Topic: The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim

[MysterD]

Skyrim is mostly a DX 9 game on the PC and consoles might get mods.

[MysterD]

Joystiq -> Bethesda on Skyrim DLC.

They say you can't have too much of a good thing, but Bethesda certainly put that to the test with its seemingly unending releases of downloadable content for Fallout 3. Project lead Todd Howard said that the developer has learned its lesson, and those who play the studio's next game, Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim, should expect heartier, less frequent updates.

"Right now I can say that we'd like to do less DLC but bigger ones -- you know, more substantial," he told AusGamers. "The Fallout 3 pace that we did was very chaotic. We did a lot of them -- we had two overlapping groups -- and we don't know what we're going to make yet, but we'd like them to be closer to an expansion pack feel."

In short, expect huge horse armor collections this time around, in every size, shape and hue imaginable.

[K-man]

Personally I never saw a problem with Fallout 3's DLC.

[MysterD]

NEW Skyrim game-play footage from Comic-Con 2011.

[Xessive]

NEW Skyrim game-play footage from Comic-Con 2011.

Well, ZeniMax took that down fast.

[MysterD]

Well, ZeniMax took that down fast.

Bummer - b/c it kicks ass.

EDIT:
PC Gamer has it up now.

[Quemaqua]

Holy shit. You weren't kidding. That looks absolutely amazing.

[MysterD]

Collector's Ed revealed at $150 USD.

For months many of you have asked for details on whether or not there will be Collector’s Edition for Skyrim. At the end of a rousing QuakeCon presentation, game director Todd Howard confirmed its existence.

The limited collector’s edition for The Elder Scrolls® V: Skyrim™ will be available for Xbox 360, PS3, and Games for Windows and can be pre-ordered now through participating retailers in North America, Europe and Australia. Like the regular release of the game, the Collector’s Edition will be available on 11.11.11

In addition to including the highly-anticipated game, this premium version of The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim also includes:

   
Alduin Statue: Created in conjunction with the IP Factory, this collector’s only statue stands 12” tall and is made of high quality PVC. Modeled from actual in-game 3D digital files, it showcases Alduin, the World Eater. He stands perched atop one the game’s many dragon walls that teach the player the lethal language of dragons.

‘The Art of Skyrim’ Official Art Book: Featuring over 200 pages of striking, full-color illustrations, sketches and models, this stunning 9 3/8” x 12 1/8” coffee table book showcases the characters, creatures, environments, and weaponry of Skyrim. With a foreword by game director Todd Howard and commentary from Bethesda Game Studios artists, readers will be guided through the game’s iconic visual style.

‘The Making of The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim’ DVD - This documentary DVD contains exclusive, behind-the-scenes footage, including interviews with the Bethesda Game Studios team as they take you from concept to creation and provide insights into the story, gameplay, setting, legacy of the Elder Scrolls franchise, and much more.

The Collector’s Edition will be available through pre-order and it retails for $149.99 (US), €149.99 (Europe), £129.99 (UK), and A$199.99 (Australia). If you’re interested in purchasing, we recommend you pre-order asap, as the it will be available in extremely limited quantities.

[K-man]

No way is that worth 150 bucks.

At least this means I won't have to preorder.

[MysterD]

No way is that worth 150 bucks.

At least this means I won't have to preorder.

I also wonder why this does not come w/ a Soundtrack...

[Quemaqua]

It looks beautiful, but you're right, no way that's worth $150. You figure even at $30 for the book and $30 for the figure, that only brings you to $120.

[Cobra951]

I realized I had a psych barrier to spending more than around $70 on any single game when Turok (N64) originally sold for $80.  When I see some of these CEs and their prices, all I can do is shake my head.  At least they remove all temptation to fill up my shelves with extraneous crap I'll never use.

[K-man]

I *might* pay 99 for that.  Just to get the art book.

[K-man]

And I wonder if the "premium map" everyone's touting for preorders is a cloth map, or if it's just a printed map like what came with Oblivion.

[Quemaqua]

The picture there makes it look like... well, not a poster, at least.

Sucks, though. I was hoping to add this to my collection of Elder Scrolls stuff. Now I guess I won't be.

[K-man]

Yeah the completionist in me is tempted, but nah.  Fuck that.  If anything this makes waiting for the inevitable GotY edition more tempting.

[Quemaqua]

Yeah, I feel you. I don't know how they can justify that pricetag. Given that I have too much to play anyway, I might just wait.

[Xessive]

That's a bit much for a paltry collectors' edition. At that price that thing better be made out of sterling silver!

[sirean_syan]

30ish minutes of gameplay from Quakecon.

This is a save from an Youtube video that was removed not long after someone uploaded it. The file's huge, like 600mb.

[idolminds]

Well guess what.

We can confirm today that we're using Steamworks for Skyrim

[Xessive]

Not great news but it's an easier pill to swallow than many alternatives.

[Quemaqua]

Not compared to, say, every other TES game.

[MysterD]

Well guess what.

No surprise, given all of the last BethSoft/Zenimax PC games require Steam - i.e. FO: New Vegas, Brink, and Rage.

[Xessive]

Not compared to, say, every other TES game.

Well yeah, but c'mon nothing compares to Daggerfall or Arena! Keep the floppy in the drive? Nope!

[MysterD]

Well yeah, but c'mon nothing compares to Daggerfall or Arena! Keep the floppy in the drive? Nope!

Those were re-release for FREE download on BethSoft's site w/ a workaround so it works in DOSBOX.

[MysterD]

First TWO Skyrim DLC's will be 30-day exclusives FIRST for X360.

[MysterD]

PCG -> Todd Howard on the coolest bug ever in Skyrim.

Read this...but I'll give you a hint...

[Xessive]

Haha that's an awesome bug

[MysterD]

Haha that's an awesome bug

I'd expect chickens to be reporting crimes in Fable games, not Elder Scrolls.

[MysterD]

Skyrim PC system requirements released.

Skyrim’s launch is less than three weeks away!! To help you prepare for the game’s release, here’s the recommended and minimum PC requirements.

Recommended Specs
Windows 7/Vista/XP PC (32 or 64 bit)
Processor: Quad-core Intel or AMD CPU
4GB System RAM
6GB free HDD space
DirectX 9 compatible NVIDIA or AMD ATI video card with 1GB of RAM (Nvidia GeForce GTX 260 or higher; ATI Radeon 4890 or higher).
DirectX compatible sound card
Internet access for Steam activation

Minimum Specs
Windows 7/Vista/XP PC (32 or 64 bit)
Processor: Dual Core 2.0GHz or equivalent processor
2GB System RAM
6GB free HDD Space
Direct X 9 compliant video card with 512 MB of RAM
DirectX compatible sound card
Internet access for Steam activation

[shock]

No love for this game?!  It's coming out soo sooooon.

I played through Morrowind a few days ago.  Now working through Oblivion as well.  This will get me nicely set up to play Skyrim.  Unfortunately, I'm certain I won't have time to play it until after Christmas.  Oh well.

[MysterD]

No love for this game?!  It's coming out soo sooooon.

I played through Morrowind a few days ago.  Now working through Oblivion as well.  This will get me nicely set up to play Skyrim.  Unfortunately, I'm certain I won't have time to play it until after Christmas.  Oh well.

I'm definitely looking forward to Skyrim, but uncertain of when I'll buy it...

I think Skyrim is the only RPG this year to really have a shot at even dethroning The Witcher 2.

PC version of Skyrim requires Steam, so given that alone, I will NOT spend full-price on it.
If I can get a good deal on it, we'll see - i.e. I will keep my eyes on Amazon DL service, GreenManGaming, and other digital services that been offering up great deals on the regular.
I'm also not very happy w/ how a lot of major Triple-A PC launches have turned out upon release - releasing Alpha or Beta in a box; see FO:NV PC, Dead Island PC and Rage PC.
And w/ many games winding up around 1/2 price in a few weeks to a month or 2, maybe I'll just wait for that.
Plus, then there'll be a few patches behind the game.

Plus, I'll bet Skyrim will have lots of DLC - see Oblivion and Fallout 3.

We'll see, we'll see...

[Cobra951]

I'm waiting for reviews, and more importantly problem reports.  It is a Bethesda game, after all.

[shock]

I'm waiting for reviews, and more importantly problem reports.  It is a Bethesda game, after all.

Totally fair.  I think I'll wait until it is like $40 or so.  By then, it should be patched up to a normal quality.

Edit: I'm not worried about the reviews, though.  I can't imagine it won't be well-received.

[Quemaqua]

I hope I get to play it someday. I really do.

[sirean_syan]

I can personally wait on the game, but Giant Bomb has announced they're going to do a live gameplay marathon like Gamespot did for Oblivion way back when. Even better, they've got Greg running the show as well.

How awesome is that?

[MysterD]

I can personally wait on the game, but Giant Bomb has announced they're going to do a live gameplay marathon like Gamespot did for Oblivion way back when. Even better, they've got Greg running the show as well.

How awesome is that?

When does it start up?

EDIT:
Nevermind. Saw it on his Twitter. Thursday's the day.

[MysterD]

Patch 1.1 to be released on Day 1 for Skyrim for ALL platforms.

Dan Bull -> Skyrim Epic Rap.

[MysterD]

Animation of Skyrim TRAILER.

[Pugnate]

I will play this game exactly one year after release.