EA have announced a new RPG is in the works based on the Lord of the Rings novels. The game, titled "The Lord of the Rings, The White Council" will ship in late 2007.

“With its next generation gameplay and epic new storyline, we think The Lord of the Rings, The White Council will be a huge success” said EA.

Players have the freedom to explore the open world of Tolkien’s Middle-earth in The Lord of the Rings, The White Council. Players can choose their role as a man, an elf, a dwarf, or a hobbit. Each role’s destiny is to become a hero allied with the White Council, whose members include the famed characters Gandalf, Saruman, Galadriel, and Elrond.

A combination of stunning graphics and expansive environments, along with the freedom of movement demonstrates the innovation and quality of the next-generation RPG, where players can create their own adventures.