#SDCC14: New Middle-Earth: Shadow of Mordor Trailer

Steve Barton   |  

Jul 27, 2014

• Share on Facebook
• Share on Twitter
• Share on LinkedIn
• Share on Flipboard
• Share on Reddit
• Share on Pinterest
• Share on WhatsApp
• Share via Email

San Diego, 2014. A mandarin buffet of all things nerdy. But forget the modern trends, cosplay, steam punk, “bronies”. This is the place for the classics, and it doesn’t get more classically nerdy than a Lord of the Rings video game.

It seems Monolith Productions has picked the perfect place, at the perfect time, to unleash a new story trailer for Middle-Earth: Shadow of Mordor. The new trailer, hot iron branded with the title The Bright Lord reveals the game will feature of the ghost of Celebrimbor. The trailer shows glimpses of him remembering Sauron tasking him with the creating the original rings and the ultimate betrayal, and savage murder that ensued.

If getting a glimpse into the story behind Middle-Earth: Shadow of Mordor wasn’t enough, the trailer also answers everyone’s dark prayers by revealing Gollum will be featured in the game.

But why should a horror fan care? Middle-Earth: Shadow of Mordor may be a fantasy RPG, but it is showing some strong horror elements. The game’s protagonist, Tallion is imbued with wraith abilities and is essentially a ghost, hell bent on murder. Speaking of murder, the trailer shows glimpses of Sauron murdering Celebrimbor’s innocent family. Pretty horrific for a fantasy game based on a novel written for children.

The heat has been sweltering for anyone looking forward to the release of Middle-Earth: Shadow of Mordor as this trailer comes just a scant day after news broke that the game was being bumped up from it’s original release date to September 30th. Rejoice nerdom, our day has come.

It is currently available for pre-order here and below.

Subscribe to our Newsletter