10/26/01 - Latest News
Games-Workshop Report
Berendir @ 11:42 pm EST
Ringer gaming informants Cameron and George send in reports on the Games-Workshop miniature table top game. [More]
Decipher Updates
Berendir @ 1:23 pm EST
A wealth of information has been posted up at the Decipher site. A new card image, developer bios and more! [More]
Gaming Update!
DarthCaeser @ 1:07 am EST
Want more info on Stormfront Studios? Want to know what happened to the Sierra games? Then take a peek inside for the latest on the LOTR Video Games. [More]
10/25/01 - Latest News
Glance At Games-Workshop
Berendir @ 4:38 pm EST
Lorgalis from our very own gaming message boards chimed in with an excellent overview of what you can expect to find upon purchasing Games-workshop's table top game. [More]
Decipher Updates
Berendir @ 3:25 pm EST
Decipher's newest card is among the coolest yet, and if you read yesterdays MTGPlanet review and want to read more on Decipher's trading card game, your in luck. [More]
Games-Workshop News
Xoanon @ 1:31 pm EST
From: DVDrew Thought I'd pass along the info that the Games Workshop is releasing their 2001 Holiday Catalog. I'm not sure if it has LOTR stuff in it, but it is free. When I called their mail order number to get one I asked about the release dates for the LOTR stuff. He said they were expecting a Nov 7 release for much of it and that they are currently taking telephone preorders for all of the FOTR merchandise. I asked what was in various sets and prices but didn't write most of it down as the list is on their web site (www.gamesworkshop.com). I added a few Ringwraiths (for $8.99 each) to my previous order and the Battle at Khazad Dum set (contains Gandalf and the Balrog for $44.99). He added that the Balrog is bigger than any of their dragons (which is pretty damn big for a miniature). Don't forget to order paint and primer, too. You can call Games Worshop at: Grab a free catalog because all of their miniatures are worth a look as they are spectacular!
1-800-394-4263 in the USA
1-888-GW-TROLL in Canada
10/24/01 - Latest News
Decipher Updates
Berendir @ 1:49 pm EST
Check out Decipher's newest card of Aragorn, and read up on their newest contest, "Test of Foresight". [More]
MTG Planet Decipher Review
Berendir @ 1:23 pm EST
From Ted Vessenes The Lord of the Rings card game by Decipher will be released in two weeks, but I was one of the lucky few chosen to preview it. My review is featured at MtG Planet, a Magic: The Gathering fan site. Short Synopsis: Excellent strategy game, great job of representing the quest of the ring. Get some starter decks when this game is released. [More]
10/23/01 - Latest News
Card Images
Berendir @ 9:58 pm EST
CardCollector.nu has some Decipher card images posted up. Some of them we've seen before, previously posted here or at the Decipher site, but it's worth a peek if your scouting out new images. The site also has a section for the older Middle Earth 'Wizzards' card game.[More] Update: Thanks to Saulone for sending in some cool sample cards from METW "Middle Earth: The Wizzards", an older collectable Middle Earth trading card game.[Pictures]
Roleplaying Dwarves
Berendir @ 8:28 pm EST
RPGnet put up an interesting article on Dwarves, their origins, differences, and most important, how they are role played. If investigating the archetypology of dwarves was like choosing a fine wine, then 1937 would be the finest vintage you could ask for. Two pieces of fantasy fiction were released that year which would forever after set the dwarven archetype in stone (pun intended)--Tolkien's The Hobbit, and Walt Disney's Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs. And when you compare them side by side, Sleepy, Dopey, Happy, Sneezy, Grumpy, Doc, and Bashful are really no different from Dwalin, Balin, Fili, Kili, Dori, Nori and Ori, except for the fact that the latter 7 are also joined by Oin, Gloin, Bifur, Bofur and Bombur (and a certain Hobbit, of course).[More]
Decipher Update
Berendir @ 3:31 pm EST
Want to see Gimli's Axe primed for battle? Or learn more about Decipher's starter decks?[More]
Revival of War of the Ring?
Berendir @ 12:41 am EST
WotR was published by the paper-wargaming company Simulations Publications Inc. (SPI) in the 1970s. It was one of their most elaborate presentations, with a large mounted map, cards, a gazillion little cardboard counters representing the armies of the War of the Ring, and artwork by (then) popular Tolkien artist Tim Kirk.[More]
10/22/01 - Latest News
IGN Gaming Poll
Berendir @ 4:08 pm EST
Sick of having "the media" tell you what's hot and what's not? Well, here's your chance to make a difference. We have assembled a listing of the most popular and best games of 2001 for all gaming platforms, including home consoles, PC and Game Boy Advance. As you can see, the list includes games that are already out as well as games slated to be released before the end of the year. [More]
New Decipher Card
Berendir @ 1:49 pm EST
Decipher continues to update daily with new cards, newly released rules and information behind the staff creating the LOTR games. Check out the log from our live chat with Decipher's developers Here.
10/21/01 - Latest News
Gollum In Quake?
Berendir @ 2:27 pm EST
Anyone familiar with "The Lord Of The Rings" is familiar with the story of Smeagol/Gollum. A creature possibly of Halfling lineage whose friend Deagol found "the one ring" made by Sauron. At once corrupted by its evil magic, Smeagol murdered his friend Deagol and took the ring for himself. Cast out from among his own people (who named him "Gollum" when he took to muttering and gurgling in his throat), he hid in the orc mines beneath the Misty Mountains. The magic of the ring gave him immortality...[More] Amazing, the influence of Tolkien has spread even to the Quake frontier. Thanks to Tifhany for bringing this to my attention, i'm sure all the Quake/LOTR fans out there will be glad to know. Update: DarthCaeser reported on this story on 8/20/01: My favorite character is Gollum and he's sort of the reason I'm writing. There is a "skin" of Gollum for the PC game Unreal Tournament. You can find it at http://www.planetunreal.com/skincity/. He is on page 9 of the Models/Converted page." My mistake, the skin was originally created for Unreal tournament, another first person shoot'em up game. Thanks also to Chris for pointing this out.
AOK LOTR Pictures
Berendir @ 2:07 pm EST
New pictures from Josef Bugman's Age of Kings LOTR mod continue to come in. This game looks great!
Stormfront Studios Doing LOTR For Xbox?
Xoanon @ 1:00 pm EST
Ringer Spy Tool sends along this interesting email he recieved from the folks at Stormstong Studios Right now we’re staffing our very cool title: Lord of the Rings. We’re located in San Rafael, CA and looking for quality people in the following areas. Senior Cinematics Artist We’re on the launch team for Xbox and will be starting up another Xbox title and looking for: Lead Xbox Programmer Check out Stornfront Studios here [More]
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10/20/01 - Latest News
Decipher Event Log
Berendir @ 11:03 pm EST
For any fans out there that missed the live chat with Decipher's Tom Lischke and Chuck Kallenbach, there's no need to worry. You can view the entire event Here, and read up on all the fun. We had a great time, the fans got to ask all their questions, and after the forum was opened up, giving fans a chance to interact more personal without any moderator. Check out the Gaming Events section for all past exclusives, including our interview with Josef Bugman and todays live chat. Special thanks to Chuck and Tom from Decipher for coming today!