The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim
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10 Best Western RPGs to play in 2026
This article ranks the 10 best Western RPGs available to play, focusing on games developed in Europe or America that emphasize deep character customization and player-driven narratives. The list includes titles like Baldur's Gate 3, The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, and Disco Elysium: The Final Cut, highlighting their unique gameplay mechanics and storytelling.
Nintendo Switch eShop deals – lowest prices ever for Plucky Squire, Team Sonic Racing, TMNT: Splintered Fate, more
The North American Nintendo Switch eShop is featuring new deals, including the lowest prices ever for games like Plucky Squire, Team Sonic Racing, and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Splintered Fate. The article lists a comprehensive selection of discounted titles available for purchase.
Dave Oshry, CEO of New Blood Interactive, will never uninstall Doom from his PC, and has over 488 hours in Fallout 76:…
New Blood Interactive CEO Dave Oshry discusses his PC gaming habits, highlighting Doom as a game he'll never uninstall and Fallout 76 as the game he has the most hours in. He shares his passion for CRPGs and FPS games, and details upcoming updates for titles like Fallen Aces and Gloomwood.
Nintendo Switch 2 eShop charts – April 19, 2026 – Mouse: P.I. For Hire and Pragmata off to strong starts
The latest Nintendo Switch 2 eShop charts for the week of April 19, 2026, show Mouse: P.I. For Hire and Pragmata off to strong starts, ranking second and third respectively. Pokemon Pokopia holds the top spot, while Pragmata's Deluxe Edition also charted in the top ten.
Review – Starfield (PlayStation 5)
This review of Starfield on PlayStation 5 notes that while the game offers a decent story and RPG elements reminiscent of other Bethesda titles like Skyrim and Fallout, it falls short as a deep space exploration experience. The controls and menus can be clunky, and while combat is fun, enemy variety is lacking. Despite its vast universe, many planets feel repetitive, and the novelty of exploration wears off, making the main quest and faction quests the primary drivers.
15 Years Later, Games Still Can't Nail What Portal 2 Perfected
Fifteen years after its release, Portal 2 is still considered a benchmark for successful comedy in video games. The article analyzes how Valve's approach to humor, characterized by brevity, character-driven jokes, and thoughtful design, contrasts with many modern games that struggle to integrate comedy effectively. Portal 2's shorter playtime and its characters' genuine motivations contribute to its lasting comedic impact.
How many of these videogame horses can you name? (Or tell us what game they're from because they're just named…
This article presents a quiz challenging readers to identify horses from various video games, including titles like The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt and Red Dead Redemption 2. It notes that many game horses lack canonical names and excludes iconic characters like Agro and Epona. The quiz aims to test players' knowledge of gaming trivia.
Skyrim Mod Goes Viral
A new mod for The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim has gone viral, allowing players to engage dragons in unusual ways, such as within the game's marketplaces. This mod introduces a novel gameplay mechanic to the popular open-world RPG.
Skyrim mod has you slay dragons "by debating them on the geopolitics of Tamriel," turning Bethesda's RPG…
A new mod for The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim transforms dragon battles into debates on the geopolitics of Tamriel, replacing traditional combat with in-depth discussions. Created by streamer and YouTuber Blurbs, this modification offers a unique, text-driven approach to engaging with the game's challenges.
Hero modder gives all of Skyrim's jarls unique sitting poses on their fancy thrones
A new mod for The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim, created by daubuoi, introduces unique sitting animations for all jarls on their thrones. This mod addresses a repetitive animation issue in the base game, enhancing the immersion for players governing the nine holds of Skyrim.
PC Gaming’s Secret Weapon: Half Its Revenue Comes From Hidden Gems
PC gaming generates over 50% of its revenue from games outside the top 20, a stark contrast to console and mobile platforms dominated by blockbusters. This diversity is attributed to effective game discovery algorithms, the wishlist system, a strong modding culture, and community recommendations, fostering an environment where indie and niche titles can thrive. This trend highlights the profitability of supporting diverse and experimental game development, positioning PC as a platform for innovation.
Nintendo starts up new “Spotlight Sale” for Switch 2 and Switch, multiple games at new low prices
Nintendo has launched a new "Spotlight Sale" on the Nintendo eShop, featuring discounts on numerous third-party titles for both Nintendo Switch and the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2. Several games are available at their lowest prices ever, with the sale running until April 30, 2026.
"Games like Cyberpunk 2077, Elden Ring, and Skyrim" help make PC gaming the only platform where over half of revenue is from "games outside the top 20," report says
A Newzoo report indicates that PC gaming is the only platform where over half of revenue, specifically 56% in Western markets for 2025, comes from games outside the top 20, showing increasing diversity and long-tail popularity. While PlayStation and Xbox also see revenue from games outside the top 20, PC demonstrates the greatest growth in this area, suggesting a clearer path to relevance and revenue for less mainstream titles.
Starfield is somehow coming to Switch 2, it appears, despite the RPG's "unplayable" PS5 launch and Skyrim's own initially disastrous port
Starfield has received a rating for the Nintendo Switch 2 from the Taiwan Entertainment Software Rating Information Board, suggesting a port is planned despite initial performance issues on PlayStation 5 and a troubled launch for The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim on the previous Nintendo handheld. Community discussion highlights concerns about how the graphically demanding RPG will perform on the new console, especially given its struggles on more powerful hardware.
Polish Coal Mining Region Studio Creates Alaska Gold Rush Game with Scrooge McDuck Inspiration
Polish indie studio Baked Games is developing Alaska Gold Fever, an open-world gold prospecting simulation game inspired by sources like Scrooge McDuck, Spaghetti Westerns, and titles such as Red Dead Redemption 2. Operating from Upper Silesia, a historically significant mining region in Poland, the developers aim to bring an authentic feel to the mining mechanics. The studio, previously known for Prison Simulator, is leveraging community feedback and years of development to create what they hope will be a standout title in the crowded indie market.
Morrowind helped Bethesda to "stay in business" but Skyrim was the "holy sh*t" moment, says former boss
Former Bethesda publishing head Pete Hines stated that The Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind was crucial for the company's survival, while The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim represented a major breakthrough that allowed for creative freedom. Skyrim's massive success introduced role-playing games to a wider audience and solidified Bethesda's position in the industry.
New Skyrim mod turns Bethesda's RPG into the "ultimate" MMO I've always yearned for, transforming…
A new mod called Keizaal Online aims to transform The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim into an MMO-like experience, allowing for persistent multiplayer roleplaying with over 600 active players. This mod offers a more intimate multiplayer experience compared to The Elder Scrolls Online, with player-driven trading and interactions.
Bethesda's ex-marketing VP says Skyrim was its first game to make other studios scared of it: 'You have to be concerned about us if you think you're going to win game of the year'
Former Bethesda marketing VP Pete Hines stated that The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim was the first game from the studio that made other developers concerned about winning Game of the Year awards. While Morrowind allowed Bethesda to stay in business and Oblivion proved they could compete, Skyrim was the title that established them as a major industry force, attracting a broader audience beyond traditional RPG fans.
Make Skyrim's weather feel more impactful with this particle mod
A new mod for The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim, called Particle Wind, aims to enhance the game's atmosphere by adding more impactful weather effects, similar to those found in The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt. The mod, created by RavenKZP, requires SKSE and Address Library for SKSE Plugins to function and allows for customization of wind strength.
The MacBook Neo is moonlighting as a Windows gaming machine, and it’s doing it well
The MacBook Neo, powered by Apple's A18 Pro chip, has demonstrated surprising Windows gaming capabilities when run through Parallels Desktop. Despite its budget positioning and 8GB of RAM, it achieved playable frame rates in titles like Dirt 3 and The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim, though Grand Theft Auto V struggled. This suggests that Apple's more affordable hardware can serve as a viable platform for casual Windows gaming through virtualization.
