Midway to Co-Publish Lord of the Rings Online
Company: Midway Product: Lord of the Rings Online
Turbine, Inc. announced today that Midway Home Entertainment Inc. will co–publish (along with Turbine) and distribute The Lord of the Rings Online: Shadows of Angmar in North America. The Lord of the Rings Online is the world's first and only massively multiplayer online (MMO) role playing game based upon the literary works of J.R.R. Tolkien.
"We're very excited to be working with Midway on this title," explained Jeffrey Anderson, president and CEO of Turbine. "Midway's extensive North American distribution capabilities should ensure a strong and broad based retail presence for The Lord of the Rings Online." "The Lord of the Rings series is the foundation for so much of today's fantasy entertainment, and we expect Turbine's MMO to be a faithful, thrilling recreation of Tolkien’s world," said Steve Allison, chief marketing officer, Midway. "We are very pleased to be working with Turbine and look forward to leveraging our expertise to bring The Lord of the Rings Online to the vast legions of Tolkien fans."
The Lord of the Rings Online: Shadows of Angmar will allow players to forge heroic legacies in the ongoing struggle for Middle–earth. Gamers of all levels will establish their unique reputations, explore incredibly detailed realms and join familiar Tolkien characters, while adventuring solo or in fellowships within an evolving and persistent re–creation of Middle–earth.
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Related Links: The Lord of the Rings Online: Shadows of Angmar -- Official Site Midway
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