14 DAY TRIAL // Word is The Lord of the Rings Online: Shadows of Angmar has officially entered Beta in North America, and the Pre-Beta has been simultaneously launched in Europe. A limited number of exclusive invites have gone out to community members, with additional players to be invited over time.
"The response to the LOTRO Alpha was overwhelming. Player enthusiasm continues to exceed our expectations at every milestone," said Jeffrey Anderson, president and CEO of Turbine Inc. "The Alpha was oversubscribed and the Beta program is on a record-setting pace with nearly 200,000 players already registered. LOTRO is building toward one of the largest beta communities in the industry."
The Lord of the Rings Online allows players to write their own stories in J.R.R. Tolkien's beloved world. Gamers can adventure solo or forge their own fellowships online with others, as they face hideous monsters and minions of Sauron, establish unique reputations and fight epic battles to defend Middle-earth from the onslaught of the Dark Lord.
David Solari, Vice President and General Manager of Codemasters Online Gaming, said: "It's great to reach this phase of development for such an exciting game. We look forward to seeing players bring the incredible world of Middle-earth to life and making it their own."
Those interested can join the Beta Program by visiting http://www.lotro.com/betasignup for North America and http://www.lotro-europe.com for Europe.