Looking for new games to play over the holiday? Virtual stuffing stockers for family and friends? Check out all the savings on the Bethesda catalog on Steam.
The sale from runs through January 5t and includes daily specials like this one for Dishonored.
This weekend I thought I’d share this amazing cake that Elder Council member Dane Bruce had made for his girlfriend. Hope it tasted as good as it looks.
Today on ElderScrollsOnline.com, you can learn more about the Aldmeri Dominion’s leader, Ayrenn, by way of a short story titled, “Ayrenn — The Unforeseen Queen.”
Read the story here, and also be sure to check out this week’s Developer Question of the Week — featuring systems designer Michael Schroeder.
DLC coverage continues with Dragonborn and Dunwall City Trials rounds, after the break…
Visit ElderScrollsOnline.com today to learn about how one of the game’s fiercest creatures, the Dreugh, was created — from concept art to in-game footage.
In other ESO news, visit the site to answer the most recent Developer Question of the Week — this time focusing on the regions of Tamriel.
Update (12/19): IGN has named Dishonored the Best Action Game of 2012!
It’s that time of the year when publications are naming their favorite games from months past, and Dishonored is hitting list after GOTY list.
Just today, EDGE bestowed its Game of the Year award to Dishonored, while also naming Arkane the Studio of the Year. Meanwhile, GameSpot granted both its Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 platform GOTY awards to Dishonored, in addition to naming it Action/Adventure of the Year.
Publications that have also recently honored Dishonored with awards and nominations include:
Dishonored is still being played and replayed, and people are writing many words about their experiences. EDGE talks up the game in its Still Playing column, while 1UP chimes in with a spoiler-filled dissection of one of the game’s endings. Also recommended is the Gamasutra blog entry “Spatial and Social Realism in Dishonored” by Scott Juster, which breaks down why Dunwall is such a believable and lived-in setting.
Elsewhere, co-creative director Harvey Smith has a new column at The Penny Arcade Report where he discusses the genius of Far Cry 2. Here’s an excerpt:
“My ultimate moment of unbridled joy playing FC2 came during a side mission, picked up in the form of an assassination contract via radio tower. A couple of jeeps full of armed men were protecting a convoy carrying my target, a sophisticatedly-dressed man with close-cropped white hair and a burgundy suit riding in an SUV.”
Finally, if you missed the VGAs, check out the Dishonored version of “Sam Jackson Mode” on Spike. The party starts at 4:05.
Return to the Wasteland in The Scorchers, an all-new RAGE add-on from id Software – arriving on 360, PC, and PS3 next week for $4.99 (or 400 Microsoft Points).
In this brand-new adventure spanning six all-new areas, you will fight alongside new allies to defend the Hager Settlment from a maniacal bandit clan known as The Scorchers. Along the way, you’ll participate in a new season of Mutant Bash TV, encounter new mini-games, and wield the overpowering and brutal Nailgun.
In addition to the new content, this DLC includes ‘Ultra-Nightmare’, a new high difficulty mode, as well as an ‘Extended Play’ option that allows you to play past the original ending of the game – giving you the opportunity to finish collecting items and achievements.
This week on ElderScrollsOnline.com, the ZOS Community team answers your questions about The Aldmeri Dominion – comprised of the Altmer, Bosmer, and Khajiit. Here’s but one of the answers provided:
What made the Bosmers decide to join the Dominion? - By Tamás Várfalvi
After the recent civil war between the Camorans, Valenwood was in disarray and vulnerable. The Cabal who were running the Imperial City took advantage of this by sending in Colovian troops to grab up some of the Wood Elves’ northern territory. Seeking an ally to help repulse the Colovians, King Aeradan of the Bosmer turned to Queen Ayrenn and her new Dominion.
Visit ElderScrollsOnline.com to read the remaining questions, and check out the most recent Developer Question of the Week — posed by Effects Lead Todd Yarbrough.
Update: The North American PSN store has updated and Dunwall City Trials is now available.
We are pleased to announce Dishonored: Dunwall City Trials, the first add-on pack for the critically-acclaimed first-person action game developed by Arkane Studios, is now available for Xbox 360 and PC for $4.99, £3.99, €4.99 (or 400 Microsoft Points). For PS3, the add-on pack will be available later today in North America and on December 19th in Europe.
To learn more about the DLC’s 10 trials, read a new blog post up on the PlayStation Blog.
