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Begin Your Shadow Over Morrowind Adventure with The Elder Scrolls Online: Scribes of Fate Dungeon DLC

Summary

Venture into two challenging new dungeons today and kick off your Shadow Over Morrowind saga in The Elder Scrolls Online: Scribes of Fate Dungeon DLC.
The Scribes of Date Dungeon DLC is available for purchase from the in-game Crown Store.
The Elder Scrolls Online: Necrom is available for digital pre-order today on the Xbox Store, available in either Standard, Deluxe, Standard Upgrade, or Deluxe Upgrade.

Live now on Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One, The Elder Scrolls Online: Scribes of Fate is now available via ESO Plus membership or for purchase from the in-game Crown Store. This all-new dungeon DLC features two challenging new dungeons, Bal Sunnar and Scrivener’s Hall, that kick off the events of the Shadow Over Morrowind adventure and the upcoming Necrom chapter.

Bal Sunnar

The Psijic Order needs your help! Investigate the origins of a mysterious temporal anomaly emanating from the House Telvanni township of Bal Sunnar and venture through time itself to shut it down. Be warned, the mages and sorcerers of House Telvanni are quick to protect their secrets and don’t suffer interlopers lightly.

The Elder Scrolls Online: Scribes of Fate Dungeon DLC Screenshot

Scrivener’s Hall

For centuries, the Scribes of Mora had dedicated themselves to the recording of knowledge, both within Tamriel and other, more mysterious realms. However, the upstart Valinna has seized control over this formerly benign cult and threatens to lead them down a dangerous path. Team up with ousted leader Keshargo to confront Valinna’s followers and reclaim the mantle of leadership before the Scribes are forever doomed.

Knowledge Is Power

Both four-player PvE dungeons challenge you and your allies with new boss battles, monsters to overcome, and long-hidden secrets to uncover. In addition, each dungeon has its own quest and storyline that sets the stage for the Shadow Over Morrowind adventure and the events of the upcoming Necrom chapter. Finally, should you brave Bal Sunnar and Scrivener’s Hall, you’ll be able to claim new rewards specific to these two dungeons, including new item and monster sets, unique collectibles, and more.

Are you ready to dive deep into the mysteries of House Telvanni and the Scribes of Mora? Two exciting new dungeons await Tamriel’s intrepid adventurers, complete with their own stories, challenges, and rewards. The Elder Scrolls Online: Scribes of Fate is now live on Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S consoles — good luck!

The Elder Scrolls Online Deluxe Collection: Necrom

Bethesda Softworks

☆☆☆☆☆
133

★★★★★

$79.99

$63.99

Get it now

Begin a unique adventure filled with the unparalleled storytelling and deep lore of The Elder Scrolls. Journey to Tamriel – a living, breathing, fantasy universe of magnitude, where your choices shape your experience. Battle, loot, craft, steal or role-play as an archer, mage, merchant, scholar or warrior. Play solo or with friends and combine equipment and abilities to suit your own play style. No game subscription required – buy once, play anytime.

What truths are best left hidden? Discover Necrom and the forbidden secrets of Apocrypha. From the Telvanni Peninsula in Eastern Morrowind to the cosmic realms of the Prince of Fate – fight to uphold reality and unlock the runic power of a new Class – the Arcanist!

PRE-PURCHASE

Pre-purchase the Elder Scrolls Online Deluxe Collection: Necrom now to start your adventure immediately within the game (base game or previous Chapter zones), get instant access to the Sadrith Mora Spore Steed & Pony* pair, plus more items when Necrom launches – as listed below. *Spore Pony pet only available with pre-purchases until 4/18/2023.

Unlock instantly:
• Sadrith Mora Steed & Pony* pair

Get the following at launch:
• Sadrith Mora Formal Attire costume
• Apocryphal Bookwyrm pet
• x1 Unfeathered crate
• x3 Treasure maps
• x2 Experience scrolls (+100% for 1 hour)

COLLECTION

The Elder Scrolls Online Deluxe Collection: Necrom is like “8-games-in-one” and best for adventurers who wish to access the Deluxe items, plus all major Chapter zones, biomes and quest arcs from across Tamriel. The Deluxe Collection: Necrom includes the base game, Necrom, Deluxe items and all previous Chapters, as below.

• Necrom (NEW for 2023)
• High Isle
• Blackwood
• Greymoor
• Elsweyr
• Summerset
• Morrowind
• Base game

NECROM**

UNLOCK THE NEW CLASS – Become empowered by the secrets of Apocrypha and the forbidden knowledge of Hermaeus Mora. The Arcanist is a powerful new Class capable of destructive, restorative, or defensive magic by channelling the arcane, ancient runes, and lost tomes of power.

ALL-NEW ZONES – Explore the Telvanni Peninsula, home of colossal mushrooms, arcane magic, rocky spires and the capital city of Necrom, additionally, behold the forbidden books of the endless library of Apocrypha.

A COSMIC STORY – The Prince of Fate holds secrets too dangerous for mortals or Daedra to comprehend. Now hidden yet turbulent powers threaten Hermaeus Mora’s realm of Apocrypha and if the Daedric Prince’s secret is uncovered, it could unravel all of reality.

NEW WARDEN AND ARCANIST CLASS COMPANIONS – Two new allies seek grand quests and glory! Unlock the Arcanist-power-wielding Redguard and Argonian Warden Companions to battle by your side and keep you company on your journey across Tamriel.

**Available when Necrom launches.

DELUXE

In addition, those who buy the Deluxe Collection: Necrom will receive the Deluxe in-game items when Necrom launches:

• All past Chapter Collector’s Edition / Deluxe items†
• Hermitage Servitor mount
• Cipher’s Eye Pocket Watcher pet
• Dark Lady’s Headrest memento
• Knowledge Eater Armor outfit style
• Leaning / Sitting / Standing Scholar emotes

†Does not include past Chapter pre-order / pre-purchase in-game items.

The Elder Scrolls Online Collection: Necrom

Bethesda Softworks

☆☆☆☆☆
133

★★★★★

$59.99

$47.99

Get it now

PRE-PURCHASE

Pre-purchase the Elder Scrolls Online Collection: Necrom now to start your adventure immediately within the game (base game or previous Chapter zones), get instant access to the Sadrith Mora Spore Steed & Pony* pair, plus more items when Necrom launches – as listed below. *Spore Pony pet only available with pre-purchases until 4/18/2023.

Unlock instantly:
• Sadrith Mora Steed & Pony* pair

Get the following at launch:
• Sadrith Mora Formal Attire costume
• Apocryphal Bookwyrm pet
• x1 Unfeathered crate
• x3 Treasure maps
• x2 Experience scrolls (+100% for 1 hour)

COLLECTION

The Elder Scrolls Online Collection: Necrom is like “8-games-in-one” and best for adventurers who wish to access all major Chapter zones, biomes and quest arcs from across Tamriel. The Collection: Necrom includes the base game, Necrom and all previous Chapters, as below.

• Necrom (NEW for 2023)
• High Isle
• Blackwood
• Greymoor
• Elsweyr
• Summerset
• Morrowind
• Base game

NECROM**

**Available when Necrom launches.

The Elder Scrolls Online Deluxe Upgrade: Necrom

Bethesda Softworks

☆☆☆☆☆
1

★★★★★

$49.99

$44.99

Get it now

The Elder Scrolls Online Deluxe Upgrade: Necrom requires The Elder Scrolls Online Standard Edtition (base game) to play.

PRE-PURCHASE

Pre-purchase The Elder Scrolls Online Deluxe Upgrade: Necrom now to get instant access to the Sadrith Mora Spore Steed & Pony* pair, plus more items when Necrom launches, as listed below. *Spore Pony pet only available with pre-purchases until 4/18/2023.

Unlock instantly:
• Sadrith Mora Steed & Pony* pair

Get the following at launch:
• Sadrith Mora Formal Attire costume
• Apocryphal Bookwyrm pet
• x1 Unfeathered crate
• x3 Treasure maps
• x2 Experience scrolls (+100% for 1 hour)

NECROM**

**Available when Necrom launches.

DELUXE

In addition, those who buy the Deluxe Upgrade: Necrom will receive the Deluxe in-game items when Necrom launches:

• Hermitage Servitor mount
• Cipher’s Eye Pocket Watcher pet
• Dark Lady’s Headrest memento
• Knowledge Eater Armor outfit style
• Leaning / Sitting / Standing Scholar emotes

Requires The Elder Scrolls Online, sold separately.

The Elder Scrolls Online Upgrade: Necrom

Bethesda Softworks

☆☆☆☆☆
1

★★★★★

$39.99

$35.99

Get it now

The Elder Scrolls Online Upgrade: Necrom requires The Elder Scrolls Online Standard Edition (base game) to play.

PRE-PURCHASE

Pre-purchase the Elder Scrolls Online Upgrade: Necrom now to get instant access to the Sadrith Mora Spore Steed & Pony* pair, plus more items when Necrom launches, as listed below. *Spore Pony pet only available with pre-purchases until 4/18/2023.

Unlock instantly:
• Sadrith Mora Steed & Pony* pair

Get the following at launch:
• Sadrith Mora Formal Attire costume
• Apocryphal Bookwyrm pet
• x1 Unfeathered crate
• x3 Treasure maps
• x2 Experience scrolls (+100% for 1 hour)

NECROM**

**Available when Necrom launches.
Requires The Elder Scrolls Online, sold separately.

Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom’s Ultra Hand Ability is a Reference to a Classic Nintendo Toy

The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom features a ton of new abilities that weren’t in Breath of the Wild, including one that references a classic Nintendo toy.

As revealed in the new ten-minute gameplay showcase, Zelda producer Eiji Aonuma showed off four new abilities of Link’s: Recall, Fuse, Ascend, and Ultrahand.

The last of these is named after a grabbing toy from the late 1960s. The Ultra Hand consisted of several criss-cross plastic tubes that connected a grabber on one end and handles on the other. The concept was simple: kids could use the Ultra Hand to pick things up from far away and drop them elsewhere, not completely unlike Link’s ability in Tears of the Kingdom.

Ultrahand / Toy / Nintendo / 1973 pic.twitter.com/ptyulRBXYr
— Cool Box Art (@CoolBoxArt) March 28, 2023

Even more interestingly, the Ultra Hand was invented by Gunpei Yokoi, who would go on to create the video game console D-Pad, the Game Boy, and Game and Watch.

The Ultrahand ability in Tears of the Kingdom lets Link pick things up and move them around too, though it admittedly gets a little bit more complex than its 1960s counterpart. Link can use it to combine different objects, from logs and shields to rocks and pitchforks and seemingly everything else.

Aonuma showed how the ability could be used in several different ways, alongside revealing a ton of other details about Tears of the Kingdom including weapon durability, sky islands, and more. A limited edition Nintendo Switch console was also unveiled.

We previously learned that Tears of the Kingdom will have the largest file size of any first party Nintendo Switch game, include classic enemies from Ocarina of Time, and cost a heftier-than-usual $70 to match its scope, but the main reason fans are excited is because Breath of the Wild is considered one of the best games of all time.

In our 10/10 review, IGN said: “The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild is evocative, exhilarating, and a masterclass in open-world design.”

Ryan Dinsdale is an IGN freelancer and acting UK news editor. He’ll talk about The Witcher all day.

You can save £70 on the excellent HyperX Cloud Alpha Wireless gaming headset in Amazon’s Spring Sale

Amazon Spring Sale highlight from me today, readers, and I’m happy to say it’s a very personal recommendation. I’ve been using the HyperX Cloud Alpha Wireless almost every day since putting them on our best gaming headsets list – that was in June last year, and today, it’s a solid £70 off in the UK.

Logitech G502 Hero showing up in Amazon sales events, although maybe it wouldn’t have sounded as profound.

That’s right, the G502 Hero – beloved by RPS readers, a longtime resident in our best gaming mouse list, and precursor to an inferior new model – is once again going cheap. A predictable development, albeit an entirely welcome one. This time it’s in the Amazon Spring Sale, with a better-than-half-price discount bringing it down to £35.

Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom Gameplay Reveals Link’s New Abilities, Weapon Durability, and More

Nintendo has finally shared uninterrupted gameplay of The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom ahead of its May release date. The new footage showed off four new abilities for Link, a closer look at the Sky Islands we’ve seen in all of the trailers, weapon durability’s return, and a lot more.

Zelda series producer Eiji Aonuma kicked off the presentation by revealing the Nintendo Switch OLED Tears of the Kingdom special edition, which launches on April 28. Then, we jumped right into Tears of the Kingdom.

The gameplay kicked off with Link riding on a horse through the fields of Hyrule. The UI looks very similar to Breath of the Wild, with the temperature, weather, time, and minimap displayed in the bottom right corner, and Link’s health and inventory in the upper left. However, the Rune icon has been replaced with an Apple symbol, indicating a food menu shortcut.

Aonuma indicated there are a lot of changes to Tears of the Kingdom’s version of Hyrule, saying, “If we talk about all the changes today, we’ll run out of time.”

The camera then panned up to show one of the big land masses in the sky, which are now officially known as Sky Islands. As Link was riding by a stable, we see a big object fall from the sky. Link climbed to the object and used a new Recall ability to rewind an object’s movement. Link then rode the rock into the sky and glided over to the Sky Island.

Breath of the Wild’s Weapon Durability Returns

Gameplay then jumped to a different Sky Island featuring golden trees and some man-made structures. Link ran into a new enemy type called a Construct, which Link fought with a Tree Branch. The weapon quickly broke, confirming the return of Breath of the Wild’s durability system.

However, there is a new mechanic when it comes to weapons as well. Link walked up to a rock while wielding a Tree Branch, and used the new Fuse ability to merge the Tree Branch and Rock together to create a makeshift hammer. This significantly improved the attack power of the weapon.

Fuse will also work on two weapons, like merging a stick and a Pitchfork together to crate an extremely long weapon. You can Fuse materials to arrows to create makeshift elemental arrows, or attach an eyeball to create a homing arrow. Even enemies will sometimes wield Fused weapons.

Aonuma also showed off the new Ultrahand ability, which is the way Link will construct the vehicles seen in the latest Tears of the Kingdom trailer. Link combined three logs together, and added a fan he found on the ground to the logs to power the raft. He then easily sailed across a river using the raft he just constructed.

Next, Aonuma demonstrated the new Ascend ability, which allows Link to move through ceilings to advance to the floor above. “As long as there’s a ceiling, you can use it anywhere,” Aonuma said. This included inside a cave, where Link was able to completely skip climbing by using the Ascend ability.

The gameplay presentation ended with Link falling back to the surface, where it was revealed that players can hold R to fall to the surface faster. The gameplay chunk no-doubt included plenty of secrets, which we’ll surely all dissect today. But it won’t be long until we’re exploring this revamped Hyrule ourselves, as Aonuma confirmed that Tears of the Kingdom has wrapped development ahead of its May 12, 2023 release date.

This is by far the largest gameplay chunk we’ve seen of the highly-anticipated sequel. First announced in 2019, it’s been a long road of delays and teaser trailers finally culminating in today’s big blowout. Previous trailers have teased the game’s new vehicle mechanics, Link’s glowing hand, and revealed the collector’s edition and amiibo. Tears of the Kingdom will also be Nintendo’s first $70 game, and it has the largest file size of any first-party Nintendo Switch game.

Logan Plant is a freelance writer for IGN covering video game and entertainment news. He has over six years of experience in the gaming industry with bylines at IGN, Nintendo Wire, Switch Player Magazine, and Lifewire. Find him on Twitter @LoganJPlant.

Tax Heaven 3000 launches a week early and its Collector’s Edition has already sold out

Tax Heaven 3000 changed its release date a couple of times, moving from a March 31st date that was suspiciously close to April Fools’ Day, to April 4th after its removal from Steam, to yesterday, March 27th. For the uninitiated, Tax Heaven 3000 is the anime dating sim that claims to do your taxes and asks you for identifying info such as your email and Social Security Number. It’s likely a joke app, partly because of its waifu Iris (like, the IRS) and partly because it’s from MSCHF, the art collective behind Lil Nas X’s Satan Shoes and other viral drops.

Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom Trailer Gets Creative With Vehicle Building, Fused Weapons

Going up.

A brand new gameplay trailer for The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom is finally here, and this is our best look yet at the highly anticipated open-world adventure.

We got a good look at this skyward world of Hyrule, along with a handful of new abilities that Link will be able to use during his adventure.

Read the full article on nintendolife.com

Gear Up Like the Pros and Play in Style – Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2 Now Available in Vibrant Red or Blue

Introducing the Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2 – Core, now in red and blue. We expanded the core version of the Xbox Elite Series 2 lineup to give gamers more options to play like a pro. Play in style with just the components you need to unleash your best game.

The new, vibrant red and blue color schemes of the core version of Xbox Elite Series 2 are sure to make a statement amongst your friends while delivering key performance-focused benefits. Turn on a dime with adjustable tension thumbsticks where inches are the difference. Make split seconds count with hair trigger locks and stay on target with wrap-around rubberized grips. Enjoy limitless customization with exclusive button mapping options to find your groove. Perfect your game day prep with assignable custom profiles so you can dominate regardless of playbook or sport.

Custom profiles can be set up through the Xbox Accessories App, where you can adjust other settings like the color the Xbox button lights up with on Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and Windows PC devices. Use Xbox Wireless, Bluetooth®, or the included USB-C cable to play across your Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Windows PC, and mobile. Stay in the game with up to 40 hours of rechargeable battery life and refined components built to last¹. For added peace of mind, Xbox Elite Series 2 controllers come with Microsoft’s 1-year limited warranty².

The best part is that Xbox Elite Series 2 controllers are designed to be fully customizable, so you can play with a specific setup that works best for you. Add even more customization to the core version of Xbox Elite Series 2 with the Complete Component Pack (sold separately) for $59.99 USD MSRP. Tailor the controller to your preferred gaming style with interchangeable thumbsticks, paddle shapes, and D-pad. Includes a carrying case, charging dock, and USB-C cable. Add an extra splash of color with Xbox Design Lab, where you can personalize component packs for Xbox Elite Series 2 controllers to match your style.

Complete Component Pack image. — The Complete Component Pack (sold separately).

The Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2 – Core in red or blue are available for pre-order today in select Xbox markets worldwide for $139.99 USD MSRP, respectively. Visit Xbox.com or your local retailer, including Microsoft Store, for more information.

¹  Battery life varies with usage and other factors.
²  Microsoft’s Limited Warranty is in addition to your consumer law rights.

Steam is ending support for Windows 7 and 8 next year

coming to Steam in Q2 2023. The Steam page is quick to note, for probably legal reasons, that “this app does not come with games” and “you must own an original copy of any game” you want to emulate. Dolphin allows you to emulate retro games with 4k support, modern controllers, and it’s totally free.

Author: Game Infliction

Begin Your Shadow Over Morrowind Adventure with The Elder Scrolls Online: Scribes of Fate Dungeon DLC

Summary

Bal Sunnar

Scrivener’s Hall

Knowledge Is Power

The Elder Scrolls Online Deluxe Collection: Necrom

The Elder Scrolls Online Collection: Necrom

The Elder Scrolls Online Deluxe Upgrade: Necrom

The Elder Scrolls Online Upgrade: Necrom

Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom’s Ultra Hand Ability is a Reference to a Classic Nintendo Toy

You can save £70 on the excellent HyperX Cloud Alpha Wireless gaming headset in Amazon’s Spring Sale

The Amazon Spring Sale cuts 56% off the legendary Logitech G502 Hero gaming mouse

Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom Gameplay Reveals Link’s New Abilities, Weapon Durability, and More

Breath of the Wild’s Weapon Durability Returns

Tax Heaven 3000 launches a week early and its Collector’s Edition has already sold out

Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom Trailer Gets Creative With Vehicle Building, Fused Weapons

Gear Up Like the Pros and Play in Style – Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2 Now Available in Vibrant Red or Blue

Steam is ending support for Windows 7 and 8 next year

The Nintendo GameCube and Wii emulator Dolphin is coming to Steam