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Lord of the Rings: War in the North - Playstation 3Genre: Video GamesUnseen lands from the world of Middle-earth are awaiting in this visceral action-adventure RPG. The Lord of the Rings: War in the North is set against the backdrop of the famous trilogy yet forges its own distinct path with a new story and an exciting take on the popular genre. It... moregives players the unique opportunity to explore previously untold stories in the realm of Middle-earth during the journey of the ring. Innovative cooperative gameplay pits you and your friends against the dark forces of Middle-earth. The Lord of the Rings: War in the North is a co-op Action RPG from the developers of Baldur's Gate: Dark Alliance that immerses you and your friends in a brutal new chapter in the War of the Ring. Set in Middle-earth during the time of the War of the Ring but separate from its events War in the North is inspired by both the Lord of the Rings books and movies allowing players to draw their swords notch their axes bend their bows and raise their staffs against a wide range of deadly enemies and traverse both established and never-before-seen locations. The result is a journey that is both epic and intimate familiar yet unexpected. BECOME ONE OF THE UNKNOWN HEROES ON MIDDLE-EARTHWith his far reaching rich hand Sauron might have done great evil in the North. Yet all that has been averted because a handful of heroes stood in his path. - Gandalf the White Action RPG Lord of the Rings adventure firmly based in Tolkien lore and co-op gameplay.View larger. Face off against Sauron's deadly Black Númenórean lord Agandaûr.View larger. In The lord of the Rings: War in the North you are one of these heroes. Inspired by events from the famous book trilogy and their retelling in Peter Jackson's films the game features stunning visuals brutally realistic combat a unique and compelling new story and innovative cooperative gameplay that pits you and your friends against the dark forces of Middle-earth. In this game you will form your own fellowship and fight against Sauron's forces at the North. PLAYABLE CHARACTERS AND CO-OP GAMEPLAY The gameplay in The lord of the Rings: War in the North is all about cooperation. Players will take on the role of either Eradan a Dúnedain ranger Andriel an Elf or Farin a Dwarf. Each will have special abilities tied to their race - for example a Dúnedain can combine different objects to create unique items for use or sale in-game; Elves possess superior sight which will lead you to shortcuts and recognition of trouble ahead; and Dwarves have the ability to notice weaknesses at the walls and break them in order to find secret caves with different loots. Each race with have character class possibilities as well as legendary weapons. Once characters are established they must band together in multiplayer action working together to combat hordes enemies. These enemies include goblins pouring from their strongholds in the Misty Mountains Uruk-hai from Isengard