The Lord of the Rings - The Battle for Middle Earth (DVD Rom) PC

The Lord of the Rings, The Battle for Middle-Earth will give gamers the first chance to play the epic battles they've witnessed in Peter Jackson's films,'' said Mark Skaggs, VP and Executive Producer of the game. ''Fans will be able to immerse themselves in Middle-Earth and experience The Lord of the Rings movie trilogy like never before, including controlling the evil side of the conflict. The Battle for Middle-Earth utilizes the Generals game engine, and in the game players can select from the different ''good'' or ''evil'' campaigns, where they will be given the freedom to command a variety of major armies from the films, each with their own distinct strengths and weaknesses. Prepare for war by creating offensive and defensive strategies set in the memorable battle locations taken straight from the big screen. The Battle for Middle-Earth RTS game will utilize the digital assets created for the films and will feature exclusive voiceover from the real actors as well as actual movie footage from the three films. Features Fight the epic, sweeping battles from the Academy Award-winning The Lord of the Rings film trilogy from a whole new perspective as commander of hundreds of soldiers and creatures. Control massive armies and interactive battlefields across the vast world of Middle-earth. Lead the forces of good or evil by controlling one of four unique groups, from the Riders of Rohan to the forces of Sauron, each with its own playing style, resource management, and base-building techniques. Take command of strategic territories across a highly detailed, 3D map of Middle-earth and turn the tide in the battle to control The One Ring. Forge new heroes, customize their abilities and powers, then lead them into battle where theyll gain experience and rank in their quest for victory. Watch your armies come to life as they express emotion from anger to fear to triumph when reacting to events and their surroundings. Make smarter and faster decisions in the heat of bat...