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Molag Bal, the God of Schemes, threatens all of Tamriel in The Elder Scrolls Online. Watch this new video to visit his Oblivion plane of Coldharbour and learn more about his plans. We’re taking you straight to Molag Bal’s realm in this new video. Watch it to get a glimpse of Coldharbour and some of its inhabitants and to learn more about this malevolent Daedric Prince’s plans for Tamriel—and your soul. View Original Article

Flying cars? Not yet. However, to hold you over until they arrive, we can show you how cool 3D printers are – and give us a glimpse into how amazing this technology is. BGS character artist, Dennis Mejillones has one of these newfangled devices, and he was nice enough to capture footage of his Zbrush design for Dawnguard’s Vampire Lord being brought to life. Watch the video above and check out more pics, including his printout of a Daedric Dagger, below… View Original Article

Expand your Bethesda art gallery with our newest limited edition lithographs for Skyrim, The Elder Scrolls Online, and Fallout 3. Previous lithographs for these titles have sold out quickly, so order these (limited to 300 each) before they become rare art. Visit store.bethsoft.com to order. View Original Article

Today we’re happy to announce plans to release the complete Skyrim collection with The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim® Legendary Edition. Coming to Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, and PC on June 4th for $59.99 (European territories will see its release on June 7th), this package includes the most up-to-date version of the original game (employing the 1.9 title update),as well as the game’s three add-ons: Dawnguard, Hearthfire, and Dragonborn. View Original Article

The latest update to store.bethsoft.com includes an all-new Skyrim Imperial t-shirt — available in both men’s and women’s sizes. View Original Article

Recently the ESO team worked with for an original track inspired by The Elder Scrolls Online. The song name, “Beauty of Dawn”, is derived from the lore translation for the word “Tamriel”.To download the track and learn the song’s lyrics, visit ElderScrollsOnline.com. View Original Article

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Watch it soon, because I'm sure YouTube will take it down fast. EDIT: YouTube has removed the video.

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Skyrim has been a labor of love for us since we started designing it in 2006. We never imagined it would become the phenomenon it has. And that is because of you, the fans. It was all of you who made it a success. We can’t thank you enough for embracing the game, spreading the word, and making it your own. For the last year and a half we’ve been working on new content for Skyrim; from the game updates, Creation Kit, Steam Workshop, Kinect support, to DLCs. Parts of our team have also been in pre-production on our next major project, and that game is at the point where it requires the studio’s full attention to make it our biggest and best work yet. Even though we’re moving on, we’ll still have minor updates to Skyrim as needed. We’ve invested so much of ourselves into Skyrim and will never truly say goodbye to it. We loved hearing your stories, your in-game triumphs, and your suggestions. One thing stuck out to us through those emails, letters, and postings. And that is – video games matter. They’re as important to you as they are to us. It’s not just about entertainment, it’s about your time. And you chose to spend it with our game. Thank you again for all your support. We hope you stay engaged in the gaming community here and elsewhere. Keep spreading the word. Games are the world’s best entertainment because they can do what other forms cannot – fill you with the wonder of exploration and the pride of accomplishment. We look forward to sharing our next adventure with you. Until next time, Bethesda Game Studios View Original Article

As you enjoy your weekend, don’t forget to check out this week’s highlights from ElderScrollsOnline.com! Longtime fans of TES will remember the Ogrim from Morrowind. These Daedra return in ESO, and the embed above give you a first look at their return. To learn more how ZeniMax Online Studios brought this memorable monster back to life, read the feature here. Additional highlights this week include: [*]A new Grahtwood waterfall wallpaper. [*]Content Designer Ed Stark introduces this week’s Developer Question of the Week. [*]Community Highlights in the latest edition of The Tamriel Chronicle. [*]Fan-submitted questions — including essential details on sweet rolls and fishysticks — get answers in the the newest Ask Us Anything. [*]Details on the next wave of beta invites. View Original Article

Beginning today Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 players will have access to Skyrim’s 1.9 title updates by way of an automatic title update. Just be sure to have your console connected online to receive the title update. In addition to adding Legendary Skills and the new Legendary difficult setting, the update adds a number of bug fixes. Full details below… Skyrim 1.9Â NEW FEATURES [*]Legendary difficulty setting [*]Legendary Skills – Skills of 100 can be made Legendary. This will reset the skill to 15, return its Perks and allow the skill to affect leveling again. This effectively removes the overall level cap. Bug fixes after the break… [*]General memory and stability improvements [*]Fixed issue with quest scripts that were not shutting down properly [*]Companions will equip better weapons and armor if given to them [*]Fixed rare issue where player is unable to learn the Clear Skies shout during “The Throat of the World” [*]Fixed rare instance where Alduin would become invincible during “Alduin’s Bane” [*]Fixed a rare issue where player could become stuck in Night Mother’s coffin during “Death Incarnate” [*]Fixed rare issue where protected companions could be killed from poison damage [*]Fixed rare issue with certain ash piles left from resurrected NPCs not clearing properly [*]Fixed rare issue with NPCs and creatures respawning improperly after player fast travels [*]Fixed rare crash when entering Dark Brotherhood Sanctuary [*]Fixed rare crash when entering a player owned home [*]Random dragon attacks will no longer occur during “Battle for Whiterun” [*]Fixed a rare crash when attempting to save your game during “Waking Nightmare” [*]Fixed issue where “Glory of the Undead” would not start properly if player is in combat with Eorlund Gray-Mane [*]The white phial is no longer consumed if given to a follower [*]If player marries Aela, the “Totem of Hircine” quest will be available [*]Unused briar hearts can be dropped after finishing “The White Phial” [*]Fixed issue with paying off a crime against the Companions that prevented player from getting Companions quests properly [*]Thieves Guild caches are now properly enabled in the appropriate cities [*]The Dragon Infusion perk now works properly when taking Esbern’s Potion [*]Cragslane Cave properly resets if player receives a radiant quest to clear it out [*]Fixed rare issue with bounty quest objectives not properly clearing after completion [*]Gallus’ Encoded Journal is no longer a quest item after completing the Thieves Guild [*]In “No Stone Unturned” Vex will now accept Unusual Gems if you’ve collected them all before starting the quest [*]Vekel the Man now gives rewards for completing “Toying with The Dead” [*]Fixed rare issue with being unable to turn in stolen items in “The Litany of Larceny” [*]Fixed issue with followers becoming over-encumbered after being repeatedly rehired [*]Fixed rare issue with visiting Kynesgrove on horseback not progressing “A Blade in the Dark” properly [*]Fixed issue with receiving a duplicate radiant quest from a Jarl [*]Fixed conflict with clearing Driftshade Sanctuary before starting “Trouble in Skyrim” [*]Fixed issue with using shouts while in jail and having guards unlock the jail cell [*]Fixed rare issue with quest NPCs not properly moving to quest locations [*]Fixed issue with NPCs not selling master level spells [*]Fixed rare issue where player gets control locked outside the Thalmor Embassy at the start of “Diplomatic Immunity” [*]Fixed rare issue with disappearing containers after upgrades in player owned house [*]Fixed issue with being erroneously attacked while as a werewolf during “Ill Met By Moonlight” [*]The Ebony Blade is now only improved by two handed perks [*]Locked door to Proudspire Manor can now be unlocked by proper key [*]Fixed issue with merchants not receiving the proper additional gold with the Investor perk [*]Fixed a rare issue where the player would be unable to learn a word after leaving for several days during “The Way of The Voice” [*]The Nord Hero Bow can now be improved [*]The Purity perk no longer requires the Experimenter perk [*]Fixed rare instance where Lovers Comfort would not be applied properly [*]If you approach Frostmere Crypt from the north, “The Pale Lady” will start properly [*]Fixed rare issue where player could be prevented from speaking with Atub to start “The Cursed Tribe” [*]Fixed rare issue where a dragon could appear in the Mind of a Madman realm and kill the player [*]Fixed instance where player could get stuck in Japhet’s Folly [*]Fixed rare instances where Arngeir would not teach Whirlwind Sprint [*]Fixed issue with “Ill Met By Moonlight” if Sinding dies before the quest starts [*]Gharol can now properly train up to level 75 [*]Fixed conflict with visiting The Karthspire before starting “Alduin’s Wall” [*]Reduced the instance of random dragon attacks after fast traveling post main quest [*]Recruited Blades now have appropriate dialogue while at Sky Haven Temple [*]Fixed rare issue where an incorrect dungeon could appear as a location during “Totems of Hircine” [*]Fixed rare instance in “Fetch me that Book” where books found before getting the quest would not be properly recognized [*]Fixed rare issue with traveling to Thalmor Embassy with companions during “Diplomatic Immunity” [*]Fixed issues with Matching Set perk not working properly with certain pieces of armor [*]Fixed issues with Custom Fit perk not working properly with certain pieces of armor [*]Fixed issue with NPC dying in a bear trap blocking progress in “Time of My Need” [*]Fixed rare issue with swinging door becoming stuck and blocking an entrance in Volunruud [*]Imperial Light Armor can now be crafted [*]Fixed issue with “Vald’s Debt” where Vald was not leveled properly [*]Fixed issue with Vilkas not giving proper greeting after completing “Battle for Whiterun” [*]Fixed issue with respawning actors that were raised by using the Ritual Stone power [*]Fixed issue with the Ancient Knowledge perk not calculating properly [*]The Palace of Kings now has patrolling guards on upper floors [*]Reduce percentage chance of getting a werewolf loading screen while player is a werewolf [*]Pantea’s flute is no longer a quest item after completing “Pantea’s Flute” [*]Placing an unread Oghma Infinium on a bookshelf in the player’s house no longer allows the book to be reused again [*]Adjusted dialogue priority to improve chances of hearing more combat dialogue from certain NPC enemies [*]Fixed issue with falling damage on high difficulty levels [*]Fixed bad collision on certain clutter objects [*]Fixed rare instance of couriers who would appear only dressed in a hat View Original Article

Beginning on our merch store, you can order our latest Skyrim gear — a black hoodie featuring Skyrim’s take on the Imperial logo. A raw-edge hoodie, the design is ideal for Skyrim-like climate or long nights of game playing. ORDER AT STORE.BETHSOFT.COM View Original Article

As you ready for the weekend, spend your last working hours checking out some favorite links across the web.We start with YouTube creator timtimfed’s impressive live-action, side-scrolling . Love the Possession references If Corvo played video games, it would be: 1) odd and 2) most definitely with this Dishonored-themed controller from Devin Smith. See more at EndofLineDesigns.com. Speaking of Dishonored, we’re just over a week away from the release of The Knife of Dunwall. To kill time (or non-lethally wait), read these articles… [*]Facebook – Today we’ve posted the achievement/trophy images for The Knife of Dunwall. [*]Shacknews - Knife of Dunwall Creative Director Ricardo Bare reveals how playing as a new character (Daud) means new gameplay elements for the player. [*]Polygon – Learn how Dishonored’s game’s Art Director, Sebastien Mitton, changed the game’s art style from its original concept — set in feudal Japan. MMOving to The Elder Scrolls Online, new highlights on the game’s official site include: [*]Developer Question of the Week - Producer Andrew Frederiksen asks about crafting [*]The Tamriel Chronicle – Learn about the latest community features from sites like The Tamriel Foundry, Elder Scrolls Off the Record, The Shadowed Mare, and many more! [*]Conflict in Cyrodiil – Learn how you can help your alliance control The Imperial City. And as a parting shot for this roundup, we share the greatest LEGO-made Pip-Boy 3000 ever — spotted at DVICE.com. Lego Maniac! View Original Article

Back in February, we let you know how you could help vote music from our games into Classic FM’s Hall of Fame. Sounds like you guys took action, as music for The Elder Scrolls Franchise skyrocketed to #5 on this year’s list — one spot ahead of some guy named Beethoven! “Jeremy Soule made his Hall of Fame debut in 2012 with his music from the Skyrim games, and this time he’s gone top ten. The centrepiece of his work on Skyrim is undoubtedly the monumental ‘Dragonborn’, which not features a 30-strong choir, but also features said choir singing in a specially conceived dragon language particular to the games themselves.” To view the full list, head here. View Original Article

Having trouble getting your little explorers to sleep? Loremaster Lawrence Schick has come to the rescue with a reading of a popular Tamrielic bedtime story. View Original Article

PAX East was awesome! Â In the slideshow above, check out some of our weekend highlights — including our booth, The Elder Scrolls Food Truck, and our special community event: The 347th Annual Tamriel Beer Garden. To everyone that came, thanks for making this year’s PAX East so memorable. For more photos from the event, be sure to check out the newly-opened Pinterest page for The Elder Scrolls Online. You can also catch the latest highlights on for ESO at elderscrollsonline.com. View Original Article

While we’re celebrating the beginning of Spring with sleet and snow, there’s big savings to take advantage of in Xbox LIVE’s seasonal sale. Among the offerings, you can save 50% on all Skyrim add-ons: [*]Dawnguard – On Sale for 800 MS Points [*]Hearthfire – On Sale for  200 MS Points [*]Dragonborn – On Sale for 800 MS Points Deal ends April 1st (I’m not kidding). And as new deals arrive, we’ll keep you posted. View Original Article

Gaming press from around the globe visited ZeniMax Online Studios last week to play/learn more about The Elder Scrolls Online. Beginning this week, their impressions are making their way online. In their second hands-on with the game, MMORPG.com has posted several new articles — including coverage of first-person controls, questing, crafting, AvA/PvP, playing as a sorcerer, and a new interview with Paul Sage. At Destructoid, Chris Carter reports that the game’s plans for a fully-functioning first person mode looks “… extremely impressive, to the point where it looked like they were playing Oblivion and Skyrim at times.” In a separate article, Carter declares the game “a welcome hybrid of old and new school MMO mechanics” and shares the following thoughts on the game’s distinct Elder Scrolls feel: “As the developers at Zenimax were showing off the game, you could tell that they really cared about the history of the Elder Scrolls franchise. It was clear after playing it for an extended period of time that there will be lots of lore here to uncover; perhaps more than any other Elder Scrolls game before it.” For much, much more coverage on the game, hit the jump below… Massively – “I’m happy to say that for ESO, the proof is in the pudding. I’ve barely scratched the surface of this massive online game world, and I already can’t wait to get my elderly Orcish hands all over it again at PAX East.” IGN – “I’ll say this about ESO: I wanted to keep playing.I wanted to find out what lay at the end of an unmarked riddle quest I’d found in a half-buried treasure chest, and I wanted to find adventures lay in wait in the alleys of Daggerfall.” Shacknews – “What I saw was heartening. The Elder Scrolls Online appears to have a solid foundation and, judging strictly from the small snippet of my hands-on time, hits the right tone for the Elder Scrolls series.” And for more from Shack, read about their discussion with Paul Sage on divergent questing. ZAM – “For sheer enjoyment and the quality of the game at this early stage, this latest session with The Elder Scrolls Online confirmed its place as my most anticipated MMO of the year.” And for more from ZAM, read their article discussing revelations learned while touring the ZeniMax Online studio. Games.On.Net – “The Elder Scrolls Online is shaping up to meet a lot of the promises it made when it was announced, and for this it should be applauded.” The Escapist – During Susan Arendt’s playthrough, she forgot she was playing an MMO because of the game’s true-to-form TES feel, stating, “there’s a lot of distractions in Elder Scrolls Online, but at no point do you feel like you’re being forced in any one direction. The main quest is there, patiently waiting for you to give a damn about it, but you’ll find plenty to do just by walking around.” Game Front – “If you enjoyed Skyrim and its DLCs, you’re going to enjoy TESO. It hits everything that made Skyrim great: deep world immersion, build-your-own class system, exploration-based content, action-based combat, discovery-based crafting and minimal UI intrusion.” Ten Ton Hammer – “Without drilling down into storyline spoilers, much like my experience last fall, the main quest on the island gave me a certain amount of freedom to decide when I was ready to begin the heist and ultimately set sail for the orc-controlled island of Betnikh.” PC Gamer – Game Director Matt Firor and Lead Gameplay Designer Nick Konkle discuss ESO in a lengthy video interview. http://revision3.com/html5player-v18873?external=true&width=640&height=640" width="640" height="360" allowFullScreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen></iframe>">Revision 3 – Watch the Rev 3 team’s interview with Nick Konkle. And that’s far from everything! For the latest updates, be sure to bookmark ElderScrollsOnline.com. View Original Article

As noted last week, we’ll be at hand at PAX East letting fans play The Elder Scrolls Online for the very first time. Additionally, we like to extend you an invite to the 347th Tamriel Beer Garden — taking place Saturday, March 23rd at the Castle Meeting Space in downtown Boston. Running from 6:00 – 11:00 pm, we encourage fans of The Elder Scrolls to gather for themed food and drinks, music, merchants, cool giveaways, and more. And if you didn’t get your PAX tickets before the event sold out, the event will be your first chance to play The Elder Scrolls Online. For more details on our PAX East activities, including the latest stop for the ESO Food Truck, visit ElderScrollsOnline.com. View Original Article

Today we’re excited to announce new (and very limited) Dragonborn statues available for purchase at GamingHeads.com. Here are the details… Inspired by official artwork, Dragonborn stands powerfully upon his rock base, surrounded by the tail of a mighty dragon. At 1/6 scale, he measures approximately 16 inches tall, including the base – creating an extremely awe-inspiring presence for your collection. Cast in high quality poly-stone, the statue is hand finished and hand painted. The Dragonborn comes dressed in incredibly detailed and authentic hand-tailored fabrics for unparalleled realism. Working with the official in-game assets has allowed Gaming Heads to accurately recreate the distinct armor style depicted in The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim. The Dragonborn statue is available in two versions – a Standard Edition and the GamingHeads.com Exclusive Edition. The Standard Edition ($299.99, limited to 1,000 pieces worldwide) is perfect for any two-handed combat expert. Mages that want to show off their destruction skills will want to check out the Exclusive Edition ($329.99, limited to 500 pieces worldwide), as it adds an alternate arm that holds a fireball spell that illuminates and pulses like real fire. The collector can exchange the fireball for the short sword depending on preference. Both editions include deluxe, full-color packaging, a hand numbered base (low numbers will be provided on a first come first served basis), and a certificate of authenticity which allows you to purchase the same model number in future releases in The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim collection. For more details and images, visit GamingHeads.com. The statues are expected to deliver in Q4 of this year (just in time for the holidays), but because of limited quantities, you’ll want to pre-order as soon as possible. Note: Prices are in US dollars, but the product is shipping worldwide. Pre-Order the Exclusive Edition Pre-Order the Standard Edition View Original Article

Today’s update to ElderScrollsOnline.com includes an ‘Ask Us Anything’ focusing on the game’s combat. Keyboard controls, soft targeting, and whether or not dedicated tanks and healers are required for an raids are discussed. Below is but a sampling of the extensive Q&A: In the introduction video you say that you can start with PvP at an early level. Will you be able to level up through PvP? – By Jan Schuh Yes, currently you can start leveling via PvP in Cyrodiil at level 10. Visit ElderScrollsOnline.com to learn more. View Original Article