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  • LOTRO: Jefffrey Steefel Interview

    Jeffrey Steefel Talks Lord Of The Rings Online

    GameInformer.com posted this interview with Jeffrey Steefel last night. Keep reading to see what they were able to learn about the soon to be launched Lord of the Rings Online.

    There are few fantasy worlds that seem like they would ever give Warcraft a run for its money. Lord of the Rings is one of those worlds and in just a few days, Lord of the Rings Online: Shadows of Angmar will release to a bevy of hungry MMORPG and LotR fans. To get you prepped for your adventure, we asked Executive Producer Jeffrey Steefel a few things about the new game. On top of that, we have an exclusive HD video featuring Steefel as he talks about the monsters of Middle-earth.

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    Features, Interviews
    Tue, Apr 17, 2007
    LadySirse
  • LOTRO: Hands On Preview

    The Lord of the Rings Online: Hands-On

    IGN.com has updated their site with a hands on look at the upcoming Lord of the Rings Online. This preview looks at the Champion and Burgler classes.

    We've spent a number of hours running around the lands of Eriador, from the huts and inns of Bree-town to the pipe-weed fields of the Shire, testing out the races of Men, and Hobbits, as well as Burglar and Champion classes. The game has so far proven remarkably easy to get into and understand, which could be attributed to much of its user interface being lifted from Blizzard's World of Warcraft.

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    Features, Previews
    Tue, Apr 10, 2007
    LadySirse
  • LOTRO: Ask Turbine #6

    Ask Turbine #6: ESRB, IGE, Euro Access and Cinematics

    WarCry updated their site today with the sixth in a series of community interviews with the developer's of Turbine's soon to be released Lord of the Rings Online.

    Turbine made some negative waves a couple weeks ago when they announced that they and European publisher Codemasters would employ IP blocking to ensure that players played in their designated territories. The move was not unexpected, Codemasters obviously has an interest in protecting their revenue stream, but the plan was met with vocal opposition with the community and forced Turbine and Codemasters to reevaluate their plans.

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    Features, Interviews
    Sat, Apr 07, 2007
    LadySirse
  • LOTRO: Hands-On Preview Part Two

    My First Steps in Middle Earth - A LotRO Hands-On Preview Part Two

    For this hands-on preview of LotRO, Cody "Micajah" Bye decided to jump into more of a storyteller role and give you his very first impressions as he took his initial few steps in Middle Earth. If you're looking for details on monster-play or the founder's system, look elsewhere. In Part Two of the preview, Micajah explore the world outside of the tutorial instance and falls in love with the landscape of LotRO.

    Some of this "flow" comes from the design of the town itself. The art design team that developed Archet did an absolutely fabulous job. Your eyes never get tired of soaking the town in, as you walk from place to place. Unlike some towns you might find in WoW or EQ2, Archet was lively and colorful – with lots of things to see and do.

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    Features, Previews
    Thu, Apr 05, 2007
    LadySirse
  • LOTRO: A Preview

    A Look at The Lord of the Rings Online

    Eurogamer posted a look at the upcoming Lord of the Rings Online.Keep reading to learn what they had to say...

    I'm grinning; smiling like an idiot, because the forgotten fantasies of the 11 year old who was enraptured by Lord of the Rings a decade and a half ago are coming to life again. This is, unmistakably, Middle Earth; I am accompanied by Elves and Dwarves, Men and Hobbits, and we're underneath the Misty Mountains battling evil wights. Every now and then, that fact hits me in the face again, and even to the cynical 26 year old, it's a genuine thrill.

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    Features, Previews
    Wed, Apr 04, 2007
    LadySirse
  • LOTRO: Hands-On Preview

    My First Steps in Middle Earth - A LotRO Hands-On Preview

    For this hands-on preview of LotRO, Cody "Micajah" Bye decided to jump into more of a storyteller role and give you his very first impressions as he took his initial few steps in Middle Earth. If you're looking for details on monster-play or the founder's system, look elsewhere. Here you'll find the gut feelings of a Middle Earth fan and learn just how the world looks through his eyes in the crucial first moments of his testing experience.

    In all my gaming years, rarely have I experienced an intro movie that prepares a player so perfectly for what their task is in the game ahead, while also providing entertainment at the same time. Even though the movie isn't as pretty as something you might see from the Blizzard crew, the whole presentation actually educates the viewer as he is watching. By the time you finish the movie, you actually understand what your goals will be in the game!

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    Features, Previews
    Fri, Mar 30, 2007
    LadySirse
  • LOTRO: Interview with Jeff Steefel

    Forging the Rings

    Eurogamer has posted this interview with Turbine's Jeff Steefel about the upcoming Lord of the Rings Online.

    Despite the weight of expectation which rests on his shoulders, Jeff was in fine spirits when we met him in London recently - and with the launch of Lord of the Rings Online looming, there was plenty to talk about...

    Get clicking to see what they were able to learn.

    Features, Interviews
    Thu, Mar 29, 2007
    LadySirse
  • LOTRO: Jeff Anderson Interview

    Audio InterviewWith Jeff Anderson

    WarCry has posted an interview with Turbine's Jeff Anderson. You can listen to this interview in MP3 format. Download it now to learn more about the upcoming Lord of the Rings Online.

    Features, Interviews
    Mon, Mar 26, 2007
    LadySirse
  • LOTRO: The Minstrel Class

    Piercing the Shadows of Angmar

    IGN has posted a look at the Minstrel in the upcoming Lord of the Rings Online.

    We say Minstrels are strange mostly because their most common form of attack, ballads, involves the character strumming a tune on their instrument. The effects of the ballads widely vary, but usually involve three things. First, strumming a ballad bestows a short-duration buff to either solely the Minstrel or the rest of the Fellowship (group).

    Keep reading to learn more.

    Features, Previews
    Thu, Mar 01, 2007
    LadySirse
  • LOTRO: Hands On Preview

    A Hands On Look At Middle-earth

    Gamespy offers a hands on look at The Lord of the Rings Online.

    Tolkien's Middle-earth presents a stark contrast between good and evil without much moral ambiguity. The Free Peoples (Men, Elves, Dwarves and Hobbits) are intrinsically good, though all (save Elves) may be corrupted by darkness. Sauron's minions such as the Orcs, Goblins, Spiders and Worgs are intrinsically bad.

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    Features, Previews
    Thu, Mar 01, 2007
    LadySirse
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