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Lord of the Rings Online gets Google Maps

Published: August 2, 2007, 2:49 pm

Tags: Lord Of The Rings, Computer, Game Companies, Google Maps, Lord Of The Rings, Lotr, Turbine

Lord of the Rings: Shadows of Angmar is keeping up with all the trends. The LOTRO Lorebook has a new feature; Google Maps. Players can now add detailed maps, keep track of quest paths, and mark locations of those illusive quest givers in their Lorebook. It also allows the character to look at the map up close from a birds eye view.As a LOTRO

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Dungeons and Dragons Re-Reviewed

Published: August 9, 2007, 4:32 pm

Tags: Atari, Computer, Games, Game Companies, Dungeons Dragons Online, Review, Turbine

On WarCry, JR Sutich takes a second look at the Dungeons and Dragons Online, after two months of play. After the first review, it was pointed out that Sutich had overlooked some key points and experiences within the game. To remedy this Sutich stopped using Auto-Attack and joined a guild. Sutich says having someone to answer questions and

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LOTRO Developer Diary - The Reputation System

Published: August 16, 2007, 5:28 pm

Tags: Lord Of The Rings, Computer, Game Companies, Book 10 City Of The Kings, Developer Diary, Lord Of The Rings Online, Lotro, The Reputation System, Turbine

The latest Lord of the Rings Online Developers Diary features the Reputation System that will be included in the Book 10 City of the Kings update. Jessie “Vastin” King, the developer responsible for most of the Deed quests that earn players new virtues and titles throughout the game explains reputation. Reputation in LOTRO represents

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LotRO Book 10: City of the Kings is Live

Published: August 21, 2007, 11:47 am

Tags: Lord Of The Rings, Computer, Game Companies, Book 10=city Of The Kings, Lord Of The Rings Online, Lotro, Turbine

Turbine has released the latest Lord of the Rings online update Book 10: City of the Kings. For those of you who haven’t been following our coverage of the new content and Reputation System; this free update adds over 100 new quests, customizable UI, a major upgrade to Monster Play and new Reputation and Bartering systems. Players have a

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1.2-megawatt underwater turbine project delayed

Published: August 23, 2007, 3:38 pm

Tags: Electricity, Energy, Hydroelectric, Marine Current Turbines, Marinecurrentturbines, Power, Seagen, Tidal Power, Tidalpower, Turbine, Turbines, Water

Marine Current Turbines is having quite the time trying to install what would be "the world's largest tidal power project," as the installation that was slated to begin Monday will now be lucky to see completion this year. Dubbed SeaGen, the project will reportedly utilize "twin underwater turbines to generate 1.2-megawatts of

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LOTRO Dev Corner: Month of the Captain

Published: August 23, 2007, 1:37 pm

Tags: Lord Of The Rings, Computer, Game Companies, Captain, Dev Corner, Developers Corner, Lord Of The Rings Online, Lotro, Turbine

Articles at Gaming Today:Turbine Launches Thottbot-Style Site for LotR OnlineLord of the Rings Online gets Google MapsNew Screens for Pirates of the Burning SeaLord of the Rings Online Announces First Free Content UpdatePS3 Finally Outsells GBA

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LotRO Month of the Hunter

Published: August 24, 2007, 11:33 am

Tags: Lord Of The Rings, Computer, Game Companies, Hunter, Lord Of The Rings Online, Lotro, Turbine

Big Buck Hunter Pro ContestTurbine Launches Thottbot-Style Site for LotR OnlineLord of the Rings Online gets Google MapsLOTRO Dev Corner: Month of the CaptainLord of the Rings Online Announces First Free Content Update

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LotRO Creatures of Middle-earth Bandits and Brigands

Published: August 29, 2007, 6:31 pm

Tags: Lord Of The Rings, Computer, Game Companies, Creatures Of Middle Earth, Lord Of The Rings Online, Lotro, Turbine

The Lord of the Rings Online Creatures of Middle-earth feature takes a look at Bandits and Brigands. These men and women have always lurked in the shadows of Eriador. Treasure hunters and cut purses they haunt the ruins of Arnor looking for trinkets or waylay the occasional traveller, relieving them of an over burdened purse. Of late bandits who

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Get your 7 days free The Lord of the Rings Online: Shadows of Angmar trial now

Published: August 30, 2007, 9:33 am

Tags: Videos, News, Lord Of The Rings, Lord Of The Rings Online, Shadows Of Angmar, Trial, Mmorpg, Mmo, Game, Videogame, Turbine, The Lord Of The Rings, Lotro

Turbine has launched the official 7-day free trial of The Lord of the Rings Online: Shadows of Angmar (LOTRO). Beginning today, fans in North America, Australia, and New Zealand can play the online game for free. Eligible fans can participate in The Lord of the Rings Online trial program and play the game for 7 days, free of charge. At the end of

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The Lord of the Rings Online: Shadows of Angmar Sweepstakes!

Published: August 30, 2007, 12:10 pm

Tags: Lord Of The Rings, Computer, Game Companies, Lord Of The Rings Online, Lotro, Mmorpg, Sweepstakes, Turbine

Turbine and MMORPG have collaborated to bring Lord of the Rings Online fans a chance to win one of 33 prizes worth over $1500. All that is required for entry is a free MMORPG account. Prizes Include: one of (3) lifetime accounts to The Lord of the Rings Online : Shadows of Angmar (15) retail game boxes for The Lord of the Rings Online:

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Lord of the Rings Online Trial Now Available

Published: August 30, 2007, 10:58 am

Tags: Lord Of The Rings, Computer, Lord Of The Rings, Lord Of The Rings Online, Lotro, Mmorpg, Turbine, World Of Warcraft

potential customers, yet Turbine was seemingly not listening. Finally, the issue has been addressed as players can head to http://trial.lotro.com to get a free seven day trial of what has become one of the most successful MMORPGs this side of World of Warcraft. Considering that it doesn't strongly deviate from the style of WoW, save for the

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TECHNOLOGY: Underwater Turbine looking new energy [video]

Published: August 14, 2007, 7:47 pm

Tags: Video, Technology, Bajaenergyblog, Verdant Power, Mollie E Gardner, Trey Taylor, Bajaenergy Tv, Under Water Turbine

by building six underwater turbines that convert current to energy. But first, they have to work out the kinks.The operation, which only started in December, is currently under construction. According to reports, the strong currents are what are causing the damage to the turbines.The company, its partners and state officials who have

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LotRO Exploring Middle-earth: The Greenway

Published: September 6, 2007, 4:58 pm

Tags: Lord Of The Rings, Computer, Game Companies, Exploring Middle Earth, Lord Of The Rings Online, Lotro, Turbine

This week The Lord of the Rings Online feature Exploring Middle-earth spotlights the Greenway. In J.R.R. Tolkien’s books, this track is well known as the road Tom Bombadil set the hobbits upon after their narrow escape from their encounter with wights at the barrow of the Last Prince of Cardolan. In The Lord of the Rings Online: Shadows of

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Turbine Hires New VPs to Support Expansion

Published: September 7, 2007, 11:30 am

Tags: Games Industry, Game Companies, Turbine

Turbine, Inc has enjoyed such robust growth it has hired three new executives for its management team; Craig Alexander as Vice President of Product Development, Jerome Lalin as Vice President of Marketing and T.J. Marchetti as Vice President of Community and Social Media. All three executives will be involved in assuring the continued success of

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LotRO Exploring Middle-earth: The Silver Deep

Published: September 10, 2007, 5:36 pm

Tags: Lord Of The Rings, Midway, Computer, Game Companies, Exploring Middle Earth, Lord Of The Rings Online, Lotro, The Silver Deep, Turbine

The Lord of the Rings Online Exploring Middle-earth feature highlights the Silver Deep this week. In the days after Thr in II left his home in the Blue Mountains for the Wilderlands, his son, the great Thorin Oakenshield, began to improve upon the halls he had built. As Thorin continued to expand his halls, perhaps in an effort to recreate one

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