Lord of the Rings: War in the North CD Key

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Form your own fellowship to battle Sauron's forces in The Lord of the Rings: War in the North. Publisher Warner Bros. Interactive and developer Snowblind Studios announced today the title will launch in 2011, featuring mature RPG action and three-player online co-op in the LOTR game "fans have been waiting for."

Developed in association with Middle-earth Enterprises, the game will take players to unseen lands while also revisiting story elements from the classic fantasy trilogy. Along the way, players will experience "extensive character optimization and development," upgradeable weapons, skills, and special abilities.

"With The Lord of the Rings: War in the North we are taking a mature approach to the widely celebrated property with authentic portrayals of battles and all new story lines," Warner Bros. Interactive President Martin Tremblay said in a statement. "Utilizing the award-winning and passionate development team at Snowblind Studios, we are looking to evolve the RPG experience and deliver The Lord of the Rings game fans have been waiting for."

Bothell, Washington-based Snowblind Studios, the creative team behind Baldur's Gate: Dark Alliance, Champions of Norrath, and Justice League Heroes, calls War in the North a "monumental" game featuring authentic narrative and environmental locations from J.R.R. Tolkien's master piece.

"This game is a natural evolution of the acclaimed RPG gameplay that Snowblind has consistently delivered over the past years," said Snowblind founder Ryan Geithman. "Players and fans will experience an innovative approach to online co-op gameplay, woven throughout every facet of the game in a way that only Snowblind can deliver."