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- Yahoo25 Lord of the Rings Memes for Fans Spending Midweek in Middle-earth (September 30, 2026)
- GoNintendoMiddle-earth: Shadow Bundle Now Available for Switch 2
- GameWatcherMiddle-earth: Shadow of Mordor & War on Nintendo Switch 2: Performance, Graphics & Features Analysis
- GameTyrantMiddle-earth: Shadow of Mordor and Middle-earth: Shadow of War Review
- Nintendo EverythingMiddle-earth: Shadow of Mordor and Shadow of War Nintendo Switch 2 launch trailers
- IGN IndiaMiddle-earth: Shadow of Mordor Game of the Year Edition - Official Nintendo Switch Launch Trailer
- IGNMiddle-earth: Shadow of War Definitive Edition - Official Nintendo Switch Launch Trailer
- GAMINGbibleNew Lord of the Rings release makes me wish for a new Nemesis system game
- GamingTrendRelive two classic titles, Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor and Shadow of War are out now on Switch 2
- WayTooManyGamesReview – Middle-Earth: Shadow of Mordor (Switch 2)
- MovieguideJ.R.R. Tolkien Receives Incredible Honor 90 Years After The Hobbit
- GameSpewMiddle-earth: Shadow of Mordor and Shadow of War are now both available on Switch 2
- Inbox.lvThe Forest of Stories: An Unusual Memorial to Tolkien Will Appear at Westminster Abbey
- TheOneRing.netToday in Middle-earth, September 29
- kino.de„Herr der Ringe“-Quiz: Nur echte Tolkien-Kenner beantworten alle 15 Fragen richtig!
- relevantmagazine.comJ.R.R. Tolkien Is Getting a Memorial Beside His Old Friend C.S. Lewis in Westminster Abbey
- christianpost.comJRR Tolkien to join CS Lewis in Westminster Abbey’s Poets’ Corner
- NMEMore ‘Lord Of The Rings’ classic games are being re-released
- ixbt.gamesPureArts opened pre-orders for a life-size art mask of Azog the Defiler from "The Hobbit" film trilogy
- Secret BirminghamYou don’t need to travel to New Zealand; this enchanted Birmingham woodland is where J.R.R. Tolkien’s magical Middle-earth began
- The Lagos Review‘The Hobbit’ named most fun children’s book of all time
- MDR.de1.000 Tolkien-Fans verwandeln Jena in Mittelerde
- 3DVFA Balrog will speak for the first time in any Tolkien adaptation, and it’s Scotty’s voice
- infovaticanaDer katholische Schriftsteller J. R. R. Tolkien wird in Westminster zusammen mit C. S. Lewis geehrt.
- Tiroler TageszeitungElf Stunden Mittelerde: Hunderte Fans pilgerten zum „Herr der Ringe“-Marathon in Innsbruck
- aktien.newsNeue Tolkien-Biografie: DJ Taylor sucht den widerwilligen Zauberer
- infovaticanaThe Catholic writer J. R. R. Tolkien will be honored in Westminster alongside C. S. Lewis
- MDR.deTolkien-Tag in Jena: Einmal Mittelerde und zurück
- MeinBezirk.atDer Herr der Ringe: Zwölf Stunden Mittelerde im Kino
- The SpectatorDoes Tolkien deserve to be celebrated in Westminster Abbey?
- Premier Christian NewsJ.R.R Tolkien's 'Christian imagination' to be honoured at Westminster Abbey
- Crosswalk.comJ.R.R. Tolkien to Join C.S. Lewis in Memorial at Westminster Abbey’s Poets’ Corner
- YouTubeKeep Defence | The Last Stand | Lord of the Rings Battle for Middle-Earth 2 RotWK 2.02
- The Times of IsraelMore on The Hobbit, Lord of the Rings, and Tolkien
- mycharisma.comThe Faith Behind Middle-earth: Tolkien Memorial Coming to Westminster Abbey
- Washington ExaminerTolkien receives England’s supreme literary accolade
- Joyn Österreich"Der Hobbit" vor "Herr der Ringe" sehen? Ideale Reihenfolgen im Überblick
- News MobileBooks, Feasts And Films: How Fans Celebrate Tolkien Week And Hobbit Day
- ingame.deDie Mittelerde-Spiele schlagen sich nächste Woche als Bundle auf die Nintendo Switch 2
- MoviejonesErste Fotos vom "The Hunt for Gollum"-Dreh zeigen interessantes Detail!
- Oxford MailJ.R.R. Tolkien to be honoured in with display memorial in London
- 1NewsMiddle-earth back in NZ: First look at the set of new LOTR film
- PC Games (DE)Mittelerde: Schatten des Krieges – Switch-2-Port kommt ohne Online-Features
- Financial TimesThe King Under the Mountain: In Search of JRR Tolkien by DJ Taylor — the reluctant wizard
- The TelegraphTolkien and CS Lewis were the best of frenemies
- GameWatcherAspyr Confirms More Classic Lord of the Rings Games Coming to Modern Consoles
- DLH.netAspyr Reveals Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor™ Game of the Year Edition and Middle-earth: Shadow of War™ Definitive Edition for Nintendo Switch 2
- Eurogamer.netBeloved cockney-orc Lord of the Rings games Shadow of Mordor and Shadow of War finally make their way to Switch 2
- GamesweltDer Herr der Ringe: Zwei Mittelerde-Hits schaffen den Sprung auf die Switch 2
- kath.netDer Katholik Tolkien wird in der anglikanischen Westminster Abbey ein Denkmal erhalten
- Houston ChronicleFurry feet and costumes encouraged at Hobbit Day Celebration in League City
- anglotopia.netJ.R.R. Tolkien to Be Honored in Westminster Abbey’s Poets’ Corner
- ixbt.gamesLord of Portables: Middle-earth: Shadow Bundle Announced for Switch 2
- GAMINGbibleLord of the Rings RPG confirms return as Nemesis System touted as 'greatest ever'
- TechgenyzMiddle-earth Comes to Switch 2: The 50% Preorder Deal That Raises an Important Question
- Games.chMiddle-earth: Shadow Bundle für Switch 2 vorgestellt - Schicker Pre-Order Trailer
- KitGuruMiddle-earth: Shadow of Mordor / War duology comes to Nintendo Switch 2 next week
- GamingBoltMiddle-earth: Shadow of Mordor and Shadow of War Coming to Nintendo Switch 2 on September 30th
- MonsterVineMiddle-earth: Shadow of Mordor and Shadow of War Launch September 30 on Nintendo Switch 2
- vooks.netMiddle-earth: Shadow of Mordor, Shadow of War are Switch 2 bound
- gagadget.comMiddle-earth's Shadow games finally hit Nintendo Switch 2 on September 30
- The Spirits BusinessPōkeno creates Lord of the Rings single malt
- Eurogamer.deShadow of Mordor & War: Die Mittelerde-Abenteuer kommen auf die Switch 2
- en.as.comThe first image of Frodo in ‘The Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum’ is fueling excitement among Tolkien f
- IGNTolkien's Silmarillion Illustrated Edition Drops to Its Lowest Price Ever for Amazon Prime Members
- bleedingcool.comTwo Lord Of The Rings Video Games Are Coming to Nintendo Switch 2
- seenit.co.ukTwo Tolkien games are heading to Nintendo Switch 2
- ianVisitsWestminster Abbey to display a memorial to J.R.R. Tolkien
- ixbt.gamesAuthors of Middle-earth Strategy Battle Game presented new plastic Orc miniatures
- kino.deDas große Mittelerde-Quiz: Nur wahre „Herr der Ringe“-Fans kennen diese 17 Figuren!
- AD HOC NEWSHobbiton Movie Set and the hills of Middle-earth
- Bournemouth EchoHow the real-life magic of Hampshire and Dorset inspired The Lord of the Rings
- Oxford MailLord of the Rings fans gather at first UK festival celebrating Tolkien
- Netto's Game RoomMiddle-earth Shadow of Mordor and Shadow of War Coming to Nintendo Switch 2 on September 30th
- Niche GamerMiddle-earth: Shadow Bundle announced
- VGChartzMiddle-earth: Shadow Bundle Announced for Switch 2
- GameDailyMiddle-earth: Shadow Bundle Brings Shadow Of Mordor And War To Switch 2
- GoNintendoMiddle-earth: Shadow Bundle Brings Two Epic Hits to Switch 2 on Sept. 30th, 2026
- Nintendo EverythingMiddle-earth: Shadow of War Definitive Edition Archives
- Nintendo EverythingMiddle-earth: Shadow of War, Shadow of Mordor coming to Nintendo Switch 2
- YouTubeMiddle-earth™: Shadow Bundle – Announce Trailer
- Instant Gaming NewsMittelerde: Das Schattenpaket mit den beiden Middle Earth-Spielen kommt auf die Switch 2
- ixbt.gamesPre-order for the Bilbo Baggins statue from "The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey" by Weta Workshop has opened
- Push SquareSudden Demand for Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor and War PS5 Ports After Switch 2 Bundle Is Revealed
- Instant Gaming NewsThe Middle-earth: Shadow Bundle, featuring both Middle-earth games, is coming to Switch 2
- tabletopgaming.co.ukThe One Ring and The Lord of the Rings Roleplaying 5E get new Gondor and Rohan expansions
- DualShockersThe Two Best Lord of the Rings Games Are Coming to the Switch 2 Next Week
- KotakuThe War Is Over: Middle-Earth: Shadow Of Mordor And Shadow Of War Finally Coming To Switch 2 Next Week
- TheOneRing.netToday in Middle-earth, September 22
- TheOneRing.netTolkien to be honoured in Westminster Abbey
- thecatholicherald.comTolkien’s tree takes root in Westminster
- Polygon.comTwo award-winning Lord of the Rings games are finally coming to Switch 2
- ixbt.gamesWeta Workshop opened pre-orders for the Great Goblin statue from "The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey"
- looper.comWhy Bilbo Left Middle-Earth At The End Of The Lord Of The Rings
- NetzweltZum Hobbit Day: Mächtiger als Gandalf? Alle fünf Zauberer aus "Der Herr der Ringe" im großen Macht-Ranking
- bbc.com'Good often does evil': JRR Tolkien on 'the most tragic moment' in The Lord of the Rings
- Westminster AbbeyAbbey to honour J.R.R. Tolkien
- 9to5toys.comHardcover Silmarillion illustrated by J.R.R. Tolkien down at $27.50 (Reg. $40+)
- Klassik RadioHobbit Day: Heute feiern wir mit den schönsten Mittelerde-Soundtracks
- 3DVFJackson cut the book’s real ending, and Tolkien readers have debated it for 23 years
- The TimesJRR Tolkien to have memorial in Poets’ Corner, Westminster Abbey
- gamingbible.comLord of the Rings video game trilogy to drop massive free expansion in October
- NotebookcheckLord of the Rings: Battle for Middle-earth II to get massive free expansion soon
- wargamer.comNeglected in the big Warhammer preview, Lord of the Rings gets grizzly new Orcs, and updated Battle Companies
- bdnews24.comTolkien's verdict on Lord of the Rings' ‘most tragic moment’
- GeekTyrantFirst Look at Ian McKellen’s Gandalf in LORD OF THE RINGS: THE HUNT FOR GOLLUM Revealed
- RP OnlineInternationaler Hobbit-Tag: Warum Bilbo und Frodo gefeiert werden – Ein Fest für Tolkiens kleine große Helden
- WCYBJohnson City Public Library’s Shirefest celebrates Tolkien, Appalachian culture
- Knox PagesOne March to rule them all: Middle-Earth returns to Mount Vernon
- Bournemouth EchoRare Hobbit book bought for 37p could be worth £64,000
- Brighton and Hove NewsA Tale of Fellowship – Musical exploring the early life of The Lord of the Rings author J.R.R. Tolkien
- The Bolton NewsHow a walk along the famous Tolkien Trail is inspiring people to get outdoors
- Female FirstNew Zealand Celebrates International Hobbit Day
- The TimesThe life of JRR Tolkien, the man behind Middle-earth
- The TelegraphThis is by far the most entertaining study of Tolkien I’ve ever read
- Joyn Österreich"Der Hobbit" vor "Herr der Ringe" sehen? 4 ideale Reihenfolgen im Überblick
- columbusunderground.comSecond Annual Middle-earth March Through Mount Vernon
- 9to5toys.comThe Hobbit Tolkien Illustrated Edition now down at $25 (Reg. $45+)
- looper.comTolkien Denied That This Lord Of The Rings Character Is God - But He May Be More
- 25yearslatersite.comThe Fellowship of the Ring Review: Tolkien's Masterpiece
- Filmstarts"Es ist ein Vollzeitjob": Macher von neuem "Der Herr der Ringe"-Film gibt Update zum Mittelerde-Abenteuer "Shadow Of The Past"
- Netzwelt"Herr der Ringe"-Fakt verblüfft Fans: Aragorn hat laut Tolkien gar keinen Bart - der kuriose Grund
- RTL+Folge 42: Mythopoeic Awards | LOTRO-Erweiterung | Tolkien Seminar 2026
- PopverseFor his The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power role, Stranger Things' Jamie Campbell Bower channelled J.R.R. Tolkien's real-life romance
- deltanews.tvThousands attend UK’s first-ever Hobbit festival
- Discover SWNSThousands of Tolkien fans gathered for UK’s first Hobbit festival
- FilmstartsSchaut in "Der Herr der Ringe" bei 10 Minuten und 33 Sekunden besser nicht zu genau hin, sonst macht ihr euch Mittelerde augenblicklich kaputt!
- The TelegraphTolkien fans descend on Staffordshire for Britain’s first Hobbit festival
- YahooCostumes, games and music at hobbit festival
- Shropshire StarHobbits bring the Shire to Weston Park for unique immersive festival
- Norwich BulletinOtis Library to host 'Tolkien and the Great War' event
- Joyn"Der Hobbit" vor "Herr der Ringe" sehen? 4 Reihenfolgen, die ideal für einen Marathon sind
- JustWatchEverything You Have To Watch Before 'Rings Of Power' Season 3
- yougame.atSmart 10 Der Herr der Ringe | Neues Quizspiel führt nach Mittelerde
- IMDb‘The Lord of the Rings’ Director Peter Jackson Could Finally Enter Tolkien’s Forbidden Chapter
- IMDb‘The Lord of the Rings’ Director Peter Jackson May Finally Get the Rights to Tolkien’s Most Untouchable Book
- Allgäuer Zeitung„Der Herr der Ringe“ im Allgäu: Diese berühmte Figur hat ihren Ursprung in Memmingen
- Warhammer CommunityMiddle-earth™ Battlehosts rules available to download
- seenit.co.ukThe Lord of The Rings: The Rings of Power is coming to Blu-ray
- FilmstartsViele "Herr der Ringe"-Fans wissen nicht, warum Gandalf bei der großen Schlacht gegen Sauron gefehlt hat – dabei gibt es eine einleuchtende Erklärung!
- Schnittberichte.comWarner Bros. und Peter Jackson führen Gespräche mit dem Tolkien Estate über das Silmarillion
- looper.comWhy Sam Left Middle-Earth At The End Of The Lord Of The Rings
- Gizmodo‘Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power’ Is Getting a Physical Release
- nssmag.comThe far right and the Middle Ages: where does the obsession with Tolkien come from
- TheOneRing.netCollecting The Precious – Faramir Charges Into Wētā Workshop’s Latest Middle-earth Pre-Orders
- BBCHobbit lovers share tips on dressing up ahead of first festival at Weston Park
- kino.de„Herr der Ringe“-Quiz: Nur die größten Mittelerde-Fans beantworten jede Frage richtig!
- North Wales ChronicleCouple spends £500,000 building 'Middle-earth' themed Hobbit homes in Wales
- ColliderEvery Peter Jackson Middle-Earth Movie Cameo, Ranked
- TheOneRing.netFrom Garden to Keepsake: Pressing Flowers with Happy Hobbit
- upworthy.comNazis demanded to know if ‘The Hobbit’ author J.R.R. Tolkien was Jewish. His response was legendary.
- GameStar»Der Ring muss vernichtet werden«: 500 km lange Reise durch Mittelerde endet nach 22 Tagen mit Vulkanausbruch
- ScreenRantThe Lord Of The Rings: Sieges Of Middle-Earth RPG Arrives Winter 2026
- Inside the MagicUniversal Erases 27-Year-Old Islands of Adventure Land as Massive Middle-Earth Land Takes Over
- PR NewswireMasters of Trivia Opens Its FAN EXPO Dallas Middle-earth Championship to Players Worldwide
- EWTN Great BritainThe Missing Key to Understanding Tolkien | Dr Holly Ordway
- Crisis MagazineThe Rings of Power’s Heel Turn
- Deutsche Tolkien GesellschaftTolkien Tagung Schweiz 2027
- Tages-AnzeigerTolkiens Mittelerde und Harrys Zauberplan: Legendäre Karten kommen nach Zürich - Tages-Anzeiger
- theonering.netAll the Middle-earth happenings going on at DragonCon this weekend - who's going to be there?
- ElbenwaldDer Herr der Ringe – Mittelerde mit 17 Oscars im Rücken
- 3DVFGandalf could have just called the eagles, and Tolkien fans have fought about it for 70 years
- TheOneRing.netTheOneRing.net earns Herald Title from The Lord of the Rings™ Official Fan Club
- TheOneRing.netWhere to find Middle-earth fun at Dragon Con 2026
- Oxford MailHistoric Tolkien pub's future is revealed by American billionaire
- FilmstartsKaum jemand weiß, dass Ian McKellen mit seiner Darstellung des Gandalf eigentlich nur "Herr der Ringe"-Schöpfer J. R. R. Tolkien imitiert hat