Codies trumpets LotR success

Pre-order frenzy hits the UK", Codemasters Online Gaming has declared, as it slaps us with the news that tens of thousands of gamers have taken advantage of the pre-order offer for The Lord of the Rings Online: Shadows of Angmar.

"Players have already declared their intention to pack their bags and move to Middle-earth as pre-order packs fly from shelves across Europe in what has now become Codemasters' largest ever pre-order campaign!", the company said today.

The Lord of the Rings Online launches on April 24, but those who have pre-ordered the game are being rewarded with a 10-day head-start on other adventurers.

In addition, the pre-order pack includes an exclusive in-game and lets players become a Founder of The Lord of the Rings Online. Founders can take advantage of two different subscription schemes - £99.99 for a lifetime subscription or a 6-month subscription for £35.94 (equivalent to £5.99 per month).

"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!", Ed Relf, director of marketing at Codemasters Online Gaming, enthused.

via cvg