I'm satisfied.

Bethesda's Traditional "Low Key" Box art is what got me to Morrowind in the first place. It was like a subtle taunt. "We're so awesome, we don't need to show you anything", amidst a sea of Guns, Mechs and swords. Also, I've always been a svcker for that sort of "Subtle" style. I find over-the-top stuff like WoW or even Mass Effect 2's Box art childish, not that that, in itself is bad. Just sometimes it doesn't fit (See: Mass Effect 2)

Looks very nice, I like it.

The CE cover should be just the Akatosh logo, darkened a bit and engraved onto the box. Because you know they'll be more than just the game inside.

As expected, and absolutely nothing wrong with that :tes:

We've already seen it, as Mankar pointed out.

Onto the art itself. I think it is perfect. As the Legend of Zelda games cover art also illustrates, less is truly more. As "ugly_guy" put it, "a subtle taunt."

Thank god. They need to keep the tradition.

That is how every Elder Scrolls game's box art should look forever, with the only variation being the emblem/logo and number/subtitle.

I'm glad they stuck with this.

Plenty of games that have too many supposedly badasses on the cover or some scantily clad lady or whatever.

Nice to see something simple, .....it will actualy be eye catching in the store compared to all that other stuff.

http://www.coverbrowser.com/image/dos-games/627-1.jpg that TES isn't dumbing down,

I'm glad they make them all look the same.

I like it, looks a bit like leather.
Sure would be awesome if the Collector's Edition had a leather cover.

Totally agree. Subtlety designed covers truly capture the eye and attention more to the passing customer, which is why many game designers have 'toned' down cover designs of mature titles over the years and made them sleeker and more stylish.

I agree with you about Mass Effect. The first one's cover was truly epic and well executed but the second felt overcrowded, rushed and as this they didn't care much for it. First one gave impressions of 'great sci-fi RPG adventure' while the second appeared on the box more 'linear action adventure game'

Elder Scrolls titles since Morrowind have always felt incredibly engaging to the public eye. They show nothing of the game's characters or setting, but just something interesting enough to hint at a massive, lore deep world. And when it's enticed you enough to scan the back, it explains how you can do what you want and be who want within this world, the titles strong unique selling point.

I think I would probably forget about the box art entirely the moment I step off that familiar sounding prison barge...

the Oblivion cover originally had a lighter tone to it, with the GotY cover pretty much reversing that to make it all dark with some lighter touches. maybe they'll reverse it for Skyrim, though it could seem out of place

no surpise thats how the covers always look. simple

Sweet, I hope the logo is 3D (not holographic).

Looks great!

Not that unexpected.

It's dumbing up, yay!

I wonder if those dragon language glyphs mean something... Excuse me, sir. Do you speak draconic?

You know, Arena, which was rated T, would probably get an M if it were released today, based on just that cover.

Actually the symbols do mean things.The Oblivion case was daedric (It is decipherable into our tongue although I believe it would be near impossible to translate. ) The Morrowind was also daedric and said the name of the tribunal and im guessing Skyrims will be in draconic.

I love it. It'd be epic if the CE came like that, but with black leather and steel/silver.

Awesome.

Elegant simplicity FTW.

Oh yeah. *puts a dunce hat on*
My mistake. Thanks for pointing that out.