Ever since the Peter Jackson films, many Tolkien fans would jump at a chance to visit the Shire. Thankfully for them, Tales of the Shire is a surefire way to scratch that itch. A marriage of Animal Crossing and the idyllic land of the Hobbits, the game is shaping up to be a bright, relaxing title for Lord of the Rings fans looking for a more laid back gaming experience. From decorating their own cozy little Hobbit hole to partaking in the Shires many parties and festivities, its the closest fans can get to actually being in the iconic fantasy setting short of hopping a plane to visit the actual filming location in New Zealand.