Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment has announced this morning that they have started developing an original Tolkien based game for the next gen consoles, titled Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor.
Here
is the press release:
Warner
Bros. Interactive Entertainment today announced Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor,
a next-generation, third-person action game set in Middle-earth that explores
an original story of vengeance and redemption. Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor
is in development for PlayStation®4 and PlayStation®3 computer entertainment
systems, Xbox One, the all-in-one games and entertainment system from
Microsoft, the Xbox 360 games and entertainment system from Microsoft and
Windows PC.
In
Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor, gamers take on the role of Talion, a valiant
ranger whose family is slain in front of him the night Sauron and his army
return to Mordor, moments before his own life is taken. Resurrected by a Spirit
of vengeance and empowered with Wraith abilities, Talion ventures into Mordor
and vows to destroy those who have wronged him.
Through the course of his personal vendetta, Talion uncovers the truth
of the Spirit that compels him, learns the origins of the Rings of Power and
ultimately confronts his true nemesis.
“In
Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor, players will explore the dark and very personal
theme of vengeance in a world where decisions have a consequence, and those
consequences persist even after death,” said Samantha Ryan, Senior Vice
President, Production and Development, Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment.
“The game introduces new gameplay mechanics to the action genre, creating
opportunities for emergent and customized gameplay that will be rewarding for
players.”
Every
enemy that players face is a unique individual, differentiated by their
personality, strengths and weaknesses. Through the Nemesis System, enemy
relationships and characteristics are shaped by player actions and decisions to
create personal archenemies that remember and adapt to the player and are distinct
to every gameplay session. Gamers are able to craft their own battles, enemies
and rewards within the dynamic world that remembers and adapts to their
choices, delivering a unique experience to every player.
Middle-earth:
Shadow of Mordor is under development by Monolith Productions. The team has
collaborated with Middle-earth Enterprises, Peter Jackson and the artists at
Weta Workshop to ensure that the settings, characters and story align
authentically within canon. For more information, visit www.ShadowofMordor.com,
Facebook.com/ShadowofMordor and Twitter.com/Middleearthgame.
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