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April 24, 2026

This composer just remade the entire soundtrack of the first Elder Scrolls game: ‘It really gives you a sense of wonder and adventure’

The Elder Scrolls: Arena was released in 1994 on MS-DOS, featuring a soundtrack by Eric Heberling, who faced technological limitations of the time. He used General MIDI instruments and a Roland Sound Canvas for composition, which led to compromises in the audio quality. In 2011, Heberling reflected on these challenges. A modern artist named Martin has reimagined the entire original soundtrack, making it available on platforms like Spotify. Martin has a personal connection to Arena, describing it as a cherished part of his gaming history, and emphasizes the importance of providing a modernized version of the music. He appreciates the original soundtrack's thematic similarities to Daggerfall and its retro-RPG vibe, noting its grandiose and varied nature. Martin takes pride in his remakes, particularly the character creation track and the intro theme, aiming to capture the essence of the original while using contemporary software.

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April 19, 2026

Elder Scrolls Gooners Uncover 28 Year Old Secret In Free PC Game

The Elder Scrolls Adventures: Redguard, originally launched in 1998, has a hidden secret—a smiley face located in the mid-section of a female character, which is revealed when players attempt to look up her skirt. This detail was uncovered through the Redguard Unity project, which ports the game into the modern Unity Engine. The discovery has generated amusement and surprise among players on social media.

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March 31, 2026

The Elder Scrolls Online is coming to PC Game Pass in June, and it’s free right now with PlayStation Plus

Zenimax Online Studios announced that The Elder Scrolls Online will be available on PC Game Pass starting June 2. Players will return to previously unseen areas of Skyrim, enhancing the game experience. The Elder Scrolls Online Collection: Gold Road is currently free for PlayStation Plus subscribers until April 6, including the base game and all major Chapter zones. The game will also be part of Xbox Play Anywhere. A new event zone called the Night Market will launch on April 29, offering a unique PvE experience. Additionally, two new story content updates focusing on the Thieves Guild and Sheogorath are forthcoming.

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March 21, 2026

10 games to grab during the Steam Spring Sale 2026

March has seen the release of several notable gaming titles including Slay the Spire 2, Crimson Desert, Monster Hunter Stories 3, and Timberborn. The Steam Spring Sale offers discounts on a variety of PC games, running from March 19 to March 26. Featured titles in the sale include: 1. Dispatch: 20% off - .99 / £19.99 2. Kingdom Come Deliverance 2: 50% off - .99 / £24.99 3. Routine: 20% off - .59 / £26.79 4. Warhammer 40k: Rogue Trader: 60% off - .19 / £17.19 5. Maze Mice: 50% off - .49 / £4.49 6. Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown: 50% off - .49 / £12.49 7. Blue Prince: 34% off - .84 / £14.84 8. Dungeons of Hinterberg: 66% off - .45 / £6.45 9. Star Wars Jedi Survivor: 90% off - .99 / £5.99 10. Dread Delusion: 50% off - .74 / £7.74

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March 21, 2026

Oblivion turns 20 today, and I need Bethesda to return to its roots for Elder Scrolls 6

The author purchased The Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion the day after its release, exchanging all their pocket money at Gamestation. The game came with a disc and a glossy map of Cyrodiil. Oblivion allowed players to take on various roles, showcasing the flexibility characteristic of RPGs. The author experienced the game on PC, while it also became a flagship title for the Xbox 360, broadening the appeal of RPGs to console gamers. Oblivion has influenced many contemporary games, including Elden Ring and Kingdom Come Deliverance. It is associated with the controversial horse armor DLC, which sparked discussions about microtransactions in gaming. The author reflects on the game's graphical limitations and the unnecessary nature of the Oblivion Remastered version. As Oblivion celebrates its 20th anniversary, the author considers the future of RPGs and the potential impact of The Elder Scrolls 6.

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February 1, 2026

Skyrim’s design lead says if you play Morrowind today, you will ‘cringe’: ‘The reality of playing Morrowind would not stand the test of time’

The 2002 review of Morrowind by PC Gamer awarded the game a score of 83, the lowest for a mainline Elder Scrolls title by the UK publication. Bruce Nesmith, the design lead for Skyrim, suggested that calls for a Morrowind remake are driven by nostalgia rather than gameplay quality, stating that revisiting the game may lead to discomfort due to its outdated design. He expressed a preference for remaking titles like Battlespire or Redguard, which he believes never reached their full potential, rather than Morrowind. Nesmith indicated that Morrowind is the furthest back the franchise could realistically go for a remake, reflecting the balance between honoring past games and embracing modern design advancements.