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PC - The Lord of the Rings Online: Shadows of Angmar - N. Amer

And as of June, free update with new landscape region, over 60 additional quests and more

By Filip Truta, Games Editor

26th of April 2007, 10:24 GMT

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Watch out because The (that's "thee") Most Anticipated New MMO of the Year
has now been made available by the hands of Turbine and Midway Games, for purchase across North America: The Lord of the Rings Online: Shadows of Angmar. It shouldn't come as a surprise if you hear that retailers' doors were smashed to the ground when fans heard of the game's release, as they've been waiting for a long time for the opportunity to start their adventure in Middle-Earth.

The game delivers an interactive experience brimming with life and filled with the same people, places and monsters from the much beloved fantasy adventure film. As you may have already guessed, Middle-Earth unfolds from the superb surroundings of the Shire to the vile kingdom of the Witch-king, Angmar.

Jeff Anderson, president and CEO of Turbine, Inc said: "The release of The Lord of the Rings Online marks a momentous occasion for MMO gamers and Tolkien fans around the world. 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."

As for Steve Allison, chief marketing officer, Midway: "The Lord of the Rings franchise, with its incredibly rich history and extensive fan base, lends itself perfectly to the MMO genre. 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." OK, we get the point: Middle-Earth like never seen before, enough already!

The Lord of the Rings Online gamers will also have a free update for the game as of June, called "The Shores of Evendim." It will include an entirely new landscape region, over 60 additional quests, the Battle for Helegrod raid, nine new monsters and major enhancements to monster play and the music system.

Retailers now have The Special Edition of The Lord of the Rings Online, including the game on a single DVD (with 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. Special Edition and Standard Edition will set you back $59.99 and respectively $49.99.

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