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'Elder Scrolls Online' Officially Announced
Mon May 07, 2012 at 10:30 AM ETTags: Elder Scrolls Online, Elder Scrolls, Bethesda, ZeniMax (all tags)
It's being developed by ZeniMax, rather than Bethesda, which should prove interesting.
Since the first 'Elder Scrolls' game came out, there have been fans hoping for a way to share that adventure with a friend or two. The recent announcement by ZeniMax reveals that you'll be getting a bit more than you bargained for.
A fully fledged 'Elder Scrolls' MMORPG is on the way, and has already been in the works for several years. Not too terribly much has been revealed, but we do know that there will be three opposing factions and that PvP of 100 vs 100 will be possible.
Fan response has been mixed and even trends towards the negative. Past games, including the smash hit 'Skyrim' have all revolved around the main character as the one true hero that could save the world – an MMO takes that away.
We'll see more of what ZeniMax has in store for us as time goes on, with more details almost certain to be revealed at E3.
Source: Massively
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'Elder Scrolls Online' Officially Announced
Mon May 07, 2012 at 10:30 AM ETTags: Elder Scrolls Online, Elder Scrolls, Bethesda, ZeniMax (all tags)
It's being developed by ZeniMax, rather than Bethesda, which should prove interesting.
Since the first 'Elder Scrolls' game came out, there have been fans hoping for a way to share that adventure with a friend or two. The recent announcement by ZeniMax reveals that you'll be getting a bit more than you bargained for.
A fully fledged 'Elder Scrolls' MMORPG is on the way, and has already been in the works for several years. Not too terribly much has been revealed, but we do know that there will be three opposing factions and that PvP of 100 vs 100 will be possible.
Fan response has been mixed and even trends towards the negative. Past games, including the smash hit 'Skyrim' have all revolved around the main character as the one true hero that could save the world – an MMO takes that away.
We'll see more of what ZeniMax has in store for us as time goes on, with more details almost certain to be revealed at E3.
Source: Massively
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Rumor: An Elder Scrolls MMO is On the Way
Mon Mar 19, 2012 at 10:30 AM ETTags: Bethesda, Skyrim, Elder Scrolls, MMORPGs, Rumors and Speculation (all tags)
Sources say that the game will be announced in May and will have massive E3 presence.
The 'Elder Scrolls' series has been impressive from the beginning, offering large worlds with seemingly infinite places to explore and countless quests and NPCs to interact with. For lack of a better term, they're a bit like offline MMOs – or if you prefer, MMOs are like online versions of Elder Scrolls games.
Either way, the line between the two is about to be broken completely. If rumors are to be believed, we'll be seeing an 'Elder Scrolls' MMO announced in May, with a huge E3 presence to follow it up. We've known for some time that ZeniMax and Bethesda were working on an online game, but this is the first indication that the followup to 'Skyrim' would be an online game.
Source: Tom's Guide
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Rumor: An Elder Scrolls MMO is On the Way
Mon Mar 19, 2012 at 10:30 AM ETTags: Bethesda, Skyrim, Elder Scrolls, MMORPGs, Rumors and Speculation (all tags)
Sources say that the game will be announced in May and will have massive E3 presence.
The 'Elder Scrolls' series has been impressive from the beginning, offering large worlds with seemingly infinite places to explore and countless quests and NPCs to interact with. For lack of a better term, they're a bit like offline MMOs – or if you prefer, MMOs are like online versions of Elder Scrolls games.
Either way, the line between the two is about to be broken completely. If rumors are to be believed, we'll be seeing an 'Elder Scrolls' MMO announced in May, with a huge E3 presence to follow it up. We've known for some time that ZeniMax and Bethesda were working on an online game, but this is the first indication that the followup to 'Skyrim' would be an online game.
Source: Tom's Guide
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Bethesda is Hiring for Next-Gen Consoles - Direct X 11 Experience a Plus
Tue Feb 28, 2012 at 01:30 PM ETTags: Skyrim, Elder Scrolls, Bethesda, Xbox 720, PlayStation 4, Wii U, Rumors and Speculation (all tags)
The studio has put out a job listing for folks wishing to develop for future hardware.
Whether new hardware is announced at E3 or not, we're on the verge of something new. Within the next few years, the Xbox 360 and PS3 will no longer be the big boys on the block - they'll be replaced with something that, presumably, will be on the bleeding edge of technology. If the endless rumors weren't enough, Bethesda has put out a hiring notice for a next-gen console developer.
Most of the job requirements are pretty standard. Bethesda is looking for people with experience developing for current generation consoles and the ability to work without constant supervision. One thing stands out though. The company says that DirectX 11 programming experience is a plus. That lends some credence to the rumors that the new Xbox will make use of DirectX 11.
This job listing could also refer to the upcoming Wii U, which Bethesda has been considering developing games for. It seems to be a safe bet that after the success of 'Skyrim,' Bethesda will want to stay on the core system train.
Source: GameSpot
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The Official 'Skyrim' iOS Map App is Free, Sort Of
Tue Feb 21, 2012 at 12:30 PM ETTags: Elder Scrolls, Skyrim, Bethesda (all tags)
It's a free 'Skyrim' map, assuming you don't really want to do anything with it. If you want things to be displayed on the map, you'll pay as much as $10.
The new 'Skyrim' app released by Prima Games is a free interactive map that lets you zoom around the world, including the nine capital cities. If you want any more info, you'll have to pay for it. There are 15 different things you can add to the map, like dragon mounds, primary locations, and shrines. Each of those 15 different thing costs $0.99 to unlock. If you want to get the whole thing in one go, you'll pay $10.
The map is interesting, but considering it only contains information that you could easily find online for free, shelling out $10 for it seems pointless. You can browse the map and zoom in to a very high level, but this doesn't seem like much more than a fun app to explore - it's usefulness is questionable, especially so long after the game's initial release.
Source: Game Informer
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Bethesda Not Allowed to Release 'Fallout 3' and 'Oblivion' Bundle on PS3
Mon Feb 20, 2012 at 01:30 PM ETTags: PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, PC, Elder Scrolls, Fallout, Bethesda (all tags)
PC and Xbox 360 gamers will be able to pick it up this April.
Bethesda has announced a new double pack of both 'Oblivion' and 'Fallout 3' that will be coming out this April for the Xbox 360 and PC. The PC version will run $20 while Xbox owners will have to shell out $30 and there's currently no information as to whether or not DLC will be included.
As cool as that game release is, there's the question of a PS3 version. As it turns out, Bethesda wants to release the bundle on PS3 but can't. "At present we are not being allowed to release it on PS3," says a statement from the company. "We will continue to try to change that, and would release it if we are permitted."
Source: GameSpot
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