Earlier this week, Philip Straub, our Art Director here at Snowblind, posted a developer blog about the Art Direction process. This corresponding developer video uses gameplay footage from War in the North to support his points. Watch it to see examples of our environment design process and get a look at the loot that you can use to customize your character’s appearance and defenses.
Our Art Director, Philip Straub, uses production materials and gameplay footage to walk viewers through the Art Direction process for War in the North.
Along with that awesome video we posted yesterday, here are some images from Snowblind’s ‘War in the North’, due out this year! Treating players to warfare befitting the clashes of Middle-earth, The Lord of the Rings: War in the North comes to player’s hands later this year. Register at www.WarInTheNorth.com, and don’t forget to “like” us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter @WarInTheNorth. Continue reading “More Epicness from Snowblind/WB ‘War in the North’”
Alf Seegert, Designer of the board games Bridge Troll, Trollhalla, and The Road to Canterbury writes: You were kind enough to share information about my board game BRIDGE TROLL which came out a couple years ago. I’d be very grateful if you would share news about my brand-new (and even better) Z-Man board game TROLLHALLA. I think Tolkien fans might really enjoy playing trolls once again. This time players get to leave behind their damp and moldy bridges and seek some fresh sea air–and a chance for pillage and plunder on the seas of Trollhalla! Visit dicehateme.com or boardgamegeek.com for more info. And finally, here is a link to the Muppet Show clip “Viking Pigs” that inspired the game (just substitute trolls for pigs).
Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment and Snowblind Studios today reveal an all new video, the Official Behind the Scenes with Snowblind: Blood and Steel. The video offers a look at the upcoming Action RPG The Lord of the Rings: War in the North, delving into the violent, detailed and varied combat in the game. As described by key members of the Snowblind Studios team and depicted in visceral gameplay footage, players can switch between melee and range attacks, and enhance their character’s power with kill streaks that augment their abilities. Treating players to warfare befitting the clashes of Middle-earth, The Lord of the Rings: War in the North comes to player’s hands later this year.
From the guys at Turbine: The Epic Story Continues with Volume III, Book 3: “Echoes of the Dead” — At the conclusion of Volume III, Book 2: “Ride of the Grey Company,” a great deal of intrigue surrounded the dwarf Nár: what compelled him to speak of the Paths of the Dead when he seems oblivious to everything else? The Rangers have decided to investigate the library at Zudrugund before continuing their journey south. Continue reading “LOTRO: Epic ‘Echoes of the Dead’ Pics”
Check out the ‘Council Cut’ edition of the recently released Brutal Combat Trailer, giving players additional content with an in-depth look at the chain combat system in The Lord of the Rings: War in the North, the new action RPG video game from Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment and Snowblind Studios.
This extended edition of the trailer was created for The Council of the North, an exclusive community for The Lord of the Rings: War in the North, accessed by registering at the game’s official website: www.WarintheNorth.com. Once registered, members gain access to exclusive content and join the ultimate destination for, and celebration of, The Lord of the Rings gaming fans. Continue reading “Extended Council Cut:LOTR: War in the North – Brutal Combat Trailer”
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