cyrenepenya: Lord of the Rings: War in the North gets massive collector?s edition

Wednesday, July 6, 2011

Lord of the Rings: War in the North gets massive collector?s edition

Alongside a ?Fall? release window announcement for Warner Bros. Interactive and Snowblind Studios? fantasy-themed action game RPG, Lord of the Rings: War in the North, the pair have released details and images for the game?s (massive) Collector?s Edition, with information on pre-order incentives available in North America.

For $129.99, you?ll be able to pick up the special collector?s edition of Lord of the Rings: War in the North with the following items:

Ranger of the North Quiver Case.
War in the North art book featuring concept art of key characters in the game, various enemies and beautiful environments in Middle-earth.
Inside Look: The Music of War in the North?content includes: interviews and footage of legendary composer Inon Zur at Abbey Road Studios and the E3 2011 Concert event, along with three tracks from the game soundtrack.
Digital content: Ranger of the North Avatar for Xbox Live (Xbox 360 sku) ? includes the Ranger armor set, helmet, quiver and bow; War in the North Theme Pack (PS3 sku) ? includes War in the North wallpaper, fonts, icons and much more.
The game

Here?s an image of that Quiver Case and art book:

If that?s a little too pricey for you, why not pick up the regular edition of Lord of the Rings: War in the North, and if you pre-order the game, you can get a bunch of extra bonus content ? here are the stores (North American) that will be offering pre-order incentives, as well as their respective bonuses:

Amazon: Early access to part two of the War in the North Digital Comic written by Brian Wood, illustrated by Simon Coleby and produced by DC Entertainment. The comic book reveals the back story leading up to The Lord of the Rings: War in the North. Players will also receive the Orc Champion sword for in-game use.
Best Buy: The Elf Theme Pack, equipped with a mystical Elven sword, armor and helmet, and get access to the Lothl�rien Challenge map.
GameStop: Visit the Citadel of the Stars and the Tower of Stone with the Human Theme Pack equipped with an exclusive human sword, armor and battle attire of the Human Ranger, and get access to the Osgiliath Challenge map.
Target: Three exclusive tracks from the War in the North soundtrack.
Toys ?R? Us: A Limited edition, signed War in the North poster by Jim Lee, and access to download parts one and two of the War in the North Digital Comic at launch.
Wal-Mart: The Dwarf Theme Pack which includes an exclusive dwarf sword, armor and helmet.

We?ll let you know if we find out if these offers (including the collector?s edition) will become available outside of North America, but in the meantime you can rummage through El33tonline?s past looks at Lord of the Rings: War in the North for tons of screenshots, trailers and extra information.