Google recently rolled out a new Chrome Experiment and fans of 'The Hobbit' series are sure to be amazed. You see, this latest experiment is inspired by “The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug” and it takes you on a journey through Middle-earth.

Here’s a brief video presentation of this new Chrome Experiment. For a hands-on experience, go to goo.gl/TheHobbit.


“The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug” will be released to the public soon and I am among the many, many fans who are eagerly waiting to see what will happen in the movie. If you’re like me and you can’t contain your enthusiasm, then I have some good news for you: there’s a cool new way of passing the time until the movie is released.

Inspired by “The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug”, Google came up with a new Chrome Experiment called “A Journey through Middle-Earth.” As the name so adequately points out, you can explore the mythical land from within your browser window – the browser on your desktop machine, laptop, tablet, or smartphone. As Google explained, the multimedia experience provided by the experiment was designed specifically for tablets, phones, and touch-enabled desktops.

“A Journey through Middle-Earth” has a lot to offer: immersive 3D graphics, rich audio effects, the ability to explore an interactive map of Middle-earth, the chance to learn the history of Trollshaw Forest, Rivendell and other locations. So until “The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug” is released, have fun exploring Middle-Earth from within your browser window with this latest Chrome Experiment.

Again, you can get started with “A Journey through Middle-Earth” by going to goo.gl/TheHobbit.
You can check out more Chrome Experiments on the project’s official website here.
And if you want an under the hood look at this latest experiment, check out the team’s technical case study.