If you've ever watched The Lord of the Rings or read a chapter by JRR Tolkien about The Shire and thought, "Wow, I'd like to live like that," you're in luck.
Tales of the Shire: A The Lord of the Rings Game – Announcement Trailer – Nintendo Switch
No, you didn’t just win an all-inclusive trip to New Zealand. But a new LOTR game coming out looks set to combine the Hobbit’s birthplace with elements from games like Animal Crossing and Disney’s Dreamlight Valley to create an interesting twist on the cozy life-sim genre.
Tales of the Shire from Private Division and developer Weta Workshop puts you in the shoes of a Hobbit living in the Shire. You'll make friends, cook giant Hobbit-style meals, decorate your hilltop home, and explore the Shire's surroundings.
The idea is basically to combine the characteristics of other games in the genre with a touch of Middle-earth. That sounds like a dream for a very specific group of fans, where the interests of the game overlap.
