[Adam Baumgartner]

I think it might be announced at VGA. Can anyone check if Bethesda will be there?

[John N]

I think it might be announced at VGA. Can anyone check if Bethesda will be there?

TES:V most likely will not be announced at the VGAs.

[Paula Rose]

TES:V most likely will not be announced at the VGAs.

True, but it's just that a big rumour starts near the event and there are unannounced titles to be unveiled there. I just think it's definetly a possibility.

[michael danso]

I think I have an idea of what TES V will be about.

Basically, when you played Morrowind, you heard rumours in-game about how weak the Emperor was, and that people speculated how long it would last. In other words, it implied of something bad happening to the Empire.
Now, we all know something relatively close happened in Oblivion - a crisis for the Empire.

Well, here come's my idea: in Oblivion sometimes people talk about some rumours that some of the provinces are thinking about seceding from the Empire. Perhaps Elder Scrolls 5 will take place in one of those seceding provinces? Perhaps a war will come between the Empire and the province? That's what I think TES V will be about.

[Justin Bywater]

I think I have an idea of what TES V will be about.

Basically, when you played Morrowind, you heard rumours in-game about how weak the Emperor was, and that people speculated how long it would last. In other words, it implied of something bad happening to the Empire.
Now, we all know something relatively close happened in Oblivion - a crisis for the Empire.

Well, here come's my idea: in Oblivion sometimes people talk about some rumours that some of the provinces are thinking about seceding from the Empire. Perhaps Elder Scrolls 5 will take place in one of those seceding provinces? Perhaps a war will come between the Empire and the province? That's what I think TES V will be about.

You're ideas are about 50 threads late to that specific discussion Right now the the biggest recent speculation material is the Eurogamer article, go to uesp.net for a link.

[Cody Banks]

You're ideas are about 50 threads late to that specific discussion Right now the the biggest recent speculation material is the Eurogamer article, go to uesp.net for a link.

Someone suggests some other topic of speculation, and you point him to the Eurogamer article?

Absolutely nothing of value has emerged from speculation on the Eurogamer article. At most it's created a useless discussion on the meaning of "direct sequel."

[Miragel Ginza]

Someone suggests some other topic of speculation, and you point him to the Eurogamer article?

Absolutely nothing of value has emerged from speculation on the Eurogamer article. At most it's created a useless discussion on the meaning of "direct sequel."

I agree, the Eurogamer discussion has become little more than circle talk.

[chirsty aggas]

Someone suggests some other topic of speculation, and you point him to the Eurogamer article?

Absolutely nothing of value has emerged from speculation on the Eurogamer article. At most it's created a useless discussion on the meaning of "direct sequel."

I never said that any value came out of the Eurogamer article, simple that it was the biggest and the most recent related news. The idea that one of those rumors could be a hint about the story of the next game is a topic that has been discussed time and time again and has been beaten to death already, my goal was to update him on the most recent topic, if you have a problem with what I said then PM me and we'll discuss it there. Lets not spam this thread any further.

[Mario Alcantar]

I agree, the Eurogamer discussion has become little more than circle talk.

I second this. Or third this, whatever

I think I have an idea of what TES V will be about.

Basically, when you played Morrowind, you heard rumours in-game about how weak the Emperor was, and that people speculated how long it would last. In other words, it implied of something bad happening to the Empire.
Now, we all know something relatively close happened in Oblivion - a crisis for the Empire.

Well, here come's my idea: in Oblivion sometimes people talk about some rumours that some of the provinces are thinking about seceding from the Empire. Perhaps Elder Scrolls 5 will take place in one of those seceding provinces? Perhaps a war will come between the Empire and the province? That's what I think TES V will be about.

I agree, but there are three things to consider:

1) The fact that it is, apparently, set 200 years after Oblivion, rendering the rumours at that time almost pointless.
2) They mention almost every area - Skyrim, Summerset, even Akavir - in the rumour mill.
3) The past two games have been largely based around the empire. I for one, am slightly bored with it - imperials are the most ordinary race - and the devs might be too.

In the meantime, I'm going with Skyrim. It's the only part of this whole rumour mess that we've got solid evidence on (the copyright).

[Lexy Dick]

I never said that any value came out of the Eurogamer article, simple that it was the biggest and the most recent related news. The idea that one of those rumors could be a hint about the story of the next game is a topic that has been discussed time and time again and has been beaten to death already, my goal was to update him on the most recent topic, if you have a problem with what I said then PM me and we'll discuss it there. Lets not spam this thread any further.

The lack of info available is limmiting us to topics that are mostly wishful thinking and usually end up back where they started.

[Charlotte Henderson]

See, when they announced and hyped up Oblivion they disappointed the entire industry when they had to admit that they were pushing the release date back. BGS may feel more comfortable not announcing until they're damn well ready because they want to make promises that they know are good. So your assumption that the time to release is ever shrinking is not totally solid. The very reason that we have yet to see an announcement might be because they delayed the game by a year without us knowing.

Just playing devil's advocate.

I agree.

I clearly remember someone from Beth saying, "there's potentially a new elder scrolls in 2010," now we all know this is not true. However, I bet their original timetable was a release date in late 2010. However, as game developing tends to do, they ran into a million problems.

I bet Beth definitely pushed it back without anyone knowing. This was smart. With Oblivion it was a huge letdown, but since nothing has been announced yet....

...we're still kind of let down....lol

We are so needy!

[Isabel Ruiz]

I second this. Or third this, whatever

I agree, but there are three things to consider:

1) The fact that it is, apparently, set 200 years after Oblivion, rendering the rumours at that time almost pointless.
2) They mention almost every area - Skyrim, Summerset, even Akavir - in the rumour mill.
3) The past two games have been largely based around the empire. I for one, am slightly bored with it - imperials are the most ordinary race - and the devs might be too.

In the meantime, I'm going with Skyrim. It's the only part of this whole rumour mess that we've got solid evidence on (the copyright).

I am guessing it is Akavir, becuase that article did mention blades. It could also be Skyrim because the VGA trailer showed a snowy place.

[Nikki Lawrence]

I am guessing it is Akavir, becuase that article did mention blades. It could also be Skyrim because the VGA trailer showed a snowy place.

But Akavir is a completely different continent and the Blades were an intelligence/fighting unit of the Empire. Don't get me wrong. Akavir will be a great place to have an Elder Scrolls game, but it's still too early.

[Sara Johanna Scenariste]

December 10th.

12 days and counting... it'll be like an early Christmas countdown but with five times the disappointment at the end.

I don't know why this is bothering me, but I just thought I should point out that the VGAs are on the 11th haha.

[Claire Jackson]

It could also be Skyrim because the VGA trailer showed a snowy place.

...I hope you were being sarcastic when you said that.

[JR Cash]

I don't know why this is bothering me, but I just thought I should point out that the VGAs are on the 11th haha.

Damn it.

I knew I should have looked that up. 'Naaaaah' I thought. 'I'm like totally clued up on the gaming industry, how could I be wrong?'

Ugh.

[louise tagg]

True, but it's just that a big rumour starts near the event and there are unannounced titles to be unveiled there. I just think it's definetly a possibility.

I'll allow you "a possibility"; but only the slightest perceptible uptick above the background noise of random probability. The apparent correlation of the rumor's viral status with the upcoming VGAs, in my opinion, is an illusion. And I suspect that the rumor's proximity to the awards may have helped propel it to its viral status - as opposed to there actually being a more significant relationship. This might help explain why the older Sony rumor pertaining to the existence of TES:V was not perpetuated among the gaming-media outlets.

Keep in mind that I'm not completely dismissing Eurogamer's claim here, just dismissing the claim of a connection between it and the VGAs.

[Holli Dillon]

I think there is more truth to the eurogamer's article than people are giving it. Im sure with or without the VGA there will be an anouncment soon.

And didnt the article also say that he had the game in hand or something like that? So it kinda hints that it is nearing the end

[Brιonα Renae]

I think there is more truth to the eurogamer's article than people are giving it. Im sure with or without the VGA there will be an anouncment soon.

And didnt the article also say that he had the game in hand or something like that? So it kinda hints that it is nearing the end

It said that he had official documents in hand, not the game. He also mentioned that they were doing voice work, thus, it would be a very incomplete game in hand... if it were.

I'm still skeptical. I want it, but this doesn't feel right.

[George PUluse]

I am guessing it is Akavir, becuase that article did mention blades. It could also be Skyrim because the VGA trailer showed a snowy place.

Blades have been in every game, though... and yes, that trailer showed a snowy place, but it also showed a helicopter

[Makenna Nomad]

Blades have been in every game, though... and yes, that trailer showed a snowy place, but it also showed a helicopter

two birds with one stone?

[Melis Hristina]

Perhaps when people speculate on it being a chronological sequel it may just mean it has to do with the long term effects of the events of OB.
EDIT:but somehow that seems wrong.

[Ross Zombie]

It said that he had official documents in hand, not the game. He also mentioned that they were doing voice work, thus, it would be a very incomplete game in hand... if it were.

Actually, the voice recordings are in the last vases of development, so it would mean that it's almost complete.

[Charlotte Buckley]

Perhaps when people speculate on it being a chronological sequel it may just mean it has to do with the long term effects of the events of OB.
EDIT:but somehow that seems wrong.

You're pursuing the end of a rabbit hole...and too many have already followed that into wonderland. In truth, because we're dealing with the writer's recollection of a conversation (which he may well have misinterpreted himself) veiled with a translation issue (direct vs. chronological) there is nothing profitable to be gained in reading too much into what "direct/chronological sequel" really means.

[Jade Payton]

Blades have been in every game, though... and yes, that trailer showed a snowy place, but it also showed a helicopter

It's obviously a Dwemer helicopter. :nod: