https://gamerant.com 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.  Thu, 01 Jun 2023 01:00:17 GMT en-US hourly 60 Elrond was a crucial part of forming the fellowship in the Lord of the Rings, but he was living on borrowed time even before its nine members set out for Mount Dooom. All Elves eventually make the Great Journey to Valinor, the Land Across the Sea. Some made it immediately, while others made it after setting down roots in Middle Earth and creating long lives for themselves among its many inhabitants. Elrond followed in the footsteps of his parents, Elwing and Eärendil, and experienced great joys and deep sorrows.

]]> Thu, 01 Jun 2023 01:00:17 GMT https://gamerant.com/what-happened-elrond-after-lotr/ A fictional kingdom of Men in J.R.R. Tolkien’s Middle-earth, Rohan plays a key role in The Lord of the Rings trilogy. A longtime ally of the kingdom of Gondor — the so-called greatest kingdom of Men during the Third Age — Rohan is known for its cavalry, the Rohirrim. In The Two Towers, the second book in the Lord of the Rings trilogy, members of the Fellowship spend time in Rohan, though it’s anything but majestic at first.

]]> Wed, 31 May 2023 22:00:18 GMT https://gamerant.com/what-happened-rohan-after-lotr/ Dubbed the greatest realm of Men by the end of the Third Age in Middle-earth, Gondor has a storied past. The kingdom figures prominently into The Return of the King, the final book in J.R.R. Tolkien’s The Lord of the Rings trilogy, and plays a key role in the restoration of Middle-earth following the War of the One Ring.

]]> Wed, 31 May 2023 16:01:26 GMT https://gamerant.com/lotr-what-caused-downfall-of-gondor/ The Lord of the Rings: Gollum managed to enter UK’s boxed game sales figures from last week, which coincided with its release. Despite the fact that Gollum received negative reviews, it seems that a decent number of people decided to try the title after all.

]]> Wed, 31 May 2023 03:06:41 GMT https://gamerant.com/the-lord-of-the-rings-gollum-sales-chart/ In its latest venture into otherworldly franchises, Wizards of the Coast has crafted a Magic: The Gathering collection that uniquely captures the essence of The Lord of the Rings. The card set titled The Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth is a complete set featuring pre-constructed Commander decks, Collector's Boosters, Starter Kits, and more. It was a tremendous undertaking from the Magic: The Gathering team, and it is soon available for players to indulge in.

]]> Tue, 30 May 2023 17:40:17 GMT https://gamerant.com/magic-gathering-lotr-cards-fellowship-lands-second-breakfast/ In the world of Magic the Gathering, the thrill of the game is often paired with the excitement of assembling a treasured collection. With the release of The Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth set, Wizards of the Coast infuses the game with a host of cards that double up as The Lord of the Rings collectibles. From moments of thrilling drama in Middle-earth to fan-favorite characters, these unique cards are capturing the imaginative world created by J.R.R. Tolkien in a new way.

]]> Tue, 30 May 2023 17:36:17 GMT https://gamerant.com/magic-gathering-mtg-lotr-set-one-ring-popular-collectible-designs/ Brought to life by a joint venture between Wizards of the Coast and Middle-earth Enterprises, The Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth sets a new milestone for Magic: The Gathering's Universes Beyond brand. Universes Beyond is a unique initiative that merges the worlds of renowned entertainment franchises with the card game. The brand has already drawn inspiration from celebrated franchises such as Dungeons & Dragons, Transformers, Warhammer, and Fortnite.

]]> Tue, 30 May 2023 17:30:19 GMT https://gamerant.com/mtg-lotr-magic-gathering-lord-rings-cards-set-new-mechanics-explained/ Tolkien's endless cast of characters is one of the best and worst elements of the story of Middle-earth. There are enough iconic heroes and villains for everyone to have fifty favorites. On the other hand, most brains can't possibly store the full breadth of so many life stories. Look at Thranduil, a king among the Elves who wasn't important enough to earn a name in his early appearances.

]]> Mon, 29 May 2023 14:01:17 GMT https://gamerant.com/thranduil-between-the-hobbit-lord-of-the-rings/ In 2019 Daedalic Entertainment and Nacon announced The Lord of the Rings: Gollum, a stealth platformer set in The Lord of the Rings universe where players take control of the series' most tragic character, Gollum. It’s not every day that a video game adaption of J.R.R. Tolkien’s works comes around, so when Daedalic announced a stealth spin on the Lord of the Rings universe after primarily making point-and-click adventure games for almost two decades, some questions were raised about how this was all going to turn out. Unfortunately, Gollum is one of the worst games that this franchise has seen so far.

]]> Mon, 29 May 2023 03:48:12 GMT https://gamerant.com/the-lord-of-the-rings-gollum-review/ The PlayStation Showcase aired this week with a surprise reveal of a long-rumored Konami remake, a rebooted Bungie IP, and Insomniac Games’ most highly anticipated release for this year. Today, Game Rant’s weekly recap takes a look at some of the most notable headlines from the past week.

]]> Sun, 28 May 2023 19:12:59 GMT https://gamerant.com/video-game-news-marvels-spider-man-2-destiny-metal-gear/ There's no denying that The Lord of the Rings: Gollum failed to meet its lofty expectations. A game where players control this heinous creature should ha ve been a fun way to expand on the lore of the series, but poor stealth mechanics and a janky presentation take away from what could have been a great title.

]]> Sat, 27 May 2023 19:00:20 GMT https://gamerant.com/stealth-games-to-play-like-lord-of-rings-lotr-gollum/ The Lord of the Rings: Gollum tells the story of what happened to Gollum after he lost the One Ring. Hoping to reclaim it, he left his home in the Misty Mountains and ventured to Mordor, where he was captured and imprisoned by Sauron’s followers. He eventually escaped the Dark Lord's fiery domain, but before he could continue his search, he was captured by a group of Elves.

]]> Fri, 26 May 2023 21:00:18 GMT https://gamerant.com/the-lord-of-the-rings-gollum-where-all-collectible-locations-chapter-7/ Daedalic Entertainment, the developer responsible for the disastrously reviewed The Lord of the Rings: Gollum game released this week, already has its next project lined up. Some gamers might be surprised to learn that, despite the failings of Gollum, Daedalic's next game is also set in the Lord of the Rings universe.

]]> Fri, 26 May 2023 19:44:09 GMT https://gamerant.com/daedalic-entertainment-next-lord-of-the-rings-game/ The developers of The Lord of the Rings: Gollum issued an apology on social media following the game's critically-panned launch. In its apology post, the team at Daedalic Entertainment pledged to correct the myriad issues that plague The Lord of the Rings: Gollum from a visual and technical standpoint. However, social media proved unkind towards the development team as users continued to ridicule the game and lament the state of video game launches of late.

]]> Fri, 26 May 2023 18:36:13 GMT https://gamerant.com/lord-of-the-rings-gollum-developers-launch-apology/ Amazon has officially announced that it will be partnering with the Embracer Group for a brand-new The Lord of the Rings MMO. It is said to be an open-world MMO that will let players explore Middle-Earth and will be developed by the studio behind New World. Not much else is known about the project, but some The Lord of the Rings fans are skeptical about this new venture.

]]> Fri, 26 May 2023 16:44:24 GMT https://gamerant.com/lotr-mmo-tolkien-amazon-new-world-fandom/ Many of the Lord of the Rings characters heard the call of Sauron’s One Ring urging them to wear it and seize power over Middle Earth, but only one was able to fully resist. The One Ring could cast a spell that tested the hearts of all who encountered it. It played on their darkest desires and their worst fears alike, driving them to near madness with promises it would never fulfill. All the One Ring needed was someone so enthralled by its dark magic that they would do its bidding and return it to Mordor. In Lord of the Rings: Fellowship of the Ring, the One Ring convinced Boromir that it would help him save Gondor from ruin.

]]> Thu, 25 May 2023 23:00:19 GMT https://gamerant.com/lotr-characters-not-tempted-by-ring/ The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power season 1 gave Amazon Prime Video audiences a glimpse into several backstories in Middle-earth. But one perhaps unexpected aspect was the origin of mithril, the mystical ore noted for being light as a feather and tough as dragon scales. This discovery in the show brought on a tense scene between two characters, and one of the actors involved had rather candid thoughts on the ordeal.

]]> Thu, 25 May 2023 21:16:18 GMT https://gamerant.com/lord-of-the-rings-of-power-king-durin-actor-mithril-decision/ Nowadays, it feels like almost every single studio wants its own version of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, as the MCU has been a sensation and has helped redefine what it means to be a modern film franchise. It is pretty impressive what Marvel Studios has been able to pull off, but it has also led to the rise of unnecessary spin-offs. Almost every character can get their own project now, and that approach seems to be bleeding over to the gaming industry with titles like The Lord of the Rings: Gollum.

]]> Thu, 25 May 2023 17:30:55 GMT https://gamerant.com/lord-of-the-rings-gollum-spin-off-fatigue-example-unnecessary/ The Lord of the Ring: Gollum tells the story of what happened to Gollum after the events of The Hobbit. Having lost the One Ring in a game of riddles, the strange creature left the Misty Mountains to try and reclaim it. Unfortunately, his search led him to Mordor, where he was captured and imprisoned by Sauron's forces.

]]> Thu, 25 May 2023 17:00:18 GMT https://gamerant.com/the-lord-of-the-rings-gollum-how-solve-ritual-stones-puzzle-walkthrough/ The Lord of the Rings: Gollum follows Gollum on his quest to escape the confines of Mordor and reclaim the One Ring. His time in Sauron's domain wasn't all bad, however, as the Candleman allowed him to have a bird, which turned out to be a pretty big asset during the escape.

]]> Thu, 25 May 2023 16:45:20 GMT https://gamerant.com/the-lord-of-the-rings-gollum-kill-little-one-bird-or-let-live-outcomes/ The Lord of the Rings: Gollum follows Gollum and his other personality, Smeagol, as they attempt to escape Mordor and reclaim the One Ring for themselves. Shortly after the strange creature leaves Mordor, however, he finds himself captured once more; this time, by a group of Elves.

]]> Thu, 25 May 2023 16:31:16 GMT https://gamerant.com/the-lord-of-the-rings-gollum-how-open-haze-gate-aqueduct-ruins-guide/ While progressing through the story of The Lord of the Rings: Gollum, players will encounter several instances where they can choose to side with Gollum or Smeagol to decide what happens next. For the most part, siding with Gollum will lead to a somewhat more evil outcome, while aligning with Smeagol will result in something not nearly as unsettling.

]]> Thu, 25 May 2023 16:16:18 GMT https://gamerant.com/the-lord-of-the-rings-gollum-lull-mell-to-sleep-or-make-mell-leave-outcomes/ In The Lord of the Rings: Gollum, players will experience events leading up to Gandalf interrogating Gollum immediately before The Lord of the Rings. The game shows Gollum's time spent in Mordor and his torture at the hands of the Dark Lord.

]]> Thu, 25 May 2023 16:08:10 GMT https://gamerant.com/the-lord-of-the-rings-lotr-gollum-should-you-blame-the-frail-man-blame-the-cruel-orc-choice-decision-outcome-pick/ Chapter 5 of The Lord of the Rings: Gollum follows Gollum as he attempts to escape from the Dark Tower. Having spent years preparing for the fated day, many would assume that the plan he has devised is foolproof, but sadly, not everything goes according to said plan; after reconvening with the Grashneg, Gollum ends up falling into the Sewers below the Tower of Light.

]]> Thu, 25 May 2023 16:00:18 GMT https://gamerant.com/the-lord-of-the-rings-gollum-how-solve-sewers-puzzle-walkthrough/ The beginning of Chapter 3 in The Lord of the Rings: Gollum requires players to find and use five Feeders before Gollum can return to his cell. After the cutscene, the frail creature will travel to the Candle Man's Chambers, where he will meet and converse with the Candle Man and become his dedicated servant.

]]> Thu, 25 May 2023 15:45:19 GMT https://gamerant.com/the-lord-of-the-rings-gollum-how-breed-white-brown-black-carrier-bird/ The Lord of the Rings: Gollum follows Gollum as he recalls what his life was like during his time in Mordor and what happened to him after he left. Without the One Ring to protect him, he came to rely on his own skills to survive, but he still longed for the power the Ring granted him.

]]> Thu, 25 May 2023 15:31:17 GMT https://gamerant.com/the-lord-of-the-rings-gollum-how-use-gollum-sense/ Set after the events of The Hobbit, The Lord of the Rings: Gollum follows Gollum on his journey to find and reclaim the One Ring. Leaving the Misty Mountains, his search brought him to the Shadow Mountains in Mordor, where he spent many years of his life. Gollum normally explores this mountain in search of food, but he can also encounter a Collectible if he visits the right area.

]]> Thu, 25 May 2023 15:15:18 GMT https://gamerant.com/the-lord-of-the-rings-gollum-where-collectible-location-chapter-1/ The Lord of the Rings: Gollum tells the story of what Gollum got up to before the events of The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring. Constantly fighting for control, the frail creature will regularly argue with his other personality, Smeagol, and sometimes, the player will be able to choose who comes out on top.

]]> Thu, 25 May 2023 15:00:19 GMT https://gamerant.com/the-lord-of-the-rings-gollum-kill-beetle-hide-or-keep-watching-outcomes/ The Lord of the Rings: Gollum is out now across pretty much every platform, but unfortunately, the game is getting panned by critics. The Lord of the Rings: Gollum was first revealed three years ago with a planned release in 2021. Development on the game hasn't gone quite as one would hope, and so for many Lord of the Rings fans, the writing was on the wall.

]]> Thu, 25 May 2023 14:44:11 GMT https://gamerant.com/lord-of-the-rings-gollum-game-reviews/ In The Lord of the Rings: Gollum, the titular character has several tricks up his sleeves for navigating the game's levels. Gollum is a very nimble creature, able to leap quite far, scale cliff faces and other rough walls, and squeeze through small spaces that larger creatures would be unable to enter.

]]> Thu, 25 May 2023 08:06:19 GMT https://gamerant.com/the-lord-of-the-rings-gollum-game-how-to-crawl-crouch/ As one of the ancient races of Middle-earth, the Ents are almost a forgotten legend in The Lord of the Rings. They are first seen when the Hobbits Merry and Pippin try to escape from the Orc Grishnákh by climbing up the trunk of what they think is a tree, but which turns out to be Treebeard instead, “the oldest living thing that still walks beneath the Sun upon this Middle-earth”. It is believed that the Ents were born from J. R. R. Tolkien’s frustration with “the shabby use made in Shakespeare of the coming of Great Birnam wood to high Dunsinane hill” – he wanted to create a setting where “the trees might really march to war”.

]]> Wed, 24 May 2023 22:00:18 GMT https://gamerant.com/lotr-what-happened-ents-after-war-one-ring/ Even people who aren't familiar with The Lord of the Rings have heard the name Gandalf and know something about his character. A powerful and influential wizard, he was known throughout Middle-earth and had various names. Although he was of divine origin, that doesn't mean that he was perfect, and Gandalf made a few mistakes in the course of his long and interesting life.

]]> Wed, 24 May 2023 06:30:18 GMT https://gamerant.com/lord-of-the-rings-worst-things-done-gandalf/ The following contains spoilers for The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power

]]> Mon, 22 May 2023 15:16:17 GMT https://gamerant.com/lord-of-the-rings-of-power-season-2-villains-morfydd-clark/ Two of J.R.R. Tolkien's most well-known works are The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings. Both take place in Middle-earth and follow the story of a Hobbit, but the events they cover are vastly different, and their tones and cast of characters are also quite different from each other (which makes sense, as The Hobbit was originally meant for a young audience). While a lot of the characters don't cross over, there are still a few familiar faces that appear in both The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings, and some of them even play quite significant roles in both.

]]> Sat, 20 May 2023 22:00:19 GMT https://gamerant.com/gandalf-after-the-hobbit-before-lotr/ Over the years, there have been quite a few pieces of Lord of the Rings trivia or lore that have become infamous within the fandom, as well as outside of it with the general population. There are memes that are widely shared (such as the classic "One does not simply walk into Mordor" one), as well as trivia that basically becomes an inside joke for fans as they're watching (such as the fact that Viggo Mortenson broke his toe while filming one scene and that specific take made the final cut, which is a fact that fans love to regale their less-knowledgeable friends with). These memes and questions often end up becoming just as iconic as the main events of the story itself.

]]> Fri, 19 May 2023 18:00:25 GMT https://gamerant.com/lotr-eagles-take-frodo-mordor/ Daedalic Entertainment's second developer diary for The Lord of the Rings: Gollum focuses on its eponymous protagonist. Since the release of Peter Jackson's first The Lord of the Rings movie in 2001, Gollum has been a familiar face in pop culture. The once-Hobbit corrupted by Sauron's One Ring and his warring identities, a dark reflection of the ring-bearer Frodo Baggins' internal struggles, is no simple task to turn into a video game's hero. Yet Daedalic is emboldened by the opportunity presented by The Lord of the Rings: Gollum.

]]> Wed, 17 May 2023 17:00:17 GMT https://gamerant.com/the-lord-of-the-rings-gollum-protagonist-character/ Despite being published nearly 70 years ago, J.R.R. Tolkien's The Lord of the Rings remains one of the most influential books for fantasy across all mediums. From fantasy films and TV shows to video games and of course books themselves, the entire genre has been inspired by Tolkien's works in some shape or form.

]]> Wed, 17 May 2023 15:15:17 GMT https://gamerant.com/lord-of-the-rings-gollum-worst-things-done/ The reach of evil in The Lord of the Rings is wide, and spans across the whole of Middle-earth. Sauron's influence extended far beyond Mordor itself, and his corruption is seen in a number of characters that the Fellowship encounters over the course of their journey. Sauron wasn't stupid, and he knew that a good way to have power over the land was to infect those who were in positions of power with his evil ideals and have them work for him.

]]> Tue, 16 May 2023 22:00:17 GMT https://gamerant.com/lotr-denethor-corrupted/ A new The Lord of the Rings MMORPG is currently being developed by the Amazon Games studio behind New World. Amazon has officially confirmed that it's partnering with Middle-earth Enterprises to create a new game based on J.R.R. Tolkien's beloved The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit novels. Details regarding the MMORPG remain in short supply, but Amazon does make clear that it will go to great efforts to be "respectful and authentic" to The Lord of the Rings source material.

]]> Mon, 15 May 2023 17:45:51 GMT https://gamerant.com/new-lord-of-the-rings-game-aaa-mmorpg-amazon/ Nintendo’s latest behemoth of a game released this weekend with most fans enjoying its creative sandbox, this year’s hottest indie Metroidvania moves further and further away, and a highly anticipated fighting game is set to have an open beta next weekend. Today, Game Rant’s weekly recap takes a look at some of the most notable headlines from the past week.

]]> Sun, 14 May 2023 18:34:45 GMT https://gamerant.com/video-game-news-zelda-tears-kingdom-hollow-knight-silksong-destiny/ A new piece of official artwork from The Lord of the Rings has inspired an intense reaction from one diehard fan. However, unlike what one's gut reaction might assume based on that sentence, this is a heartwarming story. It's also another entry in the always massive pile of reasons why representation matters.

]]> Sun, 14 May 2023 14:15:17 GMT https://gamerant.com/lord-of-the-rings-black-aragorn-reaction-official-artwork/ The following contains spoilers for season 1 of The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power

]]> Fri, 12 May 2023 22:16:17 GMT https://gamerant.com/lord-of-the-rings-of-power-season-2-morfydd-clark-galadriel-developments/ To understand the rise and fall of Rivendell, it’s important to know something of Middle-earth’s history. The War of the Ring, which is chronicled in J.R.R. Tolkien’s The Lord of the Ring (LOTR) trilogy, is set during the Third Age of Middle-earth. As Tolkien fans well know, the defeat of a great evil in Arda not only signifies the end of an age, but that great change lies ahead, too.

]]> Thu, 11 May 2023 18:00:17 GMT https://gamerant.com/lotr-rivendell-what-happened/ While Tolkien's world of Middle-earth is expansive, if there's one thing it's lacking in, it's female characters. While there are a few important women throughout the Lord of the Rings series, they often take a back seat to the male characters. There are multiple instances of a race being mentioned only through its male members - like the Ents, for example, or the fact that only male Dwarves are ever seen in LOTR and The Hobbit (though female Dwarves do exist). Female Elves and Hobbits are more commonly discussed, as are female humans (in fact, Eowyn, one of the most important women in the series, is of the race of Men).

]]> Wed, 10 May 2023 18:00:17 GMT https://gamerant.com/lotr-female-orcs-middle-earth/ Lord of the Rings: Heroes of the Middle-earth launches worldwide today, a new mobile strategy RPG where players explore 'What If' storylines throughout the beloved franchise. In a way, this game was molded with memories of taking two action figures as a kid and creating new stories with them, and this simple concept is tied into a true reverence for Tolkien's works and lore. Using the written works of Tolkien, his naming conventions, and more, developer Capital Games has set out to enhance the conversation around Lord of the Rings, a conversation it simply wants to be part of.

]]> Wed, 10 May 2023 17:10:18 GMT https://gamerant.com/lord-rings-lotr-heroes-middle-earth-interview/ Every unit in Lord of the Rings: Heroes of Middle-earth is a unique, named character, adhering to conventions established by Tolkien. The game features several beloved characters from the IP like Aragorn and Frodo, but of course, various factions and whatnot need to be fleshed out more. Rather than just have a generic orc or elf, developer Capital Games worked with Middle-earth Enterprises to ensure every unit had a lore-appropriate name.

]]> Wed, 10 May 2023 17:06:16 GMT https://gamerant.com/lord-rings-lotr-heroes-middle-earth-units-details-unique-names-tolkien/ The Lord of the Rings: Heroes of Middle-earth is a new collectible-based strategy RPG from Capital Games, looking at the beloved franchise with "fresh interpretations." In it, players are chosen by a new Ring which bridges time and lets them see the past. A shadowy figure, they discover, is manipulating history and attempting to corrupt the Lord of the Rings timeline, with players taking control of these heroes to fight back this spreading corruption.

]]> Wed, 10 May 2023 17:00:16 GMT https://gamerant.com/lord-rings-heroes-middle-earth-what-if-impressions/ Daedalic Entertainment has released its first developer diary for The Lord of the Rings: Gollum, taking a deeper look at Daedalic's vision of Middle-earth and the familiar locations and characters within. The Lord of the Rings: Gollum tells an original story set eight years prior to the events of The Lord of the Rings books and movies. It's a unique opportunity for Daedalic to present a Middle-earth unlike any other. This first developer diary offers insight into what that Middle-earth looks like.

]]> Wed, 10 May 2023 16:06:15 GMT https://gamerant.com/lord-of-the-rings-gollum-setting-middle-earth/ The Fellowship of the Ring is one of the finest collections of heroes of fictional history. They're the basis for every Dungeons & Dragons party and the launching point for most fantasy heroes. Not every member of the team gets the spotlight they deserve. Gimli finds himself on the wrong end of comic relief more often than not, but is he the final dwarf in Middle-earth?

]]> Mon, 08 May 2023 14:00:18 GMT https://gamerant.com/lotr-gimli-last-dwarf/ Tolkien borrowed a lot of details, settings, characters, and concepts from old fairy tales to create his magnum opus. Many of the creatures of Middle-earth existed in stories decades before the creation of that world. Trolls, for example, originated in Northern mythology alongside dwarves. Their lore is pretty consistent across fiction, but some trolls don't seem to follow the rules.

]]> Sun, 07 May 2023 23:00:18 GMT https://gamerant.com/trolls-lotr/ The Lord of the Rings is celebrated for its simple black-and-white approach to morality. Like most high fantasy stories, the heroes are unflappable selfless beacons of light, and the villains are monsters made of hatred. The heroes tend to be underdogs, struggling to stay unnoticed while they oppose the all-powerful antagonist. Aragorn defies expectations in several ways, making him a nightmare for the Dark Lord, Sauron.

]]> Sun, 07 May 2023 18:00:17 GMT https://gamerant.com/lotr-saruman-afraid-aragorn/ Elijah Wood has become more than just "that guy from The Lord of the Rings" since his time with the original trilogy 2 decades ago. But even though he's got an enviable career, even taking him to places like the hit series Yellowjackets, he still holds a soft spot for the eminent fantasy franchise.

]]> Fri, 05 May 2023 22:15:16 GMT https://gamerant.com/elijah-wood-new-lord-of-the-rings-films-hopes/ It is a joyous day for all of Middle Earth when Aragorn, son of Arathorn is finally able to do what none of his forebears could, and reclaim the throne of Gondor. This is only able to be achieved once the ring-bearers have destroyed the ring of power in Mount Doom, and removed the ever-present threat of Sauron from the world.

]]> Wed, 03 May 2023 18:00:16 GMT https://gamerant.com/lotr-prince-of-ithilien/ The sprawling world of J. R. R. Tolkien’s Middle-earth is rich with lore; the Elves, Dwarves, Hobbits, Men and all the other races have their own traditions, mythologies and backstories, all intricately woven together. Their richly-detailed history has been divided into different time periods, based on the major events that took place during that age. The First Age involves the wars waged against Morgoth; the Second Age marks the reappearance of the Dark Lord Sauron, who also crafts the One Ring in this era; and the Third Age is when the events of The Lord of the Rings and its prequel, The Hobbit, take place.

]]> Sun, 30 Apr 2023 18:00:16 GMT https://gamerant.com/lotr-the-hobbit-how-much-time-between/ The mission to destroy the ring of power was always going to be a dangerous one. When the important members of each race meet at the Council of Elrond to decide what can be done about the growing evil in the world, they are not only discussing their own fates, but that of the whole of Middle Earth. It is a serious task, and the fellowship who set our from Rivendell are aware that they very may well not return home with their lives.

]]> Sat, 29 Apr 2023 14:00:16 GMT https://gamerant.com/lotr-nazgul-after-ring-destroyed-what-happened/ There are many great lands in Middle Earth, from the rolling green hills of Hobbiton (which almost didn’t exist in Peter Jackson’s movies) to the majestic kingdoms of men, including both the white city of Gondor, and the golden halls of Edoras in Rohan. But there are also many dark and murky lands in Middle Earth, from the barrow-downs and the evil creatures who dwell there, to far Harad, a desert land where the Olephaunts and raised and trained for war.

]]> Fri, 28 Apr 2023 18:00:16 GMT https://gamerant.com/lotr-mordor-after-sauron-defeated/ There are many villains in Tolkien’s Lord of the Rings, including the Mouth of Sauron who antagonizes Aragorn at the black gate, the dark and looming Nazgul who chase the hobbits through The Shire, and the Barrow-wights, who nearly kill Frodo and his friends on their way out of Bree.

]]> Thu, 27 Apr 2023 20:00:18 GMT https://gamerant.com/lotr-villain-before-sauron-morgoth/ One of the most revered Elves in Middle-earth, Galadriel plays a central role in several of J.R.R. Tolkien’s works, from The Lord of the Rings trilogy to The Silmarillion, the author’s collection of myths and historical texts that form the foundation of his creation. In fact, Tolkien himself deemed The Lady of Light as one of the Third Age’s mightiest Elves remaining in Middle-earth.

]]> Wed, 26 Apr 2023 14:00:17 GMT https://gamerant.com/lotr-sauron-afraid-of-galadriel/ Crafted by the Dark Lord Sauron in 1600 of the Second Age, the One Ring is intended to bring the entire Middle-earth under his rule by gaining dominance over the other Rings of Power. However, during the War of the Last Alliance, it somehow ends up in the River Anduin and remains there for the next 2500 years until it is discovered by Gollum.

]]> Mon, 24 Apr 2023 22:00:16 GMT https://gamerant.com/lotr-how-old-is-gollum/ The Orcs of the Lord of the Rings franchise are among the most villainous fantasy beings in the history of fiction. They're unpleasantly inspired by the Mongols, they destroy everything they encounter, and their Kryptonite is sunlight. There are a lot of variants of Orcs across the books, but the idea of a human intermixed with human DNA to create half-orcs only comes up a couple of times.

]]> Sat, 22 Apr 2023 22:00:15 GMT https://gamerant.com/lotr-half-orcs/ In a world as expansive and detailed as Middle-earth, it makes sense that the effort put into creating the world would extend to the people and creatures that live within that world as well. There is a lot of lore and history behind all of the races that abide in the world of Middle-earth, as Tolkien seemingly took the time to flesh out as many of them as he could. This just means that die-hard fans get even more content when they look further into his work and see all the history that he planned around this fictional world.

]]> Fri, 21 Apr 2023 18:00:16 GMT https://gamerant.com/lotr-what-type-elf-legolas/ In 2001, fans of the Lord of the Rings movies discovered the popular herb of Middle Earth known as pipe-weed and had many questions about what exactly their favorite characters were smoking. When it comes to high fantasy, fans are familiar with its many elements. They expect elaborate world-building and how it shapes the idea of canon within storytelling. Novelist J. R. R. Tolkien was largely known for the time and effort he took to develop the very complex world of Middle Earth. Fans look forward to the creation of lore and how it ties even the most complex world together. Tolkien didn’t create Middle Earth as a simple place in which stories were told.

]]> Fri, 21 Apr 2023 01:01:16 GMT https://gamerant.com/lotr-pipe-weed-explained/ Villains can be controversial. If the author makes them too likable, the fans will be rooting for them over the hero. If the author gives them no redeeming qualities, they cease to be relatably human. Most villains lose at the end of the story, but a lot of them also pay the ultimate price. Like any eulogy, those who see them die tend to gloss over their sharp edges.

]]> Wed, 19 Apr 2023 22:01:19 GMT https://gamerant.com/alas-poor-villain-trope/ There are so many iconic characters within J.R.R Tolkien’s Lord of the Rings trilogy, who have become infamous for fans of the franchise, especially since Peter Jackson’s versions of the movies were released 2001-2003. The hobbits have thier distinctive style, with big hairy feet and waistcoats, and then there’s Gandalf, with his signature grey hat and wizard’s staff, as well as Galadriel with her golden hair and ethereal white robes.

]]> Wed, 19 Apr 2023 14:00:17 GMT https://gamerant.com/lotr-why-aragorn-live-long/ The developer of The Lord of the Rings: Gollum, Daedalic Entertainment, has recently commented on the decision of offering voice acting in the Elvish language via DLC. The decision has been heavily criticized by The Lord of the Rings: Gollum fans and the developer felt the need to explain it, minimizing fears that gamers who don’t get the DLC will miss out on critical content.

]]> Mon, 17 Apr 2023 18:25:25 GMT https://gamerant.com/lord-of-the-rings-gollum-voice-acting-dlc/ The Lord of the Rings franchise allows fans to dig as deeply into its lore as they want. Tons of people have a great time enjoying the simple tale of a group of heroes carrying an accursed ring to a volcano, but there are plenty of interesting details beneath the surface. For example, a pair of Blue Wizards went on their own quest to stop Sauron and went largely ignored.

]]> Sat, 15 Apr 2023 23:00:16 GMT https://gamerant.com/lotr-blue-wizards/ In the world of science fiction or fantasy fiction, there's no real limit to what a character can be. With more ways to live and more types of people come more opinions and systems of beliefs. In the real world, the dense and multilayered history of racism affects almost everything. Add in some fantastical elements and the possibilities become endless.

]]> Fri, 14 Apr 2023 20:00:16 GMT https://gamerant.com/fantasy-racism-trope-explained/ Warner Bros. Discovery has seemingly fired off a shot at rival conglomerate Amazon in a recent ad that seems to be handing a subtle diss to the high-profile fantasy series The Rings of Power. The ad release is part of the lead-up to the debut of the company’s new Max streaming service, which looks to take even more market share from Amazon Prime Video.

]]> Fri, 14 Apr 2023 18:15:16 GMT https://gamerant.com/rings-of-power-trolling-max-streaming-service-ad/ Gamers who want to try out the upcoming The Lord of the Rings: Gollum will need a powerful computer. According to the recently unveiled requirements for PC, The Lord of the Rings: Gollum will not run well on most average computers that do not have a powerful graphics card and plenty of RAM.

]]> Fri, 14 Apr 2023 16:05:35 GMT https://gamerant.com/lord-of-the-rings-gollum-pc-system-requirements-minimum-recommended/ One gamer has taken the time to make a detailed build of a famous tower from Lord of the Rings in the blocky world of Minecraft, and the end result does not disappoint. While there is no shortage of creations shared by talented Minecraft builders, this latest building inspired by J.R.R. Tolkien’s famous story stands out due to its impressive detail.

]]> Tue, 11 Apr 2023 02:09:48 GMT https://gamerant.com/minecraft-tower-of-orthanc-lord-of-the-rings/ Fans of The Lord of the Rings get really invested in the characters, particularly those main ones who were a part of the Fellowship of the Ring. These characters are rich enough that a lot of people are still interested in where their journeys take them even after they have completed their main goal within the story. One of the characters who is most central to the action in LOTR is the wizard Gandalf, who accompanies the heroes on their quest and is an integral part of Middle-earth itself. He - as well as the iconography around him thanks to the film adaptations - is one of the most recognizable and well-known characters from the series, but his story doesn't end after the main action is over.

]]> Mon, 10 Apr 2023 20:00:16 GMT https://gamerant.com/lotr-gandalf-what-happened-after/ Peter Jackson has long been labeled by his fans as a visionary, who was able to bring the world of Tolkien’s books to life with stunning success. Despite there being some ways that the trilogy has aged badly, his adaptation of the Lord of the Rings is said by many to have ‘put New Zealand on the map’, bringing in a wealth of tourism, money, and jobs to the country.

]]> Sun, 09 Apr 2023 14:00:16 GMT https://gamerant.com/creature-inspired-peter-jackson-lotr/ There are many evil and cruel races of beings in J.R.R Tolkien’s world, from orcs to goblins to Uruk-hai, who are all creatures of darkness that take pleasure in the suffering and misfortune of others. There are also the Maiar and the Valar, like Sauron and Morgoth, who have the potential for great power and great evil. But the worst villains in Tolkien’s stories are actually the humans. In fact, his stories are all about human nature in some way or another, and about the great evil that exists inside of everyone.

]]> Sat, 08 Apr 2023 22:00:17 GMT https://gamerant.com/lotr-most-evil-human-middle-earth/ The release date for the upcoming The Lord of the Rings mobile game has been revealed, and it's coming sooner than players expected. The Lord of the Rings: Heroes of Middle-Earth will be a turn-based strategy RPG game based on J.R.R. Tolkien's book series.

]]> Sat, 08 Apr 2023 15:05:27 GMT https://gamerant.com/lord-of-the-rings-mobile-game-heroes-middle-earth-release-date/ Fans of The Lord of the Rings get really invested in the characters, particularly those main ones who were a part of the Fellowship of the Ring. These characters are rich enough that a lot of people are still interested in where their journeys take them even after they have completed their main goal within the story. One particular fan-favorite character is Legolas, the Elf who accompanies Frodo and the Fellowship on their journey. The movie adaptations (and therefore Orlando Bloom's portrayal of the character) likely helped to boost his popularity, but Legolas is well-known amongst those who count themselves fans of Tolkien.

]]> Thu, 06 Apr 2023 18:00:17 GMT https://gamerant.com/lotr-legolas-what-happened-after/ Amazon Prime Video's The Rings of Power is already preparing for season 2. However, recent data suggests that when the time comes, the company won’t be able to call on as many Lord of the Rings fans as it might have expected because most viewers did not make it through its premiere season.

]]> Thu, 06 Apr 2023 14:16:17 GMT https://gamerant.com/lord-of-the-rings-of-power-viewers-ratings-completion-rate/ As any Lord of the Rings fan knows, there are many different types of elves in Tolkien’s legendarium, from different parts of the world in all the different ages that have passed. These elves have different languages, different statuses different skills and cultures and laws. But of all these elves, it is almost entirely universal that they are pure beings, people of light and magic.

]]> Tue, 04 Apr 2023 23:00:16 GMT https://gamerant.com/lotr-dark-elf-eol-rings-of-power-explained/ The Lord of the Rings is a seminal fantasy franchise with an enormous J.R.R. Tolkien legendarium to fall back upon for lore and inspiration. Characters including Aragorn, Gandalf, and Frodo have all become iconic due to the amount of times they are on-screen throughout The Lord of the Rings’ trilogy. However, Peter Jackson’s work has also somewhat discredited the source material given how much fans rely on the IP’s theatrical run over Tolkien’s original novels.

]]> Mon, 03 Apr 2023 22:45:16 GMT https://gamerant.com/lord-of-the-rings-gollum-brand-ip-lotr-adaptation-poor-reception-new-mechanics/ One of the most amazing things about Middle Earth is its vast array of languages, cultures and peoples. From the elves in their graceful clothes and long flowing hair, to the men in their high kingdoms and regal halls, and the dwarves wielding their axes hewn of the strongest steel and stone.

]]> Mon, 03 Apr 2023 20:00:17 GMT https://gamerant.com/lotr-orcs-armor-explained/ One of the best things about the Lord of the Rings trilogy, adapted for the screen by Peter Jackson in 2001-2003, is the fact that the world feels real and lived in, as if it truly could have existed for thousands of years before Frodo and the other hobbits had to take the ring to Mordor. This is in part because of the amazing creations of Weta Workshop, who created and aged the best sets, props, and costumes for the movies, but also because the main story is filled with intriguing background characters whose paths cross the hobbits along their journey. One such character is the keeper of the inn the Prancing Pony, where Aragorn meets Frodo and Sam and the others whilst Gandalf is delayed. The sturdy and ruddy-faced man goes by the name Barliman Butterbur.

]]> Sun, 02 Apr 2023 18:00:17 GMT https://gamerant.com/lotr-barman-bree-enemy-fellowship/ If there's one thing Tolkien fans can be grateful for, it's that J.R.R. Tolkien had an absolute wealth of information that he wrote about Middle-earth. He would often expand a character's story far past where the initial plot line took it, and for most of the main characters in The Lord of the Rings, he had written at least a little bit about the later part of their lives post-war. Even if it's just a few lines, it's always nice to be able to have that closure, and to know what the author intended for the very end of his characters' stories. Some of these endings are in published works, and others have been collected over the years through gathering the notes that Tolkien left behind when he passed.

]]> Sat, 01 Apr 2023 20:00:17 GMT https://gamerant.com/lotr-what-happened-eowyn-after-lord-of-the-rings/ When thinking of the Lord of the Rings, most fans think of The Shire first and foremost. The Shire, home to the four main hobbits Sam, Merry, Pippin and Frodo, and of course his uncle Bilbo before him, is a land of green pastures and rural bliss, where a simple life is valued above all else. The hobbits live in peace, undisturbed and almost entirely forgotten by the world outside their borders until the one ring comes into the possession of Frodo and the ring-wraiths are sent to retrieve it. Once the prologue has taken place in Peter Jackson’s films, The Shire is the next big thing that appears on screen, with the wizard riding through the narrow passageway with Frodo by his side on their cart full of Gandalf's famous fireworks. But this scene, and in fact, all of Hobbiton itself almost didn’t exist within the trilogy.

]]> Fri, 31 Mar 2023 18:00:16 GMT https://gamerant.com/lotr-hobbiton-almost-cut-from-peter-jackson-movies/ There are many momentous events that happen to the four hobbits Sam, Frodo, Merry and Pippin, on their journey out of The Shire. However, very few of them actually appear in Peter Jackson’s Lord of the Rings film adaptations, which vastly shorten the hobbits' journey to the Prancing Pony in Bree.

]]> Thu, 30 Mar 2023 14:00:16 GMT https://gamerant.com/lotr-how-barrow-wights-created/ It is well known among his fans that J.R.R. Tolkien inspired a new era of fantasy, which totally changed modern perception of what the genre should look like. Incorporating creatures into his stories, including elves, trolls, and dragons, shaped the world of fantasy as it is now known, and there have been hundreds of books and series that have built upon the foundations that he created. However, Tolkien didn’t just create fantastical stories, his literature drew inspiration from many amazing sources, including classical texts that he studied at Oxford University, and many mythologies including Norse and Icelandic. Interestingly though, he also incorporates elements from a genre that might be surprising to some fans: Horror.

]]> Wed, 29 Mar 2023 14:00:17 GMT https://gamerant.com/lotr-tolkien-horror-tropes-stories/ When the fellowship of the ring was formed at the Council of Elrond, those gathered there knew from the beginning that the ring bearers quest to get the evil object back to the fires of Mount Doom and destroy it, was always going to be a difficult one. In fact, even Frodo himself knew that it would probably cost him his life. After all, as Boromir wisely states, one cannot simply walk into Mordor.

]]> Tue, 28 Mar 2023 18:00:17 GMT https://gamerant.com/lotr-frodo-enter-mordor-different-way/ Despite its popularity, The Lord of the Rings has had a weird relationship with the world of video games in the modern era of the industry. Fans have seen collectible card games and open-world pseudo-canon games come out, but it feels as though J.R.R. Tolkien's fantasy world continues to be an untapped resource in the world of games.

]]> Sat, 25 Mar 2023 01:45:17 GMT https://gamerant.com/developers-that-could-make-a-grea-the-lord-of-the-rings-game/ With the recent announcement that Warner Brothers will be making their own rendition of Lord of the Rings-related films, fans are keeping their eyes peeled for hints as to whether they will be a direct remake of the beloved trilogy, or whether they will cover new source material from the Tolkien legendarium. Peter Jackson’s movie adaptations from 2001-2003 were so hugely popular that many of the core followers believe it would be a mistake to try to redo something that was already so successful and so well-loved the first time around. However, there are definitely ways that the trilogy has aged badly, and some scenes there were included or were cut out that created huge variations from the books. So perhaps the Warner Brother movies could cover everything that Peter Jackson’s versions missed.

]]> Fri, 24 Mar 2023 18:00:18 GMT https://gamerant.com/lotr-warner-new-movies-peter-jackson-versions-missing-elements/ The Lord of the Rings: Gollum aims to tell the tale of the titular hero throughout unexplored periods of the character's life. The creature once known as Smeagol has become one of The Lord of the Rings' most iconic figures. He plays a crucial role throughout the tale, from his first encounter with the ring to the struggle with Frodo and Sam at the peak of Mount Doom. Despite this, the specifics of Gollum's tale remain untold and The Lord of the Rings: Gollum strives to fill that gap, offering more context and background on this character's fraught history.

]]> Thu, 23 Mar 2023 16:46:16 GMT https://gamerant.com/the-lord-of-the-rings-gollum-preview/ The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power on Prime Video got a big chunk of star power in its corner for its upcoming second season. Not content to rest on its already stellar cast, the impressively expensive series has added some talent from Black Mirror and Game of Thrones to its roster. It looks like things are about to escalate in the ever-changing land of Middle-earth.

]]> Wed, 22 Mar 2023 15:24:27 GMT https://gamerant.com/lord-of-the-rings-of-power-season-2-cast-game-of-thrones-black-mirror/ Subgenres form in a wide variety of ways, but one of the most effective methods is combining a larger genre with a separate form of art. Not every type of media pairs well with every other, but when creators find a combination that works, they stick with it. Look no further than the long iron-forged bond of metal and fantasy, known colloquially as Heavy Mithril.

]]> Fri, 17 Mar 2023 18:00:16 GMT https://gamerant.com/heavy-mithril-subgenre-explained/ Some of the latest news in the realm of entertainment is about the new Lord of the Rings movies, and, considering how popular they are, it's easy to forget about the rest of the vast franchise. Even the books tend to fade into the background. While fans wait for more news on the upcoming television shows and movies from everyone's favorite high-fantasy IP, the video game branch of the LOTR franchise is also leading forever on and on

]]> Fri, 17 Mar 2023 01:45:16 GMT https://gamerant.com/lord-of-the-rings-great-settings-for-a-middle-earth-game/ Magic The Gathering is an expensive game to collect. Between the secondary market growing exponentially every year and several cards locked in the Reserved list, some Magic cards can sell for high prices. But even some highly-collectible newer cards are pulling in some amazing amounts of cash. In a high-end buy/sell/trade group on Facebook, a user is offering a massive sum of money for a very specific card from the new Lord of the Rings crossover Magic set.

]]> Thu, 16 Mar 2023 17:51:45 GMT https://gamerant.com/magic-the-gathering-fan-lord-of-the-rings-card-100000-bounty/ The Lord of the Rings: Gollum is still without a release date since its last delay, which hopefully means that Daedalic is taking the time it needs to hone-in on anything that needs to be rectified or changed. The game still has a release window of 2023 and that would certainly be possible to hit if The Lord of the Rings: Gollum is pushing ahead on polish, but it will be interesting to see if that window is met or if a 2024 release becomes more likely.

]]> Wed, 15 Mar 2023 22:31:56 GMT https://gamerant.com/lord-of-rings-gollum-mistake-similar-resident-evil-3-remake-cinematic-trailers-no-gameplay/ Andy Serkis said he would consider returning to the Lord of the Rings franchise, but he explained why Peter Jackson would also have to return.

]]> Fri, 10 Mar 2023 23:15:16 GMT https://gamerant.com/andy-serkis-lord-of-the-rings-return-peter-jackson-condition/ The question of immortality is something that has been around for centuries in literature, science, and supernatural studies. From the vampire who is frozen in time, perfectly preserved in their most beautiful form, to the cunning scientist who creates a cure for human aging, a way to evade death has always been held as this pinnacle of human existence. However, the works of J.R.R. Tolkien present an interesting viewpoint on immortality, one that may actually counter the illusive idea of never-ending life. It is held and understood by fans of the Lord of the Rings franchise that elves in Middle Earth are, in many ways, considered superior to other races because of their long lives, which have given them time to refine amazing skills around battle, culture, wisdom, and allyships. But could it be possible that the elves actually envy the humans their mortal lives?

]]> Fri, 10 Mar 2023 15:01:16 GMT https://gamerant.com/lotr-elves-jealous-human-mortality/ A new trailer for The Lord of the Rings: Gollum left a vocal portion of the fandom concerned about the upcoming game, adding to the existing skepticism surrounding the project. The latest promo dropped weeks after Daedalic Entertainment announced a new release window for LOTR: Gollum.

]]> Fri, 10 Mar 2023 00:59:18 GMT https://gamerant.com/lord-of-the-rings-gollum-trailer-fans-concerned/ The Rings of Power are some of the most important artifacts from the Lord of the Rings series. The famous poem from Tolkien's work explains how many of the Rings were made, as well as which nations and races were in possession of them. The Dwarves got seven, Men got nine, and so on and so forth. There were 20 Rings in total, and Sauron had a hand in the creation of all of them, as they were an effort to turn all of the most important leaders in Middle-earth to his side of evil. The general idea was that he would have a Master Ring (aka the One Ring) that would control all of the others, and he would have the land within his grasp.

]]> Thu, 09 Mar 2023 23:00:16 GMT https://gamerant.com/lotr-who-wears-the-3-elven-rings/ The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power season 2 is expected to arrive in 2024, but the series entered its filming stage a while back. Now new leaked images from the set appear to show a mythical Elven figure in J.R.R. Tolkien's lore: the one and only Feanor.

]]> Thu, 09 Mar 2023 19:44:15 GMT https://gamerant.com/lord-of-the-rings-of-power-season-2-plot-set-photos/ The Lord of the Rings tells the epic tale of how two hobbits take the One Ring and destroy it in the fires of Mount Doom. With the help of more hobbits, men, elves, dwarves, and wizards, the pair are able to make it from the Shire to Rivendell to Mordor and a lot of other Middle-earth locations in between.

]]> Wed, 08 Mar 2023 22:45:15 GMT https://gamerant.com/lotr-best-sam-quotes/ Across the worlds of speculative fiction, authors have imagined a near-infinite spectrum of sentient beings with unique insular traditions and artistic taste. These cultures will often be devised from scratch, but it's a lot easier to pull from existing examples. It's one thing to use the work of other artists, but many simply create a Fantasy Counterpart Culture of a real-world group of people.

]]> Tue, 07 Mar 2023 19:00:16 GMT https://gamerant.com/fantasy-counterpart-culture-trope/