Since the epic saga became a hit blockbuster movie in 2001, reaching a number one position around the globe, the number of fans of The Lord of the Rings has grown immensely. As mobile developers, we know there is no better combination for marketing success than that of a kick-arse game and an already popular movie title. We’ve seen other titles jump from movie theatres to the small screen, receiving rave reviews along the way, including the likes of Star Wars and Transformers.
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The Lord of the Rings: Legends of Middle-earth hones in on the already thriving mobile game styles of the RPG, with card collecting elements. As you would expect, the theme of the game follows the basis of the Tolkien storyline, as players’ battle to rid middle-earth of all evil. Guided by the wisdom of Gandalf, players can choose to venture forth on their saga as a Hobbit, Elf, Human or Dwarf – characters that all Lord of the Rings fans will be familiar with. While quests are the main source of entertainment in the game, players are also encouraged to explore the land, as this will earn them more XP and give them the opportunity to upgrade various aspects of the game. While playing through quests, players will also be ambushed by spontaneous battles. These battles, however, are fought automatically and can be fast-forwarded if players would rather continue on their journey.
While the initial hype of the books and movies has since passed, the teams at Kabam and Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment are certain that fans will enjoy this latest addition. “The Lord of the Rings: Legends of Middle-earth will thrill the millions of fans who are eager to once again live the action and adventure of their favorite franchise,” said Mike Li, co-founder and general manager of Kabam’s Beijing Studio.
Android users are already loving the new game, with more than 8,000 five star reviews registered in the Google Play Store. Apple fans can also get in on the action easily, with The Lord of the Rings: Legends of Middle-earth also being featured as a free to download app for iPhone and iPad devices.
After 5+ years in development, we're excited ... 
