No stranger to compilation titles with their Elder Scrolls series, Bethesda Softworks today announced that The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Legendary Edition will be available on June 4 for the Xbox 360, PlayStation 3 (PS3) and PC. Similar to the "Game of the Year" editions of previous Elder Scrolls games, The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Legendary Edition will include all the downloadable content (DLC) that's released for the game so far. That makes this new iteration truly the definitive version of the masterful game. All … [Read more...]
The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim – Dragonborn Review
In light of our previous praise of The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim and the accolades from dozens of other outlets, it goes without saying that Skyrim is an outstanding game. With such a hit on their hands, some game developers might call it a day and move on to their next project. Bethesda -- thank the Nord gods -- is not one of those developers. Bethesda keeps adding to the already-expansive and mesmerizing world of Skyrim, first with Dawnguard DLC (review), then a little more with the Hearthfire DLC (review) and now with … [Read more...]
Hearthfire Now Available for The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim
If you own Skyrim and an Xbox 360, you've got a nice new piece of DLC waiting for you online today, as Bethesda Softworks has released the Hearthfire DLC for The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim. The Hearthfire DLC, which costs 400 Microsoft Points, will likely appear on the PS3 as well, although a release date has not yet been announced. Hearthfire allows you to purchase land and build your own home from the ground up - from a simple one-room cottage to a sprawling compound complete with armory, alchemy laboratory, and more. … [Read more...]
The Elder Scrolls Online: First Trailer Revealed
Yesterday we reported that Bethesda is working on The Elder Scrolls Online, an MMO that marks the first time Elder Scrolls fans will be able to play in the franchise's fantasy open-world sandbox with friends. Today, we've got the first The Elder Scrolls Online video trailer for your viewing pleasure. This announcement trailer is the first official video in a series of what promises to be many assets about the MMO leading up to, during and beyond E3 next month. We'll have additional information as it becomes … [Read more...]
The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Getting Xbox Kinect Support
One of the best games of all time -- at least in this editor's opinion -- is about to get even better, as Bethesda has announced that The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim is getting Kinect support on the Xbox 360. Available for free as a title update later this month, Skyrim Kinect for Xbox 360 will feature more than 200 voice commands. Adding a new dimension to Skyrim’s gameplay, the Kinect for Xbox 360 integration offers Voice Commands throughout the game including Dragon Shouts, Hotkey Equipping, Follower Commands, and all … [Read more...]
The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Creation Kit, High-Resolution Texture Pack Now on Steam
The best game of 2011, The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim, is getting even better for user-created content fans, as Bethesda today announced that the Skyrim Creation Kit and High-Resolution Texture Pack are now both available for Windows PC via Steam. Both the Creation Kit and High-Resolution Texture Pack are free. With the Skyrim Creation Kit, fans can upload, download and install custom content through the Skyrim Workshop on Steam, making sharing mods easier than ever before. You can access the Skyrim Workshop via … [Read more...]
The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Free Game Giveaway (Windows PC, via Steam)
The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim is a prime candidate for game of the year, a massive follow-up to Bethesda's like-heralded RPG Oblivion, only this time built on an all-new game engine and featuring dragons. Yes, dragons. You can't have a great fantasy RPG without them, right? The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim has already flexed its retail muscle, selling an estimated 7 million units and setting a record on Steam, with more than 280,000 concurrent players in the first 24 hours of its release. Naturally, those results mean that … [Read more...]
Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Sales Reach 7 Million Units, Generate $450 Million Globally
The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim has flexed some dragon-powered muscle in its first week of availability, selling through an estimated 7 million units on Xbox 360, PS3 and PC and generating more than $450 million in global sales. Skyrim actually set a record on Steam, with more than 280,000 concurrent players in the first 24 hours of its release, far outdistancing all other titles. More than 50 percent of launch units across all platforms were sold in the first 48 hours. Skyrim has earned serious praise from media … [Read more...]
The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Arrives; Xbox 360 DLC to be Exclusive for 30 Days
The day RPG fans have been looking forward to for 18 months has finally arrived: The Elder Scrolls: Skyrim has arrived at retail for Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3. Amid the Skyrim fever, one little tidbit of news may have gotten lost: the Xbox 360 will have Skyrim DLC exclusive for 30 days. One month before you will find it anywhere else, the first two DLC expansions for The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim will be available exclusively on Xbox Live. Here's the info, straight as we received it from Microsoft's PR … [Read more...]
Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Avatar Launch Collection Hits Xbox Live
A new clothing collection for your Xbox 360 Avatar has just hit Xbox Live to fuel your fire for the release of The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim. Yes, that was a cheap dragon/fire reference. The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Avatar Launch Collection is now available for your downloading pleasure. The goodies, all outlined below, are also available for the PS3 via the PlayStation Network. In addition to avatar clothing, there's also a Skyrim dashboard theme. All told, the Skyrim Launch Collection includes the … [Read more...]
