Tales of the Shire has been one of the most exciting announcements of the year so far. Revealed back in April, Weta Workshop's first foray into video games is a cozy life simulation title that brings daily Hobbit life into the spotlight. Tales of the Shire is anticipated to be filled with plenty of staple cozy genre mechanics and features, but also plenty of references to J.R.R. Tolkien's immensely successful franchise.