First In-Game Skyrim Footage Revealed

Posted by decb on February 24, 2011 · 2 Comments 

There is One They Fear

I dare not try and imagine the sound of the collective orgasming of the Elder Scrolls fanbase at the announcement of Skyrim in December. Oh god, the horror. But their reaction was not surprising. After nearly a five year wait, how anyone could reasonably contain themselves when the first notes of the Elder Scrolls melody played is beyond me.

Though December’s teaser was a godsend in itself, as YouTube animationist Harry Partridge eloquently put it, it was “just some old guy doing a voiceover”. Yesterday, however, the same fanatical excitement was once again baited when Bethesda revealed a countdown timer on their website slowly ticking down to the first official showing of in-game footage. They even gave us a new wallpaper. They’re so nice!

Said timer has reached zero. Without any further ado, dearest ladies and gentlemen of Tamriel, I present to you the first glimpse of Skyrim. Have a fresh pair of underwear ready:

Excuse me while I reattach my jaw. 11 November can’t come any sooner.

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