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]
{ May 9th 2008 at 7:30PM } 
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.
Mikezula @ May 9th 2008 7:47PM
I'm sold ALREADY and...wait...you can play as the OLIPHAUNT???
Sweet. If true. I wouldn't mind being able to play as a vengeful tree, either.
xrich @ May 9th 2008 8:09PM
im not sure how a battlefront style game would work with melee combat...might be good as long as its not just a button masher...if its a dynasty warrior clone then i'll definately pass...
Fane @ May 9th 2008 10:02PM
They had me at LOTR Battlefront.
Mike @ May 9th 2008 10:44PM
The whole battlefront style seems not to bad of an idea lets just hope it doesnt flop like there last attempt at a game (LOTR online)
fazer @ May 10th 2008 2:36AM
i went to the home site and so far it seems that its not very crowded except for 1 screenshot. I think they need alot more people than 150 if the maps are that big
groovemachine @ May 10th 2008 8:28AM
score now i dont have to wait for battlefront III
andreas @ May 11th 2008 7:24AM
Is there eawen gonna be a bttlfront III????
James @ May 13th 2008 2:34PM
It *sounds* like Dynasty Warriors of the Rings -- am I missing something? 'Cause that would probably get real boring real fast.