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A dev tried to warn WB Games not to launch Lord of the Rings: War in the North 10 days before Skyrim, but was 'overruled'
As a wise tree guy once said, "We must not be hasty."
Overruled!
Released Aug 12, 2014
Playtime ~4h
Overruled! is an indie fighting game that arrived in 2014 across PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC platforms. The title blends arcade sensibilities with competitive fighting mechanics in a format accessible to players seeking lighter fare than traditional fighting games.
Recent coverage has surfaced a tangential connection to the game's name: a developer at WB Games reportedly attempted to warn against launching Lord of the Rings: War in the North just ten days before Skyrim's release, only to have their concerns dismissed. While the anecdote plays on the game's title, it underscores a broader industry pattern of poor release-window planning that can undermine a title's commercial prospects.
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