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Multiple outlets report Amazon has cancelled its Lord of the Rings MMO, while still claiming work continues on a “new game experience” in Middle-earth. Alongside that news, Amazon storefront deals and device promotions (power banks, speakers, iPad, and consoles/amiibo) are also trending.

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Key Takeaway Amazon has formally cast aside its Lord of the Rings MMO, but says it’s still developing a Middle-earth game experience.
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Amazon has formally cast aside its Lord of the Rings MMO, but says it’s still developing a Middle-earth game experience.

Multiple outlets report Amazon has cancelled its Lord of the Rings MMO, while still claiming work continues on a “new game experience” in Middle-earth. Alongside that news, Amazon storefront deals and device promotions (power banks, speakers, iPad, and consoles/amiibo) are also trending.

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Top 4 signals · Amazon has formally cast aside its Lord of the Rings MMO,
IGN · 14h ago
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Tom's Guide · 4h ago
Norton VPN's Memorial Day deal blows the rest out the water with huge $30 Amazon gift card – effectively making it half price
Neowin · 11h ago
Sonos Roam 2 compact Bluetooth speaker is currently on sale on Amazon

Briefing Findings · Amazon has formally cast aside its Lord of the Rings MMO,

Story-specific findings extracted from this briefing's coverage. Fast Facts in the sidebar holds the canonical reference data (CEO, founded, ticker).

Story Amazon cancelled The Lord of the Rings MMO
Claimed next step Amazon says it continues to explore a Middle-earth game experience
Process detail An AI game effort reportedly happened before layoffs anyway

What to Watch

  • Watch for further Middle-earth game announcements tied to Amazon’s “new game experience” claim. Eurogamer
  • Follow r/GameDeals and r/buildapcsales for additional Amazon deal drops tied to major sale events. IGN

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Tracking: Norton VPN's Memorial Day deal blows the rest out the water with huge $30 Amazon gift card – effectively making it half price / 61+ best Memorial Day sales — my can't-miss deals at Amazon, Walmart, Apple, Ninja, Garmin and more from $9

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Tracking: Amazon has cancelled The Lord of the Rings MMO, but promises it "continues to explore a compelling new game experience" set in Middle-earth / Amazon pressured one of its teams to develop an AI game, they scrambled to make it work - then got laid off anyway

Amazon has cancelled The Lord of the Rings MMO, but promises it "continues to explore a compelling new game experience" set in Middle-earth Amazon pressured one of its teams to develop an AI game, they scrambled to make it work - then got laid off anyway

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