5/12/07 - Latest News
THE LORD OF THE RINGS ONLINE™ Is the #1 Selling PC Game ACROSS NORTH AMERICA AND EUROPE
Xoanon @ 12:26 pm EST
WESTWOOD, MA and CHICAGO, IL – May 10, 2007 - Today, Turbine, Inc., Midway Games Inc. and Codemasters Online Gaming announced that The Lord of the Rings Online™: Shadows of Angmar™ is the #1 selling PC title across North America and Europe based on the most recent industry reports. The Lord of the Rings Online has outsold all other PC games across North America, Germany, United Kingdom and France according to data from NPD (NA), Chart-Track (UK), GfK (France) and Media Control (Germany). [More]
5/02/07 - Latest News
LOTR Online Europe Snagged with Problems?
Xoanon @ 9:10 pm EST
James writes: Have you guys heard how badly the Lord of the Rings Online Launch is going in Europe? The game has sold by the bucket reaching number one in less than a week, but now the bad news. Unlink our American cousins, the servers cannot cope, it seems that Codemasters, the Euro distributers have gone their own way with the hardware and there is downtime for hours nearly every day for hours at a time. The login servers constantly crash and we already have had hardware problems, check the Euro forums. As a big Tolkien fan and a person who has purchased 2 lifetime subscriptions to the game this makes me sad, but just to warn readers of your great site, give LOTRO in Europe a bit more time to bed in. I wish I had subscribed to the American game. Don’t think Turbine can be happy with Codemasters at how they are managing their baby in Europe.
5/01/07 - Latest News
In the Mood: LOTRO’s Dread System
Xoanon @ 2:28 pm EST
Lorien "Ramen" Carney, Community Relations Specialist for The Lord of the Rings Online writes: Lead Content Designer Brent “Keth” Schmidt walks us through the making of the Dread System. [More]
4/29/07 - Latest News
Lord of the Rings Online: Shadows of Angmar
Xoanon @ 1:08 pm EST
Midway Games has announced the long-awaited release of Lord of the Rings Online: Shadows of Angmar, the world's first massively multiplayer online game based on JRR Tolkien's Lord of the Rings trilogy. Chance Thomas composed and conducted the live orchestral and choral score for the game. The orchestra and choir were recorded and mixed at LA East Studios in Salt Lake City, UT. Concert Master was Lenny Browse. Chief engineer was Glen Neibur. Hundreds of additional vocal and live instrumental overlay tracks (Hammer Dulcimer, Penny Whistle, Highland Pipes, Pedal Harp, Fiddle, Bass Flute, English Horn) and small acoustic ensembles were recorded at Lakeview Audio in Orem, UT. Chief engineer was Steve Lerud. All live sessions were produced by Chance Thomas. Additional tracking, mixing and editing were completed at HUGEsound near Yosemite, California. [More]
4/25/07 - Latest News
One MMORPG to Rule Them All?
Xoanon @ 7:51 pm EST
Game makers Turbine and Midway have brought the Lord of the Rings series of novels to the world of massively-multiplayer online gaming. "Lord of the Rings Online" allows players to create their own characters and take part in adventurous quests throughout Middle-earth. The game also includes social networking and wiki elements. Lord of the Rings (LoTR) fans now have the opportunity to cast themselves as their favorite Hobbit, Elf, Dwarf or Man. Game software makers Turbine and Midway announced Tuesday the release of "The Lord of the Rings Online: Shadows of Angmar (LoTRO)." The game is the first massively-multiplayer online (MMO) game based on J.R.R. Tolkien's popular trilogy set in the mythical realm Middle-earth. "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 and CEO of Turbine. "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." [More]
4/24/07 - Latest News
The Lord of the Rings Online™: Shadows of Angmar™ Launches
Xoanon @ 3:48 pm EST
WESTWOOD, MA and CHICAGO, IL – April 24, 2007 -- Turbine, Inc. and Midway Games Inc. (NYSE: MWY) announced today 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 over four years, the game opens up the mystical world of Middle-earth and creates the opportunity for endless adventure. [More]
4/20/07 - Latest News
Lord of the Rings Online Midnight Madness Launch Events
Xoanon @ 1:33 pm EST
To celebrate the launch of The Lord of the Rings Online™: Shadows of Angmar™ Turbine has partnered with GameStop to host “Midnight Madness” launch events across the United States. Fans will be lining up to be among the first to pick-up a copy of the game, meet members of the development team, and have a chance to win signed posters, pre-paid game cards and exclusive event t-shirts. In addition, special prizes will be awarded at each location to the three players who wear the best “The Lord of the Rings” themed costumes. Events will be held at select GameStop stores in 5 cities across the country (Boston, Chicago, Los Angeles, New York and Seattle) to kick-off the availability of this highly anticipated MMO from Turbine and Midway Games. Midnight Madness starts at 11:00PM on April 23rd and runs through midnight. The Lord of the Rings Online will be available at all retail stores nationwide on April 24, 2007. DATE: Monday, April 23, 2007 (11:00 p.m. - midnight) GameStop Event Locations: Boston: Prudential Center, 800 Boylston Street, Boston, MA [Map]
Chicago: 920 Church Street, Evanston, IL [Map]
Los Angeles: Universal Citywalk, 1000 Universal Studios Blvd., Universal City, CA [Map]
New York: Broadway and 33rd. 1282 Broadway, New York, New York [Map]
Seattle: Bellevue Square, 475 100th Ave NE, Bellevue, WA [Map]