Forgotten Lord Of The Rings video game looks like it’s making a comeback

Forgotten Lord Of The Rings video game looks like it’s making a comeback

Recent discoveries suggest a possible remaster of a long-overlooked Lord of the Rings title, initially released on the Xbox 360. The game, now potentially reimagined, has sparked interest among fans who suspect it might be revived under a new name.

A Legacy Of Quality Titles

The Lord of the Rings once offered a consistent lineup of quality video games, from the early 2000s’ hack ‘n’ slash adaptations to the 2014 release of Shadow of Mordor. Additional titles, including strategy games such as The Battle of Middle-earth 2 (2006) and turn-based RPGs like The Third Age, further enriched the series. However, in recent years, the number of new games has dwindled, with those that emerge often being underwhelming, exemplified by the 2023 release of The Lord of the Rings: Gollum.

Yet, indications point to a potential revival of a game from the past, though it may not align with the title many were expecting. Reddit user JudgmentKazz uncovered that the Steam metadata for 2011’s The Lord of the Rings: War in the North has been renamed to ‘Slinky’. The reason for this change remains uncertain, but it’s speculated that ‘Slinky’ could serve as a working title for a new project.

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