Middle-earth: Shadow of War has micropayments, here's how they work

It's the latest trend in modern gaming, and it's coming to a Middle-earth near you.

Loot crates, card packs, and micropayments were previously the realm of free to play mobile gaming, but like an army of angry Uruk hai, they're increasingly encroaching on premium AAA gaming as well.

The latest game to take up the cash-for-acceleration craze is none other than Middle-earth: Shadow of War, the amazing-looking follow up to 2014's Shadow of Mordor.

As a direct sequel, the game takes us back into Tolkien's Middle-earth, where the incredibly successful Lord of the Rings movies are set. Players will be able to leverage magical powers, stealth tactics, and brutal swordsmanship to bring the fight to Sauron, as you build up your very own orc army. This time around, however, you'll be able to build up that orc army by buying in-game accelerators in exchange for micropayments.

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