Lord of the Rings Online Released!

Midway and Turbine announced today that their highly anticipated MMO, The Lord of the Rings Online: Shadows of Angmar, has been released!

This is the first MMO based in the Tolkein world, and will give gamers and Lord of the Rings fans the chance to explore the depths of Middle Earth. From the quaint surroundings of the Shire to Angmar, the vile kingdom of the Witch-king, players will experience the world of Middle-earth as never before.

Turbine also announced today their first update to The Lord of the Rings Online. This update , titled the Shores of Evendim, will be free of charge and is scheduled to be released this coming June. It will include an entirely new landscape region, over 60 additional quests, the Battle for Helegrod raid, nine new monsters and major enhancements to monster play and the music system.

Lord of the Rings Online is available now at retailers for $59.99. For more information, visit www.lotro.com.