the elder scrolls

This Skyrim Cosplay Will Make You Shout ‘Fus Ro Dah!’

The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim was one of the best games of 2011. 2011? It’s 2013! No matter, Skyrim lives on, thanks in part to its fancy outfits.


Video Games Have Become Obsessed With Bows And Arrows. Which Game’s Bow Is Best?

If you’ve been playing big-budget action video games over the last couple of years, you’ve probably noticed a few trends. The graphics have gotten better. The animations have become more lifelike. The explosions have gotten more explosive.


This Is Obviously A Heavily Modded PC Version Skyrim Statue

Now available for preorder from the fine folks at Gaming Heads, this $US299.99 statue of Skyrim‘s champion would not be possible without the PC modding community. You just don’t get this sort of visual fidelity with today’s game consoles.


You Are Over-Encumbered. Drop Your iPhone.

I don’t own an iPhone anymore. I suddenly wish I did. This case costs $US40, but the joke makes it almost totally worth it.


Skyrim Mod Videos Look Like A Next-Gen Elder Scrolls Game

It’s one thing to look at screenshots and gape, but video of Skyrim looking like a next-gen game is something else entirely.


You’ll Kill Giants For This Skyrim Shield And Coffee Table Combo

Prop master Harrison Krix has outdone himself this time. What begins as a replica Skyrim shield — and an impressive one at that — soon evolves into something a lot more practical.


These Video Game Towns And Villages Were Doomed From The Start

Oh those lovely hometowns, starting villages… Their peaceful and harmonious atmosphere ensures that there’s nothing to worry about; our journey is yet to begin. And then suddenly, it’s all gone, leaving behind nothing but dust. And sometimes a bit of fire.


The Magic Of Skyrim Mods: A Naked Man Swimming In Cabbage

Just when you think you’ve seen it all, you really have not. The wonderful world of Skyrim mods never ceases to delight and amaze.


This Mod Adds A Better Kind Of Achievement To Skyrim

I rarely get too caught up chasing down achievements in games, but every so often they get under my skin. “Make it through Ravenholm without using a gun, eh? Alright, it’s on.”


Let’s Rank The Elder Scrolls Games, Best To Worst

We here at Kotaku have been having a lot of fun with rankings lately, from Halo to Grand Theft Auto to Final Fantasy to Pokémon. And now, it’s time to rank the big daddy of singleplayer RPGs: The Elder Scrolls series.


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