7/30/02 - Latest News
GameSpot Previews
DarthCaeser @ 12:12 am EST
GameSpot has posted several new previews of upcoming LOTR games. Lots of cool new movies, screen shots and game info, follow the link to view the list. Thanks to OhioYankee for alerting us. [More]
7/22/02 - Latest News
Decipher's LOTR RPG News!
Xoanon @ 11:09 am EST
NEWS RELEASE DECIPHER® ROLEPLAYING GAMES STUDIO 253 granby street • norfolk, virginia 23510 - 1813 For Immediate Release (Norfolk, VA, July 22, 2002) - Touted the greatest and most popular book of the 20th century, The Lord of the RingsTM is an epic tale of good versus evil filled with extraordinary heroes, wondrous creatures, and dark armies of terror. With The Lord of the Rings Roleplaying Game, to be launched at Gen Con 2002, Decipher brings the epic adventure found in J.R.R. Tolkien’s best-selling novels - and adapted into the acclaimed hit movie - to players and fans around the globe. Tolkien’s masterpiece has often been referred to as the gospel of the fantasy genre. For the gaming industry, it is where it all began. With the Core Book — the first of Decipher’s roleplaying products for The Lord of the Rings — gamers can enter Middle-earth to become heroes themselves and follow in the footsteps of the members of the Fellowship. From a reluctant hobbit like Frodo to a powerful wizard like Gandalf, players can create their own world through their very own original game. Christian Moore, head of Decipher’s RPG Studio, stated, “By presenting a seamless integration of Tolkien’s core concepts into the system and gameplay, The Lord of the Rings RPG Core Book serves as a fascinating introduction for those who are unfamiliar with the world of RPGs or Middle-earth, yet still intrigues experienced gamers.” The Lord of the Rings RPG—Two The Core Book builds upon Decipher’s ‘Coda’ System, first introduced this year with its Star Trek RPG, by featuring a magic system that perfectly captures the flavor of Tolkien's Middle-earth. Using only six-sided dice, the Coda System makes task resolution simple and cinematic, allowing players to concentrate on character development. The player sections of the book contain detailed character creation guidelines covering everything from the mythic races (Dwarves, Elves, Hobbits and Humans) and heroic orders (Magicians, Rangers, Rogues and the like) to skills, traits, and personal equipment. The Narrator section of the Core Book presents the rules for gameplay, from story-building tools and tips to rules for resolving skill use, combat and magic. In addition, the book covers the creatures of the Shadow, ready-to-use villains and guidelines for creating antagonists. This 304-page, full-color book is packed with images from the Academy Award-winning film. Beginning this August, it will be available for a suggested retail price of $39.95 at stores including Barnes & Noble, Waldenbooks, and Borders Books & Music, as well as comic book, game and hobby stores worldwide. About Decipher Inc. Founded in 1983 by Warren Holland, Decipher Inc. is a worldwide leader in the collectible card game industry and fan club industry. The company's Trading Card Game Studio produces Star Trek™ and The Lord of the Rings™ trading card games. Decipher's Fan Club Studio operates the official fan clubs for Star Trek™ and The Lord of the Rings™, which includes publishing official fan magazines and managing online stores. Decipher's RPG (roleplaying games) & Miniatures Studio is responsible for the creation of the all-new Star Trek™ roleplaying games and The Lord of the Rings™ roleplaying games. Decipher's Online Games Studio offers digital versions of its Star Trek™ and, soon, its The Lord of the Rings™ Trading Card Games. Decipher's Games Studio produces leading party, card, and board games such as How To Host A Murder®, How To Host A Teen Mystery®, Pente®, Scratchees,™ and more. Decipher's Boy Crazy!™ Studio markets the popular Boy Crazy!™ brand for girls which includes a magazine, web site at boycrazy.com, trading cards, and various publishing and licensing ventures. Visit decipher.com for additional information. Founded in 1967, New Line Cinema is the entertainment industry’s leading independent producer and distributor of theatrical motion pictures. New Line licenses its films to ancillary markets including cable and broadcast television as well as to international venues. The company, which is a subsidiary of AOL Time Warner Inc., operates several divisions including in-house theatrical distribution, marketing, home video, television, acquisitions, production, licensing and merchandising units. © 2002 New Line Productions, Inc. All Rights Reserved. TM The Saul Zaentz Company d/b/a Tolkien Enterprises under license to New Line Productions, Inc. All Rights Reserved. TM, ® & © 2002 Decipher.
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7/14/02 - Latest News
Week in Gaming: July 7th-13th
Flinch @ 3:21 am EST
What a week it's been. We've been exposed to the beginning onslaught that will be the Two Towers explosion, we've seen the Deluxe DVD Card inserts, and we've been exposed to another interview from your friendly neighborhood havener. Where to begin this second installment of Week in Gaming for the week of July 7th-13th? [More]
7/13/02 - Latest News
Sneak Peak: Eowyn and Faramir
Flinch @ 3:26 pm EST
Those who were in attendance at the Origins gaming convention this past weekend got an advanced look at some of the things they can expect from the upcoming The Two Towers expansion for The Lord of the Rings™ Trading Card Game. [More]
Decipher Interviews Part 4: Tom Lischke
Flinch @ 2:56 pm EST
You've heard about him, you've read about him, now take a look at a recent interview with Twilight Pool demi-god Tom Lischke, Game Designer from Decipher's Lord of the Rings Trading Card Game. [more]
The Three Hunters pathfind their way to DVD
Flinch @ 3:01 am EST
It's been said for some time that there will be exclusive alternate image cards attached to the Fellowship of the Ring Special Edition DVD set. The question has been, which cards!?! Now we know! Take a look. [more]
7/10/02 - Latest News
They call it Night of the Living Zoneheads!
Flinch @ 2:14 pm EST
Want to play in a Lord of the Rings TCG multiplayer tournament and then pull an allnighter playing laser tag? Live in the Raleigh, NC area? You can! [more]
7/09/02 - Latest News
Card Gaming Demonstration
Flinch @ 3:20 pm EST
Looking for a way to learn the Lord of the Rings Trading Card Game? Live anywhere near the Westminster Mall in Westminster California? If so then come on down July 20th for some great LOTR Gaming hosted by our very own Lao of Gondor! [more]
Week in Gaming: June 30th-July6th
Flinch @ 3:10 am EST
Around the world fans of all ages and backgrounds have come together for their love of Tolkien's works. With the release of Peter Jackson's Lord of the Rings Trilogy many new lives have been touched by the Fellowships quest to thwart evil. With these new films we're also introduced to a wonderful expanse of gaming properties based on the lands of Middle-Earth, these gaming properties have brought more people together in gaming communities, through leagues of card gamers and role players, and those who fight massive battles with tiny miniatures, Tolkien's work continues to bring fans together in a way that few things have ever been able to accomplish. [more]
Gamepro takes a first look at The Two Towers
Flinch @ 1:31 am EST
EA’s presentation of The Two Towers at E3 made a lot of people stop in their tracks and gape, slack-jawed, as the movie trailer seamlessly morphed itself into game footage and back again. The game clips were simply astounding. They truly looked as though they’d been lifted right out of the film. [more]
7/06/02 - Latest News
EA Interviews
DarthCaeser @ 12:11 am EST
Next week we at Gaming Havens will be sitting down for a talk with the Producers of the upcoming LOTR Titles from EA. We'd like to open up the floor for you to send in your questions to deliver to the EA crew. Drop us a line at havens@theonering.net with your questions and concerns!