This seems to be the time of year for quite a few mainstream MMOGs to release expansions and Tubrine is joining their ranks. The Lord of the Rings Online upcoming Mines of Moria provides impressive new areas created with painstaking detail and promises a ton of new content for players. You can already get it on the action with a pre-order and early upgrade which not only saves you a little cash but nets some nifty ingame items. Check out the press release below for full details.

WESTWOOD, MA – October 9, 2008-- Turbine, Inc. announced today the details of the launch of The Lord of the Rings Online™: Mines of Moria™. On November 18, 2008 The Lord of the Rings Online: Mines of Moria will be available in stores across North America and Europe allowing players to begin their journey to the vast, terrifying and unparalleled world beneath Middle-earth.

Turbine also announced the launch of the Mines of Moria Pre-Order and Early Upgrade Programs. Players in North America can pre-order Mines of Moria at participating retailers nationwide beginning today or can purchase an early upgrade of Mines of Moria by visiting www.lotro.com/moria and get special benefits -- including a special $9.99 per month subscription when purchasing a multi-month plan and special in-game items.

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