Tag: Middle Earth

Xbox Game Passengers 017 – ‘Middle Earth: Shadow Of War’

by Derek Kraneveldt

Welcome to Xbox Game Passengers.

Every other Wednesday, host Derek and a guest will dissect and discuss just one game available on Microsoft’s Game Pass service, which was chosen for them completely at random.

Whether it’s a magical or a horrible experience, they’ll force themselves through it, share their thoughts, and let you know whether or not the game is worth your time! At the end of each episode, they’ll also randomly select the game for the following show, so you always know what’s coming up on the next adventure.

This time around, newcomer (and host of the Super GG Radio gaming podcast) Joel joins Derek to chat about the well received Lord of the Rings basically Assassin’s Creed game, Middle Earth: Shadow of War. It really, really feels like Assassin’s Creed, and it also really doesn’t do a great job of getting you invested in its characters (especially if you haven’t played the first game in the series, Shadow of Mordor).

Go behind enemy lines to forge your army, conquer Fortresses and dominate Mordor from within. Experience how the award winning Nemesis System creates unique personal stories with every enemy and follower, and confront the full power of the Dark Lord Sauron and his Ringwraiths in this epic new story of Middle-earth. 

In Middle-earth™: Shadow of War™, nothing will be forgotten.

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First Official Still From ‘The Hobbit: There And Back Again’ Featuring Legolas And Bard

by Shawn Madden

Well, Entertainment Weekly seems to have just skipped the second movie in Peter Jackson’s The Hobbit trilogy and went straight into giving us a look at the third film. The still features Orlando Bloom as Legolas and Luke Evans as Bard The Bowman. This image definitely seems to confirm that Bard will have a much larger role in the films and that Legolas may be making more than just a cameo in the film.

The adventure follows the journey of title character Bilbo Baggins, who is swept into an epic quest to reclaim the lost Dwarf Kingdom of Erebor from the fearsome dragon Smaug. Approached out of the blue by the wizard Gandalf the Grey, Bilbo finds himself joining a company of thirteen dwarves led by the legendary warrior, Thorin Oakenshield. Their journey will take them into the Wild; through treacherous lands swarming with Goblins and Orcs, deadly Wargs and Giant Spiders, Shapeshifters and Sorcerers.

Although their goal lies to the East and the wastelands of the Lonely Mountain first they must escape the goblin tunnels, where Bilbo meets the creature that will change his life forever…Gollum.

Here, alone with Gollum, on the shores of an underground lake, the unassuming Bilbo Baggins not only discovers depths of guile and courage that surprise even him, he also gains possession of Gollum’s “precious” ring that holds unexpected and useful qualities … A simple, gold ring that is tied to the fate of all Middle-earth in ways Bilbo cannot begin to know.

The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey hits theaters December 14th.

There Will Be No Extra Charge To See ‘The Hobbit’ In 48 Frames-Per-Second

by Shawn Madden

Earlier this month, it was revealed that Warner Bros. would only be releasing the 48 frames-per-second version of The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey in select locations across North America. This news led to disappointment from numerous fans who do not live near major locations. This decision was made in order to be careful while judging the reaction to the presentation. Why might they do that you say? At CinemaCon earlier this year, the footage was shown at 48fps and definitely received quite mixed reactions from those that viewed it. However, there is some  good news here from Showblitz.  You will not have to pay extra to see this version of the film come December. Warner Bros. has expressed a desire for exhibitors not to charge even more on top of the already high 3D ticket price, with 3D already costing on average $3-$5 more than a 2D ticket, and the exhibitors have agreed. So, if you live near a theater that will be showing this version…you’re in luck! If not…I am sure you’re already planning a road trip.

The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey returns to middle-earth on December 14th.