News for Apr. 24, 2007

USA TODAY: Role-play along with J.R.R. Tolkien's 'Lord of the Rings'

4/24/07, 5:57 pm EST - Xoanon

Brought to life on film, J.R.R. Tolkien's Lord of the Rings trilogy ruled in theaters and on DVD. Now the classic tale of hobbits, dwarves, elves, men and magic moves into the world of online role-playing. Fantasy role-playing games such as Dungeons & Dragons owe a debt to Tolkien's intricate world. With today's arrival of The Lord of the Rings Online: Shadows of Angmar, gamers can finally play their own role in a game based on Tolkien's work. [More]