Turbine Inc. and Midway Games Inc. announced that THE LORD OF THE RINGS ONLINE: SHADOWS OF ANGMAR is now available for purchase across North America. The game is the first and only massively-multiplayer online game based on the books of J.R.R. Tolkien. In development for more than four years, the game opens up the mystical world of Middle-earth and creates the opportunity for endless adventure.
"The release of THE LORD OF THE RINGS ONLINE marks a momentous occasion for MMO gamers and Tolkien fans around the world," said Jeff Anderson, president/ceo of Turbine, Inc. "Countless adventures await gamers eager to experience Middle-earth in an entirely new way and we're confident that once they've visited this epic world, they'll never want to leave."
"THE LORD OF THE RINGS franchise, with its incredibly rich history and extensive fan base, lends itself perfectly to the MMO genre," said Steve Allison, cmo, Midway. "We're thrilled to be able to partner with Turbine to bring THE LORD OF THE RINGS ONLINE to North American gamers looking for a way to experience the world of Middle-earth like never before."
Turbine also announced the first update to THE LORD OF THE RINGS ONLINE. This free update, called the SHORES OF EVENDIM, is scheduled to be released this coming June and will include an entirely new landscape region, more than 60 additional quests, the Battle for Helegrod raid, nine new monsters and major enhancements to monster play and the music system.
THE LORD OF THE RINGS ONLINE is now available for purchase at major retailers in both a Special and Standard Edition. The Special Edition includes the game on a single DVD, 30-days of free play, the official MAKING OF THE LORD OF THE RINGS ONLINE DVD, the official game soundtrack and an exclusive in-game item. The Special Edition retails for $59.99, while the Standard Edition of the game is available for $49.99.
For more information about THE LORD OF THE RINGS ONLINE, visit www.lotro.com
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