We all love to give and receive. The old saying goes that ‘It’s the thought that counts,’ and while nobody can argue with such a noble sentiment, perhaps some thoughts are better than others. For instance, if the gift that demonstrates that your ‘thought’ included consideration that your intended recipient is a fan of J.R.R. Tolkien, it will probably be more appreciated than the one that prompts you to buy a big-box store gift certificate. So what is the perfect gift for the Tolkien reader this year? We have three suggestions. Continue reading “Christmas gift suggestions for Tolkien fans”

Have you guys seen this new hands-on footage of LOTR: Conquest? It looks insanely fun, this is a hands-on with X=Xplay (G4 TV), and it reveals some new details about the game, such as a plan for lots of downloadable content. The game releases on January 13. Continue reading “LOTR: Conquest Gameplay Footage”

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 dangerous online underground environments ever created while adding two new classes, ten additional levels, and hundreds of new quests. See the official press release below for additional details. Continue reading “LOTRO: Mines of Moria Launches! Trailer, Press Release, New Pics and More!”

Today Turbine unveiled two new videos for The Lord of the Rings Online: Mines of Moria, the first expansion for the award-winning massively multiplayer online game, which will release on November 18th. These new videos give viewers a fly-through of Nud-melek and Silvertine Lodes – just two of the new areas to be added to the game with the expansion. Continue reading “Two New LOTR:Online Videos – Nud-melek and Silvertine Lodes!”