Kotaku: Mines Of Moria

LotRO Enters The Mines Of Moria

Mike Fahey — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 12:20:00 EST

Turbine proudly announces the launch of the first expansion for Lord of the Rings Online, Mines of Moria is now available across the U.S. and Europe, including my living room, where the collector's edition sits next to the coal-dusted mining hat they sent me to commemorate the auspicious occasion, which left a lovely black line across my forehead. The new expansion of course opens up the infamous Mines of Moria, and from my time in the beta for the expansion I can tell you that they've done an amazing job of realizing Tolkien's vision. Far from feeling like you are in a dungeon, the Mines truly feel like a massive, underground empire, filled with marvelous sights and a sense of scale I've rarely experienced in an MMO environment. More »

LOTRO: Mines of Moria, New Screens Explore Khazadum

Adam Barenblat — Thu, 06 Nov 2008 22:40:00 EST

Lord of the Rings Online fans rejoice! Your first expansion - Mines of Moria - is coming November 18th. Last time we took a look at it, we flew through the darkest depths of Durin's Way. This time, these new screens give us a glimpse of the all famous Khazadum and Central Levels. Both of these areas are brand new and will give your dwarf plenty of space to duke it out with goblins. Me? I think I'm more of an elf person myself. More »

LOTR Online: Mines of Moria - A Trip Through Durin's Way

Adam Barenblat — Fri, 24 Oct 2008 20:00:00 EDT

Prepare Lord of the Rings Online fans. It's almost time for you to get your hands on Mines of Moria - the first expansion for the MMO - is coming November 18th. There will be plenty of new features to look forward to such as the game's level cap being increased, new items, and the addition of two new classes, Run-keeper and Warden. You'll also be able to have the option of purchasing a massive collector's edition with all sorts of goodies. In the mean time we got a new trailer which gives you a fly through the ruins in Durin's Way. More »

LotRO's New Warden and Rune Keeper Classes

Mike Fahey — Wed, 17 Sep 2008 11:40:00 EDT

Turbine has released a new set of screenshots depicting the two new classes coming to The Lord of the Rings Online when the Mines of Moria expansion this November. The Warden is a rogue, more or less, who wields a spear and can create their own opening moves and specializes on sneaking up on foes. Meanwhile the Rune Keeper is a combination buffer / healer / caster, with the ability to do massive damage or heal massive damage depending. Minstrels all across Middle Earth are rejoicing as they will finally be able to take two steps outside of the healing role without losing their guild. More »

LOTRO: Mines Of Moria Beta Opens

Stuart Houghton — Fri, 29 Aug 2008 19:40:00 EDT

Now, see, I think Turbine have missed a trick here. Surely the best — nay, the only — way to enter the beta program for LOTR Online expansion pack Mines Of Moria is by speaking 'Friend' and then entering? More »

LOTR Online: Mines of Moria Teaser

Adam Barenblat — Mon, 04 Aug 2008 15:20:00 EDT

Here it is folks, the first teaser for Lord of the Rings Online: Mines of Moria, LOTR Online's first expansion. Though not included in the video, Mines of Moria features two new character classes, ten additional levels and hundreds of new quests. What's also notable here is that existing players can download the expansion or you can hit your local retailer to pick it up. Expect it this fall. More »

LotRO: Mines Of Moria Collector's Edition Detailed

Mike Fahey — Thu, 31 Jul 2008 10:40:00 EDT

Turbine has just announced a distribution deal with Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment to get their upcoming Lord of the Rings Online expansion Mines of Moria into the hands of hungry fans, simultaneously dropping details on the various forms the expansion will take when it hits this fall. The game will come in three flavors: The Lord of the Rings Online: Mines of Moria Complete Edition, which includes the game, the expansion, and all updates so far, The Lord of the Rings Online: Mines of Moria Digital Expansion, which is of course a downloadable version of the expansion, and finally The Lord of the Rings Online: Mines of Moria Collector’s Edition, filled with bells, whistles, and of course, rings. More »