Codemasters Online Storm Europe's Largest Games Convention

Friday, 17th August (10am GMT) - Codemasters Online have today announced their largest ever line up of games at this year's Games Convention. Taking place in Leipzig, Germany on August 23rd - 26th, this all encompassing line up will feature the full range of Codemasters Online titles including the number one selling game The Lord of the Rings Online: Shadows of Angmar. Also on show will be the recently announced FREE MMORPG ArchLord, RF Online, DUNGEONS & DRAGONS ONLINE: Stormreach and the long awaited action MMO, FURY.

"It's fantastic to be part of this year's Games Convention," said David Solari, Vice President and General Manager, Codemasters Online. "With GC rapidly becoming the world's largest consumer convention, we are delighted to bring so many titles to the many enthusiastic gamers attending this year's Games Convention."

Headlining Codemasters Online's attendance will be The Lord of the Rings Online, commanding a huge presence with its own dedicated stand showcasing the game's second free content update, Book 10: The City of the Kings. The Codemasters Online team and Turbine's Jeffrey Steefel, Executive Producer, will be in attendance to guide players through the most epic fantasy world of all time, Middle-earth.

Also revealed at this year's Games Convention will be Europe's first look at the much anticipated free-to-play online role-playing game, FURY. Set for release in October, FURY combines online persistent world depth with heart pumping PvP action like never seen before in any previous MMORPG. The development team behind FURY, Auran will be officially on hand to demonstrate this cutting edge, Unreal Engine 3 powered MMORPG.

ArchLord, RF Online, Dungeons & Dragons Online: Stormreach and FURY will all be showcased on the OnlineWelten stand, Hall 4 B01. The Lord of the Rings Online booth is located in Hall 4, F01.

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