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The Lord of the Rings: War in the North is an action role-playing game (RPG) developed by Snowblind Studios and published by Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment. Released in 2011 for PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, and PC, the game offers a co-operative multiplayer experience set in J.R.R. Tolkien's Middle-earth, running parallel to the events of the main Lord of the Rings trilogy. Players choose from three distinct characters: Eradan, a Dúnedain Ranger; Andriel, an Elven Lore-master; and Farin, a Dwarven Champion, each with unique abilities and combat styles. The story focuses on their journey to combat a rising evil in the northern regions of Middle-earth, led by the dark sorcerer Agandaûr, a lieutenant of Sauron. The game emphasizes visceral combat, character progression through skill trees, and loot collection, allowing players to upgrade their gear and customize their heroes as they battle various creatures from Tolkien's lore, including Orcs, Trolls, and other monstrous foes.