Make no mistake; I have absolutely no interest in the Elder Scrolls Online whatsoever, and I think that the subscription model for games is an outdated, outmoded one. Just about every single subscription-based MMO released in the past decade has ended up going free-to-play in one micro-transaction-supported way or another, and I don’t see this one being any different, even with The Elder Scrolls name attached to it. That said, it does have just about the very best voice cast in any game ever made.
- John Cleese plays Cadwell an “endearingly mad” lost soul.
- Bill Nighy portrays a merchant prince, High King Emeric.
- Kate Beckinsale is Queen Ayrenn, the leader of the Aldmeri Dominion and Queen of the High Elves and absolutely not a vampire.
- Alfred Molina takes is a wily old wizard and politician Abnur Tharn, head of the Empire’s Elder Council.
- Lynda Carter plays Azura, the Daedric Princess of Dusk and Dawn from Skyrim.
- Michael Gambon lends his voice to The Prophet, a mysterious blind man who guides the player through their journey to retrieve their soul.
- Malcolm McDowell plays is the nasty Molag Bal, an evil Daedric god.
- Peter Stormare plays Jorunn the Skald King.
- Jim Ward voices Mannimarco, a renegade High Elf wizard exiled from the realm for raising the dead and the world’s most powerful necromancer.
- Jennifer Hale appears in the role of Lyris Titanborn, a Nord half-giant, who, along with the Prophet, aids the player on their journey..
- Kevin Michael Richardson is Sai Sahan a noble martial artist and master swordsman.
Just John Cleese and Bill Nighy has me sold, but the rest of the incredibly talented, primarily British cast makes it even more incredible. Possibly worth giving the game a play, for roughly 30 days until the included month’s subscription runs out.
The Elder Scrolls Online is coming to PlayStation 4, Xbox One in June this year, with a PC and Mac release the month previous.
[Thanks to RooibosRince for the tip]Last Updated: January 24, 2014
oVg
January 24, 2014 at 08:34
Fable 3 tops that. A pity the game had no solid direction.
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1495761/
But we all know that Mass Effect tops everything else and a close second is
Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0383385/
Alien Emperor Trevor
January 24, 2014 at 08:36
Please stop mentioning Fable 3, you’re constantly reminding me of a game that’s entirely forgettable. 😛
RinceThis2014
January 24, 2014 at 08:49
Shhhh, you will upset him!
Alien Emperor Trevor
January 24, 2014 at 08:59
What if I show him a trailer for Fable 3? 😛
TiMsTeR1033
January 24, 2014 at 09:00
Fable 3 wasnt half as bad as some people make it out to be…
Alien Emperor Trevor
January 24, 2014 at 09:02
It was dull, repetitive, boring AND tedious. 😛
RinceThis2014
January 24, 2014 at 09:03
IN A WORLD WHERE THE BEST ACTORS VOICE CHARACTERS BVVVVVVVVVVVV NOT EVEN THE STORY BVVVVVVVV CAN SAVE THE PLAYER BVVVVVVVVV
TiMsTeR1033
January 24, 2014 at 09:03
cmon Fable 3 wasn’t a total train smash!
Alien Emperor Trevor
January 24, 2014 at 09:10
Only because it didn’t include trains. Or if it did, I’ve forgotten. Thankfully.
Alien Emperor Trevor
January 24, 2014 at 09:11
lol
TiMsTeR1033
January 24, 2014 at 09:03
Just like you!
General JJ PanGirl
January 24, 2014 at 09:48
LOL
Umar Break Dancing Cyborg
January 24, 2014 at 08:40
So hype for Fable Collection
RinceThis2014
January 24, 2014 at 08:49
Just checked F3 against this one, no ways, this one kicks the shit out of 3.
oVg
January 24, 2014 at 08:50
You cant beat Ben Kingsley.
RinceThis2014
January 24, 2014 at 08:55
Malcolm McDowell is awesome!
RinceThis2014
January 24, 2014 at 08:56
And Bill Nighy can time travel remember 😉
TiMsTeR1033
January 24, 2014 at 08:57
wanna bet.
Alien Emperor Trevor
January 24, 2014 at 08:34
lol @ RooibosRince
Exalted Overlord Geoffrey Tim
January 24, 2014 at 08:37
Have you clicked the link? 😛
Alien Emperor Trevor
January 24, 2014 at 08:39
Well I did now, and it doesn’t work.
Alien Emperor Trevor
January 24, 2014 at 08:42
Whoops, I thought you meant the Bethblog link, had to refresh to see the other one. Can’t watch YT @ work – line too slow :/
oVg
January 24, 2014 at 08:40
Tim Minchin IS FOR WINNERS.
RinceThis2014
January 24, 2014 at 08:52
He is awesome! And TRUE. It is the only socially accepted form of prejudice these days. Try telling someone that because they are dating someone of a different race (I’ve experienced this) they are lesser and see what happens.
oVg
January 24, 2014 at 08:46
Its kick a Ginger day next week. To me that might as well be kick a Black day.
Very racist as it falls under physical discrimination.
But people just let it fly like the N word.
RinceThis2014
January 24, 2014 at 08:58
What you said 9000+. Gets to me man. It’s more the principle of the thing, not the 8 god awful fucking years I had to endure English education where every day was a kick a ginger, beat him up, degrade him, and destroy his ego day. And we still need to put up with it at 30 years plus? Screw that.
Kensei Seraph Moe Ninja
January 24, 2014 at 09:00
Legitimate self-defense.
If someone kicks you then hit them over the head with a keyboard or something. After it happens 2 or 3 times I’m sure people will stop.
RinceThis2014
January 24, 2014 at 09:02
Difficult to do that when it’s the whole school doing it, oh and the teachers but fuck it hey? They’re ginger, no souls * Worst thing is we end up joining in on the abuse and start self-inflicting it on ourselves, otherwise we are seen as TOUCHY.
Kensei Seraph Moe Ninja
January 24, 2014 at 09:04
Well you’re not in school now. If someone does that to you now then you should throw them into a dumpster or something.
RinceThis2014
January 24, 2014 at 09:05
Okay, well after we sort out 30% of Lazygamer commentators Gavin will find me and ask for his hits money 😛 hahahaha
oVg
January 24, 2014 at 09:15
Gareth Cliff is also a stupid asshole the way he speaks to the sports guy.
The English are the worst. I suppose they are still very angry at the Ginger Vikings raping and killing every Anglo Saxon in sight.
Admiral Chief in Vegas
January 24, 2014 at 09:15
Vikings >>>>>>>>>
RinceThis2014
January 24, 2014 at 09:17
Agreed. Cliff is a cock at times man. I read his book and he acknowledges prejudice as being a terrible thing in any way, yet he promotes it with his taunting of sias du plessis. I hope one day he cracks on air and smacks Cliff in the face for his hypocrisy.
Admiral Chief in Vegas
January 24, 2014 at 09:27
Sias is too awesome to crack
Alien Emperor Trevor
January 24, 2014 at 09:00
Is that seriously a thing? That’s taking the joke a touch far :/
RinceThis2014
January 24, 2014 at 09:04
And you wonder why I flipped out the other day when you bstds were going on about gingers?
Admiral Chief in Vegas
January 24, 2014 at 09:07
Its like me when people are against Afrikaners calling us Dutchies etc
TiMsTeR1033
January 24, 2014 at 09:08
what calling you guys dutchmen? but technically its not entirely untrue as Afrikaans is kitchen dutch. I mean I hate being called a rooinek, but funny enough I seldom here that nowadays.
Admiral Chief in Vegas
January 24, 2014 at 09:09
*hear
Are you English first language?
TiMsTeR1033
January 24, 2014 at 09:10
yeah I am.
Admiral Chief in Vegas
January 24, 2014 at 09:12
When is you birthday?
TiMsTeR1033
January 24, 2014 at 09:13
3rd of November
Admiral Chief in Vegas
January 24, 2014 at 09:13
Will get you a Thesaurus AND Dictionary 😛
TiMsTeR1033
January 24, 2014 at 09:14
Bloody hell, am I that bad?
Admiral Chief in Vegas
January 24, 2014 at 09:15
Sometimes, I think its when you respond before proofreading the comment, no worries, I get that you are excited to comment etc
TiMsTeR1033
January 24, 2014 at 09:16
Oddly enough my wife noticed I might have mild case of dyslexia so umm yeah..
Admiral Chief in Vegas
January 24, 2014 at 09:27
lysdexia you say?
TiMsTeR1033
January 24, 2014 at 09:35
Indeed!
Alien Emperor Trevor
January 24, 2014 at 09:29
That would explain why you’re always calling me a dog.
Unavengedavo
January 24, 2014 at 09:33
Mild case of “sex daily” 😛 Hehe, gotta love anagram’s 😀
Admiral Chief in Vegas
January 24, 2014 at 09:34
Nothing wrong with that as a symptom 😛
Alien Emperor Trevor
January 24, 2014 at 09:13
I thought you flipped out because you were a certain type of unmentionable ninja ala http://www.realultimatepower.net/
Specifically, fact no.3
RinceThis2014
January 24, 2014 at 09:15
I will not click! Oh, John is keen to show off his PS 4 (I hope that is all) next week Sat. So thinking of golf (well, beer mostly) then popping over to his.
Alien Emperor Trevor
January 24, 2014 at 09:21
lol you should. It’s a really funny read.
RinceThis2014
January 24, 2014 at 08:50
You are a sunt! Well done 😉
Kensei Seraph Moe Ninja
January 24, 2014 at 08:53
“Only a ginger can call another ginger a ginger”
It’s pretty catchy.
RinceThis2014
January 24, 2014 at 08:59
It’s like in America where they say the N word, only African Americans can get away with it and that is ACCEPTED.
TiMsTeR1033
January 24, 2014 at 09:02
The amount of times lemar called Franklin a “N” in GTAV was shocking, was thinking is that the vocabulary of the streets in America..
RinceThis2014
January 24, 2014 at 09:04
Agreed! People did complain, but Rockstar said it was a true depiction of the demographic 🙂
TiMsTeR1033
January 24, 2014 at 09:04
So they really speak like that…shocking!
Kensei Seraph Moe Ninja
January 24, 2014 at 09:02
I’m half ginger.
90% of my family is ginger and my beard is half ginger if I let it grow.
oVg
January 24, 2014 at 09:19
Only a Nigga can call a Nigga a Nigga. There I said it.
They have black skin, we have red hair.
RinceThis2014
January 24, 2014 at 09:21
Shut it Ginger winger 😉
Admiral Chief in Vegas
January 24, 2014 at 09:05
Man, I’m glad that caught on!
Alien Emperor Trevor
January 24, 2014 at 09:08
Suits him to a tea?
Admiral Chief in Vegas
January 24, 2014 at 09:09
Like a sir
oVg
January 24, 2014 at 08:38
This MMORPG is going to suck so bad. Just another game moving with the times I suppose.
If they could not get Skyrim to work on the PS3 then the public will be BETA testing this game for the next 4 years like Final Fantasy 14. It seems to be a working model considering gamers do not give a flying fig about buying broken products. They would rather pay full retail to test the game.
FUS RO ….. Unable to comply…. micro transaction required for DA!!!
RinceThis2014
January 24, 2014 at 08:59
BWAHAHAH! Agreed. Just found out it’s a pay per month, on top of your pay for Xbox Gold per month. Not interested.
Unavengedavo
January 24, 2014 at 09:27
As far as I am aware, they are fighting with Sony and MS to not have to pay extra.
RinceThis2014
January 24, 2014 at 09:33
Oh, so it’s not the actual producers pushing it?
Unavengedavo
January 24, 2014 at 09:36
They don’t want their players to pay two subs for the game 😀
EDIT: Check this out…
http://www.usgamer.net/articles/elder-scrolls-online-dev-doesnt-want-you-to-pay-two-subscription-fees
RinceThis2014
January 24, 2014 at 09:46
Damn skippy!
Unavengedavo
January 24, 2014 at 08:41
John Cleese plays Cadwell an “endearingly mad”lost soul.
That’s it I’m sold!!
[Insert “Take My Money” meme here]
TiMsTeR1033
January 24, 2014 at 08:46
just like he did in spud..
Unavengedavo
January 24, 2014 at 08:49
I read the books way before I even knew about the movie, and I envisioned John Cleese as The Guv! But as far as I know, the writer is a fan of John Cleese and actually though of him when he wrote the character
TiMsTeR1033
January 24, 2014 at 08:56
I hardly ever read books anymore. But books are often way better than the films.
Unavengedavo
January 24, 2014 at 09:02
Agreed!… One of my favourite game voice overs of him is “Sir Roderick Ponce Von Fontlebottom the Magnificent Bastard” in Jade Empire
TiMsTeR1033
January 24, 2014 at 09:05
never played that man!
Unavengedavo
January 24, 2014 at 09:08
If you loved SW: KOTOR then you will enjoy this
RinceThis2014
January 24, 2014 at 09:07
Agreed! He IS the Guv. Man I loved those books to much. Have you read The Crow Road? By Ian Banks?
TiMsTeR1033
January 24, 2014 at 09:10
I really need to read more.. I used to be a huge Steven king fan read a few others but been years since I actually picked up a book and read it. very sad I know. Funny enough, my spelling and grammar were better when I read.
Unavengedavo
January 24, 2014 at 09:55
Nope, haven’t yet. Tried reading Catch 22 after it was mentioned in Spud, but I can just not get into it.
RinceThis2014
January 24, 2014 at 10:06
Nah, it’s not like Catch 22. Has Spud like elements to it.
Hammersteyn
January 24, 2014 at 08:41
Still on the fence about this game and for some reason I don’t feel like climbing off soon.
Dean
January 24, 2014 at 08:43
Malcolm McDowell gravel voice for the god of domination and rape and the father of vampires. Interesting…
Brenz
January 24, 2014 at 08:46
I dont agree regarding the subscription based model.
I hate the F2P model, littered with micro transactions, constant lure of pay to get more, pay for ez mode, pay for this item, pay for this bag etc, it doesnt feel like an immersive game anymore, it feels like a watered down experience.
I have no problem paying a monthly sub for a quality game, with good tech support and a constant stream of new content and updates when needed. And most importantly a complete game, all inclusive, no strings and no bullshit.
Exalted Overlord Geoffrey Tim
January 24, 2014 at 08:48
Well, I like the guild wars model; buy the game once, you get a full game. it has optional microtransactions. Monthly subs can eat a bag of dicks.
Kensei Seraph Moe Ninja
January 24, 2014 at 08:50
I’ve played both F2P and subs and I can honestly say the subs games seem to be a lot better than the F2P games, but I agree that Guild Wars still has the best model.
Brenz
January 24, 2014 at 08:53
See guild wars 2 did it right, I never felt the lure to pay for anything, it was hidden there but never thrown in your face.
I did lose interest in it unfortunately, just never gripped me enough.
Sure GW does prove you dont need a monthly sub to release a quality game.
Sub games are generally higher quality, in most cases, at least the experience feels that way, maybe its just you fooling yourself as you are paying so you feel you need to be getting more?
I dont mind paying monthly for a real quality experience, sure I would prefer not to, of course, but if paying means I get that much more of an awesome game, then hell I can afford R150 a month for a hobby.
Tarisma
January 24, 2014 at 10:24
Problem is if you don’t play for a month you feel as though you have wasted money. Thats what I love about Guild Wars, if I don’t want to play I dont feel obliged to like I did with WoW.
That being said I’m still gonna give ESO online a go as well as Wildstar.
Brenz
January 24, 2014 at 10:28
Yeah totally you would.
But if Im paying monthly for a game, I going to play it. For me I know if I start an mmo, i go full swing, give it all my free time, really get my monies worth. I pretty much dont play anything else, I go full addict.
Tarisma
January 24, 2014 at 10:42
I was full addict with WoW for 6 months literally 10-18 a day. Was a real problem. I kinda like playing casually now. I spend my weekends outdoors fishing, hiking, geocaching, skiing etc. I only log on during the week and play for an hour here and there. I never want to be that into a game ever again.
Brenz
January 24, 2014 at 10:48
I played WoW for 3-4 years, 1 year as full addict, I would do anything to play, I was what you could call a “hardcore raider”, if thats a term you use.
Shit I used to make excuses and deals with the GF to leave me alone so I could raid lol, i neglected a lot to pay!
Right now my life doesnt allow me to play an mmo, so I am kinda bummed I wont be able to start ESO when it launches, but if things change I will pick it up first thing. dont think I would ever have the time to go full addict again, but im pretty sure I will try 🙂
VampyricSquirrel Monk
January 24, 2014 at 09:13
Guild Wars is the only MMO to pull that off correctly. The microtransactions don’t actually give you an edge either.
TiMsTeR1033
January 24, 2014 at 09:15
sup dude!
VampyricSquirrel Monk
January 24, 2014 at 09:28
The sky dude, the sky.
TiMsTeR1033
January 24, 2014 at 09:34
Eish so its like that now dawg! pop a cap in your ass! you feel me partner, pop a C A P in your Gluteus maximus
VampyricSquirrel Monk
January 24, 2014 at 09:40
Lmao! Nice one man, nice one…
Team Fortress and L4D2 tonight… YaY!
Rags
January 24, 2014 at 10:57
And Path of Exile 😉
Willem Swanepoel
January 24, 2014 at 10:57
actually, SWTOR does not give you the edge in their F2P model too.
Problem is, the models and looks that you get from the Market looks 1000x better than the boring shit you pickup…
If you do not care about the models and looks then F2P will be a big win for you.
VampyricSquirrel Monk
January 24, 2014 at 11:11
Yeah, my problem is I’ve never been able to get back into SWTOR after I the beta was over… I just played those starting areas way too may times that I can’t even force myself to do it again.
I have a similar problem with WoW… I can’t level new characters, I’ve done all the areas too many times and can’t get beyond the lvl 20 or so areas even if I’m using mass amounts of dungeons to level.
Unavengedavo
January 24, 2014 at 08:56
Have to agree with you there. F2P always becomes pay to win!
TiMsTeR1033
January 24, 2014 at 08:47
One hell of a voice cast! YOH! some big names!
TiMsTeR1033
January 24, 2014 at 08:50
So basically Dumbledor guides you as a blind man in the game.. SWEET!
Her Highness the Hipster
January 24, 2014 at 08:58
Damn, now i’m all aboard this hype train!
RinceThis2014
January 24, 2014 at 09:00
Nice analogy, you have to pay for a monthly to get the cheapest train tickets too 😛 trololol
Admiral Chief in Vegas
January 24, 2014 at 09:04
I’m all choo-chooey right now!
VampyricSquirrel Monk
January 24, 2014 at 09:29
I’d totally give this MMO a try… if they have a trial.
fred
January 24, 2014 at 09:21
Mmmmn Kate , I have a soft spot for you.
RinceThis2014
January 24, 2014 at 09:21
Agreed!
Admiral Chief in Vegas
January 24, 2014 at 09:26
I dunno, not so soft this side 😛
General JJ PanGirl
January 24, 2014 at 09:48
Sleeping Dogs also had quite the voice cast.
Gareth L (That Guy)
January 24, 2014 at 09:57
Geoff, I couldn’t agree with you more on this article. *high five*
Exalted Overlord Geoffrey Tim
January 24, 2014 at 10:28
INTERNET HIGH FIVE!
Willem Swanepoel
January 24, 2014 at 10:54
I am actually for a Paid MMO model.
You know howmany cool shit you can buy on the SWTOR market?
One thing that PISSES me off from a F2P model is that you wont get a cool addon or a very awesome model look for free. The stuff looks ugly and dull and if you want it to look cooler, you have to pay something like $5-$10 for it.
That is in EVERY F2P model. I would rather pay $15 per month and get cool and new shit… On the end of the day, you will pay more than the subscription if you want new shit.
Maybe on the long run a F2P model will work out cheaper but for me, I actually got more bored of a F2P MMO than a paid monthly sub model MMO.
……
Rags
January 24, 2014 at 10:55
What is my Shepard doing here 🙁
Kromas
January 24, 2014 at 13:41
Yep …. okay cast not great.If you want great you need the following.