{"id":31386,"date":"2013-09-16T17:12:00","date_gmt":"2013-09-16T07:12:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/power-up.space\/?p=31386"},"modified":"2013-09-16T17:12:00","modified_gmt":"2013-09-16T07:12:00","slug":"lord-rings-online-helms-deep-expansion-launch-november-19th","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.impulsegamer.com\/wordpress\/?p=31386","title":{"rendered":"THE LORD OF THE RINGS ONLINE\u2122: HELM\u2019S DEEP\u2122 EXPANSION TO LAUNCH NOVEMBER 19TH"},"content":{"rendered":"<p align=\"center\"><b><i>Players Can Pre-Purchase Latest Expansion To The Award-Winning MMORPG Starting Today<\/i><\/b><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment announced today that <b><i>The Lord of the Rings Online\u2122: Helm\u2019s Deep<\/i>\u2122,<\/b> the next expansion to the award-winning free-to-play massively multiplayer online roleplaying game (MMORPG) developed by Turbine, will launch on November 19<sup>th<\/sup>. Helm\u2019s Deep will continue the Epic Story into the western plains of Rohan, allow players to take an unprecedented role in the legendary battle for Helm\u2019s Deep while advancing to the new level cap of 95.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cHelm\u2019s Deep is the site of the most memorable battle in Middle-earth and we\u2019re excited to announce our launch date and introduce some great new in-game items for anyone who pre-purchases the expansion,\u201d said Kate Paiz, Executive Producer of The Lord of the Rings Online. \u201cWe\u2019ve come to a really exciting and momentous point in the story, and we can\u2019t wait to show players how the game will bring this classic clash to life. This technical and gameplay innovation brings massive conflicts to life like never before and is another huge leap forward for MMO players in Middle-earth.\u201d<b>\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>THE LORD OF THE RINGS ONLINE: HELM\u2019S DEEP FEATURES:<\/b><b>\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Experience the Battle for Helm\u2019s Deep \u2013 <\/b>Fight to defend Helm\u2019s Deep starting as early as level 10, when your character enlists as a soldier in the Battle of the Hornburg, the most epic conflict yet in The Lord of the Rings Online.\u00a0 Earn rewards for your contribution to the war effort \u2013 win or lose, your skill makes a difference!<b><\/b><\/li>\n<li><b>Explore new landscapes across Western Rohan &#8211; <\/b>Explore the Westemnet of Rohan and rally each of the five ridings as Rohan returns to glory. Traverse the capital of Edoras, mysterious Dunharrow, and the fortress of the Hornburg within Helm\u2019s Deep.<b><\/b><\/li>\n<li><b>Advance from levels 85 to 95 &#8211; <\/b>Experience 10 new levels, from 85 to 95, with new skills and completely updated class specializations. Both mounted and un-mounted combat will challenge you as you war against the evil forces of Saruman.<b>\u00a0<\/b><\/li>\n<li><b>Continue the Epic Story &#8211; <\/b>Encounter beloved characters such as Aragorn, \u00c9owyn, and \u00c9omer. Restore King Th\u00e9oden to his rightful throne while you defend the peoples of Rohan at Helm\u2019s Deep.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Beginning today, players can take advantage of special pre-purchase offers:<\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>PREMIUM EDITION <\/b><\/p>\n<p>Features all Helm\u2019s Deep content, with level cap increase. This edition also grants these great items:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Armour of the Hammerhand \u2013 an exclusive full set of Rohirrim cosmetic armour<\/li>\n<li>+10 quest log slots<\/li>\n<li>Crystal of Remembrance \u2013 adds one additional legacy to your legendary weapon<\/li>\n<li>Helm\u2019s Deep Title \u2013 Helm\u2019s Enforcer<\/li>\n<li>Helm\u2019s Deep Title \u2013 Helm\u2019s Avenger<\/li>\n<li>2000 Turbine points<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Pre-purchasers will also receive these items that can be used immediately in the game:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Shield of the Hammerhand (Statted Cloak\u00a0 +25%XP, scales to level of wearer)<b><\/b><\/li>\n<li>Exclusive War-steed Bundle (The Steed of the Hammerhand) \u2013 an exclusive Rohirrim mount with matching War-Steed appearance<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>BASE EDITION <\/b><\/p>\n<p>Features all Helm\u2019s Deep content, with level cap increase. Also grants these items:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Hauberk of the Hammerhand &#8211; an exclusive Rohirrim cosmetic chest piece<\/li>\n<li>Helm\u2019s Deep Title: Helm\u2019s Enforcer<\/li>\n<li>1000 Turbine points<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Pre-purchasers will also receive these items that can be used immediately in the game:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Token of Hornburg (+25% Monster XP)<b><\/b><\/li>\n<li>The Steed of the Hammerhand \u2013 an exclusive Rohirrim Mount<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The Lord of the Rings Online\u2122 is the ultimate adventure! This award-winning free-to-play massively multiplayer online role-playing game delivers an interactive experience brimming with life and filled with the familiar people, places, and monsters from the most famous fantasy of all time.\u00a0 For more information, visit <a href=\"http:\/\/www.lotro.com\">www.lotro.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Players Can Pre-Purchase Latest Expansion To The Award-Winning MMORPG Starting Today\u00a0 Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment announced today that The Lord of the Rings Online\u2122: Helm\u2019s Deep\u2122, the next expansion to the award-winning free-to-play massively multiplayer online roleplaying game (MMORPG) developed by Turbine, will launch on November 19th. 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