4/25/03 - Latest News

New Lotr models from Games Workshop
Luthien @ 5:48 pm EST

The news is flying fast and furious here at Gaming Havens. HavensSpy Rick just sent us a link to pictures of forthcoming Lotr models for the Lord of the Rings Tabletop Battle Game by Games Workshop, including models of Elladan, Elrohir and Glorfindel: [More]

Thanks for the update Rick! And remember to keep sending us the latest at Havens@TheOneRing.net

Questions, questions that need answering
Flinch @ 2:41 pm EST

Fans of been bombarding us with questions on Vivendi's latest announcements during their Pre-E3 Press Event yesterday. I gotta tell you keep sending those questions in! Here is a compilation of questions we recieved just hours after posting the announcement of Vivendi's "The War of the Ring". [More]

EA Officially Announces ROTK
Calisuri @ 1:46 pm EST

EA RETURNS TO MIDDLE-EARTH WITH THE LORD OF THE RINGS, THE RETURN OF THE KING ON MULTIPLE GAME PLATFORMS

REDWOOD CITY, Calif., April 25, 2003 - Electronic Arts (NASDAQ: ERTS) officially announced today the development of The Lord of the Rings(TM), The Return of the King(TM) for the PlayStation(R)2 computer entertainment system, the Xbox(TM) video game system from Microsoft, Nintendo GameCube(TM), Game Boy(R) Advance, and the PC. All versions of The Lord of the Rings, The Return of the King game will be released worldwide in fall 2003 under the EA GAMES(TM) brand. [More]

War of the Ring: The ONE True Tolkien Gaming Experience
Flinch @ 3:01 am EST

In my days as Gaming Editor here at TheOneRing.net I've seen a lot of amazing things. Nothing can compare to the amazing features and awesome gameplay I witnessed today during Vivendi Universals presentation of The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Ring. Read on about this and more info from today's Pre-E3 Press Event here in Hollywood, CA. [More]

4/24/03 - Latest News

Universal/Vivendi Announce new Game
Calisuri @ 3:53 pm EST

Black Label Games has just announced, moments ago, their latest addtion to their Tolkien related video games: 'The Lord of the Rings: The Treason of Isengard.' The Gaming Havens staff are getting details right now, and they will be posted soon! Stay tuned.

TTT wins Nintendo Power Awards
Luthien @ 12:40 pm EST

HavensSpy Christian writes in with good news from this month's Nintendo Power magazine: [More]

4/23/03 - Latest News

Lord of the Rings mod for Neverwinter Nights
Luthien @ 12:06 am EST

Luthien here with an update for all you Neverwinter Nights players. HavensSpy Archaic sends in a link to his Lord of the Rings based Mod: The Dunedain. Here's what he wrote: [More]

4/22/03 - Latest News

Star Trek Second Edition
Flinch @ 8:30 pm EST

As you all know Decipher is hard at work cracking out the Lord of the Rings Trading Card Game, but what else have they been up to? Take a read through this summary of the game written by TCG Corespondent Cat Cedar, Rider of Rohan for the Lord of the Rings Trading Card Game, and avid Star Trek Player! [More]

Games Day LA Schedule Confirmed!
Flinch @ 12:52 pm EST

The Games Day LA Seminar Schedule was just confirmed! Don't miss TheOneRing.net's History of Tolkien Gaming seminar, and don't forget to check out the other awesome seminars featuring all the info you'll want to know about Return of the King and Shadow and Flame! Check out the schedule, and order your tickets today! [More]

White Dwarf #280 packs a punch!
Flinch @ 12:41 pm EST

Whether you're a fan of all of Games Workshop's Games, or simply an avid Lord of the Rings Tabletop Battle Game Player, this months White Dwarf has an article for you. Not only does every White Dwarf include a section dedicated to Lord of the Rings players, but there is also a very special guide on how to put together a Gaming Table of your own. Other features include the Duel on Zirak-Zigil mini-game, a Masterclass Guide for Legolas and Gimli on Horseback, a preview of the new Warhammer Codex Lizardmen, and an exclusive look behind this summers massive campaign: Codex: Eye of Terror! White Dwarf can be picked up at your local Games Workshop Hobby Center, and wherever Games Workshop product is sold!

4/11/03 - Latest News

Zelda Bundle Pack
Flinch @ 9:41 pm EST

If you're like me you love Zelda. There was a time when The Legend of Zelda was one of very few fantasy lines that could bring characters to life in a similar way than that found in Tolkien's works. Well Link is back and now on GameCube! With a very special offer from Nintendo you can pick up Zelda: Wind Waker, the official strategy guide, a years subscription to Nintendo Power, and a very limited edition playable GameCube disk featuring the smash N64 hit The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time for only seventy bucks! As a fan of the series myself I thought I'd spread the wealth! [More]

Drop us a line to Havens@TheOneRing.net and tell us how you enjoyed this and any fantasy game and we just might post your comments!

Bethesda Softworks plays with Pirates
Flinch @ 9:31 pm EST

Pirates of the Caribbean will be swinging into theaters July 9th, but this June XBox and PC users will get to shiver their timbers early in Bethesda Softworks Pirates of the Caribbean which puts you in command of your own Pirate Ship caught in a struggle for power in the 17th century. "The Pirates of the Caribbean game transports players to the 17th Century where they can experience life as a pirate in any way they see fit," said executive producer Todd Vaughn. "Whether they want to be feared by all and welcome nowhere, or just enjoy compelling missions or a life at sea, we're creating a game that fits their gameplay style." Alas, Orlando Bloom is not involved. [More]

GamePro Announces Readers Choice
Flinch @ 10:37 am EST

Readers of GamePro will enjoy seeing the Two Towers from Electronic Arts steal another Action Game of the Year award in the May issues "Best of 2002" feature. Other popular fantasy titles ranked well too with Jedi Outkast named the 3rd most popular Adventure Game of the Year, The Legend of Zelda: A link to the past named second favorite handheld game, and Blizzard's Warcraft III named best PC Game of the Year. [More]

Games Day is Coming!
Flinch @ 5:03 am EST

Games Workshop is gearing up for another Games Day Event in Los Angeles on May 31st! How do you make an already amazing event better? Toss TheOneRing.net into the mix! That's right, we'll be on hand at Games Day with give aways and some very special guests! Want tickets? Click here. Want to know more? Then read on! [More]

4/07/03 - Latest News

Updated Hobby Area
Flinch @ 10:43 pm EST

Games Workshop has updated their Hobby Area for the Lord of the Rings Tabletop Battle Game. Updates include new painting guides for the Hero's of Helm's Deep! [More]

Gollum: Friend or Foe?
Flinch @ 10:38 pm EST

Our very own Quickbeam has released another great article to lotr.com. This time discussing one of the most intriguing characters every to grace the page of Tolkien's works: Gollum! [More]

Vivendi Announces Winners
Flinch @ 10:36 pm EST

"The One Ring" card contest is now over, and our friends at Black Label Games have announced the winners! Head on over to lotr.com and see if it's you! [More]

The Fire Warriors are Coming
Flinch @ 10:30 pm EST

Fans of the Warhammer 40,000 line will enjoy this bit of info from THQ on their upcoming PS2 and PC title: Fire Warrior. Take a read and don't forget to join us at Games Day LA for a sneak peak at Fire Warrior at the THQ Booth! [More]

INTERVIEW: The Hobbit
Flinch @ 11:50 am EST

The Hobbit is one of the most beloved novels of all time, when we here at Gaming Havens found out that Sierra had begun work on The Hobbit for the Nintendo Gamecube and then that it would also be released on the PS2, XBox, and GameBoy Advance... we were speechless. Could it be done? Would they ruin it? Would it have good gameplay? Then along comes Chuck Lupher, Design Lead on The Hobbit to qualm are fears and show us just how dedicated the team is to bringing Bilbo to life. [More]

INTERVIEW: Alessio Cavatore
Flinch @ 3:39 am EST

We were lucky enough to snag a few words with Lord of the Rings Tabletop Battle Game designer Alessio Cavatore! Alessio worked on other great GW titles like Warhammer: Tomb Kings and is now cracking into Lord of the Rings. Read on for info on the next wave of Two Towers miniatures, as well as what they have in store for us for Return of the King! [More]

4/06/03 - Latest News

A Long Awaited Facelift!
Flinch @ 10:33 pm EST

Hey Folks, as you may have noticed your Gaming Havens here at TheOneRing.net has gone through a bit of a transformation! This was made possible by the efforts of Saulone, Calisuri and Arathorn and we here at Gaming Havens can't thank them enough! Look for exciting new features and coverage as we continue to be your ONE Resource for Tolkien Gaming Online!

Got News? Got a Question? Don't hesitate to e-mail us at Havens@TheOneRing.net!