Middle-earth

By Martuk Return to Middle-earth for a free week.Return to Middle-earth with Turbine's Welcome Back Week from October 15th through October 21st. During this time players can log into their existing Lord of the Rings Online accounts and play... read more

There are some significant enhancements in store for the crafting system in The Lord of the Rings Online: Mines of Moria Book 8, and we'd like to take time to provide the details for those who love to make stuff in the lands of Middle-earth! ...

Turbine is also giving players who have active subscriptions as of June 30th a special in-game gift-the Writ of Passage, which provides 20% discounts at stable masters throughout Middle-earth. The Lord of the Rings Online is the ultimate interactive ...

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Players will need to team up to unravel a mystery surrounding a newly revealed source corruption in Moria, engaging in a fierce battle with another monstrous threat to Middle-earth. New Gameplay Enhancements – LOTRO continues to augment its ...

These hulking giants, separated by only rare mountain passes, divide the lands of Eriador and Rhovanion. With these peaks and valleys plagued with cruel weather and stalked by enormous beasts, the fate of Middle-earth has been changed more than once ...

LOTRO developers have a new 'Characters of Middle Earth' article. Faimir is one of the NPCs to be found in Rivendale in Lord of the Rings Online. Standing outside of the Last Homely House, Faimir pines for Glorfindel, an unattainable love. ...

LOTRO: A Hero's Guide to the Old Forest Throughout the ages of Middle-earth the Old Forest has remained an ominous region. Dark tales abound of trees coming to life and misleading those who tread harshly upon their roots. The most sinister of stories is often told to young Hobbits to keep ...

By Cody Bye Lord of the Rings Online may be the only massively multiplayer online game in the world where a journalist has the chance to ask questions about consoles and horses in the same interview. That's exactly what happened when Cody "Micajah" Bye sat down with LOTRO's executive producer Jeffre...

By Cody Bye If there's anything more frightening than a Balrog, it's a crazy Elven woman that can see into the future and is several hundred years old. Galadriel may be the most beautiful creature this side of Rohan, but she gives this Ten Ton Hammer staffer the creeps. That aside, the Ten Ton Hammer staf...

By Cody Bye Expansion season [which is a lot like rabbit season in Looney Tunes--Ed.] is upon MMO gamers in its full force, with the new content coming from EVE Online, EverQuest II, World of Warcraft, and Lord of the Rings Online. Unlike the other expansions, the LOTRO development team opted to create...

By Mike Fahey The Lord of the Rings Online has taken North America and Europe by storm and we are committed to bringing the game to fans around the world," said Jim Crowley, president and CEO of Turbine, Inc. "ITT is a major player in online gaming and we look forward to partnering with them to bring The Lord...

By Mike Fahey Two New Areas -- Players can now explore even more of Middle-earth. Tâl Bruinen is an extension of the Trollshaws where players can see Gollum for the first time in The Lord of the Rings Online. Players can also trek to the High Pass in the Misty Mountains to combat fierce snowstorms and visit G...

By Mike Fahey Monday 18th of June (2pm GMT) - Today, Codemasters Online Gaming and Turbine, Inc announced the details of the first annual Summer Solstice Festival in The Lord of the Rings Online™: Shadows of Angmar™, the hit MMO that has taken North America and Europe by storm. The Summer Solstice Festi...

By Mike Fahey The Lord of the Rings Online delivers an interactive experience brimming with life and filled with the familiar people, places and monsters from the most beloved fantasy adventure of all time. From the quaint surroundings of the Shire to Angmar, the vile kingdom of the Witch-king, playe...

By Kaonashi Turbine's long awaited The Lord of the Rings: Shadows of Angmar (LOTRO) was released on April 24, much to the delight of Tolkien and MMORPG fans alike. For $14.99 a month, anyone can assist Frodo, Gandalf, and the rest of the Fellowship in preventing Sauron and his armies from enslaving the F...

By Mike Fahey 10th May, 2007 - Today, Turbine, Inc., Midway Games Inc. and Codemasters Online Gaming announced that The Lord of the Rings Online : Shadows of Angmar is the #1 selling PC title across North America and Europe based on the most recent industry reports. The Lord of the Rings Online has outsold a...

By Tim Y. Given that Turbine's Lord of the Rings Online: Shadows of Angmar MMORPG is set in the massive world of Middle-earth, expect yourself immersed in all the fascinating adventures and creatures this realm will offer. Now, in case you may find yourself more lost in Middle-earth than the prove...