There are many features that players look for in MMOs including things like the end-game and, interestingly, the solo game. In today's column devoted to The Elder Scrolls Online, we take a look at the solo game. See what we've got to say before heading to the comments.
Reported on Feb 11, 2013Bethesda has teamed up with several other technology-based businesses to bring Elder Scrolls Online to the masses in the United States and will feed them for visiting. Called the "Food Truck Campaign", the stops on the tour were announced via an email press release.
Reported on Feb 11, 2013Crafting in The Elder Scrolls Online seems to be shaping up to be something very special and quite unique in the MMO space. In today's Elder Scrolls column, we take a look at a recent conversation with Creative Director Paul Sage and his thoughts about crafting and community. See what we gained from the discussion and then leave your thoughts in the comments.
Reported on Feb 04, 2013Last week's developments on The Elder Scrolls Online mark the kick-off of the official TESO hype machine and we're using this week's column to weigh in.
Reported on Jan 28, 2013Our own Bill Murphy caught up with Elder Scrolls Online's Creative Director, Paul Sage, to talk about all things TESO. From the beta process to the progression, guilds, and even some never-before revealed details on crafting, this interview was chock full of goodies about the upcoming MMORPG.
Reported on Jan 22, 2013One of 2013's most highly anticipated games is now accepting beta applications. Bethesda Softworks and Zenimax Online Studios today announced that the beta signups have begun and interested parties can just head to the official site and register. Timing and exact details for the beta will come at a later date, but with the launch expected before the end of 2013, the Beta can't be far off.
Reported on Jan 21, 2013The second part of The Elder Scrolls Online "Ask Us Anything" centered on the Daggerfall Covenant has been posted on the official site. The team fielded questions from fans of the upcoming game and covered a wide variety of topics including vampires and half-elves.
Reported on Jan 21, 2013The Elder Scrolls Online team has released a new developer video diary with Lawrence Schick. In it, Schick talks about the Aldmeri Dominion, Daggerfall Covenant, and Ebonheart Pact and why they are at war. He reveals reasons and motives behind the war. Check it out!
Reported on Jan 18, 2013We analyze the potential implications of The Elder Scrolls Online's racial arrangement across its three factions in this week's TESO column.
Reported on Jan 14, 2013One of the things that gets to many players is the proverbial wall that's hit once level cap is reached and there is little else to do. In today's Elder Scrolls Online column, we take a look at that phenomenon and what ESO devs are doing to avoid it. Read on and then join the conversation in the comments.
Reported on Jan 07, 2013Part one of the "Ask Us Anything" series for The Elder Scrolls Online has been posted. The questions in this particular article surround the Daggerfall Covenant and were asked by fans of the upcoming MMO.
Reported on Jan 07, 2013One of the things that many game makers are coming to grips with is the inclusion of social 'connectedness' in today's MMOs. In our latest Elder Scrolls Online column, we take a look at how TESO devs are making sure their game has all the social connectivity that anyone could possibly want. Read on and then leave your thoughts in the comments.
Reported on Dec 31, 2012In our latest column devoted to The Elder Scrolls Online, we take a look at the Daedra, the perennial bad guys of the Elder Scrolls universe. See what we've got to say and then leave your thoughts in the comments.
Reported on Dec 23, 2012The Elder Scrolls Online site has been updated with a new article featuring a look at the dreugh. The dreugh are formidable opponents that fans of TES will recognize from earlier games in the series. In TESO, dreugh will be encountered in the Stonefalls region.
Reported on Dec 18, 2012In this week's Elder Scrolls Online column, we take a look at Zenimax' progression model for ESO which should serve to keep players working on their characters long after the max level. Read on for more of Bill Murphy's thoughts on the matter, and see if you agree.
Reported on Dec 09, 2012The Elder Scrolls Online site has been updated with the second installment of the Ask Us Anything series. This time, questions center around the Ebonhart Pact as well as other, more general, questions about TESO.
Reported on Nov 26, 2012We've recently talked about what makes Elder Scrolls games what they are and what Zenimax Online needs to do with The Elder Scrolls Online to create that feeling, but what about user generated content? This peripheral (yet staple) feature of the series hasn't yet been mentioned with regards to TESO, but this week we weigh in on what could possibly be a missed opportunity to capitalize on one of the series' largest strengths.
Reported on Nov 26, 2012One of the things that seems to strike a chord in fans of The Elder Scrolls Online is the way that ZeniMax is making the game feel like an Elder Scrolls game. Sounds weird, but it makes sense to those who love the series. We have something to say about that and hope you'll join the conversation in the comments.
Reported on Nov 18, 2012Ever since the announcement of The Elder Scrolls Online, players have been clamoring to make sure their voices are heard by developers that they want TESO to perfectly capture that "Elder Scrolls" feel. We've got a few thoughts to share about how that's happening so be sure to check it out before leaving your ideas in the comments.
Reported on Nov 15, 2012The first in a series of 'Ask Us Anything' articles has been published on The Elder Scrolls Online site. Questions run the gamut from PvE faction quests to how big the game world will be to how familiar certain areas of TESO will be compared to the same ones in Skyrim.
Reported on Nov 15, 2012