ATI's updated list of DirectX 11-capable games has confirmed that the PC version of DICE's upcoming Battlefield: Bad Company 2 will be rocking support for the API. GSC Game World'sS.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Call of Pripyat is also counted among the list along with Lord of the Rings Online. Hit the jump for the full list of games.

A new expansion for Turbine Inc.'s MMORPG, The Lord of the Rings Online has been announced to be launched this holiday season. Siege of Mirkwood will be coming to add some more action and adventure to the world of LotRO on December 1st, 2009.

You'll get to design your own horse, thanks to Turbine's new contest for Lord of the Rings Online. Contestants will be required to use the horse template seen after the jump to provide a custom colorization and tack for your very own in-game horse.

Turbine has released the latest update to Lord of the Rings Online: Mines of Moria. The expansion is now on Book 7: Leaves of Lorien, which adds new features and gameplay enhancements. Check out details and screenshots after the link.

While World of Warcraft gamers are celebrating its second expansion, the populace of Lord of the Rings Online can now enjoy their first. The doors of the Mines of Moria are now open and waiting for you.

Details after the link.

Lord of the Rings Online's Jeff Steefel revealed to Videogaming247 that they will be announcing their console product plans sometime early next year. He explained what they're currently doing but declined to comment on exactly what it is they'll be developing.

Let's take a short break from the Tokyo Game Show as we bring news to the MMO crowd. The first retail expansion pack to Lord of the Rings Online, Mines of Moria, has been given a release date. Expect it be available on November 18. Pre-order pricing details after the link.

Codemasters has disclosed the patch notes for The Lord of Rings Online's Book 14 update. Among other highlights, this update will now enable players to journey to Eregion. Further details are available in the full article.

Turbine Inc. recently sent out a press release related to the Mines of Moria teaser website. In an effort to stave off the massive hordes of eager visitors hoping for new info on the game, Turbine's released a new flash minigame for the players to try out. Learn more about it after the jump!

Turbine Inc. is announcing that The Lord of the Rings Online has recently celebrated its first year anniversary. As part of this special occasion, they're releasing some special in-game promos you may want to check out. Details are available in the full article.