IGN NAMES THE LORD OF THE RINGS ONLINE^TM

BEST PERSISTENT WORLD GAME OF 2007

WESTWOOD, MA - January 9, 2008 - Turbine, Inc. announced today that The Lord of the Rings Online^TM: Shadows of Angmar^TM was named Best Persistent World Game of 2007 by IGN, one of the leading online destinations offering videogame, entertainment and lifestyle content and resources.

"The Lord of the Rings Online has continued to expand and delight players since its launch with compelling and frequent content updates, a growing and dynamic community, and the most accurate and engaging re-creation of Middle-earth ever seen in a video game," said Jim Crowley, president and CEO of Turbine, Inc. "We are honored to receive this award from IGN and are dedicated to our continued delivery of the best persistent online experience in 2008 and beyond."

The Lord of the Rings Online delivers an interactive experience brimming with life and filled with the familiar people, places and monsters from the most beloved fantasy adventure of all time. From the quaint surroundings of the Shire to Angmar, the vile kingdom of the Witch-king, players will experience the world of Middle-earth^TM as never before. The Lord of the Rings Online is available for purchase at major retailers across North America. For more information, or to download a free trial, visit www.lotro.com.

About Turbine

Turbine, Inc. is the premier creator and operator of massive, persistent online worlds that foster powerful social gaming communities. A team of entrepreneurs formed Turbine over a decade ago with the vision of becoming a leading provider of online entertainment. Since then, Turbine has grown to become one of the largest privately-held online gaming studios in North America. Turbine has created some of the most popular and award-winning online games, including The Lord of the Rings Online^TM: Shadows of Angmar^TM, Dungeons & Dragons Online^TM: Stormreach^TM and Asheron's Call®. For more information on Turbine, its products and services please visit www.turbine.com.

About Tolkien Enterprises

The Saul Zaentz Company d/b/a Tolkien Enterprises is the holder of worldwide motion picture, legitimate stage, merchandising, and other rights in J.R.R. Tolkien's literary works The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit. Tolkien Enterprises has been producing and licensing films, stage productions and merchandise based on Tolkien's works for almost 30 years. Its headquarters are in Berkeley, California, and its website may be found at www.tolkien-ent.com.

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