Studio:Â Standing Stone Games, formerly Turbine/WB Interactive Entertainment; published by Daybreak Game Company
Launch Date:Â April 24, 2007
Genre:Â Fantasy Themepark
Business Model:Â Hybrid F2P (Optional Sub, Cash Shop)
Platform: PC
lord of the rings online
Official Site:Â Lord of the Rings Online
Studio:Â Standing Stone Games, formerly Turbine/WB Interactive Entertainment; published by Daybreak Game Company
Launch Date:Â April 24, 2007
Genre:Â Fantasy Themepark
Business Model:Â Hybrid F2P (Optional Sub, Cash Shop)
Platform: PC
Studio:Â Standing Stone Games, formerly Turbine/WB Interactive Entertainment; published by Daybreak Game Company
Launch Date:Â April 24, 2007
Genre:Â Fantasy Themepark
Business Model:Â Hybrid F2P (Optional Sub, Cash Shop)
Platform: PC
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