[Kelvin Diaz]

Ouch!

If the VGAs have live streaming available to an international audience that is still one significant advantage over Game Informer - Both the Oblivion and FO3 unveilings were GI exclusives so it was a month before the international audience had something more substantive than a fan overview. Of course Bethesda could always go with multiple magazines as they did with FONV or do an online unveiling so the VGA's advantage doesn't seem to trump it's small viewership.

Also, even last year if I recall correctly the announcements that did happen at the VGAs weren't too shabby. I'm pretty sure Batman: Arkham Asylum (2? I don't keep up with it) and maybe even Halo: Reach and Call of Duty: Black Ops may have been revealed at last year's event, and they certainly had no trouble getting sales. Having big names like these will inevitably attract reporters and such for gaming websites and magazines alike to tune in. Even if these reporters are only in the US, the news if TESV were announced at the VGAs would spread over the internet like wildfire.

So I guess what I'm trying to point out is that the question should not be 'how many people will be watching the VGAs?' but 'who will be watching the VGAs' in which case I think the event would be a prime place to light the spark and watch the fire spread.

[Siidney]

It seems this is pretty significant then, for a series to have an entire four page spread devoted to it's history, development etc. As well as having the developers comment on it. Hmm? :happy:

EDIT: Yes, no, maybe? Correct me if I'm wrong, anyone. Have any other game series received this much attention in the "Classics" section?

I agree, to mention a series like the Elder Scrolls in a 4 page spread...in truth. It feels very out of place from what the other titles were mentioned. Personally, ZeniMax is trying to become a Juggernaut of a AAA developer. To release an Elder Scrolls title within the next year(or announce it) would be greatly beneficial to any potential investors since it's almost assuredly going to be a smash hit.

[N3T4]

My only other input is this:

After the VGAs are over tomorrow, I'm going to ask Reiner if the cover is one of the games that were unveiled.

I asked Reiner if the game shown in the Feb's cover has modern guns. He didn't reply. I asked one more time, no replies. All I can say is, denying it would give us a huge hint, confirming it... well there it goes our hopes and if it truly was I believe he would have said, after all 90% of the games that are going to be announced in VGAs or anything else have modern guns so it wouldn't reveal it at all, so as I said denying it would confirm and we know that there are less games with no modern guns so he would basically reveal it, in this case TESV. However as he did not comment, not being skeptical but rather optimistic, I think we could take that as a no to my question, confirming TESV (or any other game without guns). Being skeptical in the other hand, he just couldn't say at all due to an NDA contract or something similar to this.

So what I am saying is, I asked a question, if he did not comment on it he basically confirmed. Though there is still the chance of he just not being able to say anything.

[Lewis Morel]

Bah!

I speculate that ZeniMax will start hosting ZeniCon next year with TES5 as its prize stallion. They sure seem to have grown into a powerhouse to proceed and succeed

[Marine x]

Bah!

I speculate that ZeniMax will start hosting ZeniCon next year with TES5 as its prize stallion. They sure seem to have grown into a powerhouse to proceed and succeed

What? ZeniCon? That's a joke right?

Also, news from twitter:
"The covers for our next two issues are two of my most anticipated games of the moment. Any guesses? "
http://twitter.com/pkollar

Can anyone find out if this Philip Kollar dude is a TES fan?
:lol: I am mad, I just randomly asked him if he likes TES series.

http://www.gameinformer.com/members/giphil/default.aspx

"Favorite Game Genres:RPG, FPS, adventure, MMO
Favorite Games:Half-Life, Half-Life 2, Super Mario Bros. 3, Final Fantasy VI"

Favorite games.... HALF LIFE! Damn, Half Life 3...
Favorite genres... RPGs!! It could still be TES

According to his Twitter he follows Nick Breckon.

I am starting to think it will be Half Life 3/ Episode 3 guys

[scorpion972]

I speculate that Reiner is started to get annoyed at all the tweets he's getting about the next cover. I wouldn't too be surprised if he stopped responding to us altogether about it if we keep asking and asking. I think it'd be a good idea to lower the amount of questions we're throwing at him and other Game Informer staff by just a tad.

It seems this is pretty significant then, for a series to have an entire four page spread devoted to it's history, development etc. As well as having the developers comment on it. Hmm? :happy:

Yeah I guess so.

[Darren Chandler]

"Mass Effect 3" was leaked earlier today. So... yeah one of the GI issues could be that, especially since it hasn't "officially" been revealed yet. :unsure2:
That being said... If it's soon enough then it's soon enough. Mass Effect 3 is more likely a VGA thing since at this point it's targeted more towards that crowd.

[joannARRGH]

I speculate that Reiner is started to get annoyed at all the tweets he's getting about the next cover. I wouldn't too be surprised if he stopped responding to us altogether about it if we keep asking and asking. I think it'd be a good idea to lower the amount of questions we're throwing at him and other Game Informer staff by just a tad.

I think it may still be safe to ask, under certain conditions. If you notice, both Andrew Reiner (GI Executive Editor - @Andrew_Reiner) and Phillip Kollar (GI Associate Editor - @pkollar) were fielding guesses for the next cover, so to some extent they WANT to drum up hype and annoying questions. We just need to make sure that 1) the questions aren't all coming from one source, to avoid tipping them off and causing them to ignore that person; and 2) that we vary who we direct the questions to, to ensure no one individual is too oversaturated with inquiries. I say all the editors are fair game - they all appear to know what the next cover story is, and they're actively involved in getting the community excited about what it could be.

[Shianne Donato]

I think it may still be safe to ask, under certain conditions. If you notice, both Andrew Reiner (GI Executive Editor - @Andrew_Reiner) and Phillip Kollar (GI Associate Editor - @pkollar) were fielding guesses for the next cover, so to some extent they WANT to drum up hype and annoying questions. We just need to make sure that 1) the questions aren't all coming from one source, to avoid tipping them off and causing them to ignore that person; and 2) that we vary who we ask. I say all the editors are fair game - they all appear to know what the next cover story is, and they're actively involved in getting the community excited about what it could be.

Then all we need is to gather up a few people and go asking questions. Which ones should we start with? We need something subtle, we don't need something that supports TESV. But something to rule out other possibilities.

Who is up to it?
*raises hand*

[Aliish Sheldonn]

Then all we need is to gather up a few people and go asking questions. Which ones should we start with? We need something subtle, we don't need something that supports TESV. But something to rule out other possibilities.

Who is up to it?
*raises hand*

Would it be out of the question to just ask them for hints of what the covers could be?

[Maria Garcia]

Then all we need is to gather up a few people and go asking questions. Which ones should we start with? We need something subtle, we don't need something that supports TESV. But something to rule out other possibilities.

Who is up to it?
*raises hand*

I think the smart thing to to would be to wait until after the VGAs. They're less than 24 hours away, and there's a chance (albeit a small one) that TES:V will be announced, making questions unnecessary. If it isn't (well, more likely, when it isn't), then we can come up with some questions that may help eliminate some of the announced titles. For example, we could ask all three editors (using different individuals and different paraphrasing) whether the cover was announced at the VGAs or if it is still an unannounced title. We could also try our hand at narrowing it down by genre or other information - things that dont necessarily directly reference TES:V, but may prove helpful to us regardless.

[Catherine Harte]

I think the smart thing to to would be to wait until after the VGAs. They're less than 24 hours away, and there's a chance (albeit a small one) that TES:V will be announced, making questions unnecessary. If it isn't (well, more likely, when it isn't), then we can come up with some questions that may help eliminate some of the announced titles. For example, we could ask all three editors (using different individuals and different paraphrasing) whether the cover was announced at the VGAs or if it is still an unannounced title. We could also try our hand at narrowing it down by genre or other information - things that dont necessarily directly reference TES:V, but may prove helpful to us regardless.

I thought about asking something related to the genre, but I think if they replied they would be giving too much information. That Philip dude seems to be fond with New Vegas and Fallout, and Nick Breckon (Hehe...). And he likes RPGs a lot, and Half Life. Though it doesn't seem to change much. He mentioned the two next covers, so one could be Half Life and the other, TESV...

Aaaah! :meh: We need more hints.

[JAY]

What? ZeniCon? That's a joke right?

Also, news from twitter:
"The covers for our next two issues are two of my most anticipated games of the moment. Any guesses? "
http://twitter.com/pkollar

Can anyone find out if this Philip Kollar dude is a TES fan?
:lol: I am mad, I just randomly asked him if he likes TES series.

http://www.gameinformer.com/members/giphil/default.aspx

"Favorite Game Genres:RPG, FPS, adventure, MMO
Favorite Games:Half-Life, Half-Life 2, Super Mario Bros. 3, Final Fantasy VI"

Favorite games.... HALF LIFE! Damn, Half Life 3...
Favorite genres... RPGs!! It could still be TES

According to his Twitter he follows Nick Breckon.

I am starting to think it will be Half Life 3/ Episode 3 guys

This is GREAT news. Phil Kollar told me himself that he is a huge fan of Bethesda. Check out this conversation I had with him on GI Online in August:

Me: "So when are you guys doing that Elder Scrolls V cover?"

PK: "I'm a huuuuuuuuuge fan of Oblivion and Fallout 3, so if it were up to me, it'd happen for sure! "

Link: http://www.gameinformer.com:80/members/kimbofife/default.aspx

I'm very very excited for the Feb issue...

[Sabrina garzotto]

This is GREAT news. Phil Kollar told me himself that he is a huge fan of Bethesda. Check out this conversation I had with him on GI Online in August:

Me: "So when are you guys doing that Elder Scrolls V cover?"

PK: "I'm a huuuuuuuuuge fan of Oblivion and Fallout 3, so if it were up to me, it'd happen for sure! "

Link: http://www.gameinformer.com:80/members/kimbofife/default.aspx

I'm very very excited for the Feb issue...

Ooh so you are this Fife dude. Lol! Everywhere I go I can see a comment regarding TES from you. Hah, wonderful! That is definately great, GREAT news!

I was worried, I was starting to think that the cover was Half Life. Now you come with this, and my heart is pumping again. :celebration:
I think I should stop posting now, 5 posts in one page. And I am starting to get off-topic, I hope the mods don't mind it

[Saul C]

Then all we need is to gather up a few people and go asking questions. Which ones should we start with? We need something subtle, we don't need something that supports TESV. But something to rule out other possibilities.

Who is up to it?
*raises hand*

General Silvade, SIR, I am up to the task, SIR! What questions would be the best? Could someone give a list of all of the twitter accounts of GI editors?

This is GREAT news. Phil Kollar told me himself that he is a huge fan of Bethesda. Check out this conversation I had with him on GI Online in August:

Me: "So when are you guys doing that Elder Scrolls V cover?"

PK: "I'm a huuuuuuuuuge fan of Oblivion and Fallout 3, so if it were up to me, it'd happen for sure! "

Link: http://www.gameinformer.com:80/members/kimbofife/default.aspx

I'm very very excited for the Feb issue...

HOT DAMN! Thank you dude! That makes me so excited! Im almost positive that TES V is the Feb GI cover. If it is not then March will be it. I will be excited to see Half Life 3 anyways even though ive never played Half Life.

[FABIAN RUIZ]

Phil Kollar also wrote http://www.gameinformer.com/b/news/archive/2010/10/16/is-bethesda-s-next-game-an-elder-scrolls-mmo.aspx Elder Scrolls article. Of course, ESV isn't an MMO, but I guess it's also something to put out there that he wrote a piece on The Elder Scrolls.

[Tiff Clark]

We need to remember that if TES V is not the February cover then the chances of it being the March cover are far less likely. We feel so confident about the next cover because, among other things, we've been waiting for it "4ever." We have no clue of the nature of the March cover except a guy from Game Informer is looking forward to it.

[Charlotte Buckley]

We need to remember that if TES V is not the February cover then the chances of it being the March cover are far less likely. We feel so confident about the next cover because, among other things, we've been waiting for it "4ever." We have no clue of the nature of the March cover except a guy from Game Informer is looking forward to it.

Well, Nannersaur's post implies that Phil Kollar is really anticipating ESV.

[Madeleine Rose Walsh]

Well, Nannersaur's post implies that Phil Kollar is really anticipating ESV.

Yes, but as Antibody said, thats our only evidence and its not that good. We have far more information about the Feb GI pointing towards TES V. Of course, we might find out tomorrow.

[An Lor]

I hate to sound negative, but I don't see them announcing TES V at the VGAs. I feel like they're more likely to wait until sometime bigger, when they can get more of a spotlight. Maybe I'm wrong. I hope I am wrong. Either way I think it'll be soon.

[Sheila Esmailka]

I'm glad I was able to be the bearer of good news. I might have some more, although this isn't as definite. Anyway, Phil Kollar wrote http://www.gameinformer.com:80/b/news/archive/2010/08/16/bethesda-s-next-game-may-be-released-sooner-than-you-think.aspx in August. The fact that he wrote it could be viewed as evidence that he's a Bethesda fan, but what stood out to me more was the first sentence:

"You need look no further than the recent guesses people have had about our unannounced cover stories to know that gamers are eager for whatever the next game is from Bethesda, the team that brought us Fallout 3 and the Elder Scrolls series."

I think that's some solid evidence to indicate that many people, as Andy McNamara tweeted, have been "begging" for the Feb GI "4ever"...

[Ells]

I hate to sound negative, but I don't see them announcing TES V at the VGAs. I feel like they're more likely to wait until sometime bigger, when they can get more of a spotlight. Maybe I'm wrong. I hope I am wrong. Either way I think it'll be soon.

The only reason we think it's possible that it'll be announced at the VGAs is because it would also be right before the next Game Informer cover. Before this frenzy over the cover started much fewer people believed it likely that it would be at the VGAs. Bethesda has always announced their developed games on their website first, and not at gaming events. The VGAs are a special case because, as I said, it ties into the speculation on the next cover. Saying that they'll wait to announce it at a bigger event is a big stretch considering before this GI cover business announcing it at the VGAs was already a stretch.

And yes, I know "there's a first time for everything."

[Monique Cameron]

I'm glad I was able to be the bearer of good news. I might have some more, although this isn't as definite. Anyway, Phil Kollar wrote http://www.gameinformer.com:80/b/news/archive/2010/08/16/bethesda-s-next-game-may-be-released-sooner-than-you-think.aspx in August. The fact that he wrote it could be viewed as evidence that he's a Bethesda fan, but what stood out to me more was the first sentence:

"You need look no further than the recent guesses people have had about our unannounced cover stories to know that gamers are eager for whatever the next game is from Bethesda, the team that brought us Fallout 3 and the Elder Scrolls series."

I think that's some solid evidence to indicate that many people, as Andy McNamara tweeted, have been "begging" for the Feb GI "4ever"...

It keeps on adding up, thanks for that.

I'm curious about the other information you may have Nannersaur.

[sarah]

Thinking about it, I'm glad we don't see Elder Scrolls games every year and a half like we do with AC, (don't get me started on CoD)... Tying it into this topic, I think almost 5 years is long enough, and as far as official games go, BGS has been working on this unannounced project with nothing else on their slate(outside of the recently known early-stages game)... I think all of the clues are rightfully pointing to February GI cover...

BGS's last known work was Mothership Zeta, correct?

[Yvonne]

Phil Kollar also wrote http://www.gameinformer.com/b/news/archive/2010/10/16/is-bethesda-s-next-game-an-elder-scrolls-mmo.aspx Elder Scrolls article. Of course, ESV isn't an MMO, but I guess it's also something to put out there that he wrote a piece on The Elder Scrolls.

We might as well take that rumor with a a grain of salt like the Eurogamer Denmark rumor if that's true...nobody really knows for sure were that rumor started and VG247 was claiming the court documents plus a source saying it missed it's 2009 reveal.