Skyrim Hearthfire arrives on Xbox LIVE this September 4th

For those of you who are absolute fans of Skyrim to the end, you would do well to mark September 4th on your respective calendars. After all, this is when Skyrim’s latest game add-on known as Hearthfire will be released. This is not surprising considering how the Hearthfire trademark was filed recently, paving the possible name of a new Skyrim DLC which has been proven correct, so that you can remove that grain of salt from your mouth now. In Hearthfire, you are able to add a more personal touch to the Skyrim universe, where you can purchase virtual land and build your own home right from the ground up without the need to obtain an engineering or architectural degre.

Your imagination’s the limit, where it can range from a simple one-room cottage to a sprawling compound that comes complete with an armory, alchemy laboratory, stable, and garden amongst others. A new range of tools such as the drafting table and carpenter’s workbench are able to turn quarried stone, clay, and sawn logs into magnificent structures and furnishings. You will be able to pick up Hearthfire on Xbox LIVE from next week onwards for 400 Microsoft Points a pop.

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Skyrim 1.7 patch for PS3 in Europe is live

For those of you living in Europe and are avid gamers who love Skyrim, then you would be pleased to hear that patch 1.7 has already arrived on the PS3 yesterday, although there was still no word on Dawnguard PS3 to date. I guess it pays to be patient, as good things come to those who wait. Now this is just a general rule of thumb, so do not quote me on this here. European PS3 players ought to have enjoyed patch 1.7 since yesterday, where you would have experienced a bunch of bug fixes in addition to the inclusion of mounted combat in Skyrim.

Patch 1.7 will basically deliver all the content which came out with patch 1.6 on other platforms, apart from the slew of bug fixes which were implemented with 1.7. For those who have already installed the patch, how did you find your gaming experience on Skyrim? Is it any better, or did it become less enjoyable for you?

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COPS Skyrim: What You Gonna Do With an Arrow to the Knee?

I’m sure at some point we’ve all seen COPS on television. It never ceases to amaze me just how stupid people can be when they’re drunk or stoned. If you’ve ever wondered what all the guards in Skyrim do on a normal, daily basis when not taking arrows to the knee or fighting off dragons this is the video for you.

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The guys over at Nerdist have put together a video called COPS Skyrim, and it’s funny. Apparently, this will be a serialized video posted to YouTube and in the first episode, the guards encounter a number of bad boys, include a confused elderly man in the roadway mixing up stuff and more.

My favorite is the stolen wood bowl where the cop asks the thief to pull the animal over. I laughed out loud when the officer called for his partner to sic the dog on him and then screams “no not all the dogs!” The possible flatbacker is funny as is the perfect theme song.

[via Nerdist]


Hearthfire trademark filed, possible name for next Skyrim DLC?

While Skyrim: Dawngard has yet to make its way onto the PlayStation 3, due to it being not good enough, it seems that those who are enjoying the DLC might have another DLC to look forward to in the future. In a trademark filed by Bethesda’s parent company, Zenimax, the name Hearthfire has been revealed. Given that the name Hearthfire is used to refer to the 9th month of the in-game calendar, the name should not come as a surprise and to a certain extent it is rather appropriate. Of course details of the Hearthfire DLC is pretty zero at this point, assuming it is even a DLC to begin with. However if and when it does launch, thanks to Bethesda’s deal with Microsoft, Xbox 360 owners can expect to enjoy it as an exclusive before it makes its way onto other platforms. In any case we certainly hope that Bethesda is able to sort out the issue Dawngard is having with the PlayStation 3 platform as we’re sure that players would rather play Dawngard than have to wait for the next DLC, which may or may not have issues with the PlayStation 3 as well. We’ll be keeping our eyes peeled for more info, but until then what do you guys think Hearthfire could feature?

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Skyrim: Dawnguard still “isn’t good enough” to be released on the PlayStation 3

While Xbox 360 gamers are busy enjoying the much awaited Skyrim: Dawnguard DLC, it seems that PlayStation 3 owners are still left out in the cold when it comes to their turn. Earlier this month we reported that the reason behind the delay for the PlayStation 3 was due to Bethesda feeling that the performance of Dawnguard on the PlayStation 3 was not satisfactory. Well as it stands, it seems that Bethesda is still feeling that way according to a recent tweet by Pete Hines, who was quoted as saying, “It hasn’t changed: It isn’t good enough to release for PS3. Saying that daily doesn’t really help.” It should be noted that when Skyrim launched on the PlayStation 3, there was issues with lag and frame rates which were eventually addressed with a patch, so perhaps Dawnguard might have run into similar issues as well although this is merely speculation on our part. In any case if you’re a PlayStation 3 gamer looking forward to Dawnguard, you’re probably still in for quite a wait so stay tuned as we keep you updated on its progress!

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Skyrim Dawnguard DLC arrives on PC but not PS3 as Bethesda is not satisfied with its performance

Skyrim Dawnguard DLC has touched down for the PC, but it seems that the release of Skyrim Dawnguard DLC for the Sony PS3 has been delayed, with Bethesda stepping forward to claim that they will not go ahead with a release until they themselves are satisfied with the kind of performance the game gives on Sony’s aging console. Bethesda mentioned, “We are not satisfied yet with Dawnguard’s performance on the PS3. We would like for everyone to have a chance to play Dawnguard, but we aren’t going to release it for PS3 knowing that some people’s experience in Skyrim will be worse. We do everything we can to have our content available to all; from our free updates, to user mods, to paid DLC. We’re as disappointed as our fans when that isn’t the case, but we’ll continue to push for that reality.”

I say that is a pretty good principle to stick to – after all, no one would enjoy a gimped video game simply because it is out early, and the developers might as well take some extra time required to polish up the game and remove whatever major bugs there are so that gamers do not end up frustrated and turned off completely. As for those who are rocking to an Xbox 360 or a PC, they have managed to enjoy Skyrim Dawnguard DLC since last night, and judging by initial impressions, PS3 owners take heart – it is going to be well worth the wait!

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Skyrim 1.7 available on Steam now

Skyrim 1.7After spending a week in beta, it looks like the latest patch for Skyrim is now available for all players on Steam. According to an announcement on the official Bethesda blog, the Skyrim 1.7 update is out of beta and available to all Steam users. All you have to do is launch Skyrim on Steam and the update will automatically be downloaded and installed. The 1.7 update features general memory and stability optimizations, fixed crash related to new water shaders, fixed rare crash related to dragon landings, and several other gameplay bugs.

Does the release of patch 1.7 finally mean that Dawnguard is coming soon to the PC and PS3? Fingers crossed. The Skyrim 1.7 patch will also be made available for the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 when the console manufacturers approve it – after Bethesda submits the updates this week.

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PS3, PC to miss Dawnguard

According to Bethesda marketing boss Pete Hines, he has extinguished whatever little hope there is left for a rapid release for of Skyrim’s Dawnguard DLC (downloadable content) for the PC and Sony PS3. Pete Hines tweeted, “We have not announced Dawnguard for any other platform, nor given a timeline for any such news. If we have news, I promise I’d tell you.” Talk about being a wet blanket for a potentially explosive extension to the hugely popular Skyrim franchise, no? Well, just to gain some context, Dawnguard is the first expansion for The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim, and it will arrive on the Xbox 360 platform this coming June 26th, which technically speaking, would be today. What do you think of this bit of news if you are a PS3 or PC gamer?

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Skyrim 1.7 beta now available on Steam, could Dawnguard for PC be coming soon?

It has almost been a month since Skyrim: Dawnguard was released on the Xbox 360 where it enjoyed a 30-day period of exclusivity before it made its way onto other platforms, which is why we can’t say we’re too surprised to learn that Bethesda has rolled out the 1.7 beta patch for Skyrim on the PC via Steam. This has led to some speculating that it could be the precursor to Dawnguard finally launching on the PC. The 1.7 patch is also expected to roll out to the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 “as soon as possible”, according to Bethesda’s blog. No word if 1.7 will also be the precursor to Dawnguard for the PlayStation 3, but as far as Xbox gamers are concerned, patch 1.7 will come with some Kinect fixes along with additional support for French, German, Italian and Spanish gamers who wish to get in on the Kinect-enabled dragon speak commands for both Skyrim and Dawnguard. So, who else is excited?

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Skyrim: Dawnguard released

As promised, Skyrim: Dawnguard is finally out, where you are able to get it from Xbox LIVE for 1,600 Microsoft Points. The video above shows you how you are able to access the new quest, and for those who are not in the know, Dawnguard holds the distinction of being the first official add-on for Skyrim, an RPG which has spawned many a meme – in particular, references to taking it to the knee. This particular expansion will expand the story of the Skyrim universe further, where Vam Harkon makes a return to power as he attempts to wield the Elder Scrolls in order to “end the sun itself”. No idea on what he hopes to achieve by snuffing out something as large as a sun though, it would clearly make Hitler or Stalin look like sane people when compared to him. Have you given Skyrim: Dawnguard a go, or do you have the intention of doing so?

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