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Wed, May 22, 2013 | 19:18 BST

Elder Scrolls Online video shows off the Wamasu

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The Elder Scrolls Online has a new video giving you a look at the Wamasu, a creature which mails from the Black Marsh. Watch it below. It’s short, but sweet, and the creature looks rather formidable.

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Thu, May 16, 2013 | 19:32 BST

Elder Scrolls Online developer video takes you exploring

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A new Elder Scrolls Online video has been released featuring creative director Paul Sage describing how players will find useful, interesting items in every corner of the world of Tamriel. Basically, the video is all about exploration and gathering items. Check it out below. The Elder Scrolls Online is expected to launch this year and will be playable at Gamescom in August.

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Fri, May 03, 2013 | 21:04 BST

Bethesda opens new play-test lab, invites gamers to apply

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Bethesda has opened a new play-testing lab in Dallas, Texas and is now inviting gamers to apply for a position as tester at the studio.

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Thu, May 02, 2013 | 19:05 BST

Elder Scrolls Online video takes you to the Oblivion plane of Coldharbour

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An Elder Scrolls Online video, which features the Oblivion plane of Coldharbour ruled by Daedric Prince Molag Bal, the God of Schemes, is below. The video also takes a look at some of the realm’s inhabitants. The Elder Scrolls Online is expected to launch this year and will be playable at Gamescom in August.

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Thu, May 02, 2013 | 13:55 BST

The Elder Scrolls Online will be playable at Gamescom in August

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The Elder Scrolls Online will be playable at Gamescom in August, ZeniMax Online has announced. It’s presence will allow “thousands” the opportunity to play the MMO at Bethesda’s booth. Gamescom runs August 22-25 in Cologne, Germany, and to grab your tickets to the event, head over to the official website.

Mon, Apr 15, 2013 | 09:48 BST

The Elder Scrolls Online: new trailer shows Ogrim beasts

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The Elder Scrolls Online developer Bethesda has revealed a new trailer for its MMO, showing off Ogrim monsters, first seen back in Morrowind. They’re big, burly and kind of disgusting.

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Mon, Apr 15, 2013 | 11:26 BST

The Elder Scrolls Online footage leaked

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A video has turned up online showing almost 20 minutes of The Elder Scrolls Online, presumably captured from a recent beta event. It demonstrates the character creator, dialogue, and the player dashing about a sandy environment, fighting wolves and doing emotes.

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Fri, Apr 12, 2013 | 13:44 BST

The Elder Scrolls Online: new screens show bards, bugs and battles

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The Elder Scrolls Online developer Bethesda has cast a bunch of new gameplay screens out into the wild. They show off some characters up close, combat and various locations from the game’s vast world.

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Wed, Apr 10, 2013 | 01:30 BST

The Elder Scrolls Online beta invites on the way

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Zenimax Online has issued another round of beta invites for The Elder Scrolls Online. If you registered to test the upcoming MMORPG, be sure to check your spam folder over the next few days. This test is quite a small one, though, so don’t be too alarmed if you don’t get in this time; the developer has promised more and larger testing events over the coming months. The Elder Scrolls Online is expected to launch this year.

Mon, Mar 25, 2013 | 08:08 GMT

Elder Scrolls Online will “cut through the noise” of crowded MMO market

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The Elder Scrolls Online game director Matt Firor has stated that having the might of a big IP like Bethesda’s RPG series in the MMO scene will help differentiate it from the rest of the crowded market.

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Wed, Mar 20, 2013 | 08:43 GMT

The Elder Scrolls Online: new screens are spider-tastic

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The Elder Scrolls Online has received a fresh batch of screens, courtesy of Bethesda Softworks. If you’re afraid of spiders you might want to take a deep breath before reading further.

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Tue, Mar 19, 2013 | 16:27 GMT

The Elder Scrolls Online will support first-person gameplay, other preview nuggets

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Many site have gone live with play impressions of The Elder Scrolls Online, and some of the information we’ve gleaned is as follows: its supports first-person gameplay; the UI is “minimalistic”; quests are instanced very subtly; and the combat will be similar to the PC versions of Skyrim or Oblivion. We’ve rounded up a few impressions below, and as more go live, we’ll link you.

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Tue, Mar 19, 2013 | 05:23 GMT

The Elder Scrolls Online playable at PAX East

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The Elder Scrolls Online will be playable at PAX East, should you be attending the Boston show this weekend. As well as sending staff to appear in a number of panels, Bethesda is making the MMORPG the focus of a special event, with competitions, food, music and more. Full details are available on the Bethesda Blog. The Elder Scrolls Online launches on PC later this year. PAX East runs March 22 through 24.

Thanks, Destructoid.

Wed, Mar 13, 2013 | 00:06 GMT

You may not need to bring a tank in The Elder Scrolls Online’s group content

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As a person who is relatively new to MMO gaming, the Holy Trinity (damage, healer, tank) is still a fresh concept to me, and I am not tired of it. But others don’t feel that way. Bethesda hears their cries, and are creating a game that does contain trinity roles without necessarily requiring them all to be present for 4+ person group content.
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Fri, Mar 01, 2013 | 20:53 GMT

The Elder Scrolls Online beta invites to be sent later this month

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Bethesda has announced that later this month, it will start sending out closed beta invites The Elder Scrolls Online for those who have signed up. If you haven’t yet, now’s the time. More information on how the invite and beta process will be handled can be found through this handy dandy FAQ. The Elder Scrolls Online is slated for launch later this year.

Wed, Feb 20, 2013 | 16:37 GMT

The Elder Scrolls Online first-person view wont show hands or weapons

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The Elder Scrolls Online game director Matt Firor has explained that while Bethesda’s MMORPG features both third and first-person modes, you won’t see your characters hands or weapons through your character’s eyes.

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Fri, Feb 15, 2013 | 02:58 GMT

The Elder Scrolls Online shows off armour concepts

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The Elder Scrolls Online has accumulated over 1 million Likes on Facebook, and to celebrate, the team released a concept artwork showing off Breton, High Elf and Nord armous sets – as well as a thank you video.

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Thu, Feb 14, 2013 | 00:22 GMT

The Elder Scrolls Online lore gives Emeric’s backstory

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The Elder Scrolls Online has added a new story to its collection, telling of the rise of Daggerfall Covenant ruler High King Emeric. This is the third instalment in Zenimax Online’s series, with previous episodes introducing Aldmeri Dominion queen Ayrenn and Ebonheart pack leader Jorunn the Skald King. The Elder Scrolls Online is expected in 2013 and is taking beta sign ups.

Thanks, Massively.

Tue, Jan 22, 2013 | 15:55 GMT

Elder Scrolls Online beta sign-ups open, new trailer live

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The Elder Scrolls Online beta sign-ups are now open, giving players a chance to register their interest in Bethesda’s sprawling MMORPG. CGI troupe Blur – of Dishonored trailer fame – have created a new trailer to mark the occasion. You can watch it and get beta sign-up details below.

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Fri, Jan 18, 2013 | 19:41 GMT

The Elder Scrolls Online developer video delves into the war between factions

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A video for The Elder Scrolls Online has been released by Bethesda. In the MMO, the Aldmeri Dominion, Daggerfall Covenant, and Ebonheart Pact at war, but at one time the Alliances got along, seemingly. In the developer video below, Lawrence Schick discusses what let to the factions’ disagreement. TESO is expected to launch sometime this year.

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