The Lord of the Rings Online(TM): Shadows of Angmar(TM) LaunchesThe Lord of the Rings Online(TM):
24 April 2007 - 10:00PM
Business Wire
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. Legions of fans have been waiting in great
anticipation for the opportunity to start their adventure in
Middle-earth and as of today, the wait is over! The Lord of the
Rings Online delivers an interactive experience brimming with life
and filled with the familiar people, places and monsters from the
most beloved fantasy adventure of all time. From the quaint
surroundings of the Shire to Angmar, the vile kingdom of the
Witch-king, players will experience the world of Middle-earth as
never before. �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, Inc.
�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.� �The Lord of
the Rings franchise, with its incredibly rich history and extensive
fan base, lends itself perfectly to the MMO genre,� said Steve
Allison, chief marketing officer, Midway. �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.� Turbine also announced today
the first update to The Lord of the Rings Online. This free update,
called the Shores of Evendim, is scheduled to be released this
coming June and 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. The Lord of the Rings Online is now available for purchase
at major retailers in both a Special and Standard Edition. The
Special Edition of The Lord of the Rings Online includes the game
on a single DVD, 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. The Special Edition retails for a U.S. MSRP
of $59.99, while the Standard Edition of the game is available for
a U.S. MSRP of $49.99. For more information about The Lord of the
Rings Online, please visit www.lotro.com About Turbine Turbine,
Inc. is a premier developer, publisher and operator of online
entertainment and is headquartered in Westwood, Massachusetts. The
company is one of the largest privately-held online games companies
in North America. Turbine�s catalog includes some of the most
famous online entertainment brands, including Asheron�s Call�,
DUNGEONS & DRAGONS ONLINE�: Stormreach�, and The Lord of the
Rings Online�: Shadows of Angmar�. For more information on Turbine,
its products and services please visit www.turbine.com. About
Midway Midway Games Inc. (NYSE:MWY), headquartered in Chicago,
Illinois, with offices throughout the world, is a leading developer
and publisher of interactive entertainment software for major
videogame systems and personal computers. More information about
Midway and its products can be found at www.midway.com. About
Tolkien Enterprises The Saul Zaentz Company d/b/a Tolkien
Enterprises is the holder of worldwide motion picture, legitimate
stage, merchandising, and other rights in J.R.R. Tolkien�s literary
works The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit. Tolkien Enterprises has
been producing and licensing films, stage productions and
merchandise based on Tolkien�s works for almost 30 years. Its
headquarters are in Berkeley, California, and its website may be
found at www.tolkien-ent.com. �The Lord of the Rings Online,�
�Shadows of Angmar,� �Middle-earth,� �The Lord of the Rings,� and
the names of the characters, events, items and places therein are
trademarks or registered trademarks of The Saul Zaentz Company
d/b/a Tolkien Enterprises under license to Turbine, Inc. Turbine
and the Turbine logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of
Turbine, Inc. in the United States and/or other jurisdictions. All
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result of these risks and uncertainties, including, without
limitation, the financial strength of the interactive entertainment
industry, dependence on new product introductions and the ability
to maintain the scheduling of such introductions, the current
console platform transition and other technological changes,
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