonderfully unhinged voice performance.
'Yeah, It Is Not 2026' The Next Lord Of The Rings Project Might Be Coming Much Later Than Expected
There's a lot to look forward to in 2026, but unfortunately fans of the Lord of the Rings franchise might be in for some disappointment on that end.
Why Tales of the Shire Suddenly Has Even More Weight to Shoulder
Now that a sequel to some of the best Lord of the Rings games likely won't happen, Tales of the Shire has even more weight to bear on its shoulders.
The Lord Of The Rings Trilogy's Most Glaring Plot Holes
A deep dive into the most egregious inconsistencies within J.R.R. Tolkien's novels and Peter Jackson's beloved films.
8 Best Lord Of The Rings Games To Play If You Are Not A Fan
These Lord of the Rings games are enjoyable to play even if you are not a fan of the franchise.
LOTR Game with 'Very Positive' Reviews Drops to Lowest-Ever Steam Price
A Lord of the Rings game with 'Very Positive' user reviews is available at its lowest-ever Steam price until early March 2025.
One Approach Can Help Tales of the Shire Nail Its 'Love-Letter to Middle-earth' Aspirations
Tales of the Shire teases a "love letter" to the world of The Lord of the Rings, and one approach could drive home those goals.
Unpacking The Lord Of The Rings Scene That Still Scares Fans Today
How a scene in Peter Jackson's The Fellowship of the Ring still terrifies audiences today even though it features the two most wholesome characters.
Tales of the Shire Has Been Delayed Yet Again
One month before its scheduled launch, Tales of the Shire announces that the cozy Middle-earth life sim has been pushed back once more.
Fan Turns Iconic Lord Of The Rings Scene Into A Medieval Manuscript
Pulling from Tolkien's lore, one fan creates an impressive medieval manuscript inspired by a legendary Return of the King scene.
Tales of the Shire Should Atone For The Lord of the Rings Movies' Biggest Sin
The Lord of the Rings features plenty of cut content, and there's one cut character who deserves a shot in the spotlight in Tales of the Shire.
Lord of the Rings Fans Discover Surprising Connection to Game of Thrones
Lord of the Rings fans were surprised to find a hidden Game of Thrones connection in the Rings of Power.
One Divisive Lord of the Rings Title Just Got A Big Update
Despite being as uniting for Tolkien's fanbase as a modern political candidate, there's another installment coming for Amazon's flagship fantasy show.
This 1981 Epic Inspired Zack Snyder And Looks Better Than Today’s Fantasy Shows
John Boorman’s Excalibur (1981) somehow looks better than most modern fantasy films and shows—a legendary take on the King Arthur myth.
Netflix Missed The Boat With Its Video Game Answer to Amazon Prime's Rings of Power
Netflix doesn't have any exclusive Lord of the Rings shows of its own, but it could have made up for that with one addition to its gaming catalog.
Microsoft Rewards Deal Gets You All the Lord of the Rings Movies for Next to Nothing
A new deal from Microsoft Rewards can net users The Lord of the Rings trilogy and The Hobbit trilogy for a surprisingly low point cost.