Happy Hobbit: Middle-earth Gaming – Episode 55

Ever wondered what some of those Tolkien-inspired video games were like? Join Fili and Kili to sample them….

Ever wondered what some of those Tolkien-inspired video games were like? Join Fili and Kili to sample them. WARNING: This video was filmed by professionals. You should not attempt to anger your sister in Elf Mode at home without another Elf being present.

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Ian Nathan @IanNathan2·

September 20

There was no one more hands on or devoted than Taylor, who fictionalised a backstory for every orc they stuck together. Over 48,000 props passed through his factory as he negotiated the demands of both JRR Tolkien *and* Peter Jackson. That is wizardry.

Ian Nathan @IanNathan2·

September 20

Another 20th anniversary LOTR star. And for those lucky enough to share his company, a brilliant, endlessly fascinating and ever welcoming individual, as well as vital cog in the great machine. I mean of course the great cleric of Weta Workshop - Richard Taylor... (thread)

Ian Nathan @IanNathan2·

September 20

There was no rival for the prolix depths with which he validated their approach to Middle-earth. Transcriptions of his interviews ran to 10,000 words or more. But he also embodied the humble and ironic spirit of NZ, returning from Academy Awards with his Oscars in a Tesco bag...