A Look at War in the North's Collectors Edition

Well with still no official release date rumour has it that Lord of the Rings (LOTR) War in the North (WITN) will be released around Fall pushed back from the rumoured Summer release we were all hoping for. All that said there is a silver lining with a Special Collectors Edition, which would be a great addition to any Tolkienites Collection.

Priced at around $120 (£75) it really does look great value for money, in addition to your copy of WITN you will recieve a Ranger of the North Quiver Case, WITN Art Work of all the games Characters and Enviroments, some Music from the game consisting of 3 Tracks and Interviews with Inon Zur at the Abbey Road Studios, there is also Digital content with a Ranger in the North Avatar for X-Box users and a Theme Pack for PS3 users.

With High expectations various outlets are offering free goodies when you Pre-Order from them, here is a list of what they are offering, so you can pick the one that suits you.

Wal-Mart: A Dwarven adventure awaits you when you Pre-Order at Wal-Mart, the Dwarf Theme Pack has an exclusive Dwarven Sword, Armor and Helm.

Target: Discover the beautiful sounds of Middle-earth with three exclusive tracks from the WITN soundtrack.

Amazon: Only available on Amazon, pre-order WITN and get early access to the second part of WITN Digital Comic written by Brian Wood, illustrated by Simon Coleby and produced by Super Hero Giants DC Entertainment. The Comic Book consists of the back story leading up to LOTR WITN. Gamers will also be bestowed with the Orc Champion sword (in-game use).

GameStop: Marvel at the Citadel of the Stars and the Tower of Stone with the Human Theme Pack consisting of an exclusive human sword, Armor and Battle gear of the Human Ranger, you also get access to the Osgiliath Challenge Map.

Best Buy: Take off on an Elven adventure with the Elven Theme Pack, consisting of a mystical Elven sword, armor and helm, you also get access to the Lothlorien Challenge Map.

Toys ‘R’ Us: Receive a rare imited edition, signed WITN poster by Jim Lee, and special access to download parts one and two of the WITN Digital Comic.

Don't you just wish Autumn would get here sooner.

Lord of the Rings: War in the North Invades E3 Expo

Get ready, gamers of Middle-earth, E3 (Electronics Entertainment) Expo is about to open it’s doors. For three glorious days, June 7th - 9th 2011, you can get a sneak peek at the much talked about and anticipated game, 'Lord of the Rings: War in the North'. The game boasts “intense, visceral, and satisfying combat...rich, layered, and impactful character progression”. And let’s not forget their newest addition, a Giant Eagle to aid in the fight against Sauron and his armies. 

In case you're worried about finding War in the North's booth in all the E3 madness, they've just released several photos. I don’t think you’ll be able to miss them -impressive!

Wondering how to fill your time during the evening hours? How about going to a War in the North live concert!  Each night Inon Zur will be conducting a live concert in a Middle-earth themed lounge, complete with cocktail parties. See here for more details.

This indeed will be an event to remember and Middle-earth News wants to hear from those who plan to attend. Send in photos and tails of your time and we’ll post them right here on our site.

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