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Will & Grace Set Visit Added to Universal Studios VIP Tour

2017/10/12

Universal City, California – October 11, 2017 – As the fab four make their primetime return to NBC in the highly-anticipated return of “Will & Grace,” Universal Studios Hollywood guests visiting the theme park as part of its exclusive VIP Experience will have the unique opportunity to step onto Soundstage 22 on the Universal backlot to see first-hand where the sitcom revival is making history for a second time.

Universal Studios Hollywood—renowned for putting the illustrious world of movie-making magic within arm’s reach of guests visiting from across the globe—elevates the behind-the-scenes access with its coveted VIP Experience by exposing guests to areas of the production lot typically reserved for working professionals.

“The ‘Will & Grace’ set visits are an exciting addition to the VIP Experience and speaks to exactly the one-of-a-kind opportunities that offer our guests an insider’s peek at Hollywood in action,” said Karen Irwin, President and COO, Universal Studios Hollywood.

“Will & Grace,” starring Debra Messing, Eric McCormack, Sean Hayes and Megan Mullally, is one of television’s landmark comedies with 16 Emmy Awards and 83 nominations. NBC has ordered 16 episodes for its first season and 13 episodes for season two.

In addition to such set visits, the VIP Experience also features an expert Studio Tour Guide, trolley, unlimited front-of-line privileges to all theme park rides and attractions, entry to a reserved VIP Lounge, and a VIP gourmet lunch prepared by the theme park’s award-winning executive chef. Complimentary continental breakfast in a private VIP Lounge and valet parking is also included. The tour is specifically designed to accommodate smaller groups of up to 24 for a more personal experience.

The VIP Experience invites guests to disembark the trolley and walk through working soundstages used in current productions. The tour also takes guests, both on foot and via trolley, through the Studio’s historic backlot sets made famous in over 8,000 movies and television shows.

Along the backlot’s realistic New York Street, guests will be able to stand at the site where such blockbusters as “Transformers” and “The Sting” were filmed. At the famed Courthouse Square, time might stand still as guests take in the locale made famous in “Back to the Future” and “To Kill A Mockingbird.” For a jaunt across the Atlantic Ocean without ever leaving the West Coast, guests can stroll along the cobblestone streets of Little Europe, the filming site of such favorites as “The Pink Panther” and “Pirates of the Caribbean,” while a turn on Brownstone Street will place guests at the doorsteps of memorable scenes from the comedy, “Bruce Almighty.”

Equipped with LED monitors, the trolley also features clips from movies and television shows filmed on the lot to add context to corresponding set visits.

An elaborate gourmet lunch, prepared exclusively for VIP Experience guests by Universal Studios Hollywood’s award-winning executive chef adds to a full day of indulgence. Served in a private restaurant with an attentive wait staff in the theme park’s picturesque Parisian quarters, the experience features a choice of indoor dining, complete with tables draped in fine linen and cloth napkins, as well as al fresco dining amid a relaxing setting with a spectacular view overlooking the studio backlot and the mountains of San Fernando Valley.

With an ever-changing menu, sample lunch fare includes such items as penne pasta with garlic Alfredo sauce, shrimp scampi, beef sirloin with demi-glace, Portobello mushrooms with barley, soft shell crab with lemon butter and Ahi and yellowtail sashimi. Specialty, gluten-free and healthy, child-friendly menu items are also available. Tempting, freshly prepared desserts and an ornate self-serve coffee and beverage bar round out the dining experience.

The VIP Experience features unlimited front-of-line privileges and reserved seating at Universal Studios rides and attractions, including “Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey” at “The Wizarding World of Harry Potter™.”

Reservations are available online at www.UniversalStudiosHollywood.com or by calling 818-622-5120. Private VIP Experience tours and gift certificates are also available.

HelLA HORROR NIGHT Announced

2017/10/12

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Geek News, Halloween, Movie News, News

HOLLYWOOD, CA (October 12, 2017) – This HALLOWEEN Night Celebrities will sweep the Orange Carpet at the Historic Los Angeles Theatre in Downtown Los Angeles in benefit three amazing non-profits – The Rock Against MS Foundation, sCare Foundation and Fur & Feather Animal Sanctuary

Relive the terror and watch special screenings of John Carpenter’s 1978 legendary cult classic Halloween and Rob Zombie’s Halloween 1 & 2 back to back – Courtesy of Compass International Films and Dimension Films with very special thanks to Malek Akkad for making this a true to life Halloween extravaganza!

This Night of Fright includes:

CELEBRITY ORANGE CARPET
HALLOWEEN MOVIES – back to back Screenings – John Carpenter’s HALLOWEEN & Rob Zombie’s H1/ H2
DJ’s & SCARE BAR guaranteed to give you a jolt!
- DJ Greasy George
LIVING DEAD PIN-UP GIRL CONTEST – Hosted By The Reverend Martini
THE MORGUE – Full Stage – Rotating bands from Rockabilly/Psychobilly/Industrial & Melodic
- The Zooms – Surfer Rock
- Tres Muertos – Psychobilly
- Cigaratz – Psychobilly
- Hurricane – Rock
- Skum Love – Industrial
CREEPY CONFECTIONS CANDY BAR – Specialty doughnuts/chocolates/candy for the Trick or Treater
HELLS KITCHEN – Red Balls Pizza Rocking out vegan and non-vegan!
HORROR ARTIST EXHIBITION BOOTH
SCARY VENDORS

WHEN: Tuesday, October 31^st

WHERE: The Los Angeles Theatre

615 S. Broadway

Los Angeles, CA – 6^th& Broadway

DOORS: 5pm

CARPET: 7pm

TICKETS: www.HelLAHorror.com

$30 – $150

Special Limited $20 Tickets – Use Promo Code HALLOWEEN31 from now to October 20

MOVIES: Starts 6:15 PM – Movie order TBA

BANDS: Start 7:00 pm – Lineup order TBA

For more information or to buy tickets: click www.HelLAHorror.com or www.HalloweenMovies.com

War Thunder Getting 7th Nation

2017/10/11

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Geek News, News, Windows PC News

Wednesday, October 11, 2017 — Gaijin Entertainment’s announced that its MMO combat game War Thunder will soon introduce fans to its seventh nation, France. Update 1.73 will add more than 30 French aircraft, including planes the late 1930’s to the modern, multi-purpose jet fighters of the post war years.

“Some of the French planes included in Update 1.73 never entered mass production because of the demands of World War II, so information on them was difficult to source. We spent more than a year in development, searching for various references and painstakingly recreating these rare planes to make War Thunder’s French aviation. We are sure that the pilots of War Thunder will look forward to finally testing these machines in battle,” says Kirill Yudintsev, Creative Director of Gaijin Entertainment.

Fighter pilots will join the ranks of the French Air Force tree in the Dewoitine D.371, which was one of France’s first developments away from the old-fashioned biplanes to the faster but still maneuverable monoplanes. While the D.371 did not participate in the battles of World War II, it earned recognition during the Spanish Civil War, where it fought on the Republican side against the Nationalist forces, amongst them, future Luftwaffe aces. Three variations of this fighter with different machine gun armaments will be available immediately after release, as well as the premium D.371 H.S.9 with two 20mm cannons.

During the war, a growing characteristic of French aviation design was the tendency towards universal, multi-purpose combat aircraft. In the post-war era, this tendency became the standard design philosophy for French jet aircraft. By a successful combination of various offensive and secondary armaments, those aircraft could successfully perform the tasks of both fighters and bombers.

A prime example of this philosophy is the SNCASO SO.8000 Narval, a highly unusual fighter with a pusher propeller design. This aircraft can excel at a variety of tasks, from intercepting enemy aircraft to supporting ground forces and reconnaissance. In its standard configuration the SO.8000 features an impressive armament of six 20mm cannons, but if the aircraft is tasked to engage ground targets, it can be further equipped with two bombs and eight unguided rockets.

For more information about the upcoming French aircraft follow the announcement in the War Thunder Developer Diaries here: https://warthunder.com/devblog

TransRoad: USA Quest and Sandbox Mode Details

2017/10/11

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Geek News, News, Windows PC News

Moenchengladbach/Germany, October 11, 2017 – In their latest news item about TransRoad: USA, Deck13 Hamburg and astragon Entertainment offered players a first impression of the upcoming management simulation game’s campaign mode. Today they would like to take the opportunity to introduce two more game modes: quest and sandbox. TransRoad: USA will be released for PC and Mac on November 9, 2017.

In contrast to the campaign mode, the gameplay of the quest and sandbox modes will not follow a fixed narrative strand, but will leave tactical and economical decisions up to the player when it comes to establishing and expanding business ventures. One of the first steps to make in both modes will be the selection of the company’s initial trailer license. All three initially available licenses – dry van, reefer or dump trailer – come with pros and cons which the player should carefully consider. This includes different order volumes, payments, fixed costs, purchase prices and nationwide customer distribution. The sandbox mode also lets the player configure the game according to personal needs and wants, such as truck prices and the volume of contractual penalties or the frequency of license checks.

The next choice that awaits the young entrepreneur is where to build the headquarters of the trucking company. While in the campaign mode, the player always starts out in Augusta/Maine, but will be spoiled for choice in the quest and sandbox mode: 37 US cities offering a wide range of goods and customers are up for selection. The number and company size of up to five AI opponents can also be freely determined.

From this point onwards the player will be free to manage the company according to his or her own wishes in the sandbox mode, while the quest mode will feature many interesting and challenging tasks and missions that come in addition to the individually set goals.

How about some uplifting tunes to make all this company building go a little bit smoother? In addition to its own country music inspired soundtrack, TransRoad: USA offers its players an Internet radio plug-in that will give them the opportunity to add their favorite radio stations to the game and thus create the right musical score for their very own trucking adventure.

TransRoad: USA will become available worldwide on November 9, 2017 for 24.99 Euro/24.99 USD/22.99 GBP (RRP).

For more information about the development of TransRoad: USA please visit:

https://www.facebook.com/transroadgame/

Players who would like to put TransRoad: USA on their wish list can now find the game on Steam™:

http://store.steampowered.com/app/494670/TransRoad_USA/

Microsoft Announces Four New Xbox One S Bundles

2017/10/11

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Geek News, News, Tech News

October 11, 2017 – This holiday, Xbox has something for everyone. Today, we announced four new 500GB Xbox One S bundles are launching in the coming weeks, and they start at just $279 USD /£229 GBP / €279 EUR, making Xbox One S the best value in games and entertainment.

We announced:

Xbox One S Minecraft Complete Adventure Bundle featuring an Xbox One S with a 500GB hard drive, Xbox Wireless Controller, full-game download codes of Minecraft and “Minecraft: Story Mode Season 1 – The Complete Adventure” (Episodes 1-8), full add-on download code of Minecraft Explorer’s pack, 3 months of Xbox Live Gold and 1 month of Xbox Game Pass. Available in all Xbox One markets except Russia, China, India, Japan, Argentina, Brazil, Turkey, Denmark, Finland, Norway and Sweden.
Xbox One S “Rocket League” Blast-Off Bundle featuring an Xbox One S with a 500GB hard drive, Xbox Wireless Controller, full-game download code of “Rocket League,” 3 months of Xbox Live Gold and 1 month of Xbox Game Pass. Available in all Xbox One markets except U.S., Canada, China, Hong Kong, India, Singapore, Japan, Taiwan, Australia, New Zealand, South Korea, Hungary, Russia, Mexico, Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Belgium and the Netherlands.
Xbox One S Starter Bundle featuring an Xbox One S with a 500GB hard drive, Xbox Wireless Controller, 3 months of Xbox Live Gold and 3 months of Xbox Game Pass. Available in all Xbox One markets except China, South Korea, India, Japan, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal and Sweden.
Xbox One S Ultimate Halo Bundle featuring an Xbox One S with a 500GB hard drive, Xbox Wireless Controller, full-game download codes of “Halo: 5 Guardians” and “Halo: The Master Chief Collection,” a 14-day trial of Xbox Live Gold and 1 month of Xbox Game Pass. Available in the U.S. exclusively at Walmart.

For more information on today’s announcement, please visit Xbox Wire.

The Evil Within 2 Launch Trailer

2017/10/11

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October 11, 2017 – To celebrate the upcoming launch of The Evil Within 2 this Friday the 13^th, we’ve just released the official launch trailer.

In The Evil Within 2, Sebastian Castellanos must once again confront unspeakable horrors within the nightmare born from the infamous STEM. This time, however, Sebastian’s mission is personal: He’s searching for his daughter Lily, who he thought he had lost many years ago, and it’s now a race against time as the world crumbles around him. Sebastian must rescue Lily before everything falls apart and they are both lost in STEM.

But it’s not just the grotesque creatures that freely wander the streets of Union that Sebastien must face in him hunt to find Lily… STEM is a world that can be bent and broken to the will of a few particularly deranged individuals. And the real horror may be the human monsters trapped inside, with the twisted photographer Stefano and the ‘righteous’ priest Theodore both intent on warping the weakened system to their will.

Are you ready to return to the nightmare? Will you find Lily before Stefano and Theodore tear the world apart? Check out Bethesda.net for even more details and insights from the team at Tango Gameworks, and remember, the only way out…is in.

Dive into hell once more in the sequel to the hit 2014 survival horror game from the mind of Shinji Mikami. Take on twisted creatures in horrifying domains and face off against your own worst nightmares as you race to save your daughter. The Evil Within 2 will launch worldwide Friday the 13th, October 2017 on PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC. The Evil Within 2 has been rated M for Mature by the ESRB. For more information about the game, visit www.TheEvilWithin.com.

The Surge Fire and Ice Weapon Pack Launch Screens

2017/10/11

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October 11, 2017 – Dystopian action-RPG The Surge is releasing today its first post-release DLC for free, for PlayStation 4, Xbox One and PC players. Deck13’s hardcore sci-fi adventure has you fighting for survival in a facility ruined by a mysterious event called the Surge. Utilize your powerful exo-suit as you sever limbs, parts, and weaponry from your enemies using The Surge’s unique targeting mechanics and tight combat system. This free DLC brings 10 new weapons to the game – 5 of fire and 5 of ice – and you will have to fight for them.

Representing fire are the new MG-branded weapons. These high-tech military weapons are deadlier versions of CREO’s riot control products, capable of high physical damage with low elemental damage. Repeatedly attacking humanoid enemies with these red-hot blades will create a powerful fire-based explosion.

Also available in this DLC, the ice weapons cometh! These are CREO’s space travel testing tools, concepts and prototypes constructed in their very own R&D labs. These weapons were created to test materials in the cold darkness of space, and can harness extremely low temperatures. They are not designed for combat, however, so they have low physical damage but high elemental damage. Wielding these weapons provide a passive bonus to health.

Once the DLC is installed, consult the security memo and the CREO newsletter added to your inventory’s Organizer, and use their clues to locate these 10 deadly weapons and tear them from the limbs of your foes!

This is just the beginning – the Surge’s upcoming Premium DLC ‘A Walk in the Park’ releases later this year. Players will be able to get new weapons, fight new enemies, and explore an abandoned amusement park. This will also include a new free content update that improves the end-game experience for high-level players.

The Surge’s Fire and Ice Weapon Pack is now available (for free) on PlayStation 4, PlayStation 4 Pro, Xbox One and PC. You can also grab a copy of The Surge at 50% off during Steam’s Midweek Madness this week!

MSI Releases Small Form Factor Vortex G25 Gaming Desktop

2017/10/10

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Geek News, News, Tech News

City of Industry, Calif. – October 10, 2017 – MSI, a world leader in gaming hardware, today announces the availability of the Vortex G25 gaming desktop. First announced at Computex Taipei 2017, the Vortex G25 features an 8^thgeneration i7 processor and up to a GTX 1070 graphics card in a 2.5-liter chassis.

The Vortex G25 adopts the latest Intel 8^th Generation Core processor based on the new Z370 platform. The Core i7-8700 processor features six cores for 12-thread computing and can be overclocked from 3.2GHz to 4.3GHz (Multi-Core). The Vortex also includes MSI’s Cooler Boost Titan technology which consists of dual blade fans with eight heatpipes to ensure proper cooling of the CPU and GPU, ultimately resulting in a 30% performance gain over the last generation of processors.

The Vortex G25 was designed for portable and convenient VR experiences. The front panel has a power jack to power VR headsets, an HDMI port and two USB 3.0 ports. MSI’s Nahimic VR software optimizes performance and virtual surround sound to make virtual reality even more immersive.

Traditionally, desktop computers are imposing and bulky, but the Vortex manages to put desktop power into a compact and aesthetically appealing body. The Vortex is also easily upgradeable. It’s equipped with pull-ring slotted screws, providing an easy way to remove the top cover for upgrades. The dual NVMe M.2 SSD by PCIe Gen3 / SATA-SSD Combo slots, 2.5” hard drive and dual DDR4-2400 slots are all upgradeable.

The MSI Vortex G25 is available at Newegg, Gentech PC, Mobile Advance, Excaliber, Xotic and will be available at Amazon soon. The Vortex G25 8RE is available for $1,999 and the Vortex G25 8RD for $1,499.

Sudden Strike 4: The Road to Dunkirk Announced

2017/10/10

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Ridgewood, NJ, October 10, 2017 — Following on from the successful launch of Sudden Strike 4 on Windows, Linux, Mac and PlayStation®4, Kalypso Media is excited to reveal the first official DLC expansion for its WW2 strategy heavyweight. Sudden Strike 4: The Road to Dunkirk will launch for Windows PC, Linux, Mac and PlayStation®4 via digital distribution platforms on October 20. The DLC offers four new single player missions based around one of the most intense and dramatic conflicts in the entire war, as the Allied forces made a desperate bid to rescue British, French and Belgian troops trapped in the eponymous French town, surrounded by the German army with seemingly no hope for escape.

In the German side of the campaign, players must break through the French defenses in the Battle of Lille to capture the town of Dunkirk and ultimately hunt down and destroy a British battleship. In the Allied campaign, players will launch a counter-offensive during the Battle of Ypres-Comines and attempt to evacuate as many soldiers as possible during Operation Dynamo itself. To aid in the battle, players will have two new commanders to choose from: French war hero Charles de Gaulle and British Expeditionary Force division commander Harold Alexander, further adding to your strategic options for each mission.

Last but not least, Sudden Strike 4: Road to Dunkirk will also see the introduction of 10 all-new units for players to deploy, including the German SIG 33 Bison artillery, the French Char B1 heavy tank, the British A10 Cruiser Mk. II medium tank and destroyer HMS Ivanhoe.

Sudden Strike 4: Road to Dunkirk will be available as DLC for the Windows PC, Mac, Linux and PlayStation®4 versions of Sudden Strike 4 on October 20, 2017 2017 via digital distribution platforms for $9.99USD/£7.99GBP/€9.99EUR.

Middle-earth: Shadow of War Launch Trailer

2017/10/10

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Burbank, Calif. – October 10, 2017 – Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment today announced that Middle-earth: Shadow of War™, the epic follow-up to the award-winning Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor™, is available now for Xbox One, Windows 10 PC (Windows Store), Steam, PlayStation®4 and PlayStation®4 Pro. Xbox One X enhancements will be available timed to the launch of the console on November 7. Developed by Monolith Productions, Middle-earth: Shadow of War expands upon the studio’s innovative Nemesis System, which allows players to create and experience a personalized world that is unique to every gameplay session.

Middle-earth: Shadow of War continues the original narrative of Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor, winner of more than 50 industry awards, with the return of Talion and Celebrimbor, known as the Bright Lord, who must forge a new Ring of Power and confront the deadliest of enemies, including Sauron and his Nazgûl, in a monumental battle for Middle-earth. This open world action role-playing game (RPG) is fueled by the Nemesis System, which now introduces Orc Followers who bring about entirely new stories of loyalty, betrayal and revenge, as well as the addition of massive Nemesis Fortresses, which require different strategies to conquer dynamic strongholds and create personalized worlds with more choices and opportunities than ever before.

“With Middle-earth: Shadow of War, Monolith Productions has advanced its innovative artificial intelligence technology, that is their Nemesis System from Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor, to create a gameplay experience unlike any other,” said David Haddad, President, Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment. “Players of Middle-earth: Shadow of War will encounter a totally personalized world that remembers their every move, which, along with a compelling story, should greatly please fans and new players.”

“We worked incredibly hard to massively expand Middle-earth: Shadow of War in every dimension, including the open world, the story, the RPG systems, the core gameplay and of course the personal player stories created through the expanded Nemesis System,” said Michael de Plater, Vice President, Creative, Monolith Productions. “As lifelong fans of all things Middle-earth, we are so grateful to have the privilege to bring to life the most incredible fantasy world ever, reimagined in a fresh way for fans and newcomers. We can’t wait to see the amazing stories players are going to create and share once they experience all that Middle-earth: Shadow of War has to offer.”

Players can experience the vast open world in a host of ways to create unique personal stories. With new and improved melee, stealth and ranged combat, expanded skills and the new Ring of Power, gamers can harness the power of the Bright Lord to dominate Mordor from within. Players will encounter new and familiar allies in their quest, including Eltariel, the elite Nazgûl hunter; Baranor, the Captain of Minas Ithil; Carnán, the mysterious spirit of nature and iconic characters such as Shelob and Gollum. Alongside these allies they will face an incredible diversity of deadly foes, including Orcs, Olog-hai, monstrous beasts, the ancient Balrog Tar Goroth, fire breathing drakes, the Nazgûl and ultimately the Dark Lord, Sauron himself.

Set between the events of The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings, Middle-earth: Shadow of War features a rich ecosystem of missions, exploration and a robust Orc society with diverse Orc cultures. Orcs enemies now belong to tribes, which extend their influence stemming from the Overlords ruling the mighty fortresses spread throughout the distinctive environments. Through Orc Followers and Nemesis Fortresses, players now have entirely new ways to experience the world, due to the choices and opportunities provided by the expanded Nemesis System. Whether spared, scarred, recruited or shamed, every Orc encounter will be remembered and help fuel the dynamics of society and conflict within Mordor, all brought to life by the innovative Nemesis System.

The Middle-earth: Shadow of War Standard Edition includes the main game and is available for $59.99. Also available now is the Middle-earth: Shadow of War Silver, Gold and Mithril Edition. The Middle-earth: Shadow of War Silver Edition is available for $79.99 and provides access to the Slaughter Tribe Nemesis Expansion, Outlaw Tribe Nemesis Expansion, Silver War Chest and main game. The Middle-earth: Shadow of War Gold Edition is available for $99.99 and provides access to the Slaughter Tribe Nemesis Expansion, Outlaw Tribe Nemesis Expansion, The Blade of Galadriel Story Expansion, The Desolation of Mordor Story Expansion, Gold War Chest, exclusive SteelBook® (physical editions only) and main game. The Middle-earth: Shadow of War Mithril Edition provides access to the Slaughter Tribe Nemesis Expansion, Outlaw Tribe Nemesis Expansion, The Blade of Galadriel Story Expansion, The Desolation of Mordor Story Expansion, limited edition 15 inch Tar-Goroth Balrog vs. Carnán Drake statue, collection of original lithographs, premium case with magnetic Ring, exclusive SteelBook®, official game music soundtrack, cloth map of Mordor, Gold War Chest, Mithril War Chest and main game, all for $299.99. The Mithril Edition is extremely limited worldwide. Interested parties should check with their local retailers regarding availability.

Players can also experience the Middle-earth: Shadow of War mobile game, available now as a free download on the App Store for iPhone and iPad and on Google Play for Android devices. Co-created by IUGO Mobile Entertainment, Monolith Productions and WB Games San Francisco, Middle-earth: Shadow of War mobile is an epic free-to-play strategy RPG that continues Talion’s journey through Mordor and unites Middle-earth’s greatest Champions together with the fiercest of Orcs in a quest to defeat the Dark Lord, Sauron.

For the latest information or to join the Middle-earth: Shadow of War conversation, visit us on Twitter (@ShadowofWarGame), Facebook (@ShadowofWarGame), Instagram (@ShadowofWarGame), YouTube (ShadowofWarGame), Twitch (MonolithLive), official forums (ShadowOfWar) or the official website (www.ShadowofWar.com).