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Electronic Arts - The Lord of the Rings: The Battle for Middle-earth II (CD-ROM): Windows - $9.99

Heavy beads of sweat roll down your face. You rest for a moment, weak and tired. Suddenly, a haunting silence surrounds you. The wind has stopped. The trees are still and lifeless. Clouds pass over the setting sun, bathing you in darkness. A low rumble shakes the ground beneath you. Afraid, you stumble to your feet. The horizon is overcome with the looming blackness of a stampeding army and you're right in their path. The battle for Middle-earth in the North has begun. For the first time, visit famous Lord of the Rings locations that were never realized on film or other games. Rage battle on land or at sea, defending castles and attacking armadas with your own menacing fleet. Fight never-before-seen enemies that will strike fear into even the bravest warriors. Command new heroes from three new playable factions: the elves, dwarves and goblins; or create your own hero and upgrade as you play. The fate of Middle-earth rests solely in your hands.

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