Warner Bros. Have Released A Behind The Scenes Look At The Last 5 Years Of Lord Of The Rings Online

Warner Bros. have released a behind the scenes look at Lord Of The Rings Online. this video has members of the dev team, past and present, talking about the last 5 years of the game, including before the game was released. they talk about goals with expansions, the look and feel of areas and changes over the years. the video also talks about the move to free to play and the reasons for the move.


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Codemasters AnnounceThe Lord of the Rings Online Is Now Free To Play For Gamers Across Europe

Codemasters have announced that The Lord of the Rings Online is now free to play for gamers across Europe. all you need to do is head to www.lotro.com and download The Lord of the Rings Online. gamers can play up to level 50 for free and access the new LOTRO Store to purchase expansions, quest packs, and items. alternatively, players also have the option to join the VIP program, for a low monthly fee, and get unlimited access to the game.

Press Release

Wednesday, 3rd November 2010… Codemasters Online is delighted to announce that the much anticipated release of Turbine’s The Lord of the Rings OnlineTM (LOTRO) is now free-to-play for players across Europe.

Players can now download LOTRO at www.lotro.com and join with millions of other adventurers as they explore the most complete and authentic recreation of Middle-earth ever created and participate in LOTRO’s award-winning story up to level 50 for free. Players can also choose to visit the new LOTRO Store to purchase expansions, quest packs, items, and account services à la carte, or join the VIP program that provides unlimited access to the game for one low monthly price.

This major update will also extend the game’s epic story and expand the world of Middle-earth with the new region of Enedwaith while continuing to deliver state-of-the-art graphics and gameplay, as well as a rich set of features that until now could only be found in premium subscription-based online games.

“We are thrilled to finally be able to launch LOTRO as a free-to-play game and introduce the new store and updated content in Europe today. I would like to take this opportunity to thank our players for their patience. It is very much appreciated.” said David Solari, Vice President and General Manager of Codemasters Online. “We anticipate the LOTRO’s new free-to-play model will significantly increase our customer base and we look forward to welcoming everyone to Middle-earth.”

Highlights of the latest update to LOTRO include:

Volume III, Book 2: The Ride of the Grey Company -Having sworn to protect the heirs of Isildur, the Dúnedain responded with all haste to the urgent message from Elrond. Players will join the newly-formed Grey Company in Rivendell as they depart on their journey far from the relative safety of that hidden valley into the new region of Enedwaith. Book 2 consists of fifteen solo-able chapters full of exploration, exciting combat and a healthy dose of mystery.

The LOTRO Store is Now Open for Business! - The LOTRO Store is loaded with thousands of convenience items as well as expansion packs, premium content, additional character slots, potions, character customization and more. The LOTRO Store is seamlessly integrated into the game and lets the player identify new and exciting ways to enhance and customize their experience, using Points which can be purchased in the Store or earned through gameplay.

The Return of the Harvest Festival - When the days shorten and the nights begin to cool, it’s time to celebrate the bounty of the harvest. All the races of Middle-earth celebrate this time and gather at the Bree festival grounds for the Harvestmath events that include bobbing for apples, pumpkin picking and much more. This year’s festival features a brand new event located in the new Haunted Burrow, a haunted hobbit Fun-house!

And Much More! – This latest update also introduces the Wardrobe, a new storage system for cosmetic items that’s available for free to VIP players or can be purchased a la carte from the LOTRO Store, an updated character creation system, a revamped new player experience, the update and addition of “classic” instances featuring repeatable, scalable content, and much more!

The Lord of the Rings Online is the ultimate adventure. This award-winning massively multiplayer online role-playing game delivers an interactive experience brimming with life and filled with the familiar people, places and monsters from the most famous fantasy of all time. From the picturesque surroundings of the Shire to Moria, the most fearsome underground realm ever imagined, players can now experience the world of Middle-earth for free! For more information, visit www.lotro.com.

Codemasters Announce The Lord of the Rings Online Can Be Downloaded And Played For Free And A GamesCom Only Promotion

Codemasters have announced that you can downloaded and play The Lord of the Rings Online for free. you will be able to buy items in-game to enhance your gaming experience using points bought at the store or earned from gameplay.

Codemasters have also revealed that if you visit the Codemasters Online/Warner Bros. booth at GamesCom and register for a free The Lord of the Rings Online account, you will be awarded with €10 worth of in-game points to spend in the store. The Codemasters Online/Warner Bros. booth can be found in Hall 8.1, A31.

Press Release

riday, 13th August 2010/... Codemasters Online has today announced that The Lord of the Rings OnlineTM (LOTRO) has been confirmed for gamescom 2010. To celebrate the highly anticipated introduction of LOTRO’s innovative new pricing model that allows players to download the game and play for free. Codemasters Online will be offering free Points to the value of €10 in a promotional giveaway for all who register for a free account in their booth at gamescom this year.

Visitors to the Codemasters Online/Warner Bros. booth, located in Hall 8.1, A31, will have the opportunity to register for their free account and will be rewarded with €10 worth of free in-game Points to spend in the new LOTRO Store when the game goes free-to-play this coming Autumn.

The LOTRO store is seamlessly integrated into the game and lets the player identify new and exciting ways to enhance and customise their experience using Points which can be purchased in the store or earned through gameplay. The new LOTRO Store will be loaded with thousands of convenience items as well as expansion packs, premium content, additional character slots, potions, character customisation and more.

As a highly praised MMO, LOTRO allows players of all levels to explore incredibly detailed realms and join familiar characters in an evolving and persistent re-creation of the epic landscape of Middle-earth. They will face the dangers Frodo and the Fellowship left behind when they began their epic journey to destroy the One Ring.

Gamers can adventure solo or forge their own fellowships online with others, as they face hideous monsters and minions of Sauron, establish unique reputations, fight epic battles to defend Middle-earth, and immerse themselves in the greatest adventure the fantasy genre has ever known.