Posted Sat, Apr 29, 2006 by Jeff Woleslagle
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Developer: Turbine, Inc.
Publisher: None
Genre: High Fantasy - MMORPG
Release Date: TBA
Development Status: Internal Testing (as of E3 '06)
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Wednesday, May 10th
The amazing world of J.R.R. Tolkien's literary works comes to life as never before in The Lord of the Rings Onlinev: Shadows of Angmar™. For the first time ever, players can explore this living world online. 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.
Epic adventures punctuated with strategic combat combine to create a unique experience where your actions visibly effect the state of the world. Become a legendary hero as you write a new chapter in the adventure loved by millions in The Lord of the Rings Online™: Shadows of Angmar™!
[from the Turbine Inc. website]
Headquartered in Westwood, MA, Turbine, Inc. is a leading producer and publisher of online subscription entertainment. Turbine has established a position at the forefront of the massively multiplayer online games (MMOG) space with its ability to create living worlds and empower players to drive the game play experience.
Turbine is currently developing the first Lord of the Rings online role playing game, The Lord of the Rings Online™: Shadows of Angmar™ while developing and self- funding Dungeons & Dragons Online™ with publishing partner Atari. Both break-through titles will join Turbine's memorable games Asheron's Call® and Asheron's Call: Dark Majesty®.
Formed in 1994 by a team of entrepreneurs who shared a vision of becoming the premier provider of online subscription entertainment, Turbine is now one of only a handful of companies to have sucessfully launched an MMOG service. The company has grown to more than 200 employees, launched three successful titles, and works with some of the best partners in the business. A privately held company, Turbine, Inc. is now one of the most successful companies in the online video games industry.[from the Turbine Inc. website]