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A new generation of J.R.R. Tolkien games is coming | Lee Guinchard exclusive interview
Join gaming leaders live this May 20-21 in Los Angeles to examine the strategies needed to adapt and excel in an ever evolving landscape, featuring insights from leading voices and thought leaders in the industry. Register here. In his office, Lee Guinchard has a bunch of paraphernalia honoring J.R.R. Tolkien and his works The Hobbit […]
And with the support of world-class creators, Guinchard wants to develop a multi-platform franchise that delves deeper into the lore and characters of Middle-earth, keeping Tolkien’s universe alive for new generations of fans. Wingefors noted that he had bought a lot of intellectual property, starting with Novalogic (maker of Delta Force) and a bunch of others along with 119 game studios — including the THQ portfolio, Tomb Raider and more. This is perhaps where there is still some heavy lifting to do, to flesh out the details of how films, books and games will be connected in the future, kind of like the Marvel Cinematics Universe that was mapped out for Disney by Kevin Feige and his writers since 2007.
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