Amazon’s flagship TV show, “Rings of Powers”, has recently returned to Prime Video and to celebrate the debut of the fantasy prequel series' second season the mega-retailer is offering Amazon Prime subscribers the chance to score two of the best Lord of the Rings games ever made without having to spend a single extra penny.
For a limited time, Amazon Prime members can get a free copy of Lego The Lord of the Rings and Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor - Game of the Year Edition on PC (via GOG). These freebies come as part of the Prime Gaming monthly lineup.
Both freebies will be available until September 30, and once claimed they are yours to keep. To grab yours, just head over to the Prime Gaming homepage, select the “Games” tab, click the “Claim” button and follow the very simple instructions.
These aren’t the only free games available on Prime Gaming right now either. Prime members can also pick up free copies of hilarious looter-shooter Borderland: The Pre-Sequel and its even better predecessor Borderlands 2 as well as Shadow of the Tomb Raider: Definitive Edition, Lego Indiana Jones and Greedfall - Gold Edition. That’s one of the strongest lineups of free games on Prime Gaming we’ve seen all year.
If you’ve never heard of Prime Gaming, it’s one of the best Amazon Prime membership benefits and gives subscribers access to a treasure trove of gaming goodies each month. The highlights are, of course, the free games, but you can also score exclusive in-game extras for some of the biggest online titles around like Call of Duty: Warzone and Fortnite.
If you have an Amazon Prime account you already have access to Prime Gaming, so make sure you’re checking regularly to ensure you don’t miss an awesome freebie (or just keep a watchful eye on Tom’s Guide and we’ll do all the checking for you!)
These are two of the best LOTR games ever
Lego The Lord of the Rings and Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor could not be more different in terms of gameplay and overall design, but they do have one thing in common, both are among the very best Lord of the Rings games ever made.
The former is a classic Lego game, which means you can expect a simplistic but very charming retelling of the entire Lord of the Rings saga in adorable Lego form. Players can select from one of more than 80 playable characters and explore a sizeable open-world Middle-Earth on a quest for collectibles that will take you from Bag End to Helm’s Deep. The game can also be enjoyed in co-op and is the perfect LOTR gaming experience for kids.
Meanwhile, Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor is very much not for young players. In this third-person action game, you play Talion, a Ranger seeking revenge against the forces of Sauron following the death of his family. To do this you’ll square off against an entire army of Orcs, but what makes this game so special is its unique Nemesis System which allows your foes to remember previous battles with you, and helps craft epic tales unique to each individual player.
Both games are must-play for Lord of the Rings fans, and even gamers not so enamored with the fantasy world created by J. R. R. Tolkien should still give these games a look. Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor in particular is a phenomenal action game with mechanical depth that rival games have yet to match or replicate (the Nemesis System is reportedly patented by publisher Warner Bros. preventing other developers from copying it).
These are also two of the best-selling LOTR games so the chance to grab them both for free, alongside even more worthwhile titles like Borderlands 2, is a gift you shouldn’t pass up. Awesome freebies like this are exactly why I consider Amazon Prime Gaming a seriously underrated service, so grab your free games now.
