War is coming. The dark lord Sauron has cast his dark shadow over Mirkwood, the once lush land known as Greenwood the Great has fallen. War is building on all sides and it's up to you to...
The Lord of the Rings Online has changed a lot since launch and nothing has brought more content to the game than the Mines of Moria expansion. This week Ten Ton Hammer examines how the game has...
The Lord of the Rings Online has evolved a lot since launch. With several new free content updates and one expansion, we figured it was time to take another look at the game and see how it has...
The Lord of the Rings Online (LOTRO) has received a lot of new content, mechanics, and features since it's launch. This can make returning players feel like newbs all over again as they readjust...
After his long tenure with Ten Ton Hammer, Tony "RadarX" Jones is moving on...
After spending four years with the Ten Ton Hammer network, Tony
"RadarX" Jones is moving on. His destination is Tucson, Ariz., where
he's taking over the Community Manager position at Sony...
Learn of the wild lands of Middle-earth's Trollshaws
The land known as the Trollshaws is a uncivilized place inhabited by foul beasts and unsavory characters. As a mid-level zone, many adventuring players will find themselves playing here so it is...
While the masses jump up and down in barely-contained anticipation for the release of the morning's new Lord of the Ring Online content, Dalmarus sits down to continue the tale of his journey...
The development team at Turbine has adhered to one very important aspect of game making with Lord of the Rings Online whether they realize it or not. Details, details, details. This week,...
The Exploring Middle-Earth series walks us through the people, places, and lore of the selected regions of interest held within Lord of the Rings Online. This week, we get to know the desolate...
Turbine has added another lovely Hero's Guide, this time bringing to life the Lone-lands. Read up on the lore of this region, view picturesque screenshots, and get the scoop on the locals all in...
Learning the lore from all of our favorite places...
One of the best features in Lord of the Rings Online is the lore behind the people and places. Nothing shows this off more than LOTRO's Exploring Middel-Earth series and today we get to hear...
The mysterious region of the Dark Forest is one that has caused a bit of fear and curiosity in Middle-Earth residents for a great many years. Learn more of this amazing area with The Hero's Guide...
Most veteran MMO game players would agree that lore is a subject left as an after thought in too many instances. Questioning where you are and why you are doing something is a key point in good...
Learning the lay of the land is the first step in conquering it.
The Hero's Guide is a wonderful and lore-rich look at various lands in Middle-Earth. With stories and screenshots, learn more of your surroundings and immerse yourself in the amazing backdrop...