Pandemic conquers Middle-earth with new LOTR title

by Majed Athab { May 9th 2008 at 7:30PM }

Pandemic Studios is spearheading a new Middle-earth based game entitled: The Lord of the Rings: Conquest. The team behind the Star Wars Battlefront and Battlefront II titles is tasked to breathe life into the Tolkien fantasy world with this new action game. Can they do it? Josh Resnick, co-founder and general manager of Pandemic Studios thinks so: "Our experience creating massive, rich, action-packed games means that The Lord of the Rings: Conquest will give fans exactly what they want: full control of the blade, bow, and magic to fight its epic battles any way they want -- even if they choose to play from the evil side."

Interesting PR-laced point there Mr. Resnick. We're sure intrigued about the "evil side" gameplay, though; the ability to play as an Oliphaunt, the Balrog, and Sauron do sound rather wicked (in a good way). Interested in more? Then check out the game's official website. The game is due for a global Fall 2008 release.

[Via press release]

Tags: lord-of-the-rings, lord-of-the-rings-conquest, pandemic-studios

Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)

Twinturbo120 @ May 9th 2008 7:36PM

meh I never liked these types of games but looks good

Nate the Prophet @ May 9th 2008 7:40PM

I think this game looks FREEKIN' SWEET! I've been wanting a LOTR game for the PS3 since I got mine, too bad it probably won't be out until next year.

I love that you can do the "what if" side of things--if evil had won, what would they have done to Middle Earth? Very cool. Online coop is also great.

I'll buy this even if the reviews suck.