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- A potential new Lord of the Rings video game is in development by Embracer Group, with rumors suggesting an action-adventure genre and a budget of at least $100 million.
- The project, yet to be officially confirmed, is said to aim for commercial success comparable to Hogwarts Legacy.
- Embracer Group, which acquired the gaming rights for The Lord of the Rings last year, is rumored to be involved in this project.
- Fans are eagerly awaiting official announcements regarding the projects details and release date.
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Lord of the Rings: Epic Action-Adventure in Development by Embracer Group?
Rumors are swirling about a major new video game adaptation of The Lord of the Rings. This unconfirmed title is expected to have a development budget of at least $100 million. Gaming Insider, citing undisclosed sources, reports that the game could launch relatively soon. The publication describes it as an action-adventure title, aiming for a commercial impact comparable to Hogwarts Legacy. Embracer Group, which acquired the gaming rights for nearly $400 million last year, is reportedly involved in the project. Embracer Group has not yet officially confirmed any details regarding the project, leaving fans awaiting further announcements.
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|---|---|
| Official Name | XCOM: Enemy Unknown |
| Brief Summary | XCOM: Enemy Unknown will place you in control of a secret paramilitary organization called XCOM. As the XCOM commander, you will defend against a terrifying global alien invasion by managing resources, advancing technologies, and overseeing combat strategies and individual unit tactics. The original XCOM is widely regarded as one of the best games ever made and has now been re-imagined by the strategy experts at Firaxis Games. XCOM: Enemy Unknown will expand on that legacy with an entirely new invasion story, enemies and technologies to fight aliens and defend Earth. You will control the fate of the human race through researching alien technologies, creating and managing a fully operational base, planning combat missions and controlling soldier movement in battle. |
| Platforms | Xbox 360, Linux, PC (Microsoft Windows), iOS, PlayStation 3, Android, Mac |
| Released | October 9, 2012 |
| Genre | Role-playing (RPG), Simulator, Strategy, Turn-based strategy (TBS), Tactical |
| Play Modes | Single player, Multiplayer |
| Content Rating | 18 |
| Languages | Czech, English, Spanish (Spain), Japanese, Portuguese (Brazil) |
| Genre | Firaxis Games |
| Genre | 2K Games, Feral Interactive |
| Ratings | 86/100 (545 reviews) |