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In case you haven’t figured it out by now, the DICE Summit is a place where a bunch of game developers congregate to say things. Lots of things. Promising things, important things, silly things. But these sorts of events tend to have a unifying thread running through them – something that stitches all the itsy-bitsy baby things into a mighty Thingzilla. This year, though, it was a bit strange. The conference’s main refrain was “So yeah, what’s next?” But the reply was a chorus of “Errr, I dunnos.” The future’s right around the corner, but is it bite-sized and lo-fi, biometric, entirely user-driven, mobile, console, open, closed, or something else entirely? On edge, is how I’d describe the general sentiment. Unsure. Well, except for when I spoke with Bethesda‘s Todd Howard. He didn’t seem particularly worried, in large part thanks to these here personal computing devices we’re so fond of.

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The wait is over! For the next three weeks, we’ll be releasing a new Skyrim add-on each week on PSN. This week, with Dragonborn, you’ll journey beyond Skyrim to Solstheim, an island off the coast of Morrowind. Use all your abilities and skills honed in Skyrim to save the island from a mysterious power that threatens to destroy Solstheim’s inhabitants.

Beyond Dragonborn’s main quest, the content is packed with hours of new areas to explore complete with new characters, new towns, new dungeons and plenty of new side quests to complete. And for elite players that have attained Level 81 status, you’ll have a chance to square off with the game’s fiercest adversary, The Ebony Warrior.

For more details on Dragonborn, available for 50% off ($9.99) during launch week only, read our list of features below:

• Explore Beyond Skyrim – Leave the province of Skyrim and travel to the coastal island of Solstheim. Encounter the Dark Elven settlers of Raven Rock and the native Skaal, as you unravel the mystery of a Dragonborn’s return.
• Become the Ultimate Dragonborn – Harness the power of the Voice as you face off against the first Dragonborn. Wield new shouts and spells including Dragon Aspect – allowing you to summon the inner power of a dragon to deliver colossal blows and strengthen other shouts.
• New Powers – Discover dark powers as you journey into a new Daedric realm. Collect books of forbidden knowledge and choose new paths for your skills and abilities.
• New dungeons, creatures, weapons, and more – Suit up in Bonemold and Chitin armors and wield Stalhrim weapons as you navigate through a myriad of dungeons. Battle formidable foes like Ash Spawn, Rieklings, and more.

Next week we’ll be back with information on next Tuesday’s release, Hearthfire.

In preparation of tomorrow's descent of Dragonborn DLC onto PS3, a new Skyrim update is available for download today. Version 1.8 not only prepares the game for the DLC, but institutes a few general bug fixes, including a game crash when using the "vampiric grip" ability and instances where duplicate NPCs would show up in the game world.

Tomorrow kicks off a three-week release schedule for Skyrim DLC on PS3, catching up the platform first with Dragonborn, followed by Hearthfire on February 19 and Dawnguard on February 26. Since September, Sony and Bethesda have been working together to bring the tardy DLC packs to PS3.

Dragonborn, the second major Skyrim expansion (third, if you count Hearthfire) arrived on PC this week, after an unfortunate two-month wait from the Xbox version. I’ve unearthed my old character and dragged him off to the island of Solsteheim for adventures anew. Was it worth it? Hearken to me now, traveller.(more…)

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I’ve totally missed the critical reception to Skyrim add-on Dragonborn, but operating on the no news is good news principle I’ll presume that people aren’t generally wanting to kill it with fire. Or maybe they’re still locked in shocked, appalled silence. I’ll find out very soon, as the PC version of the Morrowind-set, dragon power-boosting DLC is now available.(more…)

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Just a reminder for those of you who forgot to pre-order, Skyrim's Dragonborn DLC is now available on Steam. The DLC, which adds a brand new island to explore, plenty of new quests and lots of content, will set you back 20 bucks. If you haven't heard, it's pretty good.

#theelderscrolls I rarely get too caught up chasing down achievements in games, but every so often they get under my skin. "Make it through Ravenholm without using a gun, eh? Alright, it's on." More »

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Ye European knight of Skyrim, your wait is almost over - as long as you're not French, Italian, German, or Spanish. Yes, the PS3's three Skyrim DLC expansions arrive on Europe's PSN, as usual, a day after they do in North America. That means Dragonborn slashes on February 13, Hearthfire pierces a week after on February 20, and one week after that it's Dawnguard gutting on February 27.

However, it looks like players with the French, Italian, German, or Spanish releases of the game might have to wait a bit longer, as Bethesda says it's working with Sony to finalize dates for these regions.

#skyrim I mentioned its predecessor, Nehrim, in my big PC mods roundup last week, so it's only fair today I point out a project a little more contemporary in its aims. More »

Bethesda has announced when the long-delayed Skyrim DLC packs will arrive on the PlayStation 3, as well as how much they'll cost. Taking to Twitter, Bethesda VP Pete Hines revealed that in North America Dragonborn will release on February 12; Hearthfire on February 19; and Dawguard will release on February 26. European dates are still being finalised.

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Bethesda confirmed the North American release dates for the PS3's long-overdue Skyrim DLC expansions today. Dragonborn is first up on February 12, followed by Hearthfire a week after on February 19, with Dawnguard finishing things up on February 26.

As Bethesda announced last month, each expansion is going half-off during the week of its release, although the publisher has yet to announce specific prices. Meanwhile, the PC release of Dragonborn is scheduled for February 5.

Skyrim's Dragonborn DLC is now available for pre-order on Steam for $19.99. The add-on will be available February 5 for PC players, and will unlock for those that pre-order the DLC.

Dragonborn made an appearance on Xbox 360 in December, and will land on PS3 in February.

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In Skyrim's Dragonborn DLC, completing the Kagrumez Trials will reward you with your very own pet. Can't choose between the Steadfast Dwarven Spider or Steadfast Dwarven Sphere? Check out our video of the Dwarven Robot Pets in action!