On Tuesday, Turbine Inc. and Midway Games Inc. announced that The Lord of the Rings Online: Shadows of Angmar is now available for on stores throughout North America. The game is the first and only massively-multiplayer online game based on the renowned books J.R.R. Tolkien. It has been in development for more than over four years and it unveils the mystical world of Middle-earth and creates the opportunity for endless adventure.

Jeff Anderson, president and CEO of Turbine, Inc. said, “The release of The Lord of the Rings Online marks a momentous occasion for MMO gamers and Tolkien fans around the world.” He added, “Countless adventures await gamers eager to experience Middle-earth in an entirely new way and we’re confident that once they’ve visited this epic world, they’ll never want to leave.”