What It Is: Don’t be afraid: though yesterday’s potential WoW killer just went free-to-play, there will still be plenty of opportunities to spend your real-world money on shiny new weapons and salon-quality hobbit feet waxing. Most areas of the MMORPG are free to explore, including the grassy knolls of the Shire. Ooh, they’re so ticklish on the toesies!

Get!: Mosey on over to lotro.com to download your free copy, then get online.