One of the first things players see when they step into "Tales of the Shire" is the iconic "Hobbit" and "The Lord of the Rings" character Gandalf.

While playing Tales of the Shire, Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit fans may not pick up on some of the game's subtle and hidden LOTR references.

With a wide variety of races and breathtaking locations, Middle-earth is a great place for an MMORPG. With dozens of games out there using dwarves and elves to prop their stories, it's only fair that Lord of the Rings got the same MMO treatment. Launched in 2007, Lord of the Rings Online has undergone several reworks and updates.