The Lord of the Rings Online Goes Global

Turbine sent us over a press release this afternoon announcing that The Lord of the Rings Online has officially launched in both Russia and Korea.

Turbine Launches ‘The Lord of the Rings Online’ in Russia and Korea

Turbine, Inc. has announced the launch of its award-winning massively multiplayer online game, The Lord of the Rings Onlineâ„¢, in Russia and Korea. Through partnerships with NHN in Korea and ITT in Russia, Turbine continues to expand The Lord of the Rings Online around the world. Turbine currently operates The Lord of the Rings Online in North America and Europe.

Turbine will celebrate the 2nd anniversary of The Lord of the Rings Online starting this Friday – please stay tuned for additional details!

About LOTRO
The Lord of the Rings Online is the ultimate interactive adventure. This award-winning 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 beloved fantasy of all time. From the picturesque surroundings of the Shire to Moria, the most fearsome underground realm ever imagined, players will experience the world of Middle-earth as never before. The Lord of the Rings Online: Mines of Moria Complete Edition, which includes the original game, The Lord of the Rings Onlineâ„¢: Shadows of Angmarâ„¢ (Volume I), all content updates released since launch, and Mines of Moria (Volume II) is now available for purchase at major retailers across North America. For more information or to download a free trial, visit www.lotro.com.

About Turbine
Turbine, Inc. is a premier creator, operator and publisher of massive, persistent online worlds that foster powerful social gaming communities. Turbine is the largest privately-held online gaming studios in North America and was recently chosen by AlwaysOn as one of the OnHollywood 100 Top Private Companies, a power list of the top private emerging technology companies in digital entertainment and media. The company has created some of the world’s most popular and award-winning online games, including The Lord of the Rings Onlineâ„¢, Dungeons & Dragons Onlineâ„¢ and Asheron’s Call®. For more information on Turbine, its products and services please visit www.turbine.com.