Introducing, The Elder Scrolls Online

Bethesda Softworks is taking The Elder Scrolls online. The game maker announced last week that it is developing a massively multiplayer online (MMO) version of its popular franchise. The Elder Scrolls Online is in development at ZeniMax Online Studios under the direction of director Matt Firor. It will be available on PCs and Macs sometime next year.

Bethesda promised more information about the MMO in the June issue of Game Informer. In a preview, the magazine said "players will discover an entirely new chapter of Elder Scrolls history in this ambitious world, set a millennium before the events of Skyrim as the daedric prince Molag Bal tries to pull all of Tamriel into his demonic realm." Introductory video after the break.

Firor had this to say:

We have been working hard to create an online world in which players will be able to experience the epic Elder Scrolls universe with their friends, something fans have long said they wanted. It will be extremely rewarding finally to unveil what we have been developing the last several years. The entire team is committed to creating the best MMO ever made – and one that is worthy of The Elder Scrolls franchise.

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Video Game Awards: Skyrim - Game of the Year

Spike Hosted the 2011 VGA's Last week, and the results are now available for all the world to see. No suprise at Skyrim taking Game of the Year, and Bethesda best studio. Take a look at the full list at Spike.com.

Best of: Early Skyrim Mods

Check out Ugo.com's list of the top 10 Skyrim mods out, some are graphical enhancements, others are content augments, but all are extremely cool.

Skyrim Mod Kit Out Soon: Available Through Steam

The game that has literally taken the world by storm, (Quick, use your clear skies shout!) is soon to be accompanied by a dev kit known as the "Creation Kit":

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Skyrim: The first game to come out of the west and get a perfect score in Japan's Famitsu magazine

Japanese magazine Famitsu has awarded Skyrim a prestigious perfect score. Bethesda's RPG is the first Western game ever to receive the honor, and only the seventeenth game overall to be given a 40/40.

According to Wikipedia, Skyrim joins the ranks of the following other perfect scores:

• The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time
• Soul Calibur
• Vagrant Story
• The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker
• Nintendogs
• Final Fantasy XII
• Super Smash Bros. Brawl
• Metal Gears Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots
• 428: Fusa Sareta Shibuya de
• Dragon Quest IX: Sentinels of the Starry Skies
• Monster Hunter Tri
• Bayonetta
• New Super Mario Bros. Wii
• Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker
• Pokemon Black & White
• The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword

Skyrim: In Game Books Now Available on Mobile Readers

The beauty of the Elder Scroll's franchise is apparent just by looking at each of the games when they first launched. But by looking past the fancy graphics of games like Skyrim and before it, Oblivion, even all the way back to Morrowind, there is a wealth of lore and knowledge that almost serves no other purpose than to just create a believble, content-rich world. The Books of the Elder Scrolls franchise have always been an awesome way to explore the history of the world we love to play in. Skyrim is no different, and with the current entry into the saga of Tamriel unfolds, the trove of tomes available in game is staggering. I myself, who normally sits and reads every book I stumble on whilst inside a dungeon, have actually skipped doing so in order to get to killing as many dragons as fast as possible. However my dreams have come true, and every single piece of literature available in game has been ported to mobile reading devices. Head over to Capane.us for the files, grab your cosplay gear, and read "The Lusty Argonian Maid Vol. 2" in real life.

Skyrim Patch Incoming

Current estimate is [the patches] will be live the week after [Thanksgiving].

Skyrim has captivated the minds of most gamers for the past week and a half, yet the massive free roaming RPG does have some problems. There are glitches, and bugs in the game that are compromising the beauty in some areas and the playability in others. But Bethesda has been watching and listening to all the feedback and the first big patch is on its way! The Patch for all platforms is being verified and should be out next week.

While the bugs are mostly minor, everyone is interested in the aftermath of the Patch, hopefully they don't fix the Giant's Hulk smash that shoots you a mile into the sky, that one made me laugh every time..

Skyrim Metal Cover

Here at The Geek Domain, we post the news when it happens, wherever it happens. But there are very rare occasions when we come across something on the web that isn't news, yet must be shared. This is one of the rare occasions:

Skyrim Sellis 3.5 Million Copies

Bethesda announced today that Skyrim sold 3.5 million copies in 48 hours after release. 7 million copies were sent out to retailers originally so they have already sold half of there stock in two days. Robert Altman, CEO of Bethesda's parent company ZeniMax said in a statement-

"We are grateful for the fans' response to Skyrim, Todd Howard and his team at Bethesda Game Studios have crafted a very special game. Anticipation for Skyrim has surpassed any game in our company's history, and we are pleased that sales and reviews have reflected the quality and hours of amazing gameplay it provides."

Ctrl-Alt-Del WebComic, "Immovable"

Tim Buckley is back to what he does best--Poking fun at the geeky things that we love.  Today's comic entitled, "Immoveable" has fun at the expense of a small title recently released called, Skyrim.  Click the thunmbnail to go to Tim's page, Ctrl-Alt-Del and enjoy!

Bethesda's Skyrim - Review

"Bethesda hits another target with Skyrim."

With all games of this nature, it takes time to build a fair and conclusive review. With over 300 hours of gameplay, not including a quest generation system which will keep you busy long after you finish with the main storylines in the game, Skyrim is not short on content. I have spent several hours in Skyrim and have been extremely satisfied thus far. Skyrim is a great continuation of the Elder Scrolls series, bringing the best of each series and tieing them together in a cohesive and engrossing RPG.

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Skyrim, oh Skyrim

So the wait is over. We have had a long night, as I am sure all of you have had as well. We are still in and recuperating. We will have full reviews and first impressions up soon. And as always, we will have a lot to talk about on the podcast so stay tuned.

The wait is the hardest part...

3 hours until Skyrim and it's getting quite cold. Luckily, Kyler has his Call of Duty blanket.

Song of Skyrim

Let the Skyrim Midnight Launch Begin!

We are waiting outside the doors of The local GameStop where we will be picking up Skyrim in just a few hours! Stay tuned for updates all through the night about the launch event as well as game reviews into the wee hours of the morning. And look! First in line!

Don't You Dare Forget! (Skyrim is Available for Pre-Download on Steam)

Yes, the title says it all. For those of you not treking to Gamestop, waiting in the vicious cold with hundreds of nerds, dealing with an employee and showing a reciept, the pre-download for Skyrim is now available on Steam. When the clock strikes 12:01 am, Friday, you'll instantly be playing while we who made the journey are driving home then installing it. Maybe this was the way to go, when it's said aloud it sure sounds better, doesn't it?

Incredible New Skyrim Footage

Thank you Bethesda, for giving us this video to watch for the next 72 hours.

Another Skyrim Post. (Why London is cooler than we are)

If you live in the UK you're in luck! Well, if you're commited, that is. Get in line at GAME London on Oxford Street or gamestation Birmingham on New Street and if you're one of the first 250 people, awesome prizes may be in store for you. Also, if you're in the top 100 or dressed in Elder Scrolls Cosplay you could be walking away some super epic items and Skyrim swag.

The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim- Freezing Opponents, Killing Dragons, and More

Skyrim PC Specs Released

Minimum PC Specs:
Operating System: Win XP/7/Vista (32 or 64 bit)
CPU: Dual Core 2GHz
Memory: 2GB RAM
Video Card: DirectX9c video card w/ 512MB RAM

Recommended PC Specs:
Operating System: Win XP/7
CPU: Quad-Core Intel/AMD CPU
Memory: 4GB RAM, 6GB Hard Drive Space
Sound: DirectX compatible sound card
Video Card: DirectX9 video card with 1GB memory. GTX 260/Radeon 4890 or higher

Summary: Bethesda Wants their game to be playable for all, but Skyrim will really shine on rigs that can handle it.