Shadow of Mordor will be very respectful of LOTR canon, says dev - GameSpot

Lead writer Christian Cantamessa attempts to assuage fan concerns about new game straying too far from Tolkien's work.
In Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor, gamers take on the role of Talion, a valiant ranger whose family is slain in front of him the night Sauron and his army return to Mordor, moments before his own life is taken. Resurrected by a Spirit of vengeance and empowered with Wraith abilities, Talion ventures into Mordor and vows to destroy those who have wronged him.

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Shadow of Mordor will be very respectful of LOTR canon, says dev - GameSpot

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Despite being very non-canon, Shadow of War implies Lord of the Rings still happens in its continuity. How different would LotR be if SoW was Canon? Vastly different or effectively the same

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Since rubbish like rings of power is considered canon, why can't Shadow Of Mordor be? : r/shadowofmordor

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