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Warner Bros and Monolith Productions today unveiled a new trailer for "Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor" that introduces Ratbag, a special Uruk who plays a critical role in the story as Talion goes on his journey to destroy Sauron's army.

In Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor, players take on the role of Talion, a valiant ranger whose family is slain in front of him the night Sauron and his army return to Mordor, moments before his own life is taken. Resurrected by a Spirit of vengeance and empowered with Wraith abilities, Talion ventures into Mordor and vows to destroy those who have wronged him.

Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor delivers a dynamic game environment where the player orchestrates their personal plan of vengeance as they bend Mordor to their will. The game begins on the night of Sauron’s return to Mordor, as his Black Captains brutally execute the Rangers of the Black Gate. Players become Talion, a ranger who loses his family and everything he holds dear, only to be returned from death by a mysterious Spirit of vengeance. Based on the player’s actions with the in-game Nemesis System, every enemy encountered is distinct and can evolve to become a personal archenemy through the course of the game. As Talion’s personal vendetta unfolds, players uncover the mystery of the Spirit that compels him, discover the origin of the Rings of Power and confront the ultimate nemesis.

Meet Ratbag in the new story trailer below:

Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor launches on September 30th in North America and on October 3rd in Europe and Australasia for Xbox One, Xbox 360, PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 3; and on October 2nd 2014 for PC and Steam.

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