There are a growing number of Tolkien related computer/video games out there, ranging from the Lord Of The Rings Online to the various Battle For Middle-Earth games.

Lord Of The Rings Conquest
This is the newest Tolkien-themed computer game. It came out in January 2009, and the discussions I've seen look interesting. Apparently players can play not only the heroes of the game but the villains as well.


The Lord of the Rings Online
I've seen a lot of good discussions of Lord of the Rings Online, and in fact, I've contemplated buying it, if it weren't for the fact that the online fee cards more or less equal the price of the game. It's just too expensive for the amount of gaming I actually do. I'm still curious about it though. Also, since the game was released, there have been at least two expansion packs made available.


The Return Of The King
The game based on the Return of the King movie. Also put out by Electronic Arts, who seem to have done most of the current Tolkien computer games. The link takes you to the trailer before going to the actual game page.

The Two Towers
The game based on the Two Towers movie. Also put out by Electronic Arts, who seem to have done most of the current Tolkien computer games.

Battle For Middle Earth II
The official site for the game Battle For Middle-Earth II, released by Electronic Arts. This is their general site for the game, with dates for the expansion packs. I've played the game, and it's not bad. Not especially true to Tolkien, but not a bad game for playing. It's certainly a challenge and fun to play.

Battle For Middle Earth II X-Box 360
The official site for the game Battle For Middle-Earth II, released by Electronic Arts. This page is specifically for the X-Box 360.