MMORPG.com Latest News https://www.mmorpg.com/ The latest content from MMORPG.com's industry leading editorial team. en-us Tue, 19 Mar 2024 08:41:35 -0000 Lord of the Rings Online's Update 39, Arenas of Conflict, Is Now Live

The new update has hit Lord of the Rings Online, and with it comes with a new 12-person raid, instances, class changes, and more. 

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LotRO's Bullroarer Server Opens Up Update 39 Testing While River Hobbits Are Now For Sale Using Points

The Lord of the Rings Online's Bullroarer test server is open once again, with Update 39 up for testing. Meanwhile, for those hoarding LotRO points to grab a shiny River Hobbit, you can now do so.

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https://www.mmorpg.com/news/lotros-bullroarer-server-opens-up-update-39-testing-while-river-hobbits-are-now-for-sale-using-points-2000130475 News Lord of the Rings Online Joseph Bradford https://www.mmorpg.com/news/lotros-bullroarer-server-opens-up-update-39-testing-while-river-hobbits-are-now-for-sale-using-points-2000130475 MMORPG.com Tue, 13 Feb 2024 22:00:00 -0000
The Lord of the Rings Online Is Planning A New Expansion, Kinship Refresh As Part Of 2024 Roadmap

In a letter to fans this week, the LotRO team showcased its tentative plans for 2024, including its 17th-anniversary celebrations, a new hobby, and an expansion in Q4. Also coming is a much-needed Kinship refresh, though details on what that will entail were light.

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https://www.mmorpg.com/news/the-lord-of-the-rings-online-is-planning-a-new-expansion-kinship-refresh-as-part-of-2024-roadmap-2000130155 News Lord of the Rings Online Joseph Bradford https://www.mmorpg.com/news/the-lord-of-the-rings-online-is-planning-a-new-expansion-kinship-refresh-as-part-of-2024-roadmap-2000130155 MMORPG.com Thu, 18 Jan 2024 19:00:00 -0000
LotRO's Community Manager Talks Hardcore LotRO Servers, 2024 Plans In Latest Livestream

The last Cord of the Rings stream for The Lord of the Rings Online team has come and gone last Friday, and community manager Jerry "Cordovan" Snook touched on some interesting topics, from hardcore servers to a business meeting with publisher Daybreak.

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https://www.mmorpg.com/news/lotros-community-manager-talks-hardcore-lotro-servers-2024-plans-in-latest-livestream-2000129848 News Lord of the Rings Online Joseph Bradford https://www.mmorpg.com/news/lotros-community-manager-talks-hardcore-lotro-servers-2024-plans-in-latest-livestream-2000129848 MMORPG.com Tue, 19 Dec 2023 16:00:00 -0000
LotRO's Corsairs Of Umbar Crafting Guilds Have Arrived While Combe Preps For Its Forester Event, Again

The Lord of the Rings Online's Crafting Guilds have made it to its latest expansion, Corsairs of Umbar, in a patch this week. Meanwhile, the residents of Combe are prepping for its latest attempt at its Forester crafting event.

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LotRO's Yuletide Festival Opens On Thursday While Its Treebeard Server Marches on Helm's Deep This Wednesday

The Lord of the Rings Online has a bit going on this week as its launching both its Yuletide Festival as well as getting its Treebeard legendary server to Helm's Deep with a new level cap of 95.

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https://www.mmorpg.com/news/lotros-yuletide-festival-opens-on-thursday-while-its-treebeard-server-marches-on-helms-deep-this-wednesday-2000129686 News Lord of the Rings Online Joseph Bradford https://www.mmorpg.com/news/lotros-yuletide-festival-opens-on-thursday-while-its-treebeard-server-marches-on-helms-deep-this-wednesday-2000129686 MMORPG.com Mon, 04 Dec 2023 21:45:00 -0000
Building LotRO's Corsairs Of Umbar: Setting Expansion Expectations, Localizing And Community

The Lord of the Rings Online's Corsairs of Umbar expansion has finally launched and we're wrapping up our interview series on building the expansion. In this final part we explore how the studio sets expectations and pricing, localizes the MMO and then starts to show it to the community.

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The Lord of the Rings Online Take Players To Umbar As Corsairs of Umbar Expansion Is Now Live

The Lord of the Rings Online is taking players to the southern edge of the Middle-earth map today as Corsairs of Umbar is now live on the game servers. The latest expansion continues the story of the epic MMORPG and takes players to a location never before seen in Tolkien-based media.

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Building An Expansion: Crafting LotRO Corsairs Of Umbar's Mariner Class

With any new expansion, it's not just the new region you get to explore that is exciting - it's the new systems and mechanics brought to the game. In The Lord of the Rings Online, that is mainly felt in the new Mariner class. We spoke to the Standing Stone Games team about the class' inception and how they approached building the sea shanty singing swashbuckler.

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LOTRO Delays Corsairs Of Umbar Expansion To November 8th

The Lord of the Rings Online has been gearing up for its trek south of Gondor, keen to take in the more southernly climes of Umbar, however players will have to wait a smidge longer as the next expansion has seen a delay.

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https://www.mmorpg.com/news/lotro-delays-corsairs-of-umbar-expansion-to-november-8th-2000129215 News Lord of the Rings Online Joseph Bradford https://www.mmorpg.com/news/lotro-delays-corsairs-of-umbar-expansion-to-november-8th-2000129215 MMORPG.com Mon, 23 Oct 2023 20:30:00 -0000
Building An MMO Expansion: Crafting the World of LotRO's Corsairs of Umbar

In this second part of our Building An Expansion interview series with Standing Stone Games, we look at how the region of Umbar was crafted, from its early concept phase to placing the placeholder assets in the world itself.

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The Lord of the Rings Online Celebrates Durin's Day While Crafting Can't Catch A Break

The Lord of the Rings Online is celebrating the father of the Dwarves with its Durin's Day event hitting game servers today, while its Forester event in Combe has hit yet another snag.

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The Lord of the Rings Online's Combe Forester Event, Harvestmath Fetival Are now Live

The Lord of the Rings Online has had a few events kick off this week, with the third attempt of its Combe Forester Event live this morning. Additionally, this week has seen the return of the Harvestmath festival in Middle-earth.

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Building LotRO's Corsairs of Umbar: How MMO Expansions Come To Life

Over the course of an MMO's life, expansions are oftentimes the lifeblood that continues to fuel them. They expand the stories and worlds we love. In this multi-part series, we dive into how LotRO's Corsairs of Umbar took shape, from its first planning phases through its reveal. In this part, we learn how Corsairs of Umbar started its life in the minds of its developers.

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The Lord of the Rings Online Adds the Mariner in Latest Update, and Opens Preorders for Corsairs of Umbar

The Lord of the Rings Online's expansion, Corsairs of Umbar, is now open for preorder ahead of its November 1st launch. Update 37.2 adds the Mariner class today, along with improvements and balance tweaks.

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Preview: The Lord of the Rings Online's New Mariner Class Is All About Balance

Last week, The Lord of the Rings Online showcased its upcoming Mariner class, coming with the Umbar expansion later this year. The new class is all about balance, going with the ebb and flow of combat to maximize its potential.

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Lord of the Rings Online Is Previewing Its Mariner Class On Bullroarer This Week

The Lord of the Rings Online is spinning up its preview server this week to give players a glimpse at the upcoming class, the Mariner. The new class is one part of the upcoming Umbar expansion, which is slated to release sometime this year.

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LotRO Pushes The Humble Homes Of Hobytlan Back A Week, Releasing August 29th

The latest update for The Lord of the Rings Online, Update 37's The Humble Homes of Hobytlan, has been delayed a week, according to Standing Stone Games on Twitter.

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Lord of the Rings Online Posts Guardian Class Changes Headed to the Game in Update 37

Update 37 will bring some big changes to the Guardian class, which players will get to test now on the Bullroarer server which is open for testing.

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How Long Have You And Your MMO Guild Gamed Together?

Sixteen years. Bradford's Lord of the Rings Online Kinship is now old enough to drive. How long have your group or guild gamed together?

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Lord of the Rings Online Opens Bullroarer Server For Update 37 Testing, Shows New Hobbit Premium Housing In New Stream

It's a busy Wednesday for The Lord of the Rings Online, with the first part of Update 37 now available for testing on the Bullroarer test server. Also, LotRO showcased the new Lyndelby Homesteads for those interested in player housing on the most recent stream.

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LotRO Highlights Its New Forester Event, Teases New Hobbit Housing Preview For This Week

The Lord of the Rings Online is previewing some of the content players can expect to see in the coming days, as a new crafting event is set to hit with Update 37, as well as a first-look at the new Hobbit housing neighborhood that is soon to come.

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https://www.mmorpg.com/news/lotro-highlights-its-new-forester-event-teases-new-hobbit-housing-preview-for-this-week-2000128463 News Lord of the Rings Online Joseph Bradford https://www.mmorpg.com/news/lotro-highlights-its-new-forester-event-teases-new-hobbit-housing-preview-for-this-week-2000128463 MMORPG.com Mon, 17 Jul 2023 22:36:51 -0000
Player Concert Weatherstock Returns To The Lord of the Rings Online For Its 15th Year

Weatherstock, the epic in-game, player-organized concert series in The Lord of the Rings Online is returning for its 15th year, its organizers announced today. The concert will take place on July 22nd, though a concert series will also happen this weekend to whet player's appetites.

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LotRO's Upcoming Patch Aims to Improve Delving Performance

A small patch is on the way this week that might be the first deployment of a performance patch that could solve (or at least help) with the lag The Lord of the Rings Online faces.

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https://www.mmorpg.com/news/lotros-upcoming-patch-aims-to-improve-delving-performance-2000128295 News Lord of the Rings Online Joseph Bradford https://www.mmorpg.com/news/lotros-upcoming-patch-aims-to-improve-delving-performance-2000128295 MMORPG.com Tue, 27 Jun 2023 20:45:00 -0000
The Lord Of The Rings Online Announces Mariner Class; River Hobbits Finally Coming With Update 37

The Lord of the Rings Online hosted a Q&A with executive producer Rob "Severlin" Ciccolini, where more details about the upcoming expansion set in Umbar including a new class, as well as when players can expect to see River Hobbits make their debut in the MMO.

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The Lord of the Rings Online's Midsummer Festival Is Back June 8th Through July 4th

The focus of Lord of the Rings Online has been squarely on the realm of Gondor as of late, and the celebrations for Aragorn and Arwen take center stage this week with the return of the Midsummer Festival.

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Update 36: Gondor Renewed Adds New Story, Zone, & Custom Difficulty Settings to The Lord of the Rings Online

Gondor Renewed, Update 36 for The Lord of the Rings Online, opens a new story, adds a new zone, and offers customizable difficulty settings all over (and increased rewards for turning up the difficulty).

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Amazon's LotR MMO Isn't Going To Replace LotRO - And It Shouldn't Try To

Much of the talk this week around Amazon's new Lord of the Rings-based MMO is what it means for the existing Lord of the Rings MMO, The Lord of the Rings Online.

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Standing Stone Games Reassures LOTRO Fans Concerned Over Amazon's New MMORPG

This week, Amazon Games announced a deal with Middle-earth Enterprises to make a new MMO based on The Lord of the Rings IP. Now, Standing Stone Games is reassuring players that The Lord of the Rings Online will continue.

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What Is Your Most Memorable PvP Moment In An MMORPG?

PvP in MMORPGs - sometimes it can define a player's enjoyment for good or ill. Being PKed or being part of a massive takedown of an enemy can be invigorating in any game. Bradford is looking back on his most memorable PvP moment in any MMORPG.

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The Lord of the Rings Online Celebrates 16th Anniversary, Adds New Customization Options and More in 35.1

The Lord of the Rings Online is marking its 16th anniversary. Update 35.1 goes live today and brings the anniversary event, along with new character customization options and visual updates in addition to fixes and other adjustments.

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Latest LotRO Stream Showcases Upcoming Changes To Character Creator, Preview Of Upcoming Raid

The latest Cord of the Rings stream by The Lord of the Rings Online's Community Manager Jerry "Cordovan" Snook gave some insights into upcoming updates to The Lord of the Rings Online, including a look at the new character creator changes.

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LotRO Invites Players To Return To Carn Dum In Update 35, Released This Week

One of the original instanced end-game dungeons is getting a revisit with the recently released Return to Carn Dum, which released as part of The Lord of the Rings Online's Update 35 this week.

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Lord of The Rings Online Mini-Expansion Before The Shadow Now Available In The In-Game Store

It's been a busy week for The Lord of the Rings Online as the latest mini-expansion, Before the Shadow, is now available for purchase with points in the LotRO Store. The move makes it easier (and cheaper) for those who hoarde points to jump into the new content as before it was only available to purchase from the official website.

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The Spring Festival is Back in The Lord of the Rings Online With Several New Items

The Spring Festival opens today in The Lord of the Rings Online. In addition to the returning spring event, Update 34.3 is here, with some adjustments and fixes.

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The Lord of the Rings Online's Shadowfax Server Rushes Into Minas Morgul; Delving Changes Are Coming

The Lord of the Rings Online is getting a bevy of updates, as its progression server, Shadowfax, heads into Minas Morgul this Wednesday. Additionally, for those who are hoping for some changes with Delvings, your time is coming as Standing Stone Games has laid out some of the upcoming tweaks to the new content.

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Lord of the Rings Online's Bullroarer Server Opens Up New Return To Carn Dum Instance

The upcoming update 35 for The Lord of the Rings Online is available to start testing today via the Bullroarer test server. Highlighting the test is the revamped classic instance, The Return To Carn Dum.

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Ill Omens Skirmish Returns to The Lord of the Rings Online This Week With Update 34.2

The Ill Omens Skirmish returns to The Lord of the Rings Online. Update 34.2 also fixes a number of issues, from incorrect Delvings access to accidental teleportation.

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LotRO's Southern Expansion Towards Umbar Should Be Exciting For Any Tolkien Fan

Last year when The Lord of the Rings Online teased the location of the next major expansion, Bradford was hoping for Mithlond. However, yesterday's announcement that it's in fact Umbar, it might have him more excited, especially as a Tolkien fanatic.

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https://www.mmorpg.com/features/lotros-southern-expansion-towards-umbar-should-be-exciting-for-any-tolkien-fan-2000127129 Features Lord of the Rings Online Joseph Bradford https://www.mmorpg.com/features/lotros-southern-expansion-towards-umbar-should-be-exciting-for-any-tolkien-fan-2000127129 MMORPG.com Fri, 20 Jan 2023 09:00:00 -0000
The Lord of the Rings Online Is Going To Umbar As The Team Unveils 2023 Roadmap

The Lord of the Rings Online is going south after spending a few years in the northern reaches of Middle-earth. The latest letter on the LotRO website unveils that the Free Peoples will be heading south, into lands unseen in the MMO before: Umbar.

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https://www.mmorpg.com/news/the-lord-of-the-rings-online-is-going-to-umbar-as-the-team-unveils-2023-roadmap-2000127128 News Lord of the Rings Online Joseph Bradford https://www.mmorpg.com/news/the-lord-of-the-rings-online-is-going-to-umbar-as-the-team-unveils-2023-roadmap-2000127128 MMORPG.com Thu, 19 Jan 2023 17:29:27 -0000
Best LOTRO Plugins for Beginners in 2023

As more players start to hop into The Lord of the Rings Online, we wanted to give new players a leg up with some of the best add-ons to grab as you start your adventure, whether in The Shire or grabbing a pint at the Inn at the Prancing Pony.

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https://www.mmorpg.com/features/best-lotro-plugins-for-beginners-in-2023-2000127027 Features Lord of the Rings Online Gabriel Moss https://www.mmorpg.com/features/best-lotro-plugins-for-beginners-in-2023-2000127027 MMORPG.com Fri, 06 Jan 2023 09:00:00 -0000
Are There Any MMOs You Fell Off Of In 2022 That You're Hoping To Pick Back Up In 2023?

As the new year approaches, many of us take the time to look back on the year that was. For some of us, we look back on those games that might have captured our attention at one point, but we really, really fell off of as the year went on. Is there an MMO that you fell off of in 2022 that you're hoping to hop back into in 2023?

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https://www.mmorpg.com/features/are-there-any-mmos-you-fell-off-of-in-2022-that-youre-hoping-to-pick-back-up-in-2023-2000126982 Features Lord of the Rings Online Joseph Bradford https://www.mmorpg.com/features/are-there-any-mmos-you-fell-off-of-in-2022-that-youre-hoping-to-pick-back-up-in-2023-2000126982 MMORPG.com Thu, 29 Dec 2022 12:00:00 -0000
Check Out LotRO's Map Expansion From Launch Until Now In New Graphic

MMO game worlds inevitably get bigger over time as more and more content gets added to the game. The Lord of the Rings Online was already one of the most expansive when the MMO released in April of 2007, and in 15 years it has steadily grown even larger.

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https://www.mmorpg.com/news/check-out-lotros-map-expansion-from-launch-until-now-in-new-graphic-2000126964 News Lord of the Rings Online Joseph Bradford https://www.mmorpg.com/news/check-out-lotros-map-expansion-from-launch-until-now-in-new-graphic-2000126964 MMORPG.com Mon, 26 Dec 2022 14:52:03 -0000
The Lord of the Rings Online Tweaks PvMP, and Sarch Vorn, the Black Grave Opens on Dec 1st

Sarch Vorn, the Black Grave is coming tomorrow to The Lord of the Rings Online for Before the Shadow owners. Update 34.0.1 has been released, with a number of fixes, items, PvMP tweaks, and other changes. 

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https://www.mmorpg.com/news/the-lord-of-the-rings-online-tweaks-pvmp-and-sarch-vorn-the-black-grave-opens-on-dec-1st-2000126759 News Lord of the Rings Online Christina Gonzalez https://www.mmorpg.com/news/the-lord-of-the-rings-online-tweaks-pvmp-and-sarch-vorn-the-black-grave-opens-on-dec-1st-2000126759 MMORPG.com Wed, 30 Nov 2022 11:15:00 -0000
LotRO's New Before the Shadow Starting Zone Is Absolutely Breathtaking - And Fun Too

The Lord of the Rings Online's Before the Shadow launched this week and Bradford has dove headlong into the new regions. Rolling yet another alt he hopes he can actually level up this time, one thing has already stuck out to him when loading into the new regions: Swanfleet is absolutely breathtaking at times.

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https://www.mmorpg.com/features/lotros-new-before-the-shadow-starting-zone-is-absolutely-breathtaking-and-fun-too-2000126680 Features Lord of the Rings Online Joseph Bradford https://www.mmorpg.com/features/lotros-new-before-the-shadow-starting-zone-is-absolutely-breathtaking-and-fun-too-2000126680 MMORPG.com Thu, 17 Nov 2022 17:20:28 -0000
LotRO's Before The Shadow Launches Today, Bringing The Largest Land Drop In MMO's History

One of The Lord of the Rings Online's greatest strengths is the ability to flesh out Middle-earth in more ways than just the main quest for Mount Doom. This is something that the team over at Standing Stone Games has done for ages now since launching the MMO back in 2007, and today's mini-expansion continues that legacy with Before the Shadow.

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https://www.mmorpg.com/previews/lotros-before-the-shadow-launches-today-bringing-the-largest-land-drop-in-mmos-history-2000126650 Previews Lord of the Rings Online Joseph Bradford https://www.mmorpg.com/previews/lotros-before-the-shadow-launches-today-bringing-the-largest-land-drop-in-mmos-history-2000126650 MMORPG.com Tue, 15 Nov 2022 13:00:00 -0000
Before the Shadow and Update 34 Are Live in The Lord of the Rings Online

After a short delay, Before the Shadow and Update 34 are now live for The Lord of the Rings Online

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https://www.mmorpg.com/news/before-the-shadow-and-update-34-are-live-in-the-lord-of-the-rings-online-2000126652 News Lord of the Rings Online Christina Gonzalez https://www.mmorpg.com/news/before-the-shadow-and-update-34-are-live-in-the-lord-of-the-rings-online-2000126652 MMORPG.com Tue, 15 Nov 2022 12:30:00 -0000
The Lord of the Rings Online Pushes Before the Shadow and Update 34 Back a Week to November 15th

We'll be waiting a little bit longer for Before the Shadow and Update 34, as The Lord of the Rings Online team has delayed both a week to November 15th.

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https://www.mmorpg.com/news/the-lord-of-the-rings-online-pushes-before-the-shadow-and-update-34-back-a-week-to-november-15th-2000126572 News Lord of the Rings Online Christina Gonzalez https://www.mmorpg.com/news/the-lord-of-the-rings-online-pushes-before-the-shadow-and-update-34-back-a-week-to-november-15th-2000126572 MMORPG.com Fri, 04 Nov 2022 15:17:06 -0000
The Lord of the Rings Online Is Previewing Before the Shadow This Friday

The Lord of the Rings Online is hosting an Extra Life stream for charity this weekend like many game companies out there, however, they are taking the time during the event to showcase the next major addition to the MMO.

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https://www.mmorpg.com/news/the-lord-of-the-rings-online-is-previewing-before-the-shadow-this-friday-2000126554 News Lord of the Rings Online Joseph Bradford https://www.mmorpg.com/news/the-lord-of-the-rings-online-is-previewing-before-the-shadow-this-friday-2000126554 MMORPG.com Wed, 02 Nov 2022 17:40:45 -0000
PSA: Today Is The Last Day For Free Lord Of The Rings Online Content Packs

Standing Stone Games has been giving away content after content pack for free over the last few years, and the most recent one for The Lord of the Rings Online ends today.

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https://www.mmorpg.com/news/psa-today-is-the-last-day-for-free-lord-of-the-rings-online-content-packs-2000126524 News Lord of the Rings Online Joseph Bradford https://www.mmorpg.com/news/psa-today-is-the-last-day-for-free-lord-of-the-rings-online-content-packs-2000126524 MMORPG.com Mon, 31 Oct 2022 14:30:00 -0000