The Lord of the Rings Online Special Edition Announced

Turbine and Midway Games issued a press release earlier today announcing the contents that will be included in a Special Edition version of The Lord of the Rings Online: Shadows of Angmar.

Turbine and Midway Unveil Special Edition for The Lord of the Rings Onlineâ„¢

Special Edition Provides Players with Premium Items and Content

WESTWOOD, MA and CHICAGO, IL April 12, 2007 — Turbine, Inc. and Midway Games Inc. (NYSE: MWY) today unveiled the Special Edition of The Lord of the Rings Onlineâ„¢: Shadows of Angmarâ„¢. This Special Edition of the highly anticipated massively multiplayer online game provides fans with exclusive items, including the (making of) DVD, a soundtrack of the game, and a special in-game item. The Lord of the Rings Online is scheduled to launch on April 24th in the U.S. and Canada and the Special Edition of the game is now available for pre-order at select retailers nationwide.

(We have experienced unbelievable anticipation and support for The Lord of the Rings Online throughout the development process,) said Jeff Anderson, President and CEO of Turbine Inc. (We knew that the game had to provide a terrific experience to the millions of Tolkien fans and we wanted to enhance that experience even more with this Special Edition.)

(We worked closely with Turbine to create content for the Special Edition that would appeal to even the most dedicated fans of The Lord of the Rings Online,) said Steve Allison, chief marketing officer, Midway. (With the bonus DVD, soundtrack, buddy pass, in-game item and more, we feel we’re providing great value for those that buy the Special Edition.)

The Lord of the Rings Online Special Edition will be available in limited quantities and contains a number of benefits & bonuses priced at just $59.99 MSRP. The Special Edition includes:

· Full Game on 2 DVD’s
· 30-days of free online play
· Free 10-day Buddy Key
· The (Beyond the Shadows. . .The Making of The Lord of the Rings Online) DVD A collection of videos that show how Turbine brought the Books of J.R.R. Tolkien to life. Hear from the game’s designers and see their work from concept to completion.
· The Lord of the Rings Online Soundtrack In-game soundtrack of the Shire, Rivendell, Bree, Thorin’s Hall and Angmar.
· Exclusive In-Game Item (The Glass of Aglarel) Carrying this in-game jewel will increase your Hope to aid you against the effects of Dread brought on by the Witch-king and his minions.
· A Full Color Special Edition Manual
· Exclusive map of Middle-earth

Players can pre-order both the Standard and Special Editions of The Lord of the Rings Online at www.lotro.com/preorder or at select retail stores nationwide. Pre-order customers automatically become Founders of The Lord of the Rings Online and are among the first to experience this fantastic online world based on the Books of J.R.R. Tolkien.

The Lord of the Rings Online is the first and only massively multiplayer online role-playing game based on the Books of J.R.R. Tolkien. The game recreates the vast world of Middle-earth with incredible dedication to the lore and with an unprecedented level of detail. The game delivers an experience that takes players beyond the Books to where they can create their own story withinthe most famous fantasy world of all time. For more information, visit www.lotro.com.

About Turbine

Turbine, Inc. is a premier developer, publisher and operator of online subscription entertainment and is headquartered in Westwood, Massachusetts. The company is one of the largest privately-held online games companies in North America. Turbine’s catalogue includes some of the most famous online entertainment brands, including Asheron’s Call®, DUNGEONS & DRAGONS ONLINEâ„¢: Stormreachâ„¢, and The Lord of the Rings Onlineâ„¢: Shadows of Angmarâ„¢. For more information on Turbine and its services, please visit www.turbine.com.

About Midway

Midway Games Inc. (NYSE:MWY), headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, with offices throughout the world, is a leading developer and publisher of interactive entertainment software for major videogame systems and personal computers. More information about Midway and its products can be found at www.midway.com.

About Tolkien Enterprises

The Saul Zaentz Company d/b/a Tolkien Enterprises is the holder of worldwide motion picture, legitimate stage, merchandising, and other rights in J.R.R. Tolkien’s literary works The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit. Tolkien Enterprises has been producing and licensing films, stage productions and merchandise based on Tolkien’s works for almost 30 years. Its headquarters are in Berkeley, California, and its website may be found at www.tolkien-ent.com.