Penny Arcade speaks the truth.
Top: my special edition Skyrim statue of Alduin the World Eater. Below, a snap of Alduin’s larger than life version from Bethesda’s booth at PAX Prime 2011.
Related: Skyrim Unboxing Video || Skyrim Tattoo || Skyrim Screen Shots
A night shot of Skyrim, as per the request of Melancholy-Soundtrack. I’ll try to get one of the aurora borealis soon.
Some screen shots from my first 1 1/2 hours on Skyrim.
Related: Skyrim Unboxing Video || Skyrim Tattoo
Apparently, it’s never too early to get a video game themed tattoo, even if that day happens to be launch day! This was sent to me by Alejandro Parry via Twitter in celebration of the release of Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim.
The Chicken’s A Rat
Would you believe that there are Bethesda bugs that can actually be amusing, instead of annoying? Sadly, it doesn’t save them from being removed from the final product. From a PC Gamer interview with Bethesda executive producer Todd Howard:
PC Gamer: “Can you think of anything you’ve seen Radiant Story do that’s surprised you?”
Todd Howard: Let’s see… something that was good lately… but this was a bug – lately we realised that chickens were reporting crimes. I found that very funny. That was just last week: “Why are we getting caught?” “Oh, the CHICKENS are reporting the crimes!…That actually took us a while to track down, that bug. Like, “Why is this happening?” (Laughs)
Sigh. The chickens. The chickens are always trouble. Just ask Link:
I Will Not Be Buying My Lunch On Saturday
I just got this from Bethesda:
FREE FOOD! FREE FOOD! FREE FOOD!
The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Food Truck at PAX PRIME 2011
WHAT: The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Food Truck will be at PAX PRIME 2011 with FREE food and giveaways for fans. Stop by for complimentary fare including ‘Dragon Legs’ (turkey leg), ‘Whiterun Corn’ (corn on the cob) and a ‘Solitude Sweet Roll’.
WHERE: The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Food Truck will be parked at 9th and Pine across from the Paramount Theater in Seattle, WA.
WHEN: Saturday, August 27th from 11:30am – 3:00pm
I may have to rethink my stance on not eating corn on the cob in public.
From ChubbierCherub comes this 8-bit mockup of the Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim theme. Yes, a game not yet released! Enjoy, chipheads.
E3 2011 Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Preview
Welcome to Skyrim, or as I like to call it “future reason to upgrade my PC”. This stunning fifth entry in the Elder Scrolls series was by far the highlight of my E3 2011, in fact, it was almost overwhelming. I say overwhelming because it’s difficult to both watch the screen, AND Tweet every play by play, on top of wondering just how offended the Bethesda peeps would be if I spent the demo shopping for my next graphics card on my smart phone.
But once you see the screen shots and trailer, you may understand my sense of urgency. With the all new Creation engine, created specifically for Skyrim, Elder Scrolls undoubtedly looks more breath taking than ever, with richer textures, improved shadows, and superior flora rendering. The menu system has also been overhauled; players who found the previous menu busy and ornate will enjoy the sleek and simplified design (for a good visual, check out the official site’s age gate). A interface with compass like points directs the user to the necessary menu areas on the left, right, or top of the screen, with gorgeous results when you press “up”:
Magic spells can now be wielded in either your left or right hand. You can choose to use a weapon in the remaining hand, or switch up combinations between the two as you see fit.
Skyrim, set 200 years after Oblivion, marks the revival of the ancient dragons of Elder Scrolls lore. The mythic beasts now play largely in the gameplay, descending on you or others at random. The main character can gain skills from slaying dragons, absorbing their power after battle and gaining “dragon shouts”, which can have powerful effects and aid in combat. The process of absorbing the dragon shouts, not shown in the trailer, is gorgeous; the Creation engine really shines when it comes to fire and weather effects. It has also significantly improved the facial structures of the NPCs; I can actually bear to look at Kajits (and everyone else, for that matter) now. The beauty of this game cannot be overstated.
In terms of potential hours invested, Skyrim is said to have up to 300 hours of total content, spanning over five cities and 150 dungeons. Better go invest in an I.V. and a bath chair (don’t Google that) now, you’re gonna need it come November 11, 2011 when Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim debuts on PC, Xbox 360, and Playstation 3.
If you have not yet seen the trailer, click here. Screen shots available at the link back to my original post.
