Codemasters Online Gaming and Turbine have today announced that The Lord of the Rings Online: Shadows of Angmar, is currently on course to launch on April 24, 2007 across Europe.

The Lord of the Rings Online will allow players to experience one of the greatest epic fantasy adventures of all time in the company of millions of fans from around the world in the vast world of Middle-earth.

Codemasters Online Gaming has also released details of their revolutionary pre-order Founder’s Program. This will reward all gamers who pre-order The Lord of the Rings Online for a special £99.99 (€149.99) Lifetime Membership offer. It will give them early access to the game, character roll-over and a unique in-game bonus item.

Players can become a Founder by pre-ordering the title online or at shops throughout Europe beginning in late March 2007. This offer is exclusively available to pre-order customers in Europe for a limited period.

“It’s exciting to announce the release date for what is going to be one of the top PC releases of the year”, said David Solari, Vice President and General Manager of Codemasters Online Gaming. “The Founder’s Program offers gamers some amazing benefits when choosing how to start their adventure in this landmark title. April is going to be the month when everyone moves to Middle-earth!”

>> Link - Official Site/Lord of the Rings Europe
>> Link - Official Site/Turbine
>> Link - Official Site/Codemasters
>> Link - Official Site/Tolkein Entertainment