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7/20/06 - Latest News
LOTR Online Update: Withywindle Ramen, Community Relations Specialist for The Lord of the Rings Online writes: We’ve just posted a new Point of Interest from The Lord of the Rings Online – The mysterious river Withywindle: Adventurers who wander into the Old Forest will inevitably find themselves drawn to the peaceful Withywindle, but beware; still waters run deep. [More] 7/13/06 - Latest News
EA Unveils the Lord of The Rings, The White Council REDWOOD CITY, Calif., July 13, 2006 – Electronic Arts (NASDAQ: ERTS) announced today the development of The Lord of the Rings™, The White Council™, an all-new role playing game (RPG) for the Xbox 360™ video game and entertainment system, PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system, and PC. The game, inspired by the New Line Cinema feature film trilogy that grossed more than $3 billion, will feature an original storyline derived from J.R.R. Tolkien’s The Lord of the Rings novels under an agreement with EA. The game is scheduled to ship in late 2007. “Our extremely talented and dedicated team is committed to creating an incredible new experience for fans of The Lord of the Rings and role playing gamers,” said Steve Gray, executive producer, The Lord of the Rings, The White Council. “With its next generation gameplay and epic new storyline, we think The Lord of the Rings, The White Council will be a huge success.” [More]
LOTR Online Update: Neekerbreekers! Meghan, Online Community Manager for The Lord of the Rings Online: Shadows of Angmar writes: Today's update adds yet another creature to our Middle-earth menagerie – the infamous Neekerbreeker: Ah, summertime in the Midgewater Marshes; the moist nights, the gently swarming midges, and the soothing sounds of... Neekerbreekers! [More] 7/12/06 - Latest News
Lord Of The Rings Online Beta Approaches 100,000 Sign-Ups Codemasters has today confirmed that the number of sign-ups to take part in the European beta tests of Lord of the Rings: Shadows of Angmar is approaching the 100,000 mark. Currently in development for PC by MMO veterans Turbine, the game is being published by Codies' online gaming division in Europe, and by Midway in North America. As a result of the impending magic figure, Codemasters has announced that the 100,000th user to register for the beta will receive a 50th Anniversary Deluxe Edition of J.R.R. Tolkien's The Lord of the Rings collected works and, when it it's launched, a special edition of The Lord of the Rings Online: Shadows of Angmar. Runners-up (the four sign-ups either side of 100,000) will also receive a limited edition of the game. To register for the beta, and possibly be the 100,000th sign-up, go to http://lotro-europe.com/beta. 7/09/06 - Latest News
A History of Lord of the Rings Video Games From ugo.com: Unless you've spent the past decade burrowed deep within the dirt walls of a Hobbit hole (probably partaking in dangerous amounts of hobbit leaf and getting chunky on too many Second Breakfasts) you must know of the sprawling Lord of the Rings franchise and its effect on the world we live in. J.R.R Tolkein's epic masterpiece has inspired countless literary studies, college linguistic classes have taught the Elvish tongues, and an entire genre of fantasy entertainment rich with orcs and magic sprang to life from it (otherwise we'd have no Willow or The Beastmaster). [More] 7/07/06 - Latest News
LOTR Online Developer Chat Monday July 10  We are very pleased to announce a chat with Jeffrey Steefel, executive producer of the Lord of the Rings Online game. Join us in #TheHallofFire Monday, July 10th at 5:30pm to find out more about this exciting game! Jeffrey Steefel joined Turbine, Inc in early 2004 and is currently the Executive Producer in charge of the upcoming MMORPG The Lord of the Rings Online. LOTRO will be the first and only online persistent world based directly on the literary works of J.R.R Tolkien and will host a world-wide community of fans and gamers. Jeffrey has been a professional in the Entertainment and Technology industries for almost 20 years, serving as Executive, Director, Head of Production, Principal Designer and Business Strategist for multiple new-media, entertainment and technology organizations ranging from young start-ups to media and technology giant, Sony. [More] 7/05/06 - Latest News
EA Ships The Lord of the Rings, The Battle for Middle-earth II for the Xbox 360 REDWOOD CITY, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--July 5, 2006--Electronic Arts (NASDAQ:ERTS - News) announced that the award-winning The Lord of the Rings(TM), The Battle for Middle-earth(TM) II for the Xbox 360(TM) shipped to stores nationwide today and will hit store shelves July 7, 2006. This marks the debut of a strategy game available for the Xbox 360 system, boasting a new and innovative console-specific control scheme that allows novice players to enjoy the game's signature strategy gameplay while giving expert strategy players the flexibility needed to engage in deeply complex battles. "We are thrilled to bring the first Real-time Strategy game to the Xbox 360 and offer you the opportunity to command massive armies from The Lord of the Rings universe for the first time on console," said Louis Castle, VP of Creative Development at EALA. "The Xbox LIVE gameplay is also truly enjoyable which features exclusive multiplayer modes. We can't wait to see you online!" [More]
6/29/06 - Latest News
LOTR Online Update Meghan, Online Community Manager for The Lord of the Rings Online: Shadows of Angmar writes: Today we announced a LOTRO Riddle Contest, where community members are invited to submit Tolkien-styled riddles for our content team to use in the game as the basis of quests or as scraps of lore found throughout the land. We expect this to be a lot of fun for the community. Winners whose riddles are chosen will win entry into our Beta Program! Speaking of Beta, MMORadio will be giving away Beta keys throughout the month of July to their listeners, so let your visitors know they might want to tune in. [More] Go back to Gaming News Archives
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