Turbine announces the availability of a seven-day free trial for Lord of the
Rings Online:
WESTWOOD, MA -- August 29, 2007 -- Turbine, Inc. has
launched the official 7-day free trial of The Lord of the Rings Online™: Shadows
of Angmar™ (LOTRO). Beginning today, fans in North America, Australia and New
Zealand can play the best online game for free by visiting
http://trial.lotro.com.
LOTRO has received critical acclaim from around the globe. Since its launch in
April, LOTRO has quickly become the second largest MMORPG with an estimated 4
million characters calling Middle-earth their home. The game continues to grow
with two massive updates that have increased the world by over 20%:
- 10,000,000 square meters of new landscape to explore
- Over 200 new quests that extend the epic story
- Introduction of Legendary Play where players can experience
PvP as a powerful Ranger or a fearsome Troll
- New and updated features including the Reputation,
Bartering and Music systems
“We have surpassed our goal of combining the greatest fantasy of all time with a
state-of-the-art online social experience,” said Jeffrey Anderson, CEO of
Turbine, Inc. “And now we want everyone to have the opportunity to walk through
the Shire, climb the Misty Mountains, fight with their own fellowship in the War
of the Ring and fully experience the greatest fantasy of all time.”
Eligible fans can participate in The Lord of the Rings Online trial program and
play the game for 7 days free of charge. At the end of the trial, players will
have the option of continuing to play LOTRO, and to keep the characters created
during their 7-day free trial time, by purchasing the game either online or at
retail. To participate in the 7-day free trial or to find out where to buy
LOTRO, visit http://trial.lotro.com.
The Lord of the Rings Online delivers an interactive experience brimming with
life and filled with the familiar people, places and monsters from the most
beloved fantasy adventure of all time. 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. The Lord of the Rings Online is available for
purchase at major retailers across North America. For more information about The
Lord of the Rings Online, please visit
www.lotro.com.