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Codemasters bring The Lord of the Rings to Europe
Codemasters partners with Turbine, Inc. to bring The Lord of the Rings Online™: Shadows of Angmar™ to Europe.
Friday 3rd March, (10am UK time) – Codemasters has extended its
relationship with Turbine, Inc., a premier publisher of online
subscription entertainment, and today announces it has secured the
exclusive European publishing and online operational rights to The Lord
of the Rings Online™: Shadows of Angmar™; the first and only MMORPG
based on the literary works of J.R.R. Tolkien.
The Lord of the Rings Online: Shadows of Angmar is currently in
development at Turbine’s studios in Westwood, Mass. and is expected to
launch late in 2006. Codemasters Online Gaming will publish and operate
the title across Europe. Language support will include English, French
and German.
Jeffrey Anderson, president and CEO of Turbine, Inc., commented:
“Through the last year we have established a close working relationship
with Codemasters and have been impressed with its commitment and
expertise in the online gaming space. We are delighted to partner
further with the company to deliver The Lord of the Rings Online
experience throughout Europe.”
Rod Cousens, CEO of Codemasters, commented:
“The Lord of the Rings is one the most-suited literary pieces of
fantasy to translate into a rich and rewarding MMORPG experience and it
is immensely pleasing to be extending our relationship with Turbine,
Inc to bring its superbly crafted work to Europe.”
The Lord of the Rings Online: Shadows of Angmar will allow players to
forge heroic legacies in the War for Middle-Earth. Gamers will
experience an evolving persistent recreation of Tolkien's
world-renowned fantasy realm where they can establish their unique
reputations, and discover and wield legendary weapons in strategic
battles, while adventuring solo or in Fellowships.
This game spans legendary Eriador, including the pastoral Shire, the
Elven enclave of Rivendell, rustic Bree, and more. As the lands of
Middle-Earth fall under a growing threat from the dark realm of Angmar,
only the mightiest of deeds and the stoutest of hearts can halt the
advance of Sauron's minions.
For the latest news and images from The Lord of the Rings Online: Shadows of Angmar, visit http://www.lotro-europe.com
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