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7th October 2005:
Return to Middle Earth
Electronic Arts release some new screenshots from their upcoming RTS sequel, The Lord of the Rings The Battle For Middle Earth II.

Posted by John Grothier - PC - UK and Europe

The Lord of the Rings The Battle for Middle Earth II is the sequel to the critically acclaimed RTS game and players now have the chance to experience all that Middle-earth was meant to be.

Given a new agreement with The Saul Zaentz Company and Tolkien Enterprises that grants EA the rights to develop games based on the books, in addition to a separate agreement that allows for games based on the New Line Cinema films The Lord of the Rings, The Battle for Middle Earth II will introduce players to depths of the fiction never before explored by EA.

With all new content from J.R.R. Tolkien's original fiction, delve deeper than ever before and engage in new battles that go beyond the award-winning movie trilogy. Wage war in the North and assume command of the most storied civilizations in all of Middle-earth history – the Elven and Dwarven armies – or fight on the side of Evil with heroes and creatures that have never been seen in The Lord of the Rings films. Defend or overtake never before seen lands such as Dol Guldur, The Misty Mountains, and Mirkwood as you unleash powerful new weapons and abilities - summon dragons, cause volcanoes to erupt, or bring down a cataclysmic lightning strike.

But beware, with greater power comes greater adversity. Your enemies, commanded by a powerful new AI system, possess a greater tactical edge and more powerful spells. Will your armies have the fortitude to persevere?

This new title features new races, places, heroes, and battles from books & films and players will be able to command all the races of Middle-earth with 3 all new factions including Elves, Dwarves, and Goblins. Win the war in the North single-player campaign with all-new story that takes you to places and battles of Middle-earth previously unseen. This new title is all about 'Customization, Command, & Control' - as players will get the chance to build their own landmark castle with fully customizable and upgradeable fortresses and walls as well as creating their own hero with all new customized RTS units that are avatars in-game.

Control battles with all-new enemy AI, melee combat, and flanking, adding unprecedented tactical fidelity and master next-gen unit control with smart formations, battle lines, and planning mode as the 'Build anywhere' feature brings creativity and strategy to base building and battlefield dominance.

Playeres will have to control the entire war with a high level 'Risk' style meta-game on the Living World Map with all new strategic AI and they will also be able to extend their battlefield with larger than life navy battles at sea.

More from Middle Earth - as we get it.

John Grothier

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