Over the years, we’ve had several sessions on miniature and PC gaming, but this year we’re sharing a new (to the track) genre of gaming. We’re very excited to welcome Mike Yow of Elfstone come to speak with us about the tremendously popular world of Live Action Role-Playing (LARP). [More]

Mirabella in San Diego writes: In anticipation for the release of the new “The Battle for Middle Earth” on 12/6, Yahoo! is featuring an exclusive treat for all gamers! There are quite a few tutorials that feature some neat tips on the game as well as even more peeks of the game. Makes me all the more psyched!! [More]

Joshua writes: I am currently writting articles for a great web-based publication entitled Hall of Fire. This publicaton is desinged by, written for, and upkept by fans of Decipher’s Lord of the Rings Role Playing Game. Hall of Fire includes articles with detailed information on gaming scenarios, character statistics, and rule alterations that are a must-read for any fans of the game. [More] [Gaming Havens]

A virtual world being created by Turbine Entertainment Software of Westwood, Massachusetts, is not yet ready for tourists. But once it is completed, tens of thousands of PC owners will be able to create their own characters and step into a land of hobbits, wizards, elves, orcs, and dwarfs, most of them controlled by other computer owners. [More]