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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.

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Don't forget to get those game guides entered! The user written game guides contest closes tonight at 11:59pm Eastern!

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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!

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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.

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Community member, Will, has taken screenshots to the next level by creating 360 panoramic views of areas in Stormreach.

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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!

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Check out the latest episode where Kate talked to DDOCast's Jerry Snook about what's in store for DDO, including Monks, Level Caps Increases, and how things work behind the scenes.

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BusinessWeek's recent article says LOTRO's explosive growth has "has vaulted the company into the top tier of online game design companies..."

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On your next visit to the Shire, be sure to tour the quiet and charming village of Whitfurrows. In true Hobbit fashion, it’s a pleasant place to meet and share tales (and second and third breakfasts!).

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Are you a wiz at Dungeons and Dragons Online? Do you know everything there is to know about the game? Why not share your knowledge and possibly score some big-time loot? We are accepting submissions for the first Player to Player Contest! We're looking for the BEST user written Game Guides! Click Here for more info!