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.

Every occasion to see Gandalf in Tales of the Shire feels a bit exciting, like an old friend is visiting. He never overstays his welcome enough to take away from the game, and his appearances generally bring a dose of lore, introspection, and whimsy, just as one would expect from this wizard.