Check out this new video game scheduled to be released Jan/2009:
http://xboxmovies.teamxbox.com/xbox-360 ... ler-in-HD/
or
www.thelordoftheringsconquest.com

It looks really wicked! I'll be shreddin' this on my 360, for sure!!!

Looks very cool. Can't wait to pick it up!

One small thing though... your thread title had me confused after watching the trailer because it did not look like an RPG at all. After reading the previews, I discovered I was right: it's a button-mashing action game, not an RPG. That should help me decide what platform to pick it up on, and that will be for my Xbox.

Action = Xbox; RPG = PC.

Hmmmmm...I shoulda' looked into it more, I guess. Looks killer regardless, and I'm really looking forward to it.

I absolutley hate that they are not going to release this game for Ps2 (or wii at the least) because I can't afford a ps3 and I don't feel like going out and spending $300 on an xbox 360. I really have been waiting for a game like this for a long time.

[quote=""BrandalftheBlue""]I absolutley hate that they are not going to release this game for Ps2 (or wii at the least) because I can't afford a ps3 and I don't feel like going out and spending $300 on an xbox 360. I really have been waiting for a game like this for a long time.[/quote]


Never fear, PS3's are going to come down in price after this years holiday season.

Do you have an Idea how much there coming down to

[quote=""BrandalftheBlue""]Do you have an Idea how much there coming down to[/quote]

$200-$249. They just need that "holiday rush"

thats going to make the price alot more resonable

[quote=""BrandalftheBlue""]thats going to make the price alot more resonable[/quote]

i think it'll be $249. BluRay players, as well as most Plasma/LCD technology is dropping rapidly

So I was looking this game up on Amazon and saw that it only shows three versions available for ordering: 360, PS3, and DS. Did I only imagine there was a PC version, or did they cancel it?

Though I stated earlier that I was going to buy this for my Xbox instead of the PC, I still wanted to read on how the two versions compared before making a final decision. While a console's controller is usually much better suited to this style of game over a mouse and keyboard, I've also just spent $5k on a new gaming rig and predict that the game may look a lot better on my PC than the 360. This has certainly been the case in comparing the two versions of Fallout 3.

So, was/is there a PC version or not?

Ok, so it seems Amazon got it wrong. Both the game developer's website, wikipedia, EBGames, and Gamestop have the PC version listed. Curiously, if you preorder this game, you get a bonus item, which is a miniature version of the Witch-king's sword. Hard to tell from the low-res pic of the sword on the screen, but it doesn't look like one of the UC Minis.

I'm now ready for this game now that I have got my xbox 360. now all I need to do is to set up xbox live

My first post in a while... I just picked up this game a few days ago and it's pretty fun. Graphics aren't the best around but it looks good on my PS3 connected via HDMI to my LCD Television. My only complaints on it so far, and mind you I've only had it a couple of days, is that I wish you could be the heroes more often in the War of the Ring mode. And if you die with your hero, you go back to being a standard class fighter (archer, mage, etc.) I'd much prefer being the heroes over the nobodies thoughout the majority of the battles. Granted I haven't tried playing online yet, hopefully you can pick a hero and stay with that character as long as you wish.

The levels are cool and pretty true to the lay of the land of the LOTR films. Some parts I felt were a little weak in terms of the story line, such as the Mines of Moria for example. The Barlog comes back to life after he's already been killed by Gandalf, soldiers of Gondor fight inside of Moria... little things like this that aren't true to the story make me say "eeeh" Other than that so far I think its a fun game overall.

I'm definately interested to hear some opinions on those of you who have this game... likes, dislikes, etc...

I agree the mines of Moria level is one of the levels that I was not thrilled about. But in the evil campaign it gets better. I give It a nine out of ten. One of the things I wasn't happy about was how terrible the voices are...like Saruman's. his voice is probably the worst. like one of his lines are "YOU ARE REQUIRED, TO DIE". so the voices where a little corny. but other then those 2 things the game is one of the best games I've played in quite awhile.

you get to be hero's a lot more in conquest then you do in battle front. Usually after your hero dies you should get a second chance to play has him. by the way I find the Sauron campaign to be very depressing in the end but on the other hand now I know what It would be like if sauron conquered middle earth

Sauron's dark lieutenant slayed me

I've only tried the demo thus far, and while I wasn't blown away, I liked it enough to buy it when I get around to it. Granted though, I'm sure there is a lot more to it than just the little tiny bit I played, but I did conclude this is indeed very much a console game and that the PC version, while probably better looking with the right hardware, will be very clunky.

I have a huge backlog of games to get through right now and LOTR Conquest is at the bottom of the pile, so it will be some time before I comment further on it.

I picked this up today, and have played through the Helm's Deep level, and some of Isengard. Looks like this will be fun, but definitely a "button-masher". Nice graphics, and great characters so far. I'm done for now, but once I get back in the game I'll make more comments/observations.

I've been finished with the game since 2 days after it was released. It's one of those games where I never get tiered of replaying the levels. I've probably replayed them all about 2 some 4 times. I've also Played the game all on legendary difficulty. I'm hoping for LOTR conquest 2 like how they came out with battlefront II. There is quite a lot I think they could improve on.

I am thinking about purchasing this game, but many sites are giving it bad reviews. Many are saying it is very repetitive and a disappointment coming from the creators of Star Wars Battlefront. As I read these reviews everything they complained about was the same thing I would say were cons in the Battlefront line, but yet they seem to think this was worse than Battlefront. I know some of you have bought it but how would you compare it to Battle Front. I love Battle Front just as a fun game you don't have to worry about thinking too hard. If it is just like Battle Front but for LOTR then I am definitely getting it. Any comparisons? Thanks

I couldn't wait for this game to come out. After I bought it I beat it in a short while and then put it down. It's very repetitive and is definitely a button masher. The graphics are good and the scenery is gorgeous but I feel that the game was lacking overall. I think I’d like it better if you could switch between the heroes/ villains more within the levels… most of the time you have to play as generic warriors, mages, scouts, and archers. They are cool in there own right but I feel like those who buy this game want it because they wish to be they’re favorite characters not random no named warriors. Take away the story, the scenery, and it feels like any battle game. Don’t get me wrong because I think there are aspects to the game that are really cool but overall I wasn’t entirely impressed. Better luck on the next one hopefully!

Remember, their is always a chance for Lord of the Rings Conquest II. I was also slightly disappointed in the game.

Yep, I was pretty much done with this one is just over one day. Some cool concepts that got buried under repetitive play. Not enough innovation here, and definitely low on the replay value, at least for single-player mode. Even the big payoff, having Sauron trample the Shire, was far too short. Once you finish both campaigns, they should allow you to unlock all the heroes and villains for play in all the levels. That would have made it worth it to go back.

One extremely humorous moment of note: while I was playing Sauron in the Shire, I was crossing that little bridge to go practice my golf swing on some pesky hobbits when a giant eagle swooped in and carried Sauron off in its talons. Game over. Classic!

Thanks all that really helps.

I know somebody at EA so I can get it for cheap so its not a price issue, I just don't like spending any amount of money if it isn't worth it. lol