I’m amped for Shadow of Mordor. That game looks like a whole ridiculous amount of fun to play and the Nemesis System keeps sounding better and better. With local release at the end of the week, it’s fitting that we get the launch trailer now.
Here is the gloriously dramatic video:
For those who don’t watch videos, we get a lot more insight into Talion’s character and experience all in one fluid trailer. After his family is killed, he seeks death but finds that he’s cursed instead – he can’t die and is stuck with Celebrimbor. Together, they must fight Sauron and defeat his Black Hand. By beating back his lieutenants, Talion might slow down Sauron’s rise to power. Oh, and Gollum is there, too, of course.
I’ve seen a lot of launch trailers, and they certainly pulled out all the stops with this one. It’s dramatic, it’s exciting and it has actually gotten me even more psyched for the game to release. I suppose that’s the point of a launch trailer – it finally makes sense now. It isn’t just yet another trailer, it’s the best trailer that they can make to get us amped for the game’s release.
Has the trailer raised your hype level? Are you excited to see what the game has to offer and fall down the rabbit hole that is the Nemesis System? Or have you been too badly burned by Lord of the Rings games in the past and you’ll just sit this one out?
Last Updated: October 1, 2014
Umar
October 1, 2014 at 07:35
Who is Talion’s VO? Damn what a sexy voice, sure brings that character to life
Viking Of Science
October 1, 2014 at 07:45
It’s Booker. and The Arkham Origins Joker, He is Joel and the new Revolver Ocelot.
Umar
October 1, 2014 at 07:50
damn, every character he does he just nails….wtf
Her Highness the Hipster
October 1, 2014 at 07:45
Troy Baker. Same guy who did Joel from TLoU and Snow in FFXIII
Viking Of Science
October 1, 2014 at 07:47
(basically, he’s Voice jesus)
Umar
October 1, 2014 at 07:49
…….Okay. I didn’t actually realize its the god of voice acting
Mossel
October 1, 2014 at 07:58
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Troy_Baker
Dude check that list… O_O
Umar
October 1, 2014 at 08:04
Yup he is pretty much a a rock star in the VA world
Admiral Chief 0
October 1, 2014 at 08:03
LOVE IT!!!
Epic trailer!
This trailer has officially joined my top 5! (ME2, ME3, W3, SoM and KotOR2)
Brady miaau
October 1, 2014 at 11:44
Ah, but will the game?
Admiral Chief 0
October 1, 2014 at 12:22
I hope so
BoontjieSA
October 1, 2014 at 08:28
Have to say game is epic
BoontjieSA
October 1, 2014 at 08:31
Love the relationship between talion, Celebrimbor and golumn has a very sam and frodo veal to it.
Don
October 1, 2014 at 08:39
why is it only coming out 21st nov for older gen? ;'( <—– manly tears!
BoontjieSA
October 1, 2014 at 09:51
Becouse the master-race has can play first, the console peasants needs to wait there turn.
Vlam
October 1, 2014 at 10:05
Epic game, cant wait to get home and continue playing again 😀
JJ of Meridian
October 1, 2014 at 10:08
I already see people on my steam friends list playing this right now. Can’t help but be jealous.
Brady miaau
October 1, 2014 at 13:54
Um, so you are working now, right? nothing wrong with that. I hope
JJ of Meridian
October 1, 2014 at 14:16
Well, work isn’t fun, at all, but at least I’m loyal ;P
Nikola
October 1, 2014 at 13:04
Now I have this and Destiny to play this weekend how the hell am I going to fit all this in not to mention all the releases coming in October and I just cleaned up my back log:(((
JJ of Meridian
October 1, 2014 at 14:16
At least you cleaned up your backlog. Lucky bugger.
Nikola
October 1, 2014 at 14:30
Dude it took a lot of dedication and sleepless nights now it’s done no more Steam sales and stuff just going to stick with PS4 for now…Steam is evil I tell u;)
JJ of Meridian
October 1, 2014 at 15:46
I’m about 75% into my backlog, so I consider myself doing quite well at the moment with it.
But I’m pretty much doomed when the next sale arrives.