New 'Lord of the Rings' online game in the works, game developer announces
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Will this be the “one game to rule them all”?
“The Lord of the Rings” is getting a "multi-year" online game as the result of an arrangement between Athlon Games and Middle-earth Enterprises, according to a Tuesday news release.
Middle-earth Enterprises holds the licensing to the universe created by “The Lord of the Rings” author J.R.R. Tolkien, TechRadar explains.
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The game may have some surprises in store for fantasy lovers.
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“Athlon Games is working with a partner developer to create an online game set in the world of Middle-earth™ at a time long before the events of The Lord of the Rings, exploring lands, people and creatures never seen before by fans of the Tolkien universe,” the release explains.
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Middle-earth Enterprises’ chief brand and licensing officer Fredrica Drotos spoke about the arrangement.
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“We are extremely pleased to work with Athlon Games to create a new, immersive game experience, exploring epic regions in Middle-earth during the years leading to the events of The Lord of the Rings,” she said.
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Drotos added, “Athlon’s game will allow millions of Middle-earth fans throughout the world a unique opportunity for fellowship and epic exploration.”
It's currently unclear when the game will be released.