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4-17-07 Turbine
Turbine and Midway Unveil Special Edition for The Lord of the Rings Online(TM)
Special Edition Provides Players with Premium Items and Content
WESTWOOD, Mass. & CHICAGO --(Business Wire)-- Apr. 12, 2007 Turbine, Inc. and
Midway Games Inc. (NYSE:MWY) today unveiled the Special Edition of The Lord of
the Rings Online(TM): Shadows of Angmar(TM). This Special Edition of the highly
anticipated massively multiplayer online game provides fans with exclusive
items, including the "making of" DVD, a soundtrack of the game, and a special
in-game item. The Lord of the Rings Online is scheduled to launch on April 24th
in the U.S. and Canada and the Special Edition of the game is now available for
pre-order at select retailers nationwide.
"We have experienced unbelievable anticipation and support for The Lord of the
Rings Online throughout the development process," said Jeff Anderson, President
and CEO of Turbine Inc. "We knew that the game had to provide a terrific
experience to the millions of Tolkien fans and we wanted to enhance that
experience even more with this Special Edition."
"We worked closely with Turbine to create content for the Special Edition that
would appeal to even the most dedicated fans of The Lord of the Rings Online,"
said Steve Allison, chief marketing officer, Midway. "With the bonus DVD,
soundtrack, buddy pass, in-game item and more, we feel we're providing great
value for those that buy the Special Edition."
The Lord of the Rings Online Special Edition will be available in limited
quantities and contains a number of benefits & bonuses priced at just $59.99
MSRP. The Special Edition includes:
-- Full Game on 2 DVD's
-- 30-days of free online play
-- Free 10-day Buddy Key
-- The "Beyond the Shadows. . .The Making of The Lord of the Rings Online" DVD -
A collection of videos that show how Turbine brought the Books of J.R.R. Tolkien
to life. Hear from the game's designers and see their work from concept to
completion.
-- The Lord of the Rings Online Soundtrack - In-game soundtrack of the Shire,
Rivendell, Bree, Thorin's Hall and Angmar.
-- Exclusive In-Game Item - "The Glass of Aglarel" - Carrying this in-game jewel
will increase your Hope to aid you against the effects of Dread brought on by
the Witch-king and his minions.
-- A Full Color Special Edition Manual
-- Exclusive map of Middle-earth
Players can pre-order both the Standard and Special Editions of The Lord of the
Rings Online at http://www.lotro.com/preorder or at select retail stores
nationwide. Pre-order customers automatically become Founders of The Lord of the
Rings Online and are among the first to experience this fantastic online world
based on the Books of J.R.R. Tolkien.
The Lord of the Rings Online is the first and only massively multiplayer online
role-playing game based on the Books of J.R.R. Tolkien. The game recreates the
vast world of Middle-earth with incredible dedication to the lore and with an
unprecedented level of detail. The game delivers an experience that takes
players beyond the Books to where they can create their own story within the
most famous fantasy world of all time. For more information, visit http://www.lotro.com.
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