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{{disambig-more|The Lord of the Rings|[[The Lord of the Rings (disambiguation)]]}} | |||
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{{video game infobox | |||
| image=[[File:The Lord of the Rings- The Treason of Isengard.jpg|250px]] | |||
| name=The Lord of the Rings: The Treason of Isengard | |||
| developer=[[Surreal Software]] (PS2, Windows)<br />[[The Whole Experience]] (Xbox)<br />[[Pocket Studios]] (GBA) | |||
| publisher=[[Vivendi Universal]] | |||
| platform=Playstation 2, Xbox, Game Boy Advance, Microsoft Windows | |||
| releasedate=Cancelled | |||
| genre=Action-Adventure | |||
|}}'''''The Lord of the Rings: The Treason of Isengard''''' was a third-person action-adventure video game under development by [[Surreal Software]] for PlayStation 2 and Windows, and [[The Whole Experience]] for Xbox. It was the sequel of ''[[The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (video game)|The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring]]'' and like its predecessor was based on the books. A separate edition was developed for GameBoy Advance by [[Pocket Studios]].<ref name="Gamespot-an">{{webcite|author=|articleurl=http://www.gamespot.com/articles/black-label-games-announces-new-the-lord-of-the-rings-game/1100-6025628/|articlename= | |||
Black Label Games announces new The Lord of the Rings game | |||
|dated=|website=www.gamespot.com|accessed=27 august 2014}}</ref> It was to be released by [[Vivendi Universal]] in late 2003 but was cancelled in september 2003 due to failing the standards Vivendi had set for their games.<ref name="Gamespot-interview">{{webcite|author=|articleurl=http://www.gamespot.com/articles/lotr-treason-of-isengard-axed/1100-6075019/|articlename= | |||
LOTR: Treason of Isengard axed | |||
|dated=|website=www.gamespot.com|accessed=27 august 2014}}</ref> | |||
==Plot== | |||
[[File:The Lord of the Rings- The Treason of Isengard - Treebeard.jpg|thumb|300px|[[Treebeard]] in [[Isengard]].]] | |||
The storyline of Treason of Isengard is based on [[The Lord of the Rings|books]], covering the second volume [[The Two Towers]], and continues where [[The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (video game)|its' prequel]] ended. The storyline would feature [[Aragorn]], [[Legolas]] and [[Gimli]] pursuing the [[Uruk-hai]] and entering [[Fangorn Forest|Fangorn]], the journey of [[Frodo Baggins|Frodo]], [[Samwise Gamgee|Sam]] and [[Gollum]], [[Shelob's Lair]], the [[Battle of the Hornburg|Battle of Helm's Deep]] and the [[Battle of Isengard]].<ref name="Trailer">{{webcite|author=|articleurl=http://www.gamespot.com/videos/the-lord-of-the-rings-the-treason-of-isengard-trai/2300-6071079/|articlename=The Lord of the Rings: The Treason of Isengard Trailer 1 | |||
|dated=|website=www.gamespot.com|accessed=27 August 2014}}</ref> | |||
==Gameplay== | |||
The player was able to take control of several characters. Whilst progressing the player would gain experience and could upgrade their characters. Other features included large battle sequences,<ref name="Gamespot-an"/> playing as an [[Ents|Ent]], online gameplay and downloadable content.<ref>{{webcite|author=|articleurl=http://www.ign.com/games/the-lord-of-the-rings-the-treason-of-isengard/ps2-499470|articlename= | |||
The Lord of the Rings: The Treason of Isengard | |||
|dated=|website=www.ign.com|accessed=27 August 2014}}</ref> | |||
===Playable characters=== | |||
The game would include several playable characters. Due to the game's cancellation it is unknown which charactars would be playable. This list only includes confirmed characters: | |||
*[[Aragorn]]<ref name="Trailer"/> | |||
*[[Legolas]]<ref name="Trailer"/> | |||
*[[Gimli]]<ref name="Trailer"/> | |||
*[[Gollum]]<ref name="Trailer"/> | |||
*[[Treebeard]]<ref>{{webcite|author=|articleurl=http://games-beta.slashdot.org/story/03/09/13/0149231/lotr---treason-of-isengard-cancelled|articlename= | |||
LOTR - Treason Of Isengard Cancelled|dated=13 September 2003|website=http://games-beta.slashdot.org|accessed=}}</ref> | |||
==Cancellation== | |||
[[File:The Lord of the Rings- The Treason of Isengard - Witch-King Concept Art.jpg|thumb|300px|Concept art of the [[Witch-king]].]]{{Blockquote|Scheduled for release in Q4 2003, Treason of Isengard was dropped from the release schedule when it was determined that the game was not shaping up as strongly as anticipated and would likely not satisfy the expectations of Tolkien fans.<br/><br/>Vivendi Universal Games remains committed to developing and releasing quality games based on the literary works of J.R.R. Tolkien, and we look forward to the release of The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings: War of the Ring this November, as well as Middle-Earth Online next year.|Official statement of [[Vivendi Universal]]<ref name="Gamespot-interview"/>}} | |||
Treason of Isengard was cancelled in september 2003. In an interview with [[wikipedia:Gamespot|Gamespot]], Andrew Shiozaki, senior brand manager of Vivendi, explained that Vivendi had reviewed their complete line-up of [[Middle-earth]] video games, which besides Treason of Isengard included ''[[The Hobbit (2003 video game)|The Hobbit]]'', the [[The Lord of the Rings: War of the Ring|''War of the Ring'' strategy game]] and the MMORPG ''[[Middle-earth Online]]'' (which eventually was released as ''[[The Lord of the Rings Online]]'' by [[Turbine]]). In was deemed that Treason of Isengard failed the standards that Vivendi had set for their Middle-earth video games and was therefore cancelled. Instead, they focussed on the remaining three video games.<ref name="Gamespot-interview"/> | |||
==Soundtrack== | |||
Chance Thomas composed original music for Treason of Isengard. Several music demo's were available for download on the - now offline - site <nowiki>www.lotr.com</nowiki><!-- , this included tracks known as "The Elves Return to the Sea" and "The Battle of Pelennor Fields".<ref> http://www.assemblergames.com/forums/showthread.php?50475-LOTR-Treason-of-Isengard-(Unreleased)-Demo </ref> (needs checking)-->. Some tracks were reused for ''The Lord of the Rings: War of the Ring'' and ''[[The Lord of the Rings Online]]''.<ref>{{webcite|author=|articleurl=http://archives.theonering.net/perl/newsview/8/1096410589|articlename=Chance Thomas' Lord of the Rings Themes Surpass 1 Million Downloads |dated=|website=www.theonering.net|accessed=27 August 2014}}</ref><ref>{{webcite|author=|articleurl=http://web.archive.org/web/20030922181844/http://lotr.com/|articlename=|dated=25 May 2003|website=web.archive.org|accessed=}}</ref> | |||
==Trailer== | |||
<center>{{#ev:youtubehd|59YY5r9sBFQ|600}}</center> | |||
==See also== | |||
*[[:Category:Images from The Lord of the Rings: The Treason of Isengard|Images from ''The Lord of the Rings: The Treason of Isengard'']] | |||
*''[[The Two Towers]]'' | |||
*''[[The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers (video game)|The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers]]'', a video game by [[Electronic Arts]] which was based on [[The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers|Peter Jackson's adaptation of ''The Two Towers'']]. | |||
*''[[The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (video game)|The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring]]'', its' prequel | |||
==External links== | |||
*[http://www.gamespot.com/articles/lotr-treason-of-isengard-axed/1100-6075019/ Interview with Andrew Shiozaki] at [http://www.gamespot.com Gamespot] | |||
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[[Category:Action games]] [[Category:Adventure games]] [[Category:Cancelled video games]] [[Category:Game Boy Advance games]] [[Category:Microsoft Windows games]] [[Category:PlayStation 2 games]] [[Category:Vivendi games]] [[Category:Xbox games]] | |||
Revision as of 23:32, 27 August 2014
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| The Lord of the Rings: The Treason of Isengard | |
| Video game | |
| Developer | Surreal Software (PS2, Windows) The Whole Experience (Xbox) Pocket Studios (GBA) |
| Publisher | Vivendi Universal |
| Platform | Playstation 2, Xbox, Game Boy Advance, Microsoft Windows |
| Release date | Cancelled |
| Genre | Action-Adventure |
The Lord of the Rings: The Treason of Isengard was a third-person action-adventure video game under development by Surreal Software for PlayStation 2 and Windows, and The Whole Experience for Xbox. It was the sequel of The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring and like its predecessor was based on the books. A separate edition was developed for GameBoy Advance by Pocket Studios.[1] It was to be released by Vivendi Universal in late 2003 but was cancelled in september 2003 due to failing the standards Vivendi had set for their games.[2]
Plot
The storyline of Treason of Isengard is based on books, covering the second volume The Two Towers, and continues where its' prequel ended. The storyline would feature Aragorn, Legolas and Gimli pursuing the Uruk-hai and entering Fangorn, the journey of Frodo, Sam and Gollum, Shelob's Lair, the Battle of Helm's Deep and the Battle of Isengard.[3]
Gameplay
The player was able to take control of several characters. Whilst progressing the player would gain experience and could upgrade their characters. Other features included large battle sequences,[1] playing as an Ent, online gameplay and downloadable content.[4]
Playable characters
The game would include several playable characters. Due to the game's cancellation it is unknown which charactars would be playable. This list only includes confirmed characters:
Cancellation
Scheduled for release in Q4 2003, Treason of Isengard was dropped from the release schedule when it was determined that the game was not shaping up as strongly as anticipated and would likely not satisfy the expectations of Tolkien fans.
Vivendi Universal Games remains committed to developing and releasing quality games based on the literary works of J.R.R. Tolkien, and we look forward to the release of The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings: War of the Ring this November, as well as Middle-Earth Online next year.
—Official statement of Vivendi Universal[2]
Treason of Isengard was cancelled in september 2003. In an interview with Gamespot, Andrew Shiozaki, senior brand manager of Vivendi, explained that Vivendi had reviewed their complete line-up of Middle-earth video games, which besides Treason of Isengard included The Hobbit, the War of the Ring strategy game and the MMORPG Middle-earth Online (which eventually was released as The Lord of the Rings Online by Turbine). In was deemed that Treason of Isengard failed the standards that Vivendi had set for their Middle-earth video games and was therefore cancelled. Instead, they focussed on the remaining three video games.[2]
Soundtrack
Chance Thomas composed original music for Treason of Isengard. Several music demo's were available for download on the - now offline - site www.lotr.com. Some tracks were reused for The Lord of the Rings: War of the Ring and The Lord of the Rings Online.[6][7]
Trailer
See also
- Images from The Lord of the Rings: The Treason of Isengard
- The Two Towers
- The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers, a video game by Electronic Arts which was based on Peter Jackson's adaptation of The Two Towers.
- The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring, its' prequel
External links
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Black Label Games announces new The Lord of the Rings game", www.gamespot.com (accessed 27 August 2014)
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 "LOTR: Treason of Isengard axed", www.gamespot.com (accessed 27 August 2014)
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 "The Lord of the Rings: The Treason of Isengard Trailer 1", www.gamespot.com (accessed 27 August 2014)
- ↑ "The Lord of the Rings: The Treason of Isengard", www.ign.com (accessed 27 August 2014)
- ↑ "LOTR - Treason Of Isengard Cancelled" dated 13 September 2003, http://games-beta.slashdot.org (accessed 26 April 2024)
- ↑ "Chance Thomas' Lord of the Rings Themes Surpass 1 Million Downloads", www.theonering.net (accessed 27 August 2014)
- ↑ "[1]" dated 25 May 2003, web.archive.org (accessed 26 April 2024)
