So after a tedioius and perilous long journey that started quite some time ago, shortly after Skyrim was released if memory serves, the fellas at Bethesda/ZeniMax have finally aired the MMORPG version of the Elder Scrolls, one of the most expected titles in gaming for this year. Now I will try to be as brief as possible because I have a cartload of other stupid things to write as well so I will only give tongue to a couple thoughts on this rather joyful event that took place yesterday.
Ever since I first played the Elder Scrolls, I dreamed about the day when will bless the game with an online. That day has finally come and I must confess that I am rather excited to give it a try, however certain issues about the game do bother me (as always, one must constantly complain about something to keep the blog running). Things such as the lack of “realms” as in WoW or the issues with PvP action throughout the world and the one single big battleground are dwarfed by the fact that one must pay a cursed subscription to play this title as well (as if the one for Warcraft wasn’t enough). This brings us to our next issue, that of competition, will we be able to finally settle it once and for all that there is a huge difference between World of Warcraft and The Elder Scrolls (except for the subscription part obviosuly) and that they both appeal to different gamer types (aaahhhh … more or less … actually less in my case at least) or no? The issue remains unsettled however, for now at least I will be taking a break from Blizz and focus on spreading havok in this game and who knows maybe a little change will prove quite helpful in these difficult times. Or if that won’t help at least we can all agree upon the fact that their cinematics look cool.
The Elder Scrolls Online (Alliances & Arrival Trailers)
And finally do allow me to tell you that a game that looks like this and has an this sort of gameplay (cause it’s basically Skyrim only this time it’s “on the line”) shouldn’t really bother with getting a following, the issue will be with keeping and growing those followers and don’t fail in the miserable way in which SWTOR did when it crumbled down into the free-to-play section of the MMO’s that were so much cheaper than it! Will ESO have the same fate, will it manage to stay on top or will it even rival the biggest title in the online field of gaming (guess that reference is quite clear). With these being told just make sure you enjoy the game and give the guys credit for their work.