Dehobbit.net has a Q&A with Scott Crawford from LOTR: War in the North. Translated into English below. More..

Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment and Snowblind Studios have re-launched the official website for the upcoming Action/RPG video game The Lord of the Rings: War in the North. Fans awaiting this epic game will find current news, a rich community and more at www.WarInTheNorth.com.

A place of fellowship and the definitive community destination, the website is a hub for in-depth information about the game and the development team. A gathering ground for the latest news from Snowblind’s Middle-earth, visitors will find the site a haven of news, screenshots, story details and more to ensure they have the most up-to-date information about the War in the North. Dedicated forums provide the perfect venue for camaraderie and discourse. Continue reading “WITN.com Updated: Now with a Press Release”

The folks from WB Games have let us know that WarInTheNorth.com has been updated. From the website: As you’ve probably already noticed, we’ve updated WarInTheNorth.com to better reflect the distinct visual style of War in the North. The new homepage makes it easier to see what’s new, whether it’s the latest trailer, community video, or additional info about the characters, enemies, locations, or features in the game. A new community tab highlights a member of community, shows the latest Facebook updates, and provides quick access to our forums.

Most importantly, we’re looking to make sure that the site is updated regularly. 2011 is going to be full of exciting news about the game that we can’t wait to share with you, and you’ll find it all here on WarInTheNorth.com. More..

Beginning today (December 14th), the residents of Winter-home invite you to celebrate the season with them during this year’s Yule Festival – and what a celebration it will be!

The town of Winter-home is a beautiful new Winter Festival region and this year’s LOTRO Yule Festival is a winter wonderland of activities:

  • New Quests – Help the residents of Winter-home with the final touches for the celebration
  • Snowball Fight – Check out the Snowball arena where you can challenge your friends to a frosty duel
  • Theatre Event – Head over to the local playhouse to catch the seasonal show
  • Eating Contest – Get your fill of pies, eggs, mushrooms and more in the Winter-home eating contest
  • Festival Square – Check out the local vendor, meet up with your fellows, or raise a mug to toast the season

Continue reading “The Lord of the Rings Online: Yule Festival”

Today, Turbine announced the release of the newest content update for The Lord of the Rings Online (LOTRO). The November Update brings in the holidays with more free content and a wide range of additions and improvements, giving players access to more quests, content and adventure than ever before, including:

  • More Free Content! Players can now play the epic story in Moria, Lothlórien and Mirkwood all the way to level 65
  • Improved Skills & Traits for the Lore-master & Rune-keeper
  • Updated Elf & Dwarf starter regions
  • Updates to the Crafting System and Vault UI
  • A completely new Yule Festival set in Winter-home that will go live in December

Continue reading “LOTRO November Content Update Now Live!”

Welcome to TheOneRing.net’s Boardgame Gift Guide!

Boardgames that portray Tolkien’s world have been a part of the hobby since the 1960s. Ranging from easy family games to hard-core wargames, there is something for everyone. Since the merchandising license for such games can be expensive – and boardgames are not a huge mass market – there are only a few quality companies licensed to produce Tolkien-themed games.

Continue reading “TheOneRing.net Boardgame Gift Guide 2010”