The good folks at Codemasters Online Gaming are sure to have smiles on their faces as tens of thousands of fans have already ordered the MMORPG, The Lord of the Rings Online: Shadows of Angmar.

Due for release on April 24, the run up to the launch has become Codemasters Online Gaming’s biggest success to date.

Pre-order packs contain 10-day head start access to the game, as well as access to exclusive in-game items and the chance to become a Founder of The Lord of the Rings Online.

The Founder Program gives two membership options including a £99.99/EUR 149.99 lifetime subscription or a 6-month £35.94/EUR 53.94 subscription - an offer that’s only available to Founders who purchase the pre-order pack of The Lord of the Rings Online.

Ed Relf, Director of Marketing said, “We are ecstatic with the pre-order frenzy surrounding The Lord of the Rings Online. We are excited with the unprecedented demand for the game and are looking forward to launching what is set to be one of the most successful PC games in recent years!”.

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>> Link - Official Site/Lord of the Rings Online