The Lord of the Rings: Gollum Hit With Delay
The Rings Of Power might be hot stuff soon, but they’ll be passe once Sauron forges One Ring To Rule Them All. Everyone’s going to be after it, but only one man, the one they call Smeagol, is going to obtain it. And then it’s gonna turn him into a bug-eyed, nearly naked troll thing with a magic addiction.
Being Gollum wouldn’t be a pleasant experience, but you can step into the role from a safe distance when The Lord of the Rings: Gollum is released for modern consoles and the PC. It will be based on the books, not the movies, and take you through Gollum’s journey. Smeagol is still in there somewhere, though, and will take control of Gollum’s body at some points, so you’ll essentially be controlling two characters.
The Gollum game was announced in 2019 and targeted for a 2021 release date. But very few games come out exactly when they’re supposed to, so The Lord of the Rings: Gollum has had quite a few delays. The latest release date was supposed to be this September, but it won’t make that one either. Developer Daedalic Entertainment made the announcement today.
“A wizard is never late, Frodo Baggins. Nor is he early. He arrives precisely when he means to”- Gandalf the Gray
You were probably expecting the Miyamoto quote, huh? Trust us, Miyamoto-San’s wisdom is perfectly applicable in this case as well, but this is one of those times when Gandalf’s words are equally as fitting.
The decision to push a release date in favor of the game’s quality is something that we will always celebrate and support. Hell, even Bilbo himself needed a little extra time before he embarked on his adventure. It’s only fitting that we extend the same courtesy to our disfigured Hobbit friend, Gollum.
So what’s the date of release now? No one knows. Daedalic won’t commit to one, and at this point I don’t blame them. The game will eventually be out for PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, Xbox One, Xbox Series X, and PC.
CookieS
July 28, 2022 @ 12:18 pm
Whoa! My sister in law have a video game about her now? LOL I am just kidding but I swear my Sister in Law looks exactly like Gollum. My Brother is her “precious”
greenlantern
July 28, 2022 @ 12:21 pm
I agree with the delay because it looks like a Ps2 game.
J-McFly
July 28, 2022 @ 12:28 pm
LOL at the trailer comment section getting flooded by Morbious memes.
maaji_maji_maji~ro
July 28, 2022 @ 12:35 pm
Even before the official announcement, When I heard there is a new LOTR game. I assumed we’d be playing as a fictional hobbit or similar heroic figure. And I was looking forward to this with great anticipation. However, my aspirations and goals have eroded, and I am heartbroken. Nobody wants to play Gollum in this game.
Nobody asked:
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When will The Lord of the Rings’ Gollum get his own video game? [/I]
redphoenixfire
July 28, 2022 @ 12:38 pm
This excites me, so I’ll attempt to be open-minded about the outcome. The concept intrigues me; there’s a lot of room for… creeping. I’m okay with the aesthetics if the gameplay is present, but god, that voice! I get why they didn’t want to impersonate Andy Serkis, but it doesn’t sound like a good idea. An Aragorn game (or film) about his time protecting the Shire and sneaking into Mordor before the Fellowship is just what I’m looking for. Maybe he’ll be able to capture Gollum there in this game.
Carrotlina
July 28, 2022 @ 12:41 pm
The character of Gollum has become one of the most recognizable in film and literature. You’ve hissed and whispered, “My precious,” at least once in your life.
This idea incredible. Gollum was unquestionably one of the many characters from the critically acclaimed film trilogy, The Lord of the Rings, and they might have chosen him for that reason alone. I can’t wait to see what kind of gameplay one of the series’ most flimsy characters will bring to the table.
toddj82
July 28, 2022 @ 12:42 pm
Despite what some have said, I believe a Gollum-centered game may be entertaining and cool if appropriately executed.
CrimsonSonic
July 28, 2022 @ 12:44 pm
The comment section in the trailer is flooded with Morbious memes. People are mocking this game so bad. No wonder they delay. This could end up as vaporwear,