GameInformer - The Music of Shadow of Mordor
The eighth and final piece of GameInformer's Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor coverage has just been released.
GameInformer spoke with Monolith's senior composer Nathan Grigg and director of audio Brian Pamintuan about the score of Shadow of Mordor. They talk about how the game's music contributes to the game's rhythmic free-flow combat and overall atmosphere of the game. The interview also includes music samples, so don't miss out!
What do you think about the score? Does it meet your expectations? Leave your opinion in the comments!
GameInformer - The Art of Shadow of Mordor
GameInformer has just released their seventh piece of Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor coverage. Today's article is about the art and visuals of Shadow of Mordor. GameInformer spoke with Shadow of Mordor's art director Phil Straub:
Click here to view the full article, or view the gallery below to see the newly released concept art. Be sure to visit our screenshots page, which lists all screenshots and concept art released so far.
GameInformer - Monolith and Shadow of Mordor
The sixth piece of GameInformer coverage has just been released. Today's coverage is all about Monolith Productions, the company behind Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor. The video covers their history, how they got to work on Shadow of Mordor and various others subjects.
What do you think? Do you think the license is in the right hands? Leave your opinion in the comments!
GameInformer - Orcs and Uruks
The fifth piece of GameInformer coverage of Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor has just been released.
Today's coverage is all about the Orcs of Middle-earth, referred to as Uruk in-game. Monolith explains how they want to create interesting and complex Uruk that aren't like the typical fantasy archetype.
Are you looking forward to seeing the Uruk in-game? Leave your opinion in the comments!
GameInformer - Shadow of Mordor's Place in Middle-earth
GameInformer has just released their fourth piece of Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor coverage. The article talks about Shadow of Mordor's place in Tolkien's Legendarium, and about what's happening in Middle-earth around the time of Shadow of Mordor.
Take note though, as the article contains spoilers for The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit, so if you haven't seen the movies or read the books yet, be warned!
Click here to view the coverage.
GameInformer - Sandbox World
The third piece of GameInformer coverage was just released: a sixteen minute interview with Monolith's Michael de Plater, the director of design of Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor. He talks about creating the ultimate sandbox for fans of Middle-earth, and how the gaming industry is starting to focus more and more on player freedom.
Are you looking forward to adventuring through Mordor and possibly visiting various landmarks such as Mount Doom and Barad-dûr (or what's left of it)? Leave your opinion in the comments!
GameInformer - A Biography of Talion
GameInformer has just released their third piece of Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor coverage, a biography of the protagonist Talion, a loyal member of the Rangers of Gondor.
The article talks about the contrast between on the one side the Rangers of the North, a reclusive group of scouts who steer clear of the civilizations they protect, and on the other end of the spectrum the Nazgûl, the twisted ringwraiths who serve Sauron. As Talion is both a ranger and a wraith, this creates an interesting opportunity for the narrative and gameplay for Monolith.
Click here for the full biography, or read our updated article on Talion where we've collected the information.
GameInformer - Creating the Story of Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor
GameInformer has just released their second piece of Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor coverage, consisting of a video interview with Monolith's Director of Design Michael de Plater and Lead Writer Christian Cantamessa, who was one of the lead developers and writers on Red Dead Redemption.
Did you enjoy Red Dead Redemption? Are you happy to see Christian Cantamessa on Monolith's development team? Leave your opinion in the comments!
Official Shadow of Mordor Community Unveiled
What evil lies in the shadow of Mordor? Uruk? The Nazgûl? The rising tide of Sauron’s army?
Well… yes. But that’s not what I’m talking about. What I’m referring to is an exciting new video game and corresponding Wikia Official Community! Neither of which are “evil,” I might add.
In Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor (coming to current- and next-gen consoles in 2014), players take on the role of Talion – a valiant ranger whose family is slain the night Sauron and his army return to Mordor, moments before his own life is taken. Resurrected by a Spirit of vengeance and empowered with Wraith abilities, Talion ventures into Mordor and vows to destroy those who’ve wronged him. Through the course of Talion’s personal vendetta, players uncover the truth…
Introducing Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor
All of us here at Monolith Productions are proud to introduce Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor!
In Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor, you take on the role of Talion, a valiant ranger whose family is slain the night Sauron and his army return to Mordor, moments before his own life is taken. Resurrected by a Spirit of vengeance and empowered with Wraith abilities, Talion ventures into Mordor and vows to destroy those who have wronged him. Through the course of Talion’s personal vendetta, you will uncover the truth of the Spirit that compels you, learn the origins of the Rings of Power and ultimately confront your true nemesis.
The team at Game Informer came to our studio and got an exclusive first look, and you can see all their coverage starting tod…