LifeInShadows

Hey guys,

So, Shadow of Mordor has been my #1 most anticipated game pretty much ever since you posted that first gameplay video on YouTube. Even beating out Destiny. Most of the question I would have had, you've already answered in other interviews, but I have two that still really stick out.

1) Are we supposed to view the story of Shadow of Mordor as canon, or just as an amazing "What If?" spin-off?

2) Did you always intend for Ratbag to be a full character in the game, or did you make him a full character after he got such a positive reaction in the original, pre-Alpha demo video?

I knew it! :P

Thank you so much for the confirmation. I can't wait to pick up my copy of the game on the 30th. :)

So, does that mean that Shadow of Mordor is "official" now? That the events of the game are officially what happens between The Hobbit and Lord of the Rings?

I only press for clarification because I think you guys have set up an amazingly epic story, and I would love it if it were actually part of the official Middle Earth history. :)

Thank you for taking the time to answer my questions, and rest assured that I am eagerly counting down the days to September 30th. :)