Turbine, Inc. and Codemasters Online have announced the details of the launch of The Lord of the Rings Online: Mines of Moria. On November 18, 2008 the Mines of Moria will open for players across North America and Europe to begin their journey to the vast, terrifying and unparalleled world beneath Middle-earth.

"Beginning November 18th players across North America and Europe will journey with the dwarves deep into Middle-earth to reclaim the ancient kingdom of Khazad-dûm from the minions of Saruman," said Jeffrey Steefel, Executive Producer of The Lord of the Rings Online.

The Lord of the Rings Online is an award-winning massively multiplayer online role playing game filled with the familiar people, places and monsters from the most beloved fantasy of all time.

Mines of Moria expands the online world of Middle-earth to let players adventure into the largest online underground environment ever created while extending the challenge with two new classes, ten additional levels and hundreds of new quests.

You can experience the The Lord of the Rings Online now by downloading the 7-day free trial at www.trylotro.com.