Most of you may be familiar with this video, but since it's what I consider a "classic" fan made video and it features Lord of the Rings as its subject matter, how can I not mention it in this series? Today's film is "Born of Hope" which "...tells the story of the Dúnedain, the Rangers of the North, before the return of the King."

I'm almost done making over my basement into my MMO gaming center and action figure haven.

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The Bree-lands were little inhabited in the days of the War of the Ring, but they were a special place. The last home of good Men north of Gondor, save the lands where Rangers trod, is a green and pleasant place. It’s myriad lakes and fields, woods and downs, make for one of the more [...]

The story of the Osgoods.

Danyelle's adventures continue.

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Did you know that girls play games? Did you know that they like fantasy and sci-fi? Well then you haven't been paying attention to Middle-earth Network!

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While some players have multiple Thanes in Hytbold, but some have yet to even step into the realm of Isengard. But for those looking towards the future do you start the Hytbold dailies?

Danyelle, sister of Cayleigh and orphan of Minas Tirith, travels from Gondor to Bree to find her place in the world.

We mentioned this on the last two podcasts but I wanted to post a quick note here for those of you who do not tune in. Merric and I are officially on vacation for the next two weeks! What this means is there will be no news posts, no store sale post and no podcast. [...]

Turbine has published a store update for Update 11 listing the changes to the LOTRO Store.

The Official Release Notes for Update 11 have been released today and they are huge

This week we discuss the upcoming launch of Update 11 and the developer diaries that released this past week.

The LOTRO Game Servers will be brought down on Monday, May 13, 2013 for the release of Update 11: Treachery of the White Hand. Maintenance will begin at 7:00AM Eastern US time.

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Turbine released a Developer Diary today focused on the upcoming changes that Mounted Combat will be undergoing in Update 11.

It is not every day that you get to work with an amazing voice artist and actor like Middle-Earth Network Founder, Tyler Michael Jonsson but that is what I found myself doing this week to create this trailer.

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Yesterday Turbine released a new developer diary but Jeff “MadeofLions” Libby talking about the epic story additions coming with Update 11.

The following items are on sale from May 10 - 16. Below you will find the sale listings as well as our recommendation on purchasing.

Turbine has uploaded a new video developer diary on Update 11: Treachery of the White Hand. This video is focused on the new region of Wildermore and the story and people we will be encountering there. Descriptions of this new zone is shared by Turbine employees Aaron Campbell, Senior Producer Jesse Smith, Senior Content Designer [...]

Today (May 6th) is the final day of the Anniversary Festival! Make sure you turn in all your tokens and buy up all the goodies you were hoping for!

Turbine has sent out a press release announcing the launch of Update 11 on May 13th. Update 11 is entitled “Treachery of the White Hand”.