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In our gamescom sit-down with Aaron Campbell, Dunland was revealed as a quest and social hub in Rise of Isengard. Players will work with and against the barbarian Dunlendings, learning why they eventually turn against Gondor and join forces with Saruman.

With this latest The Lord of the Rings Online dev diary, you can catch a glimpse of the Dunland's bright forests in the foothills of the southern Misty Mountains and get a sense of the Dunland Clans, vicious warriors tempted by the dark promise of power.

Turbine has been going strong recently with the success of Lord of the Rings Online and Dungeons and Dragons Online going to a hybrid subscription/free-to-play model. At PAX East 2011, Ten Ton Hammer got to speak with LotRO’s Executive Producer Kate Paiz about upcoming events in 2011 for Lord of the Rings Online and the newest content update, Echoes of the Dead. Watch the video for some jaw-dropping graphics, new gameplay, and information on slapping hobbits!

The Lord of the Rings Online will make the switch to Free-to-Play on September 10th, 2010, removing that pesky subscription barrier for play

The Siege of Mirkwood expansion is due for release later this year and nothing will ever be the same in Middle Earth. Orcs and more foul creatures lurk in the dark forest, ready to fight. It falls...