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Tales of the Shire Preview - The Hobbit Simulator We've Always Wanted

Lord of the Rings is all about wizards, orcs, armies clashing, swords winging, bows a-shooting, right? Tales of the Shire is out to prove LOTR can be about good home cooking, fellowship, and just…

June 19, 2024 | 09:00 EDT

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Tales of the Shire

Have you ever wanted to live in Hobbiton, enjoying serene days full of fishing, farming, and pipeweed? If so, Tales of the Shire may just be the game you're looking for - as you create your own…

April 22, 2024 | 10:57 EDT

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Tales of the Shire Brings Cozy Hobbit Farming to PC and Consoles This Year

Private Division and Wētā Workshop have unveiled the first gameplay trailer for Tales of the Shire, as well as confirming that the game will officially arrive on PC and consoles later this year. The…

April 22, 2024 | 12:16 EDT

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Cozy Hobbit Game Tales of the Shire Announced

Last year Private Division announced that it was partnering with special effects masters Weta Workshop to create a new Lord of the Rings game, drawing on the studio's expertise with Middle-Earth from…

September 21, 2023 | 08:21 EDT