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10th Mar 2017

WATCH: First look at in-game footage from Middle-Earth: Shadow Of War is mightily impressive

Rory Cashin

Only last week we were greeted with the announcement trailer for Middle-Earth: Shadow Of War, and this week we’ve been gifted with a proper look at how the game will actually play.

Just like Shadow Of Mordor, there’s a lot to be got from this one, particularly with the Nemesis System which actually sets up long-lasting grudge matches between you and the AI controlled bad guys. If you kill their commander, they’ll remember you when they rise up through the ranks and look to exact revenge.

Helping them on their journey is the newly created Ring, one that may have powers to counteract those of the evil Ring we’re all used to from The Lord Of The Rings.

Middle-Earth: Shadow of War will be available for PS4, Xbox One, Project Scorpio, Windows 10 PC from 25 August 2017.

Until then, here’s 16 sword-swinging minutes of action to enjoy!

Clip via PlayStation

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