Gaming News - August 2006
Westwood, MA (August 3, 2006) - Turbine announced today that The Lord
of the Rings Online: Shadows of Angmar has entered the alpha phase of
development.
From Turbine:
The first and only massively multiplayer online role-playing game (MMORPG)
based on the literary works of J.R.R. Tolkien, The Lord of the Rings Online will
allow players to explore Middle-earth, the most famous fantasy world of all
time. The company also announced that over 125,000 fans have already signed up
for the Beta Program.
“Turbine is committed to delivering the most immersive and accurate online
Tolkien experience possible and today is a major milestone as we realize our
vision for this mysterious and exciting world,” said Jeffrey Anderson, president
and CEO of Turbine, Inc. “With over 125,000 fans already signed up for the Beta
Program we are on pace to be one of the largest beta communities in the
industry.”
Since announcing the start of sign-ups for the Beta Program at the Electronic
Entertainment Expo in May, over 125,000 people have already registered. In
response to increasing demand, Turbine is expanding the Beta Program to let more
players participate. Turbine will be inviting tens of thousands of people into
the Beta Program over the coming months. Players who wish to be invited should
sign-up for a chance to be selected for the Beta Program by visiting
www.lotro.com/betasignup.
The Lord of the Rings Online: Shadows of Angmar invites players to join in an
epic adventure -- exploring a massive online world while defending the lands of
Middle-earth from the Dark Lord Sauron. Players of all levels will explore
incredibly detailed realms and join familiar characters in an evolving and
persistent re-creation of J.R.R. Tolkien’s beloved world. They will face the
dangers Frodo and the Fellowship left behind when they began their epic journey
to destroy the One Ring. Gamers can adventure solo or choose from thousands of
players online to forge their own fellowships, as they face the hideous monsters
and minions of evil, fight epic battles to defend Middle-earth, and immerse
themselves in the greatest adventure of our time.
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