New Lord of the Rings game announced

If that Lord of the Rings kiddie game starring Aragorn isn’t to your liking, you might want to check out this little title announced today by Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment.

If that Lord of the Rings kiddie game starring Aragorn isn’t to your liking, you might want to check out this little title announced today by Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment called The Lord of the Rings: War in the North.

“With The Lord of the Rings: War in the North we are taking a mature approach to the widely celebrated property with authentic portrayals of battles and all new storylines,” said Martin Tremblay, President, WBIE. “Utilizing the award-winning and passionate development team at Snowblind Studios, we are looking to evolve the RPG experience and deliver The Lord of the Rings game fans have been waiting for.”

Among the features touted by this action RPG are extensive character customization and development, expansive co-op gameplay options — including “interdependent co-op play” for up to three players who form their own Fellowship to fight Sauron — and upgradeable weapons, skills and special abilities. Gamers also get to explore unseen lands, story elements and characters from Middle-earth as well as elements familiar from past feature films.

The Lord of the Rings: War in the North is set for release next year on PS3, Xbox 360, and PC.