As one of the youngest Dwarves in Thorin Oakenshield’s company to reclaim the Lonely Mountain, Kili is the newest playable Guardian in Guardians of Middle-earth and will be available on PlayStation Network and on Xbox LIVE Arcade.
In Guardians of Middle-earth, gamers team up as the most powerful heroes from the greatest fantasy epic of all time, bringing up to 10 players together in a competitive multiplayer online battle arena (MOBA) game. Featuring select characters from the film, The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey, the game allows players to develop and master more than 20 iconic characters. Play as Gandalf, Gollum, Legolas, Sauron and more, forming memorable and unlikely alliances with and against friends. Gamers can connect with other players via an in-game voice communication system, as well as access to a comprehensive online stat and leader board system where they can track friends’ victories and defeats, and more. Now available at select retail stores and via download for Xbox LIVE Arcade for Xbox 360 and PlayStation Network.
With his exceptional eyesight and masterful bow and arrow skill set, Thorin’s nephew Kili along with his brother Fili are often sent ahead of the company to scout and search the area. Kili’s advanced marksmanship gives him an advantage against his enemies due to his arrows landing with exact impact.
Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment and Monolith Productions also released new character art, bio, ability details and a new video about playing as Saruman, whose abilities include a shield that detonates for area ability damage and silence.
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