No one asked for a laid-back Lord of the Rings game, but Tales of the Shire may nevertheless end up being the Lord of the Rings game fans of the cozy genre didn't know they needed. Private Division and Weta Workshop's Tales of the Shire is a highly ambitious game, taking a franchise known for its action, adventure, and drama, and adapting it to fit the mold that cozy games like Stardew Valley and Animal Crossing have helped establish over the years. As a Hobbit in the growing village of Bywater, players will live out their days in the Shire, participating in familiar cozy activities such as fishing, foraging, farming, and cooking.