Turbine, Midway, and GameStop are scheduled to host Midnight Madness launch events in order to celebrate the launch of LoTRO in 5 cities of United States.

Hello everyone!

To celebrate the launch of LOTRO, Turbine, Midway, and GameStop will be hosting "Midnight Madness" launch events across the United States. Be among the first to pick up your very own copy of LOTRO, meet members of the LOTRO team, and have a chance to win signed posters, pre-paid game cards and exclusive event t-shirts!

Join us at select GameStop stores in Boston, Chicago, Los Angeles, New York, or Seattle to kick off the biggest MMO launch yet of 2007!

Midnight Madness starts at 11:00PM on April 23rd and runs through (and past!) midnight. Special prizes will be awarded at each location to the three players who wear the best "The Lord of the Rings" themed costumes, so dress in style!

We¡¯ve set up individual forums for each city (follow the links below!) and a group at Meetup.com (http://lotr.meetup.com/218/ - we encourage people to RSVP!) so players who wish to attend can get more information and organize gatherings around the event. This is a great opportunity to meet your fellow players, too!

Locations:

Boston: GameStop #1317, Prudential Center, 800 Boylston Street, Boston, MA

Chicago: GameStop #4767, 920 Church Street, Evanston, IL

Los Angeles: GameStop #4619, Universal Citywalk, 1000 Universal Studios Blvd., Universal City, CA

New York: GameStop #1363, Broadway and 33rd. 1282 Broadway, New York, New York

Seattle: GameStop #1979, Bellevue Square, 475 100th Ave NE, Bellevue, WA

This will be great fun, and we look forward to seeing you there!

-Meghan (and the LOTRO team)