Shadow of Mordor will be very respectful of LOTR canon, says dev - GameSpot

Lead writer Christian Cantamessa attempts to assuage fan concerns about new game straying too far from Tolkien's work.
In Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor, gamers take on the role of Talion, a valiant ranger whose family is slain in front of him the night Sauron and his army return to Mordor, moments before his own life is taken. Resurrected by a Spirit of vengeance and empowered with Wraith abilities, Talion ventures into Mordor and vows to destroy those who have wronged him.

Writing BS: Units and Buildouts for Good Commanders in Lord of the Rings: Rise to War

Despite being very non-canon, Shadow of War implies Lord of the Rings still happens in its continuity. How different would LotR be if SoW was Canon? Vastly different or effectively the same

Shadow Of War Director Explains Why Making Everyone Happy Is Impossible - GameSpot

Middle Earth video games: Are they canon? : r/lordoftherings

How 'Shadow of War' Fits Into the Tolkienverse

Who would win, Sauron or Darth Sidious? - Quora

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Since rubbish like rings of power is considered canon, why can't Shadow Of Mordor be? : r/shadowofmordor

Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor - IGN

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The Bright Lord tries to stop Sauron today in new Shadow of Mordor DLC

What would change in Middle-earth and in Lord of the Rings if the story of Shadow of War and Shadow of Mordor becomes canon? - Quora