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I agree that Skyrim is remaining rather conservative in its art direction. I sorely miss the bat-shit crazy world of Morrowind, but maybe that is something that should remain part of that region of Tamriel? I don't know. However, in saying that I personally like that Skyrim seems to have a very focused visual intent. Oblivion seemed to attempt this, but was very repetitive because a lot of it was copy/pasted around the world. Skyrim on the other hand, from first impressions, seems to be much more hand-crafted, bringing it closer to Morrowind's varied landscapes.

Why do I love it so much? Because I have not experienced ANY of the problems you described, nor do I have some anal-retentive obsession for all new games to be visually amazing down to the last twig and stone. The Elder Scrolls games do what most others fear and that is provide an entertaining sandbox-style experience. It is by no means a true sandbox game like Shores of Hazeron or Minecraft, but it gives you a large amount of freedom to do what you want while also providing an engaging story and lore. IMO Oblivion was much more bland than the crazy world of Morrowind, but neither game stopped me from sinking 100+ hours into them. Skyrim is a day-one, week-long-marathon purchase for me.

Some people clearly didn't read the other two pages of that article. Especially the last.

I think the main reason he is making comparisons is because modern military shooters have a hard time of going anywhere else except for the typical OMGWTF! crazy action scenarios. They will forever be trapped between simulation tactical warfare at one end, and arcade deathmatch shooters at the other. The major selling point for BF3 is and has always been the large-scale multiplayer with a broad range of vehicles. Single player / co-op is just an added feature to broaden the appeal.

COD and BF are essentially treading the same path, they just happen to be selling some unique features. Personally I don't care about the single player in these games. To me it's like trying to give CounterStrike a SP experience - it might be possible, but it's kind of beside the point.

@CaptainObvious: For a second I thought it was legit. Henceforth it shall forever remain Nosehair Canals

I just hope they make it worthwhile. I think they should have chosen something more recent but I guess it could work with a good game like Chrono Trigger

What Ping5000 said. This article is pure speculation. No confirmations. Only a side comment from the developer. Do you guys really think DICE would make Commander Mode a Wii U exclusive?

Let the mudcrab genocide begin!!

Looks like Sony will be the last one out of the gates this round. E3 2012 is going to be a good one.

Multiplayer mako maps. Get it done.

I'm so glad I waited :) Saw it on Steam today and bought it straight away.