Turbine Inc and Codemaster's Games recently announced the first full expansion to the successful Lord of the Rings Online (LOTRO) MMO.
Set in the world of Middle Earth, and drawing on lore established by Tolkien's Lord of the Rings Trilogy and Hobbit as well as the revisions added by Peter Jackson in his movie trilogy, LOTRO allows players to undertake quests to help the Fellowship of the Ring and the various races of Middle Earth defeat the forces of evil.
Thus far, adventurers have only been able to access the areas of Middle Earth north of the Mines of Moria. With the expansion, the Mines themselves will become available, as will a large expanse of playable area to the south of the mines.
Turbine will also continue to issue their regular content expansions (known as Books). In addition to the 12 Books already available and the further two which are due to launch prior to the Moria, Mines of Moria will add another 6 with more being released regularly following launch.
Other then the new lore content, adventures can also expect two new classes - the Rune-Keeper and the Warden; a level cap raise from 50 to 60 and the addition of Legendary weapons, which can level along with the player.
More details can be found on the viral marketing site
Unlock The Mines of Moria. Codemasters have also recently opened a seven day trial scheme, which can be found
here.
LOTRO Expanion: The Mines of Moria 
