About 16 years ago on the 28th of February 2006. The best RTS game of all time was released. The Lord of the Rings: The Battle for Middle-earth II.

The Lord of the Rings: The Battle for Middle-earth II is a 2006 real-time strategy video game developed and published by Electronic Arts. It is based on the fantasy novels The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit by J. R. R. Tolkien and its live-action film series adaptation. 

Similar to its predecessor, the game requires that the player build a base with structures to produce units, gather resources, research upgrades, and provide defenses. Units are used to attack the enemy and defend the player's base. Players win matches by eliminating all enemy unit producing structures. Unlike the first game, the player can build an unlimited number of structures anywhere on the map, allowing for more freedom in base building and unit production. Players can build walls to defend their base; however, the walls can only be constructed within a certain proximity to the players fortress. They can also construct arrow and catapult towers on building plots around a fortress to provide defensive support and basic protection. Along with this, each factions' fortress is uniquely equipped with a special power reached only by purchasing necessary upgrades. The game's HUD, called the Palantír, shows the player's hero units and their abilities, a mini-map, and objectives.

Developed by EA Los Angeles
Published by Electronic Arts
Directed by Chris Corry
Designed by Jason Bender
Programmed by Martin Hoffesommer
Artists Matt J. Britton & Adam McCarthy
Composers Bill Brown & Jamie Christopherson
Engine SAGE

Even though there is no official way to actually download LOTR BFME II today. The game still is beloved and played by thousands of people. Which is testament to its greatness.

The only way to download and play LOTR BFME II as of today is by using torrent websites. Which is unfortunate.

Myself and many others believe it's long overdue and well deserving of a remastered edition. 

We are calling upon EA to make it happen.

Join us in the fight for Middle-earth!