HomeLAN - What kinds of abilities will Bilbo have in the game?

Troy Skinner - We wanted the gameplay to reflect how clever and resourceful Bilbo is, while providing a lot of good visceral action. This led us to a combination of combat, stealth via use of the Ring, puzzle solving, and platforming. There is a great deal of variety in the gameplay, so there are several other sections that defy easy description. One example of this is when Smaug discovers Bilbo in his lair, and starts to shoot huge jets of flame his way. The gameplay here involves running for your life, ducking behind objects that will not be immediately pulverized by Smaug's fire, scrambling over piles of treasure, etc....