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Amazon-related chatter is dominated by the reported cancellation of the Lord of the Rings MMO, with the company suggesting it’s still pursuing a new Middle-earth game. Alongside that, there’s lighter discussion around Amazon sales and deals for electronics and media, plus Kindle customization stories.

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Key Takeaway Amazon has reportedly canceled its Lord of the Rings MMO, while claiming it’s continuing to work on a different Middle-earth game experience.
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Amazon has reportedly canceled its Lord of the Rings MMO, while claiming it’s continuing to work on a different Middle-earth game experience.

Amazon-related chatter is dominated by the reported cancellation of the Lord of the Rings MMO, with the company suggesting it’s still pursuing a new Middle-earth game. Alongside that, there’s lighter discussion around Amazon sales and deals for electronics and media, plus Kindle customization stories.

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  • ● Lord of the Rings MMO — Canned Lord of the Rings MMO now formally cast aside, Amazon claim they've still got a game "that does justice to Tolkien's world" in the wo Rock Paper Shotgun

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Top 5 signals · Amazon has reportedly canceled its Lord of the Rings MMO,
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Briefing Findings · Amazon has reportedly canceled its Lord of the Rings MMO,

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Project Lord of the Rings MMO
Update described “continues to explore a compelling new game experience” set in Middle-earth
Additional report Amazon pressured a team to develop an AI game, then the team was laid off

What to Watch

  • Follow Eurogamer and GamesIndustry.biz for any further official statements on the replacement Middle-earth game. Eurogamer
  • Watch for additional reporting on Amazon’s AI game push and related layoffs in games coverage. Eurogamer

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  • The TSA-Approved 20,000mAh 200W Power Bank Drops to $38.49 During Amazon's Memorial Day Sale IGN
  • 61+ best Memorial Day sales — my can't-miss deals at Amazon, Walmart, Apple, Ninja, Garmin and more from $9 Tom's Guide
  • My favorite workout apparel under $99 at Amazon — 12 finds I'd recommend to anyone Tom's Guide
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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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