Apparently, ex-subscribers to Lord of the Rings Online have been granted a free chance to revisit the MMO and explore updates made to the game since launch. The "Welcome back to LotRO" campaign, as the free experience is called, runs from May 8 through to May 12.

From Turbine:

In Book 12: The Ashen Wastes, we’re addressing some of your feedback about the Champion class. While not as involved as a full-on “Month of” update, a Champion won’t want to miss the dev diary about the latest update to their class!

From Turbine:

It’s the Month of the Guardian! This class update focused on providing interesting and viable alternative playstyles for the class while addressing core concerns such as repair costs and offensive stances. Take a look at what the Month of the Guardian has in store!

From Turbine:

Explorers who venture to High King’s Crossing in the Evendim area have been awed at the three great statues of the kings of old that guard the crossing of the River Baranduin. Though the crossing has long lain abandoned, their sheer size and craftsmanship never fails to inspire.

From Turbine:

Dol Haedir, found in the far in the north-west reaches of Evendim, plays host to the vicious Gauredain, wild men who have long troubled this region. Travellers would be well-advised to avoid Dol Haedir unless they are prepared to meet these vicious eaters of flesh.

From Turbine:

Don't miss tonight's Stratics House of Commons chat Monday, November 12, starting at 8 PM Eastern (-5 GMT!)! Ask your favorite burning LOTRO question, and hear from members of the LOTRO Dev Team!

PRESS RELEASE

WESTWOOD, MA - October 25, 2007 - Today, Turbine, Inc. and Codemasters Online announced the details of the first annual Harvest Festival in The Lord of the Rings OnlineTM: Shadows of AngmarTM. The Lord of the Rings Online is the second largest Massively Multiplayer Online Role Playing Game* (MMORPG) and one of the largest Tolkien communities in the world. Beginning October 26th, players are invited to join the celebration of the harvest season in Middle-earthTM.

From Turbine:

The full release notes for Book 11: Defenders of Eriador are now available on our Lorebook! Click here to see the changes we've made to the game! Book 11 is currently scheduled to go live on Wednesday, October 24!

PRESS RELEASE

Thursday, 18th October (2pm GMT) - Codemasters Online and Turbine, Inc. announced the details of the third free content update for subscribers to The Lord of the Rings Online™: Shadows of Angmar™. Book 11: Defenders of Eriador continues the epic story of The Lord of the Rings Online adding over 100 new quests, a new 12-player raid, two new areas in Middle-earth and introduces the player housing system. Book 11: Defenders of Eriador will be available to European subscribers of The Lord of the Rings Online on October 25, 2007.

From Turbine:

The great city of Annúminas was built by Elendil of Weternesse, from where he ruled as High King over both Arnor and Gondor, the North and South kingdoms of Men. After a long dynasty that lasted over 800 years, the North-kingdom split into three realms, leaving Annúminas to fall into decay. Tread carefully!