May 19, 2024

This week we cover Update 40 Release notes, ALL OF THEM and Whimsical Patrons Coffer

May 18, 2024

This week we cover the upcoming update, and a New LOTR Movie?

May 11, 2024

Warner Bros. Motion Picture Group’s Michael De Luca and Pam Abdy said Thursday that Peter Jackson, Fran Walsh and Philippa Boyens, the Oscar-winning team behind the “Lord of the Rings” and “The Hobbit” trilogies, will produce and Serkis will direct. “Yesssss, Precious, The time has come once more to venture into the unknown with my dear friends, the...

May 6, 2024

This week we discussed Bullroarer notes, what rat-keepers should summon, and our week in gaming. http://lotroacademy.com/lotroplayers/LPN560.mp4Podcast: Play in new window | Download (160.0MB) Game News Update 40 Bullroarer Test #3 Release Notes Store Sales Corsairs of Umbar and the Mariner are now available in the LOTRO Store! Learn more about our latest...

Apr 29, 2024

This week we discussed the most recent bullroarer preview and our week in gaming, and Crister sings a teensy bit. http://lotroacademy.com/lotroplayers/LPN559.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download (41.4MB) Game News LOTRO Update 39.2.1 (Fix Carry-alls and opened Tier 5 of new raid) Bullroarer Update 40 Preview #2 Release Notes Casual Stroll through the...

This week we discussed the bullroarer preview, carry-all renaming, our week in gaming, and fireworks. http://lotroacademy.com/lotroplayers/LPN558.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download (41.6MB) Game News Update 39.2 Release Notes The 17th Anniversary has arrived Update 40 Bullroarer Beta #1 Temporary Carry-all restrictions  The next Casual Stroll is on...

This week, we discussed our week in gaming, how to store collections, and the upcoming Anniversary Festival. http://lotroacademy.com/lotroplayers/LPN557.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download (38.9MB) Game News Update 39.1.2 Release Notes An update is due next week to prepare for the 17th anniversary, which starts on the 18th Spiral fireworks Hamster pets...

Apr 8, 2024

This week we discussed Update 39.1.2, last weekend’s down time, and our week in gaming.

Apr 7, 2024

This week we discussed the unexpected downtime, Update 39.1.1, and our week in gaming.

Mar 25, 2024

This week we discussed Update 39.1, cute bunnies, and our week in gaming. http://lotroacademy.com/lotroplayers/LPN554.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download (19.7MB) Game News Update 39.1 Release Notes They are currently expecting a small update (39.1.1) next week Tier 3 of the raid is now available This Wednesday (March 27th), Scenario takes us on a Casual...

Mar 22, 2024

This week we discussed update 39 release notes and our week in gaming. http://lotroacademy.com/lotroplayers/LPN553.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download (74.2MB) Game News Update 39 Release Notes Forester event once again closed Store Sales Determine Your Discount! Save up to 30% Now through March 21st 15% off any 5 items with code DISCOUNT15 20% off any 3...

Mar 11, 2024

This week we discussed upcoming events, Sauron’s clothing preferences, and our week in gaming. http://lotroacademy.com/lotroplayers/LPN552.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download (15.8MB) Game News Update 39 is planned for next Wednesday (March 13) Revised Public Events Schedule Spring Festival starts when the server reopens after the update (to April...

Mar 4, 2024

This week, we discussed our week in gaming, how to make friends, and some of the changes we have experienced over the game’s life so far. http://lotroacademy.com/lotroplayers/LPN551.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download (33.2MB) Game News Update 39 Bullroarer Test Build #5 Release Notes Update 39 Preview Video The Curator is back until March 10 Store...

Feb 26, 2024

This week we talked about valars, holly, and our week in gaming http://lotroacademy.com/lotroplayers/LPN550.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download (26.2MB) Game News Update 39 Bullroarer #3 Release Notes Casual Stroll with Scenario: Central and Eastern Gondor Updates to the Public Events Schedule PAX East Meetup on March 21st Get +10% Virtue XP, now through...

Feb 20, 2024

This week we discussed the latest bullroarer build, fishing, reasons to love a blue-line captain, and our week in gaming. http://lotroacademy.com/lotroplayers/LPN549.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download (28.5MB) Game News LOTRO Update 39 Bullroarer Beta #2 Release Notes A Look at Epic Malices Next Casual Stroll on Wednesday Feb 21 in Eastern Gondor Store...

Feb 12, 2024

This week we discussed Update 38.3, in game sporting events, and our week in gaming.

Feb 5, 2024

This week we discussed our week in LOTRO, in-game romances, and icons. http://lotroacademy.com/lotroplayers/LPN547.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download (14.3MB) Game News An update is expected next week to handle a few small items: Deactivating the Yule presents Prepare for the next season of the Rewards track River Hobbits will be available in the LOTRO...

Jan 29, 2024

This week we discussed the release of the 2024 Public Events Schedule, favorite instances, chicken runs, and our week in gaming.

Jan 24, 2024

It has been awhile. New missions we’re added in Before the Shadow and Umbar. Are these worth running? Is gundabad still as junk as ever? Lets find out. For part 1 and the overview of Anna kurfu,Gundubad,Thestlebridge, Erebor, Elrond, and Bilbo mission duration and specifc up- or downsides check out...

Jan 22, 2024

This week we discussed updates, the 2024 roadmap, Gwathrenost,  our week in LOTRO, and speculated on the new hobby. http://lotroacademy.com/lotroplayers/LPN545.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download (31.9MB) Game News Update 38.2.1 Release Notes LOTRO Roadmap for 2024 The Corsairs of Umbar soundtrack is now available on YouTube Store Sales The Sublime...