Post by beren on Mar 14, 2009 12:46:07 GMT -1
Book 7: Leaves of Lórien EU Release
Dear Players,
Turbine has officially announced that Book 7: Leaves of Lórien will be launched on their live servers on 17th March, 2009. Codemasters is currently anticipating a release date of 26th March, 2009.
Book 7 is the first major update since the launch of Mines of Moria™ and contains much more written dialogue than recent books. This new release includes story elements that go well beyond what had been estimated when our schedules were set. Although this is positive for the game as we deliver more playable content and story it does mean that more time is required to localise and customise for European release.
Unfortunately, market realities dictate that Turbine must continue on their plan to release as close to deadline as possible. While we have been working with them in an attempt to coordinate on a simultaneous release, the bottom line is that they feel they need to deliver to their players on schedule. Neither company takes this change in our normal delivery policy lightly. A variety of options were considered prior to changing the release schedule, but due to joint operational issues we are unable to launch together this time.
Both Turbine and Codemasters are keen to prevent a re-occurrence of such a delay for the EU and will continue working closely together to avoid separation of releases in the future whenever possible.
In the meantime, Codemasters are doing everything possible to get Book 7 ready for EU release as quickly as we can. We are working around the clock!
We do realize that this delay will be disappointing to many of you. While it’s not a book release, we have arranged a series of fun Bullroarer Took (St. Patrick's Day) activities to take place across Middle-earth. These are an exclusive event for Codemasters customers. Details will be posted to the website shortly.
See you in Middle-earth!
And the Good news is that I am off work on 17th as it's Saint patricks Day
And the bad news is it doesn't matter 
BUGGER!!!!
Dear Players,
Turbine has officially announced that Book 7: Leaves of Lórien will be launched on their live servers on 17th March, 2009. Codemasters is currently anticipating a release date of 26th March, 2009.
Book 7 is the first major update since the launch of Mines of Moria™ and contains much more written dialogue than recent books. This new release includes story elements that go well beyond what had been estimated when our schedules were set. Although this is positive for the game as we deliver more playable content and story it does mean that more time is required to localise and customise for European release.
Unfortunately, market realities dictate that Turbine must continue on their plan to release as close to deadline as possible. While we have been working with them in an attempt to coordinate on a simultaneous release, the bottom line is that they feel they need to deliver to their players on schedule. Neither company takes this change in our normal delivery policy lightly. A variety of options were considered prior to changing the release schedule, but due to joint operational issues we are unable to launch together this time.
Both Turbine and Codemasters are keen to prevent a re-occurrence of such a delay for the EU and will continue working closely together to avoid separation of releases in the future whenever possible.
In the meantime, Codemasters are doing everything possible to get Book 7 ready for EU release as quickly as we can. We are working around the clock!
We do realize that this delay will be disappointing to many of you. While it’s not a book release, we have arranged a series of fun Bullroarer Took (St. Patrick's Day) activities to take place across Middle-earth. These are an exclusive event for Codemasters customers. Details will be posted to the website shortly.
See you in Middle-earth!
And the Good news is that I am off work on 17th as it's Saint patricks Day
And the bad news is it doesn't matter BUGGER!!!!