The folks from Computer Games Magazine send this in: Computer Games Magazine got a chance to chat briefly on the phone today with Turbine’s Vijay Lakshman to get a few more tidbits on their plans for the MMO title Middle Earth Online now that they are developing and publishing the long awaited game. [More] [Gaming Havens]
Month: March 2005
Europe’s summer conventions are starting to gear up on their news. Thomas Robbins (Deagol) is the latest addition to this years Fellowship Festival. He joins the previously announced Craig Parker and Mark Ferguson, who are back by popular demand. The Festival will take place from August 27th to the 29th in London. Read all about it here!
A Line Party has been setup for the John Howe booksigning event in Toronto! Be sure to sign up and be the first in line! The first 45 people will receive a copy of EA GAME, “The Lord of the Rings: The Battle for Middle–earth” a real time PC strategy game. We will also be giving away “Lord of the Rings Symphony” posters that John Howe can autograph. You are welcome to come in costume! Come April 23rd, Toronto goes Geek! Please note: The Line Party is for the April 23rd event ONLY, the EA Game and posters will be available at the 22nd event in Kitchener as well. Sadly, I will not be there myself. More info on the John Howe Booksignings. [Toronto Line Party]
Pirates of the Caribbean stars Keira Knightley, Johnny Depp and Orlando Bloom are taking to the high seas for real by joining a round-the-world yacht race, it was announced today. The Hollywood trio will help to crew a boat taking part in the gruelling Volvo Ocean Race. The vessel will be named the Black Pearl – after the pirate ship in the film – and its sail will feature a giant skull and crossbones. [More]
The 25th annual Genie Awards will air tonight on select Canadian and some US stations. Think of them as the Canadian Golden Globes. Ian McKellen has been nominated as ‘Performance by an actor in a leading role’ for his work on ’emile’. His competition includes MICHEL C’TÉ (The Last Tunnel), ROY DUPUIS (Looking for Alexander), DAVID LA HAYE (Nouvelle-France) & NICK STAHL (Twist). [genieawards.ca]
The Weathertop Environment from Sideshow/Weta Collectibles has gone on pre-order. It is a 3,000 pc limited edition and costs $100. Check it out! [Click Here]