We’re finally getting that open-world The Lord of the Rings game we’ve dreamed about

Game Informer has shown off the national gaming-magazine’s cover for its December issue, and it’s sure to get Tolkien fans in a tizzy. This is our first look at Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor, an open-world action game for current and next-gen consoles.

Shadow of Mordor takes place between the events of The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings. It focuses on the story of Talion, a ranger who journeys to Mordor to get vengeance for the death of his family.