Tag Archives: lotro
Fri, Jul 22, 2011 | 15:14 BST
Turbine to launch Rise of Isengard beta on July 27
Turbine has announced the beta for its new Lord of the Rings Online content, Rise of Isengard, will open up on July 27. The beta program is is Invite-only, and those in North America and Europe can pre-purchase Rise of Isengard to receive special benefits including preferred access to the program. More information on the beta, and pre-order offers are through the link. [pic]
Wed, Jul 20, 2011 | 20:43 BST
Quick Shots: Rise of Isengard goes to Dunland
Turbine has releases some screens from the LotRO fall expansion, Rise of Isengard, showing off the area of Dunland located in the foothills of the southern Misty Mountains. It is infested with Dunland Clans, rugged warriors tempted by “the dark promise of power,” and probably other stuff you will want to slash with your sword more than once. Rise of Isengard launches on September 27, which we think of as a very nice birthday present from Turbine. [art]
Thu, Jul 14, 2011 | 22:06 BST
Thursday Shorts: Brave Company, Cthulhu, SFxT, Cave, Devil Survivor 2, FFXIII-2
It’s time for your Thursday link dump, a.k.a. shorts. Head onward if you dare – it’s rather large today.
Thu, Jun 23, 2011 | 21:53 BST
Thursday Shorts II: Gears in Japan, Monkey Island, SWTOR, classic Lit games
Get more bang for your shorts below.
Tue, Jun 07, 2011 | 14:44 BST
LOTRO: Rise of Isengard launches on September 27
Turbine has announced the launch date and pre-order details for The Lord of the Rings Online: Rise of Isengard. Look out Sauruman, here comes trouble.
Tue, May 31, 2011 | 18:26 BST
LOTRO: European account and server migrations start today
With Turbine taking over the reigns of the LOTRO servers in Europe, it’s time for a bit of housework, thus, the account migration process has started as of today.
Tue, May 17, 2011 | 22:31 BST
Turbine details LOTRO update 3: Lost Legends of Eriador
Turbine has sent over details for Volume III, Update 3: Lost Legends of Eriador, which includes two new three-player instances and two new skirmishes, and a host of new goodies for the LOTRO Store.
Tue, May 10, 2011 | 23:15 BST
Tuesday Shorts: GagaVille, Soul Calibur breasts, Thor, Nolan North, Portal turret
Some things you just cannot make up no matter how hard you try. There’s a few of those in the shorts posted below.
Tue, Apr 26, 2011 | 14:27 BST
Turbine to assume LotRO control from Codemasters in Europe
Codemasters will cease to operate Lord of the Rings Online in Europe as of June 1, with developer Turbine taking control of the game.
Tue, Apr 19, 2011 | 22:14 BST
Tuesday Shorts Late Edition: Lots of Sonic, LOTRO, Minecraft 1.5, Humble Bundle, sales
It’s time for more shorts. Get your fill below the belt-line.
Sat, Mar 19, 2011 | 21:33 GMT
Saturday shorts – Tribes: Ascend, Xbox phone, EA goes green, Dungeons, Cthulhu goes long, SWTOR
Below you will find your shorts for Saturday. We have no idea what happened to the pair you wore on Friday.
Tue, Mar 15, 2011 | 19:57 GMT
Quick Shots – LOTRO Echoes of the Dead screens show scary gaunt lord
Turbine has released a few screenshots from LOTRO’s upcoming Book 3, Echoes of the Dead update, which is slated to hit next week.
Fri, Mar 04, 2011 | 11:32 GMT
Friday shorts, part 1: Fruit Ninja acquiring “next big thing” status, John Romero’s still hardcore, much more
If we tried to write up all the little stories, all we’d do is write all day. What?
Wed, Feb 23, 2011 | 16:57 GMT
Turbine releases screens for LOTRO Book 3: Echoes of the Dead, chats about upcoming changes
Turbine has released the first batch of screenshots from the upcoming Book 3, Echoes of the Dead content update for Lord of the Rings Online.
Tue, Feb 22, 2011 | 22:19 GMT
Codemasters and Turbine handing out 250 points to sign up with LOTRO
If you are still on the fence over in Europe or the US regarding signing up for Lord of the Rings Online, Codemasters and Turbine have an incentive for you: 250 in-game points to spend in the store.
Tue, Feb 15, 2011 | 21:23 GMT
Turbine talks LOTRO character deletion, Radiance Gear
LOTRO developer Allan Maki has posted a new diary over on the game’s official site talking about the removal of Radiance Gear with the upcoming Echoes of the Dead update.
Sat, Jan 29, 2011 | 14:49 GMT
LOTRO dev details how the team reminds players of new content

Lauren Salk, a content developer for Turbine’s Lord of the Rings Online, has detailed a the design process she uses when creating festival events such as the Haunted Burrow and Winter-home, and how she and the rest of the team go about getting folks to participate in the content the team creates.
Thu, Jan 06, 2011 | 21:07 GMT
LOTRO revenue has tripled since going free-to-play, says Turbine

Turbine has revealed that profits for Lord of the Rings Online have tripled since the game went free-to-play back in September.
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Thu, Dec 02, 2010 | 16:36 GMT
DDO and LOTRO players can win 100K Turbine points

Turbine has kicked off a 100,000 Turbine Point giveaway, and if you play DDO or LOTRO, you should really enter to win.



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