SDCC Shadow of Mordor Panel Review
GlóinTheGreat Here!
So how did everyone enjoy the new trailer? What where your thoughts and reactions? Like most of you guessed the identity of the Wraith is Celebrimbor! Im excitied to hear your reactions to this release! It adds so much more lore to SoM and was a great idea in my personal opinon. If you pay close attention to the trailer you can see and hear that Talion is struggling with what he wants to do i.e. get revenge or let it be. It seems as though Celebrimbor is arguing with Talion to go seek revenge for the murder of his family. Another intresting topic is the fact that there will be somewhat of a grey area here. Depending on the route you take to complete the game, different outcomes can occur! More details on that TBA. We als…
New Story Trailer: The Bright Lord
For many, many moons, you dedicated Wikians have debated the identity of the Wraith in Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor. And today, during our panel at San Diego Comic-Con, his identity was revealed!
Did you guess the Wraith's identity? What more do you want to learn about his past?
Shadow of Mordor at SDCC 2014: Make Your Voice Heard
San Diego Comic-Con is right around the corner and if you're going to be in attendance, you're in luck: We're going to have a panel there, Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor – How the Nemesis System evolves new-generation storytelling in games, and explores the history of the Rings of Power! There you'll get to hear from our Director of Design Michael de Plater, Lead Writer Christian Cantamessa, the man responsible for bringing Talion to life Troy Baker, Tolkien Professor Janet Croft, and Art Director Phil Straub.
If you're not going to be at Comic-Con, there's no need to fret. Your opportunity to ask questions to Michael de Plater has arrived once more. They'll be delivered to him at the livestreamed Wikia Fan Express, where all-star Wikians (su…
6 Things You Need to Know About the Nemesis System
In Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor, the world around you is a living, breathing entity due to the Nemesis System. Every action you take will be catalogued by the foes you stand against, and will become a fundamental part of your gameplay experience, ensuring that no two playthroughs are the same.
During E3 we showed it off to the world in spades, but we wanted to give you a quick rundown of some of the options that await you within the borders of Mordor.
The Uruk of Mordor are the bread and butter of Sauron's army. They are the core of his forces, and, in time, they will be yours, as well. But, you're not just going to wade through wave after wave of nameless grunt. These foes have personalities, just as much as you do. Some are cowards. Some …
Shadow of Mordor at E3 2014: Awards Roundup
E3 2014 is behind us. Three days spent in the Los Angeles Convention Center showing Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor to gamers and press alike, have now come and gone in spectacular fashion. And, as the final day came to a close, we couldn't help but notice that our awards wall had made a good many friends.
Monolith Productions brought home 40 total awards and nominations from E3 (and counting!), making this the biggest E3 in our 20-year history. And we couldn't be more proud.
Here's how it all looked once the dust settled.
WINNER:
- Best of E3 - GameSpot
- Best of E3 - Digital Trends
- Best of E3 - Electric Playground
- Best of E3 - New Game Network
- Best of E3 - PlayStation Lifestyle
- Best of E3 - The Escapist
- Editor's Choice - Polygon
- Editor's Choice - The Nerdist
- Most …
TONIGHT: Watch LIVE Shadow of Mordor Gameplay
Tonight at 8pm PST you'll get your chance to tell us how to play Shadow of Mordor on Twin Galaxies Live. Any Uruk, any Caragor, any Captain: your wish will be our command.
During the broadcast Monolith developers will be on hand to answer your questions. Prepare to bend Mordor to your will.
Shadow of Mordor Nominated for Best in Show at E3 2014
Hey there, Shadow of Mordor Wikians!
Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor has been nominated as one of the best games of E3 2014. Now it's time for your voice to be heard.
Click over to our E3 Portal where you can vote for the top nominee in our Best in Show 2014 game poll. Only ten games remain, and your votes will determine which game will receive the title of Best Game in the 2014 Electronic Entertainment Expo.
Make sure you stop by and place your vote.
E3 Live Discussion
E3 is finally here! All week long we'll be covering the gaming world, and each night at 4:00 pm PST we'll be shooting some video featuring those of us that were lucky enough to attend, as well as some hard working Wikians.
We'd like to take this opportunity to extend an invitation for gaming fans to let us know what they want to hear discussed. Is it a particular developer's panel? A new game? Updates for an existing, beloved game? Maybe you hoped to hear about another game entirely! Whatever the topic, go ahead and let us know what interests you the most, and we'll make sure to include it in our list of topics from other communities.
Expert Showcase: Michael de Plater, Director of Design
You, the official Shadow of Mordor community are an inquisitive bunch. We recently asked you to pitch your best questions to Director of Design Michael de Plater, and you came out in full force.
After reading through all your comments, we took a selection of them and sat down with Michael. Here's his answers to your most burning questions:
Gravewalker - Fannotation Trailer
Another amazing trailer just dropped for Shadow of Mordor (the best one yet?), and that means we have another opportunity to fannotate a video with your expert knowledge! If you're new to the idea, be sure to check out the previous fannotation HERE.
Be sure to check out the latest trailer below, then just leave a comment with timestamps and the facts/trivia you've noticed. Then come back later next week to watch the video featuring your fan expertise.
Update: The fannotation trailer is now live! You can check it out below. Big thanks to everyone who pitched in.