All You Need to Know About The Elder Scrolls V Skyrim

The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim will be the follow up to the 2006 best-selling game The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion, and will be a role-playing game with an emphasis on open-world game play and character development. The storyline is set two hundred years following the events of Elder Scrolls IV and occurs in the region named Skyrim. The return of the gigantic dragon god Alduin, and his minions of evil dragons, now threatens to destroy the empire. The character you play is the last of the Dragonborn (dragon hunter), that is the only one who can stand up against the dragon-god as well as save the empire.

Skyrim carries on the non-linear gaming the Elder Scrolls franchise is known for, and players will be able to freely travel around Skyrim as well as disregard the main-quest. Story-missions are also modified on the fly based on every gamer's behavior. Choose to play as any type of game-character imaginable, and this innovative character system will let you develop your selected character in whatever way you desire - decide upon the three schools of magic, stealth or combat.

As you journey throughout the game-environment of Skyrim, it is possible to select from an abundance of weapons, spells as well as abilities. Talk with interesting characters on your quest, some of who'll become your companions and fight alongside you in battle.

Also become a member of numerous factions, with each faction having their own set of missions to complete. This game redefines the open-world RPG gameplay, and sets the bar for portraying a virtual universe to a band-new level.

GAME FEATURES:

Non-Linear Gaming - The player has the option to be able to travel the game-world without focusing upon the main quest. Take on side-quests provided by the people you encounter within the game, as well as join various factions to undertake faction-related quests. Skyrim's story system automatically modifies a mission's objectives according to how you behave.

Choose and Improve Your Character - Pick any of the available character types within the Skyrim world, each possesses their unique range of skills at their disposal. Improve the chosen game character's skills as you play by way of levelling-up. There are eighteen skills evenly divided in between the 3 schools of magic, stealth and combat.

Masses of Weapons and Spell-Types - Throughout the game players can obtain or build a number of weapons, both melee plus shooting weapons, and also various varieties of armour and shields. There are eighty-five various magic spells that may be bought as well as unlocked.

Become a Dragon-Slayer - As a Dragonborn, you'll be able to employ powerful magic spells called dragon shouts to slay dragons. You will discover twenty different dragon shouts that you'll be able to unlocked.

Spectacular Visuals - The revolutionary Creation Game Engine delivers numerous advancements over Bethesda's previous graphics engine employed in Fallout 3. The virtual world is bought to life, with all the shifting clouds, swirling snowfall, breathtaking mountains, lively cities, lush fields, as well as ancient dungeons being displayed with remarkable realism.

The actual launch date for The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim is slated for 11th Nov, 2011, with the game being available on these gaming systems: Xbox 360, PS3 and PC Systems. The publishing house for the game is Bethesda Softworks, and Bethesda Game Studios are the developers for the video game. Multiplayer is not supported in the video game. The PEGI rating given to the game is PEGI 18, that means it will be appropriate for ages 18 and upwards.

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