LotRO Free-To-Play Dated!

We all have known that The Lord of the Rings: Online was going to go free-to-play sometime this Fall; today, however, the date for the launch of the free-to-play version was announced as September 10th.
The free version allows you to play the game up to leve…

LotRO Store Overview

The NDA for the LotRO beta has been lifted so enjoy short video giving a brief overview of the LotRO store. Check back for more videos showcasing the various new additions, including the new instance system that uses the skirmish technology.

LotRO Volume 3 Book 2 – Enedwaith Preview!

With Enedwaith a new zone is being released, which appears to be similar to the Mines of Moria, in that it appears to contain several smaller zones. Housing is reported to be getting an upgrade which is something that has been needed for quite some time. In a…

LotRO F2P Closed Beta Has Started!

So the Beta for the conversion to F2P has began. Time is flying by and before we know it we will see the launch of LotRO F2P. For those of us not in the closed Beta, some screens have been released to give us a small taste of what will be available.

LotrO F2P FAQ

LotRO has just posted a FAQ detailing the F2P move and it includes details regarding what happens to current subscribers. It appears that Lifetime members get VIP for free without the monthly payment. In addition several more details are explained.

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LotRO to go “Free-to-Play” this fall

It was just announced that LotRO would is will be “free to play” with the launch of Volume 3: Book 2, which will include a whole new region – Enedwaith. What do they mean by free? In the official press release it states players will be able…

Warner Bros. Aquires Turbine

Less than an hour ago Warner Bros. Home Entertainment acquired Turbine studios, the developers of the popular Lord of the Rings Online. What this deal means for Turbine is yet to be told, but it shows us that Warner Bros. is definitely interested in diggin…

Indian Company Buys 50% Stake in Codemasters

While this will mean nothing to those who play the Lord of the Rings Online in the United States, those in Europe will recognize them as the publishers of LotRO. Reliance Big Entertainment now owns a 50% stake in Codemasters. Reliance Big Entertainment is…

Turbine Launches LotRO Facebook App

Turbine has recently released a new Social Networking application for Facebook, the LotRO Player Feed. The player Feed updates players on your in-game status as well as the progress you have made while playing, such as deeds completed or leveling up. Fa…

LotRO News Update!

Turbine has recently announced their next update, Volume 3 – Book 1: Oath of the Rangers. Book 1 of the next volume ushers in five new skirmishes, four of which are centered around Dol Guldur and one skirmish for the Rift of Nûrz Ghâshu. In addition pl…