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'''''The Lord of the Rings Online'''''
| image=[[File:WITN-boxart.png|250px]]
| name=''The Lord of the Rings: War in the North''
| developer=[[Snowblind Studios]]
| publisher=[[Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment]]
| platform=[[wikipedia:PlayStation 3|PlayStation 3]], [[wikipedia:Microsoft Windows|Microsoft Windows]] and [[wikipedia:Xbox 360|Xbox 360]]<ref name="Gamespot-06-10">[http://www.youtube.com/user/gamespot Gamespot], [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lmg6GgkrtnU&feature=related Interview with Ryan Geithman], dated [[10 June]], [[2010]] (accessed [[5 July]], [[2011]])</ref>
| releasedate=[[2011]]<ref name="Gamespot-06-10"/>
| genre=Action, Role-playing game
| modes=Single player, two/three-player co-operative, online<ref name="Product Announcement"/>
| rating=[[wikipedia:Entertainment Software Rating Board|ESRB]]: M<ref name="Kotaku Party">[http://kotaku.com Kotaku], "[http://kotaku.com/5566672/lord-of-the-rings-war-in-the-north-eyes+on-impressions-a-party-of-three ''Lord of the Rings: War in the North'' Eyes-On Impressions: A Party of Three], dated [[17 June|June 17]], [[2010]] (accessed [[5 February|February 5]], [[2011]])</ref>
| distribution=
}}
'''''The Lord of the Rings: War in the North''''' is an upcoming role-playing video-game developed by [[Snowblind Studios]] and published by [[Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment]] for [[wikipedia:PlayStation 3|PlayStation 3]], [[wikipedia:Xbox 360|Xbox 360]] and [[wikipedia:Microsoft Windows|Windows]]. The game takes place during the [[War of the Ring]] but adapts the seldom-mentioned battles that took place across [[Eriador]] and  [[Rhovanion]]. The game will be released in 2011. The game will be based on both the books and the films.<ref name="sourceE">[http://www.gamefront.com/ Gamefront], [http://www.gamefront.com/gdc-11-war-in-the-north-hands-on/ GDC 11 – War in the North Hands-on], dated [[10 March]], [[2011]] (accessed at [[6 July]], [[2011]])</ref>


==Plot==
==Plot==
Although the game includes familiar locations from [[Middle-earth]] it doesn't deal with the core story of ''[[The Lord of the Rings]]'', instead choosing to create a tale which didn't happen but could have done.<ref name="Dev Interview1">[http://www.atomicmpc.com.au Atomic MPC], "[http://www.atomicmpc.com.au/Feature/242441,lord-of-the-rings-war-in-the-north-dev-interview.aspx/1 Lord of the Rings: War in the North dev interview, page 1]", dated [[22 December|December 22]] [[2010]] (accessed [[5 February|February 5]], [[2011]])</ref> The player controls his own fellowship, a trio of fighters - [[Eradan (video game character)|Eradan]], a [[Dúnedain|Dúnadan]] "[[Ranger of the North]]," [[Andriel]], an [[Elves|elven]] "Loremaster of [[Rivendell]]"<ref group=”note”>Orginally the human was a mage and the Elf a ranger, but their classes were switched.</ref> and [[Farin (video game character)|Farin]], a [[Dwarves|dwarvern]] "Champion of Eriador" - to get behind enemy lines and have to stop [[Agandaûr]], the game's antagonist, before his plan succeeds.
The main characters Eradan, Andriel and Farin start at a [[Rangers of the North|Dúnedain]] camp at the [[Sarn Ford]], which has recently been attacked by the [[Nazgûl]]. The leader of the camp, [[Halbarad]], sends you to [[Bree]], where you’ve to speak with [[Aragorn]].<ref name="sourceF">[http://www.oxmonline.com/ Offical Xbox Magazine Online], [http://www.oxmonline.com/article/previews/g-l/lord-rings-war-north The Lord of the Rings: War in the North], dated [[28 April]], [[2011]] (accessed at [[7 July]], [[2011]])</ref> The fellowship travels through the [[Barrow Downs]] after which they meet with Aragorn in The Prancing Pony,<ref name="sourceF"/> who sends them to [[Fornost]]. In Fornost they rescue a [[Eagles|giant eagle]], [[Belarum]], from the [[Goblins]].<ref name="sourceC">[http://www.gamespot.com/?tag=header%3Blogo Gamespot], [http://www.gamespot.com/showcases/LOTR?sid=6319720&overridePid=991493 Game Videos, The Lord of the Rings: War in the North New Heroes Movie] (accessed [[7 July]], [[2011]])</ref>
[[File:LOTR-WITN-Agandaur2.png|thumb|200px|[[Agandaûr]], the game's main antagonist.]]In [[Rivendell]] the fellowship meets several members of the [[Council of Elrond]],<ref name="sourceF"/> scout the land around Rivendell<ref name="sourceG">[http://www.atomicmpc.com.au/ Atomic Maximum Power Computing], [http://www.atomicmpc.com.au/Feature/242441,lord-of-the-rings-war-in-the-north-dev-interview.aspx/1 Lord of the Rings: War in the North dev interview], dated [[22 December]], [[2011]] (accessed at [[7 July]], [[2011]])</ref> and fight [[Orcs]] with [[Elladan]] and [[Elrohir]].<ref name="sourceC"/>
Whilst the [[Fellowship of the Ring]] travels towards [[Mordor]] to destroy [[the One Ring]], [[Sauron]] has sent one of his most cruel servants, the [[Black Númenóreans|Black Númenórean]] [[Agandaûr]], to the North to destroy [[Rivendell]] and defeat the [[Free peoples]] of [[Eriador]] and  [[Rhovanion]]. Eradan, Andriel and Farin travel to [[Gundabad]] to discover the strength of Agandaûr's army.<ref name="Gundabadtrailer">[http://www.warinthenorth.com/index.php/media/videos The Lord of the Rings: War of the North's Official Site], Media, Videos, Gameplay Video: Mount Gundabad, dated [[5 May]], [[2011]] (acessed at [[20 June]], [[2011]])</ref>
Eradan, Andriel and Farin travel with Belarum to [[Mirkwood]] in search of [[Radagast]]. In the air they’re attacked by [[Wolfram]], a sorcerer and a [[Fell Beast]] rider, after which they fall from the Eagle’s back. They defeat Wolfram, after his death Wolfram’s Fell Beast tries to escape but is killed by Belarum. Andriel leads the others deeper into Mirkwood. They are ambushed by a group of Orcs and an Orc shaman. Eventually the fellowship enter a cave where they defeat a [[Cave-trolls|Cave-troll]].<ref name="sourceJ">[http://www.middleearthcenter.com/ Middle-earth Center], [http://www.middleearthcenter.com/2010/09/war-in-the-north-gameplay-demo-at-pax/ War in the North Gameplay Trailer at PAX], dated [[6 September]], [[2010]] (accessed at [[7 July]], [[2011]])</ref>
==Gameplay==
==Gameplay==
{{blockquote|Developed in association with Middle-earth Enterprises, The Lord of the Rings: War in the North explores both original and familiar narrative elements as Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment holds the rights to develop video games based on both the literary and motion picture content from The Lord of the Rings. Breaking new ground as a mature RPG video game set in Middle-earth, The Lord of the Rings: War in the North advances the RPG paradigm through innovative online, interdependent co-op play for up to three players who form their own Fellowship to fight Sauron’s forces in the North.<br/><br/>In The Lord of the Rings: War in the North, players can become the heroes in the great battle of the North as part of the epic War of the Ring. Exploring unseen lands, story elements and characters from Middle-earth as well as elements familiar from past feature films, gamers will experience extensive character customization and development, expansive co-op gameplay options and upgradeable weapons, skills and special abilities.|[[Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment]], product announcement<ref name="Product Announcement">[http://www.warinthenorth.com War in the North], "[http://www.warinthenorth.com/forums/showthread.php?7-Product-Announcement Product Announcement]", dated [[17 March|March 17]], [[2010]] (accessed [[5 February|February 5]], [[2011]])</ref>}}
===Character creation===
====Races====
====Classes====
===Quests and taks===
===Deeds===
===Fellowship===
===Instances and raids===
===Skirmishes===
===Monster Play===
===Traits===
===Titles===
===Reputation and factions===
===Crafting===
====Vocations====
====Professions====
===Session play===
====Chicken play====
===Social===
====Kinships====
===Economy and currency===
===Festivals===
===Music system===
===Housing===
===Hobbies===
====Fishing====
==Development==
===Middle-earth Online===
===''Shadows of Angmar''===
====Free updates====
===''Mines of Moria'' and ''Siege of Mirkwood''==
===Free-to-Play===
===Rohan expansions===
===Gondor expansions===
==Setting==
===Regions===
===Featured characters(?)===
===New elements===
====Characters====
====Groups====
====Objects====
====Locations====
====Structures====
===Discrepancies from source material===
==Servers==
===American servers===
All American servers are hosted by [[Turbine]].
*[[Arkenstone]]
*[[Moria|Dwarrowdelf]]
*[[Gladden River|Gladden]]
*[[Meneldor]]
*[[Celebrant|Silverlode]]
*[[Brandywine]]
*[[Elendilmir]]
*[[Rivendell|Imladris]]
*[[Nimrodel]]
*[[Landroval]]
*[[Rohan|Riddermark]]
*[[Windfola]]


Commentators have noted that this is the first iteration of ''The Lord of the Rings''-based games which is aimed at an older audience - predicted to be the first game in the series to be given and M-rating - with the inclusion of graphic violence and gory bloody detail<ref name="Kotaku Throats">[http://kotaku.com Kotaku], "[http://kotaku.com/5563563/lord-of-the-rings-war-in-the-norths-e3-trailer Lord Of The Rings: War In The North Is Cutting Throats, Taking Names], dated [[14 June|June 14]], [[2010]] (accessed [[6 February|February 6]], [[2011]])</ref> with players being able decapitate orcs and slash limbs off enemies.<ref name="Kotaku Blood">[http://kotaku.com Kotaku], "[http://kotaku.com/5622861/there-will-be-orc-blood-in-lord-of-the-rings-war-in-the-north There Will Be Orc Blood In Lord of the Rings: War in the North]", dated [[27 August|August 27]], [[2010]] (accessed [[6 February|February 6]], [[2011]])</ref> When defeating enemies you can gain experience and loot. With experience you can gain new skills, there are twenty skills for each race.<ref name="sourceE"/> Every skill has five different ranks. Loot can also be found in chests. Some items can only be used by a certain race, therefore it is possible to trade with the other characters of your fellowship.<ref name="sourceH"/> The gameplay - in both single and multiplayer modes - revolves around strategically combining the different abilities of the threesome to good effect, for instance the dwarf can find treasure and spot weaknesses in structures, which lead to alternate roads,<ref name="sourceJ"/> whereas the man can find herbs to heal other party members. When in single-player, the other two characters will be controlled by computer AI.<ref name="Kotaku Party"/> Working together with the other characters of your fellowship is very important to defeat stronger enemies.
===European servers===
 
The European servers were originally created and hosted by [[Codemasters]], but on [[1 June]] [[2011]] Lotro Europe was taken over by Turbine, who currently host the European servers.<ref>{{webcite|author=|articleurl=http://www.casualstrolltomordor.com/2011/04/turbines-lotro-service-goes-global/|articlename=Turbine's LOTRO Service Goes Global|dated=24 April 2011|website=A Casual Stroll to Mordor|accessed=2 January 2012}}</ref>
It is possible to co-up (cooperatieve mode) both local and online,<ref name="sourceE"/> players can join the game on every moment.<ref name="sourceH">[http://www.youtube.com/user/The1neRing The One Ring], [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tk1OIy6Z8Ak&feature=related Lord of the Rings: War in the North Dev Interview at PAX], dated [[1 December]], [[2010]] (accessed at [[7 July]], [[2011]])</ref> While the Xbox 360 and the PlayStation 3 support split-screen, online split-screen and online multiplayer, the PC only includes online multiplayer.<ref name="sourceK">[http://asia.gamespot.com/?tag=header%3Blogo Gamespot Asia], [http://asia.gamespot.com/pc/rpg/the-lord-of-the-rings-war-in-the-north/news.html?sid=6296919&mode=previews The Lord of the Rings: War in the North Q&A], dated [[31 January]], [[2011]] (accessed at [[6 July]], [[2011]])</ref>
====English servers====
 
*[[Eldar]]
The game will not be open world, nevertheless some areas will be more open then others.<ref name="sourceB">[http://www.youtube.com/user/gamereactorTV Game Reactor TV], [ http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TfDfuN-8Bjo&feature=related Interview with Ian Scott], dated [[16 October]], [[2010]] (accessed at [[7 July]], [[2011]])</ref> It is still unknown if it is possible to return to earlier locations. There will be severel NPC's (Non-playable characters) in the game, some of them will have a more passive role while others fight beside you.<ref name="sourceG"/> Like many RPG's the dialogue system is very important, and effects the game's storyline.<ref name="sourceE"/>
*[[Evernight]]
 
*[[Gilrain]]
If you are in need of help you can call the eagle Belarum, who can help you to defeat bigger or stronger enemies. Calling him is limited in the begin, but while leveling you can find items which make it possible to call him. It is impossible to call Belarum underground or in building and there is a cool down for using him.<ref name="sourceD">[http://www.gamespot.com/?tag=header%3Blogo Gamespot], [http://www.gamespot.com/ps3/rpg/the-lord-of-the-rings-war-in-the-north/video/6315977/the-lord-of-the-rings-war-in-the-north--ruth-tomandl-interview The Lord of the Rings: War in the North - Ruth Tomandl Interview (PlayStation 3)], dated [[1 June]], [[2011]] (accessed at [[7 July]], [[2011]])</ref>
*[[Snowbourn]]
 
*[[Withywindle]]<ref group="note">Unlike the other European servers, Withywindle was created in [[2010]] after ''The Lord of the Rings Online'' went free-to-play.</ref>
==Featured Characters==
=====Role-playing servers=====
 
*[[Laurelin]]
===Playable Characters===
====French servers====
 
*[[River Running|Celduin]]
* '''[[Eradan (video game character)|Eradan]]:''' Eradan is Dúnedain and one of the Rangers that acompenied Aragorn as the [[Grey Company]]. He is very good in tracking enemies and fights with a sword and a bow. He can move undetected behind enemies with his skill ''envission''.<ref name="sourceK"/>
*[[Sirannon]]
* '''[[Andruil]]:''' Andriel is an Elf of Rivendell and was sended by [[Elrond]] to investigate [[Sauron]]'s armies that were gathering in Eriador and Rhovanion. One of her abilities can create a shield that protects her and the other characters of the fellowship against ranged attacks. She can use her staff as both a melee and a ranged weapon.<ref name="sourceK"/>
=====Role-playing servers=====
* '''[[Farin (video game character)|Farin]]:''' Farin is a dwarf of Erebor that has travelled to Eriador to repay his debt to [[Bilbo Baggins]]. He can be used as a tank and his strenght is in battle enemies in close quarters.<ref name="sourceK"/> His main weapon is an axe, but he uses a cross-bow as his ranged weapon.<ref name="sourceJ"/>
*[[Estel]]
 
====German servers====
===Non-Playable Characters===
*[[Anduin]]
*[[Aragorn]]<ref name="Dev Interview">[http://www.atomicmpc.com.au Atomic MPC], "[http://www.atomicmpc.com.au/Feature/242441,lord-of-the-rings-war-in-the-north-dev-interview.aspx/2 Lord of the Rings: War in the North dev interview, page 2]", dated [[22 December|December 22]] [[2010]] (accessed [[5 February|February 5]], [[2011]])</ref>
*[[Gwaihir]]
*[[Elrond]]<ref name="Dev Interview"/>
*[[Maiar]]
*[[Elladan]] and [[Elrohir]]<ref name="Dev Interview"/>
*[[Morthond]]
*[[Halbarad]]<ref name="Dev Interview"/>
*[[Vanyar]]
*[[Radagast]]<ref name="Dev Interview"/>
=====Role-playing servers=====
*[[Gandalf]]<ref name="sourceC"/>
*[[Belegaer]]
 
==Featured Locations==
*[[Ettenmoors]]<ref name="Kotaku Blood"/>
*[[Mirkwood]]<ref>[http://www.warinthenorth.com/index.php/the-game/locations The Lord of the Rings: War of the North's Official Site], Locations (accesed at [[6 February]], [[2011]])</ref>
*[[Rivendell]]<ref>[http://www.warinthenorth.com/index.php/media/videos The Lord of the Rings: War of the North's Official Site], Media, Videos, The Black Númenórean, dated [[1 February]], [[2011]] (accesed at [[6 February|February 6]], [[2011]])</ref>
*[[Carn Dûm]]<ref>[http://www.warinthenorth.com/index.php/media/videos The Lord of the Rings: War of the North's Offical Site], Media, Videos, Behind the Scenes: The Untold Story, dated [[17 February]], [[2011]] (accessed at [[20 June]], [[2011]]</ref>
*[[Sarn Ford]]<ref>[http://www.gamefront.com/ Gamefront], [http://www.gamefront.com/gdc-11-war-in-the-north-hands-on/ GDC 11 – War in the North Hands-on], dated [[10 March]], [[2011]] (accessed at [[23 June]], [[2011]])</ref>
*[[Gundabad]]<ref name="Gundabadtrailer"/>
*[[Barrow Downs]]<ref>[http://www.warinthenorth.com/index.php/media/videos The Lord of the Rings: War in the North's Official Site], Media, Videos, Dev Video: Art Direction Process, dated [[11 May]], [[2011]] (accessed at [[20 June]], [[2011]])</ref>
*[[Bree]]<ref name="Heroes Will Rise Trailer">[http://www.warinthenorth.com/index.php/media/videos The Lord of the Rings: War in the North's Official Site], Media, Videos, Heroes Will Rise, dated [[1 June]], [[2011]] (accessed at [[20 June]], [[2011]])</ref>
*[[Fornost]]<ref name="Heroes Will Rise Trailer"/>
 
== Trailers ==
<center>{{#ev:youtubehd|2YTAhYUzMz4|600}}</center>
 
Since the first announcement in March 2010, Warner Bros. have periodically released trailers demonstrating various aspects of the gameplay and revealing the characters and locations. All video links are to [[wikipedia:YouTube|YouTube]], and times are in minutes:
 
<table class="TGtable" border="1" cellpadding="4" cellspacing="0" style="border-collapse: collapse; margin: 0 auto;"><tr><td style="background: #F2E6CE;">'''Video'''</td><td style="background: #F2E6CE;">'''Length'''</td><td style="background: #F2E6CE;">'''Release Date'''</td><td style="background: #F2E6CE;">'''Description'''</td></tr>
 
<tr><td>[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I0pwTB8Q7S0 Unite Your Fellowship]</td><td>1:03</td><td>17 March 2010</td><td>Teaser trailer; short clips of action and trolls</td></tr>
 
<tr><td>[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JKStFFNaYtk E3 2010 Trailer]</td><td>1:03</td><td>10 June 2010</td><td></td></tr>
 
<tr><td>[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=is_pfU9aEcU Extended Fellowship Trailer]</td><td>1:34</td><td>12 August 2010</td><td>Expanded version of teaser trailer</td></tr>
 
<tr><td>[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HihZA3tqe-Q War in the North @ PAX 2010]</td><td>1:22</td><td>c. September 2010</td><td>Coverage of [[wikipedia:Penny Arcade Expo#PAX Prime 2010|Penny Arcade Expo]] [[2010]] exhibit</td></tr>
 
<tr><td>[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kDnwgqLiLFs Untold Story]</td><td>1:22</td><td>17 November 2010</td><td>Outline of plot with various shots of locations</td></tr>
 
<tr><td>[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6k1WUJj5IgU Snowblind Tolkien Toast 2011]</td><td>1:22</td><td>3 January 2011</td><td>No gameplay; Snowblind's [[Birthday Toast#Tolkien Society tradition|birthday toast]]</td></tr>
 
<tr><td>[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q8E9I_9YY4s The Black Númenórean]</td><td>1:59</td><td>1 February 2011</td><td>Exploration of [[Agandaûr]], the game's antagonist</td></tr>
 
<tr><td>[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vmuewonJQ04 Behind the Scenes: The Untold Story]</td><td>2:38</td><td>17 February 2011</td><td>Outline of the several locations of the game</td></tr>
 
<tr><td>[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hNOAPFrUQ6I Brutal Combat Trailer]</td><td>1:35</td><td>9 March 2011</td><td>Coverage of The War in the North's combat gameplay</td></tr>
 
<tr><td>[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IwCJYeNBSV8 Pax East Hands-On]</td><td>0:52</td><td>16 March 2011</td><td>Coverage of [[wikipedia:Penny Arcade Expo#PAX East 2011|Penny Arcade Expo]] [[2011]] exhibit</td></tr>
 
<tr><td>[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YXPDZanJO4o Blood and Steel: The Combat of War in the North]</td><td>2:33</td><td>31 March 2011</td><td>Exploration of game's combat and [[Middle-earth]]'s darker side</td></tr>
 
<tr><td>[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Upa4XNEkGac Combat Vignette]</td><td>0:44</td><td>13 April 2011</td><td>Gameplay vignette covering the different combat styles</td></tr>
 
<tr><td>[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oFsfq_CiCsc Gameplay Video: Mount Gundabad]</td><td>2:28</td><td>5 May 2011</td><td>Exploration of the gameplay in [[Gundabad]]</td></tr>
 
<tr><td>[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ftN5lcwLCAg Snowblind Studio Tour]</td><td>2:42</td><td>11 May 2011</td><td>No gameplay; A guide through Snowblind's studio</td></tr>
 
<tr><td>[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RKu_v_NH7Ro Dev Video: Art Direction Process]<td>2:09</td><td>11 May 2011</td><td>Coverage of The War in the North's Art, including concept art of several locations</td></tr>
 
<tr><td>[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YZoCGgyJFXU Prepare for War: Weapon Development]</td><td>2:01</td><td>12 May 2011</td><td>Coverage of weapons</td></tr>
 
<tr><td>[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2YTAhYUzMz4 Heroes will Rise]</td><td>1:36</td><td>1 June 2011</td><td>Teaser trailer</td></tr>
 
<tr><td>[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d117As-YYU8 Belarum Gameplay Trailer]</td><td>0:48</td><td>22 June 2011</td><td>Exploration of [[Belarum]], one of the games’ main characters</td></tr>
 
<tr><td>[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ksRj9JUoEmc&feature=player_embedded Lord of the Rings: War in the North - Behind the Scenes with new heroes]</td><td>2:14</td><td>24 June 2011</td><td>Coverage of some of the several characters that appear in War in the North</td></tr>
 
<tr><td>[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3QKeawNFowM&feature=player_embedded#at=16 The Lord of the Rings: War in the North - E3 Walkthrough]</td><td>2:34</td><td>1 July 2011</td><td>Walkthrough of the game at [[wikipedia:Electronic Entertainment Expo|Electronic Entertainment Expo]] (E3)</td></tr>
 
</table>


===Russian servers===
All Russian servers are hosted by [[IT Territory]].
*[[Fornost]]
====Role-playing servers====
*[[Mirkwood]]
==Soundtrack==
==License==
==Trailers==
==Releases and subscription models==
===LOTRO store===
===Special packs===
==Reception==
==Reception==
 
===Awards===
{{blockquote|It's a very handsome game with well voiced cutscenes, and places the compelling Lord of the Rings realm in the hands of a developer with solid RPG credentials. Fans of both have good reason to look forward to a unique entry in the series.|[http://www.kotaku.com Kotaku]<ref name="Kotaku Party"/>}}
==See also==
 
Commentators immediately picked up on Snowblind Studios' experience with role-playing games (such as ''[[wikipedia:Baldur's Gate: Dark Alliance|Baldur's Gate]]'' and ''[[wikipedia:Champions of Norrath: Realms of EverQuest|Champions of Norrath: Realms of EverQuest]]'') along with frequent mentions of the more "mature" and "brutal"<ref name="CVG E3">[http://www.computerandvideogames.com ComputerAndVideoGames.com], "[http://www.computerandvideogames.com/251028/news/lotr-war-in-the-north-screens/ E3 2010: LOTR: War in the North screens], dated [[14 June|June 14]] [[2010]] (accessed [[6 February|February 6]], [[2011]])</ref> design of the game, and the desire for an action RPG in the manner of previous Snowblind games.<ref name="Kotaku Untold">[http://kotaku.com Kotaku], "[http://kotaku.com/5693451/the-untold-story-of-the-lord-of-the-rings-war-in-the-north The Untold Story Of The Lord Of The Rings: War In The North]", [[18 November|November 18]], [[2010]] (accessed [[6 February|February 6]], [[2011]])</ref>
 
[[File:The Lord of the Rings War in the North - Concept Art of Osgiliath.png|thumb|150px|Concept art of [[Osgiliath]].]]
==Development==
 
Development on War in the North started at early [[2010]] or late [[2009]], [[Middle-earth Enterprises|Saul Zaentz Company]] claimed the name ''The Lord of the Rings: War in the North'' in [[June]] 2009.<ref>[http://www.cinemablend.com/games/ Cinema Blend], [http://www.cinemablend.com/games/Lord-Of-The-Rings-War-In-The-North-Revealed-18358.html Lord Of The Rings: War In The North Revealed], dated [[28 June]], [[2009]] (accessed at [[7 July]], [[2011]])</ref> Tough, the game wasn't officially announced untill [[18 March]] 2011.<ref>[http://www.cinemablend.com/games/ Cinema Blend], [http://www.cinemablend.com/games/Lord-of-the-Rings-War-in-the-North-Announced-For-PS3-Xbox-360-PC-23485.html Lord of the Rings: War in the North Announced For PS3, Xbox 360 and PC], dated [[18 March]], [[2010]] (accessed at [[7 July]], [[2011]])</ref> Since its announcement several [[:Category:Images from The Lord of the Rings: War in the North|images]], [[The Lord of the Rings: War in the North#Traillers|traillers]] and concept art of several locations and characters has been released.
 
==Colector's Edition==
[[File:LOTR-WITN-Collector's Edition.png|thumb|150px|The collector's edition of '''The Lord of the Rings: War in the North'''.]] Except the normal version of the game, a collector's edition will be released aswell. This collector's edition will include an artbook, a behind-the-scenes music dvd, a quiver case aswell as access to digital gubbins: icons, avatars and themes. Some retaillers give extra add-ons. Both the collector's Edition and the special add-ons will be avaible in North-America and Europe, it is still unknown if it will be avaible in other parts of the world.<ref>[http://www.thesixthaxis.com/ The Six Thaxis], [http://www.thesixthaxis.com/2011/07/05/war-in-the-north-collectors-edition-revealed/ War In The North Collector's Edition Revealed], dated [[5 July]], [[2011]] (accessed [[7 July]], [[2011]])</ref>
 
==See Also==
* [[:Category:Images from The Lord of the Rings: War in the North|Images from The Lord of the Rings: War in the North]]
* ''[[The Lord of the Rings: Aragorn's Quest]]'', a [[2010]] game also published by [[Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment]]
* ''[[The Lord of the Rings: The Battle for Middle-earth II]]'', a [[2006]] game which also took place in the north of [[Middle-earth]]
 
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*'''[http://www.warinthenorth.com/ Official Website]'''
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The Lord of the Rings Online

Plot

Gameplay

Character creation

Races

Classes

Quests and taks

Deeds

Fellowship

Instances and raids

Skirmishes

Monster Play

Traits

Titles

Reputation and factions

Crafting

Vocations

Professions

Session play

Chicken play

Social

Kinships

Economy and currency

Festivals

Music system

Housing

Hobbies

Fishing

Development

Middle-earth Online

Shadows of Angmar

Free updates

=Mines of Moria and Siege of Mirkwood

Free-to-Play

Rohan expansions

Gondor expansions

Setting

Regions

Featured characters(?)

New elements

Characters

Groups

Objects

Locations

Structures

Discrepancies from source material

Servers

American servers

All American servers are hosted by Turbine.

European servers

The European servers were originally created and hosted by Codemasters, but on 1 June 2011 Lotro Europe was taken over by Turbine, who currently host the European servers.[1]

English servers

Role-playing servers

French servers

Role-playing servers

German servers

Role-playing servers

Russian servers

All Russian servers are hosted by IT Territory.

Role-playing servers

Soundtrack

License

Trailers

Releases and subscription models

LOTRO store

Special packs

Reception

Awards

See also

External links

  1. Unlike the other European servers, Withywindle was created in 2010 after The Lord of the Rings Online went free-to-play.

References

  1. "Turbine's LOTRO Service Goes Global" dated 24 April 2011, A Casual Stroll to Mordor (accessed 2 January 2012)
The Lord of the Rings Online
Games titles Shadows of Angmar · Mines of Moria · Siege of Mirkwood · Rise of Isengard · Riders of Rohan · Helm's Deep · Mordor · Minas Morgul · War of Three Peaks · Fate of Gundabad · Before the Shadow
Storyline Volume I: Shadows of Angmar · Volume II: Mines of Moria · Volume III: Allies of the King · Volume IV: The Strength of Sauron · The Black Book of Mordor
See also Characters · Locations · Shadows of Angmar soundtrack · Mines of Moria soundtrack · "King Under the Mountain" minigame