The Lord of the Rings Online™: Shadows of Angmar™ Pre-order Packs in Stores throughout Europe NOW
It's time to pack your bags and move to Middle-earth as players are invited to pre-order The Lord of the Rings Online™: Shadows of Angmar™ across Europe.
Friday, 23rd March (12 noon GMT) - Codemasters Online Gaming has announced that The Lord of the Rings Online: Shadows of Angmar (LOTRO) Pre-order packs go live today at all leading online retailers across Europe. These exceptional packs give game enthusiasts the opportunity to explore Middle-earth 10 days prior to the official European release date on April 24th. Accompanying the 10-day early access is an in-game item and the opportunity to become a Founder of The Lord of the Rings Online.
The Lord of the Rings Online Founder Programme* presents players two different membership options including £99.99 (EUR 149.99) for a lifetime subscription or a 6-month subscription for £35.94 (EUR 53.94), equivalent to £5.99 (EUR 8.99) per month. This offer is only open to Founders who purchase the Pre-order pack of The Lord of the Rings Online.
The Lord of the Rings Online recreates the vast world of Middle-earth with incredible dedication to the books of J.R.R. Tolkien and an unprecedented level of detail. LOTRO's immersive storyline delivers an experience that takes players beyond the Books to where they can create their own story. At launch, thousands of fans will be able to explore the untold stories of Middle-earth, interact with legendary heroes like Gandalf, and play a vital role in the War of the Ring. Currently in development at Turbine, Inc., Codemasters Online Gaming will co-publish and operate the title across most of Europe. Language support will include English, French and German.
For more information on The Lord of the Rings Online , visit www.movetomiddle-earth.com
For more information on where to pre-order The Lord of the Rings Online visit www.lotro-europe.com/preorder. There are still spaces available within the European LOTRO BETA, to sign up visit www.lotro-europe.com/beta.
See the complete Pre-order Program and Founder Program terms and conditions at www.lotro-europe.com/preorderUK PRESS INFORMATION
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ABOUT CODEMASTERS
Codemasters is a leading developer and publisher of best-selling interactive entertainment products for a global audience on current and future gaming platforms and channels. Established in 1986, the company's dominant brands include Colin McRae Rally, TOCA Race Driver, LMA Manager, Brian Lara Cricket and Operation Flashpoint. The company is headquartered in Southam, Warwickshire UK and maintains operations in the US, Germany, France, Spain, and Benelux. More information about the company and its products is available online at www.codemasters.com
ABOUT TURBINE, INC.
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 company in North America. Turbine's catalogue 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 and its services, please visit www.turbine.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.
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