Turbine is developing a microtransaction-based game. The information, in part, swings our way thanks toa job listingfor a microtransaction manager on the studio’s Web site. A company representative’s statement on theLord of the Rings Onlinemessage boardconfirmed that the listing was for an unannounced title.
According to theGIreport on this matter, the rep revealed Turbine’s plans because of rampant community speculation. Fans on theLOTROboard believed that the microtransaction model would be applied toLOTRO, not to a new a game. Instead of advising fans to go outside or take a bath the rep wrote, “We know the recent job listing has caused a bit of a stir, but please be aware that this posting is for an unannounced future project.”
Consider us aware, sir.
(BTW, did you guys know that Turbine is makingLord of the Rings Onlinemicrotransaction-based? OMG! I was super stoked when I sawthis job listing. Sounds great, I was looking for something better thanSilkroad Online.)
