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By rss@youtube.com (DWTerminator) None Author: DWTerminator Keywords: dwterminator review lotr bfme2 lord of the rings battle for middle earth pc Added: April 12, 2009

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By rss@youtube.com (Pops12345546) Author: Pops12345546 Keywords: Lord of the Rings Battle for Middle earth Added: March 1, 2009

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By rss@youtube.com (gameboyuk) As the world's first and only Massively Multiplayer Online Game based on the Books of J.R.R. Tolkien, The Lord of the Rings Online - Shadows of Angmar allows players to discover their heroic destiny in the ongoing struggle for Middle-earth. Players of all levels can explore an incredible set...

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By rss@youtube.com (qStickmaNp) This is a remake of the Intro of the Lord of the rings. I used the real movie and Battle for Middle earth 2: Rise of the Witchking PC game. For the game i used a mod. I do not own sound,songs,movies or the game used in this video Keywords: Lord of the Rings Intro Remake Battle for Middle earth 2: Rise Wi...

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By rss@youtube.com (GameKingAss) The Lord of the Rings: Conquest is an exciting and action-packed way to experience Middle-earth, provided that you have the patience and fortitude to shoulder a few frustrating burdens..... NOT!! its shit shit shit shit

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The Lord of the Rings: Conquest is an exciting and action-packed way to experience Middle-earth, provided that you have the patience and ... video.aol.com

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By rss@youtube.com (machinima) Lord of the Rings: Conquest episode 3 Author: machinima Keywords: Lord of the Rings: Conquest Middle-earth Episode exclusive gameplay trailer video game Added: January 12, 2009

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Original at YouTube external link    Tue, Nov 18

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By rss@youtube.com (TORNnet2) Today Turbine, Inc. announced the launch of The Lord of the Rings Online: Mines of Moria, the first expansion for the award-winning massively multiplayer online game. Mines of Moria expands the online world of Middle-earth to let players adventure into one of the largest and most dangero...

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Unknown length - 2008-11-09 In The Lord of the Rings, the Battle for Middle-earth II, The Rise of the Witch-King, you can delve into even more campaigns based on The Lord of the Rings movie trilogy. Check out this official trailer. (11/28/06)

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2 min - 2008-11-07 Play as either the heroic forces of good or Sauron's evil army in the battle for Middle-earth with The Lord of the Rings: Conquest, developed by Pandemic and published by EA for the DS, PC, PS3, and Xbox 360.

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Unknown length - 2008-08-21 The Lord of the Rings - The Return of the King is a great end to a great trilogy. The final battle for Middle-earth begins. Frodo and Sam led by Gollum continue their dangerous mission toward the fires of Mount Doom in order to destroy the One Ring.

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Rate Ethan Gilsdorf Book Tour Blog: Post 2

Original at TheOneRing.net external link    Sun, Nov 8

By xoanon TORN Pal and author Ethan Gilsdorf has agreed to blog his West coast book tour for us! Take a look at his first blog: Post 2: Tinseltown as Middle-earth. I’ve been on the road non-stop since September 1, promoting my book Fantasy Freaks and Gaming Geeks, and I have met many a fantasy and Tolkie...

Rate Guillermo Del Toro On Making The Hobbit

Original at TheOneRing.net external link    Wed, Nov 4

By DiveTwin From Total Film: Eighteen months ago, Guillermo del Toro had a 10-year-plan. His life was mapped out, and it had nothing to do with JRR Tolkien’s lovingly rendered cartography of Middle-earth.  “I was calmly laying out the next decade of my life when The Hobbit appeared,” he laughs. “I was p...

Rate Today in Middle-earth, November 3

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By grammaboodawg November 3, 2009; ] The following event(s) took place in Middle-earth on November 3: Thorin learns news of Smaug’s death from the ravens (1341) Bard oversees the needs of the survivors (1341) Battle of Bywater, and Passing of Saruman. End of the War of the Ring (1419) November 3, 2941 (S.R. 1...

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Rate Today in Middle-earth, November 1

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By grammaboodawg November 1, 2009; ] The following event(s) took place in Middle-earth on November 1:  Bilbo returns to Smaug's chamber in the afternoon (1341) In the evening Smaug smashes the door and attacks Lake-town (1341) The hobbits rest in Rivendell as scouts search the lands for news of the enemy...

Rate Today in Middle-earth, October 30

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By grammaboodawg October 30, 2009; ] The following event(s) took place in Middle-earth on October 30: Bilbo finds and opens the Secret Door (1341) Bilbo descends to Smaug's Cellar, steal a cup and returns (1341) The hobbits rest in Rivendell (1418) They leave Bree (1419) The 'Travellers' come to the Bran...

Rate Today in Middle-earth, October 25

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By grammaboodawg October 25, 2009; ] The following event took place in Middle-earth on October 25: The Council of Elrond (1418)  October 25, 3018 (S.R. 1418) 1. Council of Elrond. (from the appendices) "Suddenly as they were talking a single clear bell rang out. 'That is the warning bell for the Council of Elron...

Rate Today in Middle-earth, October 20

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By grammaboodawg October 20, 2009; ] The following event(s) took place in Middle-earth on October 20: Bilbo and the Dwarves sit around and begin to think of what to do next at the Hidden Door (1341) Escape across the Ford of Bruinen (1418) Gandalf and Elrond perceive the Black Riders at the Ford of Bruinen (1...

Rate LOTRO "Welcome Back Week" Starts Tomorrow - Ten Ton Hammer

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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

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Rate Today in Middle-earth, October 6

Original at TheOneRing.net external link    Mon, Oct 5

By grammaboodawg October 6, 2009; ] The following event(s) took place in Middle-earth on October 6:  Thorin requests supplies (1341) Gandalf heads for Rivendell after escaping Weathertop (1418) The camp under Weathertop attacked at night. Frodo is wounded (1418) They cross the Ford of Bruinen; Frodo f...

Rate Lord of the Rings Composer Rehearses with Brooklyn Youth Chorus For Radio City Concert

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By xoanon BROOKLYN HEIGHTS — Music of Middle-earth will soon be brought to life by 300 musicians, singers and choruses in an October concert at Radio City Music Hall. In preparation for the concert, Howard Shore, an Oscar, Grammy and Golden Globe winner, rehearsed his The Lord of the Rings score wit...

Rate Turbine Announces Release Date and Offers for The Lord of the Rings Online: Siege of Mirkwood - Ten Ton Hammer

Original at tentonhammer.com external link    Tue, Sep 29

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By Martuk Siege of Mirkwood to launch in December. Patrons of Middle-earth won't have too much longer to wait on the new digital expansion for The Lord of the Rings Online titled Siege of Mirkwood. According to a recent announcement by Turbine... read more

Rate Today in Middle-earth, September 29

Original at TheOneRing.net external link    Mon, Sep 28

By grammaboodawg September 28, 2009; ] The following event(s) took place in Middle-earth on September 29: Frodo reaches Bree at night (1418) Gandalf visits the Gaffer (1418) They come to the Grey Havens (1421) Frodo and Bilbo depart over the Sea with the Three Keeper (1421)  The end of the Third age (1421)...

Rate Today in Middle-earth, September 22

Original at TheOneRing.net external link    Mon, Sep 21

By grammaboodawg September 22, 2009; ] The following event(s) took place in Middle-earth on September 22: Birth of Bilbo in the Shire (1290) Bilbo and the barrels reach Lake-town just after sunset (S.R. 1341) Birth of Frodo in the Shire (1368) A long expected party!! (S.R. 1401) Bilbo and Frodo's birthdays. Fr...

Rate Where Is My Happy Ending?, a series of fanfic vignettes by yours truly.

Original at lily-winterwood (Livejournal) external link    Sun, Aug 30

Aragorn, the newly-crowned King Elessar, stands next to his new queen, Arwen Úndomiel, and tries not to remember her ancestor. When the time comes, he, too, will depart Middle-earth for the Halls of Mandos, leaving her behind as a single star shining amid the darkness. Like Luthien, it is i...

Rate Epic Guide: Volume II, Book 7: Leaves of Lórien - Ten Ton Hammer

Original at tentonhammer.com external link    Thu, Jul 16

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By Martuk Join the fight against Mazog and the dark forces of Moria.The Lord of the Rings Online provides players with rich story through the epic book quest that help unfold the tales of Middle-earth. This week Martuk has put together a guide for Volume II, Book... read more

Rate E3 2009: The Lord of the Rings: Aragorn's Quest Facts and Screens

Original at NintendoDS Advanced external link    Tue, Jun 16    5 related articles

 Michigan Players assume the role of Aragorn to take on his greatest quests from The Lord of the Rings trilogy. Wielding a sword, shield, bow and spear, fans will battle enemies, lead armies and journey through a colorful and fresh rendition of Middle-earth. ... WIN a Grand Game ITP

Rate Updates

Original at The Wertzone external link    Tue, Jun 16

By noreply@blogger.com (Adam Whitehead) Meanwhile, China Mieville seems to have relaxed his Tolkien-sceptic stance in his old age and has written an article focusing on the 'cool stuff' in Middle-earth here. As he says, and it cannot be argued against too strongly, "Tolk gives good monster."

Rate The Tolkien Industry - Scoop.co.nz

Original at books.scoop.co.nz external link    Mon, Jun 15

The Tolkien Industry Why do we no longer see works of the calibre of Barbara Strachey's delightful Journeys of Frodo: An Atlas of JRR Tolkien's The Lord of the Rings (1981), or Karen Fonstadt's Atlas of Middle-earth (1981 / see 2001), in the (potentially) far less ...

Rate Zynga Expands Executive Team - Internet Ad Sales

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Internet Ad Sales (press release), Sweden Verdu most recently served as vice president and general manager of Electronic Arts Los Angeles where he oversaw major franchises such as Command & Conquer, Medal of Honor, and The Lord of the Rings: The Battle for Middle-earth. ...

Rate 'The Lord of the Rings: Aragorn's Quest' (ALL) - New Screens

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 CA Players assume the role of Aragorn to take on his greatest quests from The Lord of the Rings trilogy. Wielding a sword, shield, bow and spear, fans will battle enemies, lead armies and journey through a colorful and fresh rendition of Middle-earth. ...

Rate Key actors returning to Middle-earth

Original at Examiner.com external link    Fri, Jun 12

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Actors that do not appear on screen rarely get their due credit for their performances (although Smeagol did appear as a live action character briefly). Serkis' work as Gollum is simply inimitable. Although The Hobbit is still far from release, ...

Rate Zynga Doubles Down, Adds Five Senior Execs

Original at Virtual Worlds external link    Wed, Jun 10

of Electronic Arts Los Angeles where he oversaw the Command & Conquer, Medal of Honor, The Lord of the Rings: The Battle for Middle-earth franchises. ... and more »

Rate MerpCon V 2009 pre-registration ending

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Pre-registration will end soon for MerpCon V, a Middle-earth role playing convention to be held this July 24th-26th in Spokane, Washington. MerpCon (Middle-earth Role Playing Convention) is an annual international event dedicated to Tolkien enthusiasts ...

Rate Zynga Expands Executive Team with Rockstar Roster of New Hires - Business Wire

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Business Wire (press release), CA Verdu most recently served as vice president and general manager of Electronic Arts Los Angeles where he oversaw major franchises such as Command & Conquer, Medal of Honor, and The Lord of the Rings: The Battle for Middle-earth. ...

Rate Les finalistes des Mythopoeic Awards 2009

Original at Fantasy.fr external link    Mon, Jun 8

 France 2008) The History of the Hobbit, Part One: Mr. Baggins; Part Two: Return to Bag-end, John Rateliff (Houghton Mifflin, 2007) The Evolution of Tolkien's Mythology: A Study of the History of Middle-earth, Elizabeth A. Whittingham (McFarland, 2008)

Rate E3 2009 Aragorn's Quest hands-on demo with Warner Bros.

Original at Neoseeker external link    Sun, Jun 7

Extension of the LOTR Universe: Journey through Middle-earth as Aragorn and live out the heroic adventures through The Lord of the Rings trilogy. Intuitive Motion-Control Gameplay: Take full advantage of the Wii-Remote and Nunchuk for intuitive and ...

Rate Les finalistes des Mythopoeic Awards

Original at Elbakin.net external link    Sun, Jun 7

 France HarperCollins, 2008) The History of the Hobbit, Part One: Mr. Baggins; Part Two: Return to Bag-end , John Rateliff (Houghton Mifflin, 2007) The Evolution of Tolkien's Mythology: A Study of the History of Middle-earth , Elizabeth A. Whittingham ...

Rate Lord of the Rings: Aragorn's Ques

Original at DS external link    Sat, Jun 6    5 related articles

 Netherlands Players assume the role of Aragorn and embark on a single player quest reliving his greatest battles from The Lord of the Rings trilogy. This action combat game allows fans to defend Middle-earth as they wield sword, bow and shield against Sauron's ...

Rate Fellowship! The Musical, The Press Release

Original at TheOneRing.net external link    Thu, Jun 4

 New Zealand Written by Kelly Holden-Bashar and Joel McCrary with music by Allen Simpson, Joel McCrary directs nine of the world's best improvisers in this Broadway style musical for Middle-earth. The entire original cast from the award-winning 2005 production is ...

Rate E3 News: Aragorn's Quest, Sushi Rolls and LEGO Rock Band Coming to ...

Original at MobileTechReview.com external link    Wed, Jun 3    5 related articles

Players assume the role of Aragorn to take on his greatest quests from The Lord of the Rings trilogy. Wielding a sword, shield, bow and spear, fans will battle enemies, lead armies and journey through a colorful and fresh rendition of Middle-earth. ...

Rate E3 09: The Lord of the Rings: Aragorn's Quest

Original at GameFocus external link    Wed, Jun 3    5 related articles

Players assume the role of Aragorn and embark on a single player quest reliving his greatest battles from The Lord of the Rings trilogy. This action combat game allows fans to defend Middle-earth as they wield sword, bow and shield against Sauron's ...

Rate LOTRO: Crafting Developer Diary

Original at Lord of the Rings Online WarCry external link    Wed, Jun 3    15 related articles

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! ...

Rate Let's move to ... Clitheroe, Lancashire

Original at EducationGuardian.co.uk external link    Fri, May 29    15 related articles

 UK For the wild, underrated and mostly un-touristed Lancashire Pennines all about (seemingly permanently wreathed in drizzle, they apparently inspired a visiting JRR Tolkien's Misty Mountains of Middle-earth). For the pretty damp stone and deep blood-red ...

Rate Warner hat viel vor mit der Herr der Ringe Lizenz - eLhabib.at

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Interactive Entertainment, The Lord of the Rings: Aragorn's Quest, is set in a colourful, action-filled rendition of Middle-earth that will appeal to new and dedicated fans.” In The Lord of the Rings: Aragorn's Quest, preparations are underway in ...

Rate 2009 Mythopoeic Award finalists announced

Original at Crows Nest external link    Thu, May 28    15 related articles

Elizabeth A. Whittingham, The Evolution of Tolkien's Mythology: A Study of the History of Middle-earth (McFarland, 2008). - Charles Butler, Four British Fantasists: Place and Culture in the Children's Fantasies of Penelope Lively, Alan Garner, ...

Rate Bob Blackham guests at Birmingham Science Fiction Group

Original at Crows Nest external link    Mon, May 25    15 related articles

The Roots of Tolkien's Middle-earth (2006) draws together the materials Bob has researched concerning the impact of Birmingham on Tolkien, with particular focus on King's Heath and Hall Green (Sarehole Mill) where Tolkien spent much of his early life. ...

Rate 'The Lord of the Rings: Aragorn's Quest' (ALL) Revealed

Original at WorthPlaying.com external link    Thu, May 21    4 related articles

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 CA Interactive Entertainment's The Lord of the Rings: Aragorn's Quest is the first Lord of the Rings game created specifically for kids and their families with accessible gameplay set in a friendly, colorful rendition of Middle-earth. ...

Rate Five fab reads: Summer's first big bestsellers

Original at CTV.ca external link    Sun, May 17    15 related articles

 Canada Filled with fantastic realms inhabited by strange, mighty characters this epic poem from the man who made Middle-earth famous includes an introduction by Tolkien drawn from one of his own lectures on Norse literature. Also look for insightful ...

Rate Re-connecting with old friends

Original at Malaysia Star external link    Sat, May 16    15 related articles

 Malaysia It didn't matter to me that the hardcover was an unnecessary weight, not when this particular edition had a foldout map of the First Age of Middle-earth. And whenever the innate and inadvertent racism of Middle-earth (with its “greater” and “lesser” ...

Rate Vers un Seigneur des Anneaux Online sur Xbox 360 ?

Original at Jeux Video.fr external link    Fri, May 15

 France Make the move to Middle-earth as you adventure from the Shire to the shadowed walls of Mordor! Fight for the Free People of Middle-earth as you battle against the forces of the Dark Lord, or serve Sauron as you seek to obtain the One Ring! ...

Rate Is history so horrible?

Original at Times Online external link    Thu, May 14    15 related articles

 UK The pupils also enjoy spotting references to The Lord of the Rings. While Tolkien's imagination may have created an entire world of Middle-earth, the film points out that in Anglo-Saxon it meant “land between heaven and hell, where men walk”. ...

Rate Lord of the Rings Conquest Receives New Downloadable Content

Original at Electronic Theatre external link    Thu, May 14

 UK “The Heroes & Maps Pack gives gamers a chance to experience even more intense battles with their friends online and explore more of Middle-earth.” By downloading the Heroes & Maps Pack, players will get to choose from three new classic JRR Tolkien ...

Rate Turbine chercherait un modèle commercial pour un MMO Lotro sur Xbox360

Original at JeuxOnLine external link    Thu, May 14

 France Make the move to Middle-earth as you adventure from the Shire to the shadowed walls of Mordor! Fight for the Free People of Middle-earth as you battle against the forces of the Dark Lord, or serve Sauron as you seek to obtain the One Ring! ...

Rate Lord of the Rings MMO for Xbox360

Original at Xboxic external link    Thu, May 14    15 related articles

Make the move to Middle-earth as you adventure from the Shire to the shadowed walls of Mordor! Fight for the Free People of Middle-earth as you battle against the forces of the Dark Lord, or serve Sauron as you seek to obtain the One Ring! ...

Rate Survey hints at Lord of the Rings Online for Xbox 360

Original at GameFocus external link    Wed, May 13

 Canada Fight for the Free People of Middle-earth as you battle against the forces of the Dark Lord, or serve Sauron as you seek to obtain the One Ring! Play as any of 8 races and set out on your own epic adventure within the world created by JRR Tolkien. ...

Rate Lord of the Rings MMO details leaked by gaming survey

Original at Destructoid external link    Wed, May 13    15 related articles

 Florida Make the move to Middle-earth as you adventure from the Shire to the shadowed walls of Mordor! Fight for the Free People of Middle-earth as you battle against the forces of the Dark Lord, or serve Sauron as you seek to obtain the One Ring! ...

Rate Making music magic: KC orchestra to present 'The Lord of the Rings ...

Original at Kansas City Star external link    Wed, May 6

 MO - Ann Spivak Even if you're not a follower of the movie trilogy based on JRR Tolkien's books about the fictional world of Middle-earth and the magic of the elves and hobbits, this two-hour operatic performance is a musical phenomenon not to be missed, ...

Rate Work by JRR Tolkien published for the first time

Original at Birmingham Post external link    Wed, May 6

 UK He was also responsible for several other posthumous works by his father, including The Silmarillion and The Children Of Hurin. Although the new book contains fantastical elements it is not set in Middle-earth, the fantasy land Tolkien created for his ...

Rate ‘Legend of Siguard' reviews, book on sale today

Original at TheOneRing.net external link    Tue, May 5

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 New Zealand JRR Tolkien's newest posthumous work lands in retail today. The body of the non Middle-earth tale is told in two narrative poems told in the form of Norse mythology with a Tolkien lecture and an introduction from his son Christopher. ...

Rate Some sites have Hollywood to thank for fame

Original at Daily Aztec external link    Mon, May 4

 CA - Kari Luu, Kari Luu Since the release of all three films of “The Lord of the Rings,” fans have flocked to New Zealand to see the lush, green and serene terrain of Hobbiton and Middle-earth. Those are all fictional places, but according to CNN, fans can visit the closest ...

Rate Total War in Westeros and Middle-earthVideo included in this story.  Click to view.

Original at The Wertzone external link    Mon, May 4

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By noreply@blogger.com (Adam Whitehead) First up, and most obviously, is Middle-earth. The Third Age: Total War sees the player fighting for control of Middle-earth, playing as either Gondor, Rohan, Dale, Eriador, Harad, Isengard, Rhun, Mordor, the Silvan Elves, the High Elves, the Dwarves or the Orcs of the Misty Mountains. T...

Rate TORn talks with LOTRO for game's 2nd birthday

Original at TheOneRing.net external link    Mon, May 4

 New Zealand “The Lord of the Rings Online,” launched two years ago, gives players a chance to explore first-hand, a gaming interpretation of Middle-earth. TORn checked in with three of the individuals behind the game: (Jeffrey Steefel, LOTRO Executive Producer; ...

Rate Book Review Spotlight: JRR Tolkien's The Legend of Sigurd and Gudrún.

Original at Library Journal external link    Sun, May 3

 NY - Mike Rogers LIT Yet another posthumous title by Tolkien (between writing this much and teaching full time when did he sleep?), this is one of his more scholarly outputs. Written before his popular Middle-earth creations, the two full poems presented here are based ...

Rate The Lord of the Rings - The Return of the King (2003)Video included in this story.  Click to view.

Original at fr.truveo.com external link    Sun, May 3    2 related articles

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The final battle for Middle-earth begins. Frodo and Sam, led by Gollum, continue their dangerous mission toward the fires of Mount Doom in order ... fr.truveo.com

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Original at GameSpot external link    Sun, May 3

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This awesome movie shows off the detailed process that goes into the creation of the cinematic sequences for this game. www.gamespot.com

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Original at GameSpot external link    Sun, May 3

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In this third "Inside the Battle" movie, Mark Skaggs and Dustin Browder return to talk about the AI in The Battle for Middle-earth. www.gamespot.com

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Original at GameSpot external link    Sun, May 3

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Mark Skaggs gives us a guided tour of The Battle for Middle-earth in this E3 2004 demonstration. www.gamespot.com

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Original at GameSpot external link    Sun, May 3    4 related articles

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In this first "Inside the Battle" movie, EA's Mark Skaggs discusses the challenge of bringing emotions into The Battle for Middle-Earth. www.gamespot.com

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Original at GameSpot external link    Fri, May 1    4 related articles

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The team behind The Battle for Middle-earth look back on the development of this epic strategy game in this interview. www.gamespot.com

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Original at GameSpot external link    Fri, May 1

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This trailer shows some of the beautiful landscapes of Middle-Earth you will defend and conquer in The Lord of the Rings: The Battle for Middle-Earth. www.gamespot.com

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The battle for Middle-Earth is about to begin." www.gamespot.com

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 New Zealand Ian Collier of The Tolkien Society writes: I thought that you'd be interested in the news about this year's Middle-earth weekend (formerly the Tolkien Weekend) event at Sarehole Mill. Like TORN the event is celebrating its 10th anniversary so this one ...

Rate LoTR fan film set for net premiere

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 New Zealand Fans of the Lord of the Rings who have not yet had their fill of cinematic Middle-earth should make a date for Sunday 3 May at 4pm (UK time), when the internet and the Sci-Fi-London festival will simultaneously host the premiere of The Hunt for Gollum ...

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The trailer promises a lavish production that models itself closely on Jackson's vision of Middle-earth - with North Wales, Epping Forest and Hampstead Heath doubling for Tolkien's orc-infested lands. The 40-minute story is set between The Hobbit and ...

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Rate Elijah Wood, Ian McKellen, Ian Holm

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Elijah Wood stars as Frodo Baggins, a Hobbit resident of the medieval "Middle-earth" who discovers that a ring bequeathed to him by beloved relative and benefactor Bilbo (Ian Holm) is in fact the "One Ring," a device that will allow its master to ...

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Elrond leads the elves in a defense of Rivendell against these goblin attackers. www.gamespot.com

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Check out these elves as they kill off some goblins in a snowy mountain battle. www.gamespot.com

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Here's some of the resource-building aspects of The Lord of the Rings, The Battle for Middle-earth II. www.gamespot.com

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A pair of orcs are no match for the heroes of Middle earth. www.gamespot.com

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The fourth "Inside the Battle Movie", Dustin Browder shows how this game will stand apart from other strategy games on the market. www.gamespot.com

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Executive Producer Mark Skaggs of EALA sits down with us and gives us a first hand account on the development of The Lord of the Rings: Battle for ... www.gamespot.com

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Rate LOTR Online Update

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 New Zealand http://forums.lotro.com/showthread.php?t=263728) The Lord of the Rings Online™ is all about exploration and customization. The latest entry in our Exploring Middle-earth series, “The Hero's Guide to Customization” helps you create your own custom look ...

Rate 'The Lord of the Rings Online' Celebrates 2nd Anniversary With Goodies

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 CA From the picturesque surroundings of the Shire to Moria, the most fearsome underground realm ever imagined, players will experience the world of Middle-earth as never before. Turbine kicks off the 2nd anniversary celebration for its massively ...

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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 ...

Rate Turbine Launches "The Lord of the Rings Online" in Russia and Korea

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From the picturesque surroundings of the Shire to Moria, the most fearsome underground realm ever imagined, players will experience the world of Middle-earth as never before. The Lord of the Rings Online: Mines of Moria Complete Edition, which includes ...

Rate Kiwi battle for Middle-earth lost

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 Australia I am afraid the geographic board are no fun when it comes to Tolkien," it stated. Motor camp manager Aaron Nicholson, who made the request, was even more frustrated, saying he felt New Zealand politicians had a "strangely negative attitude" towards ...

Rate Kiwis lose battle for Middle-earth

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 Australia The Oscar-winning film adaptation of JR Tolkien's Lord of the Rings trilogy was filmed in New Zealand. (File AP) The Dark Lord might not have liked Middle-earth and now Lord of the Rings fanatics conclude the New Zealand government feels the same. ...

Rate LOTRO Book 7 Revealed

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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 ...

Rate BHS brings fantasy to life

Original at Beatrice Daily Sun external link    Thu, Apr 16

 NE The play follows the adventures of Bilbo Baggins as he ventures outside his comfort zone on a trek through Middle-earth with Gandalf the wizard and a group of dwarves. Hubka said that with fantasy literature and movies becoming popular, performing “The ...

Rate The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers - Trailer 2

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Set in a time of uncertainty in the land of Middle-earth, a tale which charts a heroic quest which centers around an intrepid hobbit. The future ... www.filmsnmovies.com

Rate LOTRO: Hero's Guide & NPC Profile

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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 ...

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The Dark Lord has arisen. A Fellowship is formed. Now the future of Middle-earth lies in your hands. Play as Frodo, Gandalf, and Aragorn as you ... fr.truveo.com

Rate Welcome Back to Lord of the Rings Online - About

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Welcome Back to Lord of the Rings Online In celebration of the launch of Book 7 of Lord of the Rings Online, Turbine is inviting former players back for a free weekend in Middle-earth. Book 7 adds a new Waterworks of Moria raid and crafting instances to the game, as well as reworked ...

Rate LOTRO kicks off Spring Festival

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Here are the details about the event from the game’s Developer Diary : No Admittance Except on Party Business As a cruel, bitter New England winter ambles reluctantly toward milder days, we denizens of Middle-earth have been preparing for a party of ...

Rate "Lord of the Rings" Fans Rejoice in Anticipation of "The Hobbit" Movie

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 IN At that point in time I was a movie-quoting, elvish-speaking Ringer with a full class presentation on the history of Arda under my belt. (Convincing my Honors Brit Lit teacher that the formation of Middle-earth was relevant to "Jane Eyre" was an ...

Rate Leaves Of Lórien released for Lords of the Ring Online

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 NJ 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 ... LOTR Online Updates TheOneRing.net

Rate John Howe’s Journal: MAGICAL BORDERS

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 New Zealand The Lord of the Rings is, of course, an outstanding example. There’s an epic feel to JRR Tolkien’s Middle-earth that is amplified by his suggestion that the events related in The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings have a historical basis in an era lost ...

Rate 'Lord of the Rings Online' Volume II: Book 7: Leaves of Lorien - 5 ...

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 CA Announced in Birmingham, the childhood home of JRR Tolkien, The Lord of the Rings Online: Mines of Moria will expand the online world of Middle-earth to let players explore the ancient underground cities of the dwarves, battle epic characters in the ...

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THE RETURN OF THE KING, the third and final film in Peter Jackson's THE LORD OF THE RINGS trilogy, finds Middle-earth on the cusp of great change ... it.truveo.com

Rate New Tolkien Books from Crescent Moon Publishing

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 New Zealand This new analysis by Jeremy Mark Robinson explores Tolkien’s major writings (The Lord of the Rings, The Hobbit, Beowulf: The Monster and the Critics, The Letters of JRR Tolkien. The Silmarillion and The History of Middle-earth volumes), Tolkien and ...

Rate Today in Middle-earth, March 7

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 New Zealand He was reminded suddenly of Frodo as he had lain, asleep in the house of Elrond, after his deadly wound. Then as he had kept watch Sam had noticed that at times a light seemed to be shining faintly within; but now the light was even clearer and ...

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Louis Castle of EA LA talks about the highly anticipated The Lord of the Rings, The Battle for Middle-earth II. cnettv.cnet.com

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Rate Today in Middle-earth, March 1

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By grammaboodawg 1. Birth of Aragorn II (Elessar) Tolkien, 1965 Ballantine, p. 296 TT) Tolkien, 1965 Ballantine, p. 111 TT) Tolkien, 1965 Ballantine, p. 120 TT) 4. Aragorn meets Gandalf the White.    Tolkien, 1965 Ballantine, p. 122 TT) Tolkien, 1965 Ballantine, p. 132 TT) Tolkien, 1965 Ballantine, p. 338 TT)

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By grammaboodawg The Fellowship is splintered and on the move. Tolkien, 1965 Ballantine, p. 78 TT) Tolkien, 1965 Ballantine, p. 78 TT) Tolkien, 1965 Ballantine, p. 36 TT) Tolkien, 1965 Ballantine, p. 347 TT) Peter Jackson’s The Return of the King conquers the Academy Awards with a clean sweep of 11 Oscars!!!

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By grammaboodawg Tolkien, 1965 Ballantine, p. 524 FotR) Tolkien, 1965 Ballantine, p. 59 TT) Tolkien, 1965 Ballantine, p. 525 FotR) 4. Aragorn sets out in pursuit of the Orcs at evening. Tolkien, 1965 Ballantine, p. 26 TT) Tolkien, 1965 Ballantine, p. 48 TT) Tolkien, 1965 Ballantine, p. 519 FotR)

Rate LOTRO: A Hero's Guide to the Old Forest

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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 ...

Rate Today in Middle-earth, February 14

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By grammaboodawg February 14, 2009The following event(s) took place in Middle-earth on February 14th: The Mirror of Galadriel (1419)Gandalf returns to life, and lies in a trance (1419) Tolkien, 1965 Ballantine, p. 468 FotR) Tolkien, 1965 Ballantine, p. 135 TT)

Rate PS3/X360 Review - 'The Lord of the Rings: Conquest'

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Conquest does come with a healthy offering of 13 maps that cover all corners of Middle-earth, ranging from close-quartered arenas within the Mines of Moria to the expansive rolling hills of Weathertop. The only problem is that those hills feel quite ...

Rate REVIEW: The Lord of the Rings: Conquest

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 New Zealand - The idea: Fight - for the good or evil sides - in a series of battles across Middle-earth. Characters: Pretty much everyone from the films. ...

Rate LotRO: A Hero's Guide to the Great Delving

Original at Lord of the Rings Online WarCry external link    Wed, Jan 28

LotRO: A Hero's Guide to the Great Delving called Lamâb-dûm by the Orcs of Moria, and a network of loose caverns and tunnels, all of which connect Durin's Threshold with the Dolven-view. All these places, once meant to welcome and unify the folk of Middle-earth, are contested ground now, ...

Rate LotRO: The Lonely Solo Road from 20-40

Original at Lord of the Rings Online WarCry external link    Tue, Jan 13

 - tactics for a more advanced character, including what one can achieve in Middle-earth while working alone to defeat the forces of the Dark Lord Sauron. ...

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Rate Soloing in Middle-earth - Ten Ton Hammer

Original at tentonhammer.com external link    Wed, Jan 7

By RadarX Lord of the Rings Online brings players into the world of Frodo, Gandalf, Legolas and all the other beloved characters of the book series. We all know in an MMOG world it's sometimes difficult to find a Fellowship and further the cause against Sauron's minions. With that in mind, Turbine has...

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Garfeimao here, finally over my jet lag, mostly unpacked, and sort of caught up at work now. This is going to be a bit of a review of the Cruise portion of the Cruise to Middle earth, with part 2 containing the review of Land excursions and part 3 containing the many thanks I need say.

Rate New LotRO Class Video: The Runekeeper in Action - Ten Ton Hammer

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By Cody Bye The Lord of the Rings Online developers knew exactly what they needed to include in their Mines of Moria expansion: a full blown magic wielding class that threw around large amounts of damage with each spell. Enter the Runekeeper, a flash-bang into the world of Middle-earth and able to tos...

Rate RoleCraft: Roleplaying Moria

Original at Lord of the Rings Online WarCry external link    Mon, Dec 1

 - Dec 1, 2008 add The Thain's Book - Guide to Tolkien's Middle-earth website to your bookmarks, and take a few minutes to read over the section on the history of ...

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The next day was a Day at Sea, so we had a party, like any good Hobbit would, and much merriment was had. We had Ents and Elves, Hobbits and a Shieldmaiden and even a Gondorian Guard of the Citadel in our young Pippin. And what is amazing is that the Hobbits were very much hobbit sized and our Elves w...

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Original at Lord of the Rings Fanfiction external link    Tue, Nov 25

Fëanor had so far made no overtures of seduction, and certainly he would not dare to do so, not with his Lord one of the Powers now, the Vala of the elves in Middle-earth. Certainly even Fëanor himself would not think of seducing the ...

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Original at Lord of the Rings Fanfiction external link    Tue, Nov 25

Disclaimer: Vanimórë and Elgalad belong to xFanarix, Middle-earth belongs to Tolkien. This hasn't been beta'd, so if you see a mistake, feel free to point it out to me! There was the sound of yrch trampling through the undergrowth only ...

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Original at Lord of the Rings Fanfiction external link    Tue, Nov 25

He was no child; he was to be consort to the ruling Lord of Lothlórien, one of the most powerful elves still in Middle-earth, a Prince of the House of Thingol. He would show them that he was no child to be treated in such a way! ...

Rate ~ The Power and the Passion ~ by xFanarix

Original at Lord of the Rings Fanfiction external link    Sun, Nov 23

This story begins at the end of Dark Prince, book one, and is told primarily from the viewpoint of the Noldor returned to Middle-earth. Disclaimer: I merely borrow from the works of JRR Tolkien.My stories are written purely for pleasure ...

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Original at Lord of the Rings Fanfiction external link    Sun, Nov 23

Gondor, and all of Middle-earth are saved, and you had a part in that. And I think that somewhere, Boromir is watching and he’s very pleased. And I think he would be sad if he were to find you crying today, of all days, Peregrin Took. ...

Rate Deeper and Richer by Nieriel Raina

Original at Lord of the Rings Fanfiction external link    Fri, Nov 21

I am taking some liberty here and having Curufin marry a Teleri in Middle-earth after they arrived, thus giving Celebrimbor his golden hair, and also giving him ties to the Sindar in Arda, with whom he becomes close, including Celeborn, ...

Rate The Circles: Book One: The Triumph of the Shadow by AngmarAndElfhild

Original at Lord of the Rings Fanfiction external link    Fri, Nov 21

The Dark Lord Sauron sits upon his black throne, eagerly anticipating the final victory as he watches history unfold through the palantir. With Gondor fallen, will Rohan be conquered at last... and then the rest of Middle-earth?

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Original at Lord of the Rings Fanfiction external link    Fri, Nov 21

Story Notes:. Disclaimer: The characters and world belong to Professor Tolkien. I just borrow them. Part of the Golden Lord of Gondolin Series. Written for the Middle-earth Express Prompt Challenge # 92: Snow. EXACTLY 500 WORDS! ...

Rate Fanfiction: A Torturous Predicament Called 'Entertainment' by Nieriel Raina

Original at Lord of the Rings Fanfiction external link    Fri, Nov 21

Disclaimer: If this fic doesn’t prove I am not Tolkien, I’m not sure what would. Written for the Middle-earth Express Prompt #84: Entertainment WARNING: This short story contains sexual innuendo and alludes to a male’s reaction to ...

Rate Three Seasons by Smaug the Ranger

Original at Lord of the Rings Fanfiction external link    Fri, Nov 21

Erestor, who knew a thing or two about the different cultures of Middle-earth, confirmed this. The Elves had prepared a cauldron and several cooking pots full of warm water. When all was in readiness, she handed her robe to Glorfindel ...

Rate LotRO: Mines of Moria: WarCry's Official Review

Original at Lord of the Rings Online WarCry external link    Mon, Nov 17

 - Nov 17, 2008 Over the last few weeks, my respect and admiration for Turbine's recreation of Tolkien's Middle-earth has grown quite a bit. That's not to say I think it's ...

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Rate Visions of the Evening by Beloved of Aragorn

Original at Lord of the Rings Fanfiction external link    Mon, Nov 3

It was the Third Age of Middle-earth, many years before the War of the Ring would overtake the lands like a shadowed cloud. They were not days of peace but of darkness. The lands of Men were besieged and pillaged by cruel servants of ...

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Original at Lord of the Rings Fanfiction external link    Sun, Nov 2

Celeithil was quite stubborn and did not wish to depart from Middle-earth; for his heart was not yet weary. Galadriel then told Celeithil of a dark forest where Dark Elves were rumored to dwell. She asked him if he could kindly scout ...

Rate Broken by Ar-feiniel

Original at Lord of the Rings Fanfiction external link    Sun, Nov 2

If I’m really in Middle-earth, isn’t someone supossed to magicly walk up, lead me to Rivendell, and tell me to talk to Elrond or something? Then Elrond will be all nice and wise and all and let me stay at his house with all the Elves, ...

Rate Of Rowan and Ruin by Thundera Tiger

Original at Lord of the Rings Fanfiction external link    Sat, Nov 1

Word had come a month ago that the Ring-bearer had sailed, leaving Middle-earth forever, and Gimli felt a keen sense of loss at the thought that he would never see Frodo again. Gandalf, too, had left them, along with many Elves that ...

Rate After The Play by sylc

Original at Lord of the Rings Fanfiction external link    Sat, Nov 1

Aye, but if the Two Trees had not been destroyed, then the Sun and the Moon would not be travelling the skies and Middle-earth would still be dark." "Well... perhaps. There are still the stars..." "So what Morgoth and Ungoliant did was ...

Rate The Awakening by Formegil

Original at Lord of the Rings Fanfiction external link    Sat, Nov 1

What is your favorite race in Middle-earth? Men Men 10%. Elves Elves 64%. Dwarves Dwarves 3%. Hobbits Hobbits 9%. Wizards Wizards 3%. Ringwraiths Ringwraiths 5%. Uruk-hai/Orcs Uruk-hai/Orcs 2% ...

Rate Sea of Pearls by chaotic binky

Original at Lord of the Rings Fanfiction external link    Fri, Oct 31

“Do not let your desires blind you, or all is lost,” Ulmo said to me and stood beyond the circle’s reach of hair. “Remember, you are here to save the hope of all the races who live in Middle-earth. Without you, Sauron will be victorious ...

Rate The Journey of the Fellowship by superweirdgirls12

Original at Lord of the Rings Fanfiction external link    Thu, Oct 30

Sauron was the one who had caused the wars. He had forged the One Ring. He was controlling every sinister act in Middle- earth. The Nasgul, sometimes called Dark Riders or Ring-Wraiths served him and were looking for the Ring. ...

Rate Pandemic Sets Date For Lord Of The Rings: Conquest [Release Date]

Original at Kotaku external link    Thu, Oct 30

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By Mike Fahey “Players will finally be able to fight through Middle-earth along the frontlines of good or evil,” says Josh Resnick, co-founder and general manager at Pandemic Studios. “And what ‘The Lord of the Rings’ fan hasn’t fantasized about joining Sauron’s army to slay Hobbits?”

Rate LotRO IGN's Best Persistent World

Original at Lord of the Rings Online WarCry external link    Wed, Jan 9

By Gatzby The Lord of the Rings Online," "Shadows of Angmar," "Middle-earth," "The Lord of the Rings," and the names of the characters, events, items and places therein are trademarks or registered trademarks of The Saul Zaentz Company d/b/a Tolkien Enterprises under license to Turbine, Inc. Tu...

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Rate LOTRO Book 11: More Cowbell [Lord Of The Rings]

Original at Kotaku external link    Thu, Oct 18

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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...

Rate The Lord of the Rings, The Battle for Middle-earth II, The Rise of the Witch-King v2.01 Patch

Original at GameSpot external link    Wed, Apr 25    4 related articles

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This patch includes a number of bug fixes and game tweaks and balances.

Rate New at LOTRO Allakhazam database: items, quests, geography, bestiary

Original at MMORPG blog external link    Tue, Apr 3

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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...

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