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LOTRO Update 6: Shores of the Great River Trailer

12 March 2012 | 2 Comments » | Mike

The latest major content update to Lord of the Rings Online went live today, Update 6: Shores of the Great River, and with it, the official update trailer.

Below, you can read some of the major new additions and changes to the game, and after the jump you can view the full trailer.

The Great River Region
Travel along the shores of the mighty Anduin in the expansive new region coming in Update 6!  The signs of war are all around you as Isengard and Barad-dûr put their dark plans into motion. Push back the Easterlings, dangerous brigands and an ancient enemy of Rohan, as they gather for an attack on Rohan and Lórien. Explore seven new areas along the upper Anduin including the green plains of Parth Celebrant where treacherous shades roam, unable to rest.

The Great River region is free to VIPs!

Epic Story
The latest chapter in LOTRO’s free Epic Story awaits! Travel to Lothlórien to seek Galadriel’s wisdom after experiencing troubling dreams.  Investigate the grim tidings along the Great River, but be prepared as the evidence may point to a foe more terrible than your darkest nightmares. 

Soldier on Landscape
Get the helping hand you need with LOTRO’s new Soldier on Landscape!  This new feature allows you to summon your faithful skirmish companion in the field.  Customize your skirmish solider to help you tackle even the toughest challenges!

Instance Finder Update
You spoke, we listened, and now we’re making Instance Finder better than ever! Instance Finder will soon allow you to queue for the specific instances and skirmishes that you want to do.  You can also choose to change loot rules and remove players with a fellowship vote. The rewards are being enhanced, too, granting additional XP for skirmish completion and scaling currency bonuses for when you queue for a larger range of instances.

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E3 2011: Pre-show Trailers: LotRO: Rise of Isengard Announcement & Pre-order Bonuses

7 June 2011 | 2 Comments » | iTZKooPA

Turbine Entertainment jumped the gun on E3 2011’s official start date, announcing the company’s coup de grâce just hours before the show officially starts. If Microsoft, Sony, Ubisoft and Electronic Arts can do it, why can’t lil’ ole Turbine?

Turbine unveiled Rise of Isengard, Lord of the Ring Online’s first expansion since making the move to the free-to-play model.

Key features include:

  • Three new regions, Dunland, Gap of Rohan and Isengard itself. The lands run the gauntlet of forests and foothills, valleys and defensive positions.
  • Level cap raised to level 75, unlocking new skills, quests and deeds along the way.
  • A new 24-player raid against Draigoch.

Rise of Isengard will launch on September 27, 2011. Perfect to interrupt your return to school/work mentality from the summer break.

Turbine is offering pre-order bonuses that players can take advantage of right now. Each edition will award exclusive titles, XP boosts and a new in-game mount. Turbine points and other extra content is available as part of premium packs. Full details and additional media after the break. Continue Reading