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Dawnguard details at E3 remain confidential

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Matt Grandstaff, Bethesda Softworks' Community Manager, has confirmed to Skyrim Nexus that intrepid game journalists will see Dawnguard in action at E3.

He was not able to release information about whether the content would be demonstrated or whether it would be playable. "Sorry, we haven't announced exact E3 plans. All I can say is that folks will be seeing it there," Grandstaff said.

Grandstaff confirmed that members of the general community will not be able to see it. "Something to keep in mind, most of our stuff at E3 is behind closed doors and appointment only," he said.

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  1. matoraan
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    Skyrim better than morrowind? You got to be kidding me!
    In morrowind you had actualy freedom in what you did and who you became friends with.
    Skyrim is just a linear game with too many side quests. The animations are horrible, the graphics are horrible. Its a button basher game, no strategy involved. Follower system is so crappy you are better off without. A lot of quests and factions are in complete and plain horrible.

    The only way to properly play skyrim is to install dozens of mods and use the console to fix bugs.


    while i agree with you that morrowind is better than skyrim (since in my opinion it's the best game ever made), your way of completely bashing skyrim makes no sense at all.... it's still a great game, knocking a lot of other rpgs out of the park. unrivaled freedom AND it has some of that morrowind feel back that i didn't have with oblivion. The animations are mo-capped so a lot better (dare i say it)) then morrowinds, only facial animation is a bit dissapointing.
  2. leapinglizard
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    Would be nice to see Bethesda invite some of the Nexus newshounds to E3. After all nexus is pretty much the biggest Elderscrolls news portal. (and im pretty sure that would include print magazines!)

    So yeah... Bethsoft how about you use a bit of your marketing budget and fly one of the nexus journalists/reporters down to the LA convention centre for the demo and a exclusive interview..
  3. WizardOfAtlantis
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    @WizardofAtlantis,

    I've already stated my position and noted that I will address the criticisms raised so there is no need for me to argue the point further. Cheers.

    It's all good, man. No worries.
  4. Freaxxshow
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    Good to know we have you guys as our eyes
  5. Natterforme
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    Covering strong reactions to public companies public activites is normal. See for example these stories about public reaction to Twitter campaigns.

    There was no need to cover it, as it was still going on one thread/article below your newer article. You weren't making connections for people or telling them anything they didn't know already, you just supplanted the old with the new.


    If you read the article carefully you'll also note that it contrasts the overreaction of those people's complaints (saying that they now hate Bethesda and how are they meant to wait a month, suggesting that Bethesda is corrupt), against the reasonableness of the response by Bethesda Softworks and Dark0ne's call for calm. You'll note in the comments thread for that post most people go on to reaffirm that they are fine with waiting or believe that the support provided for PC is already sufficient. I do not believe that your comment that it was pouring gas on flame is accurate.

    Don't assume I don't read things carefully. Besides that, how else can I explain it to you if you don't get it already? When people are pissed off, don't start up a new article with a title on how people are pissed off when they're already bitching and moaning in another thread. It justifies their bitching and moaning. This is elementary. As for what happens in the comments, that has nothing to do with your article/news as you released it. Dark0ne's comment that you linked, as part of your written statement, in fact, came in the thread/news that you superseded with this new one.


    Saying something along the lines of 'First ESO screenshots official released' is not reporting, it's news aggregation. News aggregation consists of providing links to other news. As mentioned previously covering the reaction to public company's actions occur widely in news media organisations.

    You didn't understand my point. What I was getting across was the bias that you put into your article, as evidenced in the title. Journalism as opposed to sensationalism. That's why you don't see how what you write is sensational, you see? Because you don't see it, I guess. You put a spin on things that is uncalled for.


    I wasn't aware that you were sensitive to such words to such a degree, given that as a user of the internet chances are high that you have accessed copyright material many many times. However, as I have said in the comments thread for that news post in the future references to that type of material will only mention that it is available and rely upon the reader to make the connection themselves.

    That's a good one. I'm sensitive, that's it? Talk about not getting the point again. That is simply foolish to reduce the substance of what I was saying, and its legal implications, to my own personal sensitivity. Ridiculous.


    I reject your assertion that the articles are a type of sensationalism. They have accurately represented the stories they covered and provided appropriate balance.

    You would, or else you wouldn't have written them to begin with (done honestly). If you'd understand my points, though, you'd see I am right in what I say.


    If you want it to go back to being solely news aggregation then thats what it will do.

    It's not what I want, it's what the boss wants that matters.


    Lets stick clear of the sensationalist type reporting shall we.


    You're the boss (literally).

    See?




    Possibly the largest reference stack that I have yet seen on this site. >.>

    -Natterforme
  6. Lingwei
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    @WizardofAtlantis,

    I've already stated my position and noted that I will address the criticisms raised so there is no need for me to argue the point further. Cheers.
  7. EredarTheAncientDemon
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    My nightmare:EA and Bethesda made Dawnguard
    My interpretation:If there is no PC version,i will say "Fukc you,Bethesda"

  8. WizardOfAtlantis
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    Covering strong reactions to public companies public activites is normal. See for example these stories about public reaction to Twitter campaigns.

    There was no need to cover it, as it was still going on one thread/article below your newer article. You weren't making connections for people or telling them anything they didn't know already, you just supplanted the old with the new.


    If you read the article carefully you'll also note that it contrasts the overreaction of those people's complaints (saying that they now hate Bethesda and how are they meant to wait a month, suggesting that Bethesda is corrupt), against the reasonableness of the response by Bethesda Softworks and Dark0ne's call for calm. You'll note in the comments thread for that post most people go on to reaffirm that they are fine with waiting or believe that the support provided for PC is already sufficient. I do not believe that your comment that it was pouring gas on flame is accurate.

    Don't assume I don't read things carefully. Besides that, how else can I explain it to you if you don't get it already? When people are pissed off, don't start up a new article with a title on how people are pissed off when they're already bitching and moaning in another thread. It justifies their bitching and moaning. This is elementary. As for what happens in the comments, that has nothing to do with your article/news as you released it. Dark0ne's comment that you linked, as part of your written statement, in fact, came in the thread/news that you superseded with this new one.


    Saying something along the lines of 'First ESO screenshots official released' is not reporting, it's news aggregation. News aggregation consists of providing links to other news. As mentioned previously covering the reaction to public company's actions occur widely in news media organisations.

    You didn't understand my point. What I was getting across was the bias that you put into your article, as evidenced in the title. Journalism as opposed to sensationalism. That's why you don't see how what you write is sensational, you see? Because you don't see it, I guess. You put a spin on things that is uncalled for.


    I wasn't aware that you were sensitive to such words to such a degree, given that as a user of the internet chances are high that you have accessed copyright material many many times. However, as I have said in the comments thread for that news post in the future references to that type of material will only mention that it is available and rely upon the reader to make the connection themselves.

    That's a good one. I'm sensitive, that's it? Talk about not getting the point again. That is simply foolish to reduce the substance of what I was saying, and its legal implications, to my own personal sensitivity. Ridiculous.


    I reject your assertion that the articles are a type of sensationalism. They have accurately represented the stories they covered and provided appropriate balance.

    You would, or else you wouldn't have written them to begin with (done honestly). If you'd understand my points, though, you'd see I am right in what I say.


    If you want it to go back to being solely news aggregation then thats what it will do.

    It's not what I want, it's what the boss wants that matters.


    Lets stick clear of the sensationalist type reporting shall we.


    You're the boss (literally).

    See?
  9. Lingwei
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    This would be nice. Recently, I've seen some pretty weak attempts at reporting here on the front-page news. You did well to snip that part off the last article.

    First one that comes to mind is the Players Angry at Dawnguard Exclusivity on XBox article, which wasn't news to anybody or even new at all...there already was a 100plus post thread on how upset gamers were right before that that was still hot out of the forge and under the hammer. Was it truly necessary to make yet another thread highlighting this fact and throwing gas on the flames of malcontent?


    Covering strong reactions to public companies public activites is normal. See for example these stories about public reaction to Twitter campaigns.

    http://www.smh.com.au/travel/travel-news/qantas-makes-hash-of-tweet-campaign-20111122-1nsa4.html
    http://www.news.com.au/technology/mcdonalds-twitter-promotion-hijacked-by-critics/story-e6frfro0-1226254146887

    If you read the article carefully you'll also note that it contrasts the overreaction of those people's complaints (saying that they now hate Bethesda and how are they meant to wait a month, suggesting that Bethesda is corrupt), against the reasonableness of the response by Bethesda Softworks and Dark0ne's call for calm. You'll note in the comments thread for that post most people go on to reaffirm that they are fine with waiting or believe that the support provided for PC is already sufficient. I do not believe that your comment that it was pouring gas on flame is accurate.

    Then there was the First ESO screenshot creates largely negative reaction. This is nothing but sensationalism again. That's not reporting. Reporting would have been saying something along the lines of First ESO Screenshots Officially Released! or something non-partisan like that. Instead, we got the spoon stirring the pot again.


    Saying something along the lines of 'First ESO screenshots official released' is not reporting, it's news aggregation. News aggregation consists of providing links to other news. As mentioned previously covering the reaction to public company's actions occur widely in news media organisations.

    Then again, there was the ESO Game Informer Article Leaked....which had specific directions on how to find the blasted thing! Anyone with two neurons to rub together could have easily found the article themselves, but to have front page news telling gamers what to put into Google was too far. It even said it was a high-quality steal!
    And now, Nexus was not invited...


    I wasn't aware that you were sensitive to such words to such a degree, given that as a user of the internet chances are high that you have accessed copyright material many many times. However, as I have said in the comments thread for that news post in the future references to that type of material will only mention that it is available and rely upon the reader to make the connection themselves.

    I know Lingwei wants to be a respected journalist with his/her own ironic (or was it cynical? sorry, can't remember) twist, but these articles smack of simple sensationalism, whose twist is nothing more than the one of the knife in the wound.


    I reject your assertion that the articles are a type of sensationalism. They have accurately represented the stories they covered and provided appropriate balance.

    edit: let me add that up to this recent batch, the news on the frontpage was just that. News. And well done and fun to read at that. The Nexus is a top-notch site, and I've held my tongue recently over these articles, with difficulty, because they so dramatically differ from the level of quality that I have come to love at this site. But I would hate to see the trend continue...


    If you want it to go back to being solely news aggregation then thats what it will do.

    Lets stick clear of the sensationalist type reporting shall we.


    You're the boss (literally).
  10. Triaxx2
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    Seriously? Then why are you bothering to tell us about it? Just say: There's DLC coming. It's called Dawnguard. Now go away until it's time to give us your money.