Guardians of Middle-earth

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Game Information
Guardians of Middle-earth is a 2012 multiplayer online battle arena game developed by Monolith Productions and published by Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment. It is set in Middle-earth, derived from The Lord of the Rings, with various tie-ins to the film series of the same name. A retail package was also released, which includes a download voucher for the game as well as a "Season Pass" for future DLC.

The game incorporates the standard elements of a typical MOBA game, with strong emphasis on team coordination. Up to ten players split into two teams of five and from a pool of 36 characters from The Lord of the Rings (and The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey via expansion packs) and coordinate to win matches by destroying the opposing team's base. Character classes include Warriors, Tacticians, Defenders, Enchanters, and Strikers.

Each team begins the game as opposite sides of the map. Three lanes lead to the enemy base, each with a series of defensive towers along the way. Each team's base releases minions at set intervals that push towards the enemy base. Players take on the role of one of twenty characters, each with their own set of abilities and roles. Players then move to their appropriate lanes, killing enemy minions, players, towers, and eventually the opposing team's base itself.

Players also gain in experience points during the course of every match, leveling up and unlock their set of abilities. These abilities traditionally offer three core abilities and one "ultimate" ability. Additionally, players earn gold for enemy kills which they can use to purchase items that augment their stats or abilities.

The game is no longer available on the PlayStation Network and the servers are down as well. The game was later released for Microsoft Windows in August 2013.