Vivendi Universal Games Ships The Hobbit Video Game Based on J.R.R. Tolkien's Literary Masterpiece (thanks Frans) is the press release announcing the availability of the game based on the Tolkien classic that paves the way for the Lord of the Ring trilogy (though it wasn't technically a prequel, as the release describes it). Here's word: "Featuring stunning graphics, The Hobbit showcases deep action/combat systems combined with the best elements of stealth, role-playing and puzzle solving. Players will lead the brave Bilbo Baggins on an epic journey throughout the mythical world of Middle-earth(TM) to ultimately confront Smaug the Dragon. The Hobbit is available on PlayStation®2 computer entertainment system, the Xbox® video game system from Microsoft and Nintendo GameCube(TM) (developed by Inevitable Entertainment); Game Boy® Advance video game system (developed by Saffire) and PC (developed by Amaze Entertainment)."