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Tales of the Shire: A The Lord of the Rings Game review

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Tales of the Shire
Genres · rpg
Release · Jul 29, 2025
Developer · Weta Gameshop
Xbox Series X|SNintendo SwitchPCPS5
54 articles 46 writers 10 reviews
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