The Lord of the Rings: War in the North News

Licensing firm picks up new game-related Web addresses focused on J.R.R. Tolkien's iconic fantasy novels.

Nintendo is out in force this week, with Zelda and Mario leading the charge.

[UPDATE] Lord of the Rings: War in the North publisher confirms job cuts at Seattle-area studios; 3D Realms' George Broussard puts headcount at roughly 60.

Naughty Dog sends Nathan Drake on another adventure as Sonic Generations, The Lord of the Rings: War in the North, and GoldenEye 007: Reloaded ship to stores.

Treasure hunting, north warring, and star exploring are the main agendas of this week's releases.

Snowblind Studios' action role-playing game arriving on Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, and PC in three months.

Warner Bros. offers new release window for upcoming fantasy action game; $130 Collector's Edition and retailer-specific preorder bonuses announced.

Publishers flood pre-E3 week with torrent of game announcements and release dates, while offering looks at the likes of Rock Band 3, DJ Hero 2, Enslaved, and Homefront.

Warner Bros. announces Champions of Norrath developer Snowblind is working on War in the North, due out in 2011 for PC, PS3, Xbox 360.