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LEGO: Lord of the Rings E3 trailer
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Stormwatch
Member
Wow, they even have voices. That's a first for Lego games, right?
Actually, that goes to Lego Batman 2, to be released at the end of June
Cjdamon042
Member
Batman 2 has voices too I believe.
I'm still not sure if I'm keen on them but we'll see how it goes I guess.
A second: Lego Batman DC Heroes has them as well.
DXB-KNIGHT
Member
I don't know which Lord of the Rings game trailers I saw today is the best? Hmmm
IdreamofHIME
Member
Dammit, that last bit makes me want a Lego Game of Thrones.
Lord British
Member
I called this like 4 years ago! Granted, not publically but... yes! I'm gonna reward myself with fries.
dancrane212
Member
Hearing voices from Lego figures is surreal, I wonder if TT's humor will still work as well with those voices.
RelentlessRolento
Member
was happy that the toys were being made when I heard about it... now super happy the game is being made 
Takamura-San
Member
This would be so wrong and sooo good, that i would like this to happen.
I would give examples, but wouldn't want to spoil the series.
Cjdamon042
Member
I like how the ring is insanely huge xD
I really like the direction they are taking these games too, in terms of graphics, presentation and whatnot. The voices are weird but I guess they work. I'm sure TT's humour will still manage to get through even with voices.
Makes me wonder how sick to death they must be with LEGO games though. They've been making them since 2005 :/
I really like the direction they are taking these games too, in terms of graphics, presentation and whatnot. The voices are weird but I guess they work. I'm sure TT's humour will still manage to get through even with voices.
Makes me wonder how sick to death they must be with LEGO games though. They've been making them since 2005 :/
Deadly Cyclone
Pride of Iowa State
Looks cool, wondering how you'll play the game though.
Okay. I know I'm not like most consumers. But I really don't understand the purpose or appeal of making Lego video games of established fiction. If I want to play a Lord of the Rings (or Harry Potter or Batman or whatever) video game I can play one with characters that look like humans.
Video games are an approximation of reality. Legos are an approximation of reality. The developers are approximating approximations, for fun and profit.
I guess people just like Legos? I guess.
Video games are an approximation of reality. Legos are an approximation of reality. The developers are approximating approximations, for fun and profit.
I guess people just like Legos? I guess.
CrunchinJelly
formerly cjelly
No WiiU version is a surprise
SpacePirate Ridley
Member
It was getting pretty stale, not because you cant do good things with no voices (as the masters of comedies did in the day), but because some of the jokes were being repeated and the franchises they used dont lend themselves to well to prolonged no voice gags.
Its probably coming.
The Grim Heaper
Member
I want this more than the other LOTR game... I guess.
These games are charming but I feel that charm wears off after a bit. And the voices are a bit... weird in Lego games? I kind of like it.
These games are charming but I feel that charm wears off after a bit. And the voices are a bit... weird in Lego games? I kind of like it.
CrunchinJelly
formerly cjelly
They're family games based on established properties that are relevant to both adults and children.
Oh, and they sell very well and are not bad games.
The plural of Lego is Lego. Like sheep or fish.
sloppyjoe_gamer
Gold Member
DAY F'ING ONE!!!
Love the voice acting in these new L:ego games too!
Love the voice acting in these new L:ego games too!
Visualante2
Member
I thought the Lego group mandated that Lego figures couldn't speak? And could only make basic gestures and emotes... e. Majorly beaten. Weird.
sloppyjoe_gamer
Gold Member
Seems to have changed now. In both this trailer, and the ones for Lego Batman 2 the characters have been speaking.
IdreamofHIME
Member
Because they're exceedingly fun local coop games with a focus on being family friendly. Arkham City and War in the North aren't the kind of games to play with your kids.
Finally. I would've been pretty psyched for this about five years ago. Now? Eh.
You also have to always type it in all caps and have the registered trademark symbol after it.
I enjoy building stuff with my LEGO® building blocks!
You also have to always type it in all caps and have the registered trademark symbol after it.
I enjoy building stuff with my LEGO® building blocks!
CrunchinJelly
formerly cjelly
It's in the OP.
The game will be available for the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, PlayStation®3 system, the Wii system, the Nintendo DS hand-held system, the Nintendo 3DS hand-held system, PlayStation®Vita system and PC in fall 2012.
I get this, but you can make family games on established IPs without using Lego (or even Legos). They can even have goofy art styles. Not every Batman game has to be Arkham City.
Is there just something inherent to Lego that makes kids go bananas?
Reluctant-Hero
Member
Damn, looks so good!
Yep. Ok. Sorry for my poor reading skills.
But what about this linkedin profile of a TT Games Art Director ?
And he's not the only one from TT Games/Fusion with a Wii U undisclosed project listed.
Edit: fail, it's probably related to Lego Citie... : / My bad.
Little Old Man
Member
This looks...precious to me!
Lactose_Intolerant
Member
Didn't look legoy enough to me
Because brand recognition. Lego Star Wars, Lego Indiana Jones, Lego Harry Potter, Lego Batman, Lego PotC, and Lego LotR all fall under the same brand, which is instantly recognizable as family friendly even to people who haven't played any of the games before.
You put Lego in the title, Mommy knows she can buy it for Billy, and she thinks he'll probably like it because he liked that Lego Star Wars game. And anyone who has played any of the previous games knows exactly what to expect when you just say the title: Lego Lord of the Rings.
You make the same games but with an exaggerated cartoon style instead of the Lego connection, and you have to try to explain to the consumer every time that this is kinda the same concept as that Star Wars game and that Harry Potter game, but with LotR instead. Even if you do come up with a decent universal branding for these games, it won't be anywhere near as recognizable as Lego, either in the name or the visual style.
Plus having all the dudes as Lego blocks lets you get the PG-13 level of violence in many of these franchises without actually getting a PG-13 rating.
I'm not really sure what prompted them to make the first Lego Star Wars. But it was successful and popular, so they made more.
A Lego game with actual discernable voices? I'll pass.
That's part of the charm to me of the Lego games. You don't hear what the characters say...but their actions, mannerisms, and reactions are what make it enjoyable.
I think I'll stick with the half dozen or so Lego games already out.
That's part of the charm to me of the Lego games. You don't hear what the characters say...but their actions, mannerisms, and reactions are what make it enjoyable.
I think I'll stick with the half dozen or so Lego games already out.
Particularly since it seems to be using clips from the movies.