The books go into public domain in 20 years. Now that Christopher Tolkien is out of the way (who tended to block a lot of stuff, for better or worse) , the current heirs want as much out of it as they can.

20 years might sound like a lot, but that's about as much time as between the Peter Jackson movies and now.

[–] Sylvartas@lemmy.world 1 points 10 months ago

Tbh they seem to be a lot more "hands off" with non-canon stuff, which I think includes all of the LOTR/middle earth licensed games, and that's not a bad thing imo.

[–] vaquedoso@lemmy.world 1 points 10 months ago* (last edited 10 months ago) (1 children)

I haven't played the gollum game, but rings of power was actually good tho

[–] Gormadt@lemmy.blahaj.zone 10 points 10 months ago (2 children)

Do yourself a favor and don't play the Gollum game

It's really bad

[–] vaquedoso@lemmy.world 5 points 10 months ago* (last edited 10 months ago) (1 children)

Honestly I don't really care, I'm more inclined to strategy and 4x games.
If you don mind me recommending a game, check out against the storm, it's a city builder with rogue like elements, and it came out recently out of early access, it's reaaaaally addicting

[–] EmergMemeHologram@startrek.website 4 points 10 months ago (1 children)

I will take your advice and check out this game

[–] vaquedoso@lemmy.world 3 points 10 months ago

Do let me know what you think of it!

[–] littlebluespark@lemmy.world 1 points 10 months ago

Better than the Mines of Moria, though... Barely, and only at times.