Monday, February 18, 2013

Skyrim for PS3 Finally gets the D!

D as in DLC that is. Bethesda has finally released the DLC that we've been waiting on for months. If you're new; Skyrim is the latest in the Elder Scroll RPG series. The setting for the series is in the north country, Skyrim (hence the name). You start as a prisoner on the way to execution. But at the last minute you are saved by the return of the dragons. This allows you to escape and begin a quest of your own. You learn you are the Dragonborn, an extremely rare blessing to mortals. You are the first Dragonborn seen in centuries. As the Dragonborn, it is your duty to save the world and defeat the dragons.

This is the main premise of the game. But with it being an RPG, you have the entire continent of Skyrim to explore. You can customize your character however you wish. Be good or evil. A werewolf if you wish! The choices are all up to you.

But the game can only get more dense. Hence having DLC, you just add more juicy goodness to the fruit.

The first DLC was titled Dawnguard. It presents itself as a prophecy. One that would blot out the sun for the race of eternal vampires to arise. This DLC, brought upon a new addition, the chance to become a Vampire Lord. This form is a lot different from a regular vampire. It's faster, stronger and is actually superior to normal vampires. It's said that only a select few can become one. Thanks to your dragon blood and soul, you can.

This added a whole new quest line and lets you choose two sides of an ongoing and old conflict. It culminates in you either blocking out the sun for vampire-kind, or taking them down with your werewolf powers. Either way, a great feature. The only problem; this isn't the DLC Bethesda is releasing for PS3.

Moving on from Dawnguard we then had Hearthfire.
Hearthfire added a new addition to Skyrim's world; real estate. With this add-on you can create homesteads.
You can make entire small villages and raise a community from the ground up. Included is adoption. You can make a family with kids that aren't even yours; awesome! But this really opens you to the idea of family life in Skyrim: making sure the kids are happy, that your home is safe.

Now with this comes a few new weapons and a couple more sets of armor. Just enough to keep you entertained still. But really all this is to keep you interested enough for the next DLC.




It's time now for the newest DLC for Skyrim. and the first one to be released for PS3 users. Give thanks for Dragonborn. This add-on is the one for keeps. It adds a huge and new location for this generation. Be prepared to explore a region of Morrowind. It adds new weapons, quest trees, a plethora of new dragon shouts, and armor. Did I hear Dragonborn armor; I sure did.

This lets you take on a once dead dragon priest, Miraak. He has returned to destroy Tamriel. The reason he hasn't died entirely is because he was the first human to be granted with dragon blood and a dragon soul. I'm guessing with you being another Dragonborn, he doesn't like you very much.

This add-on also let's you do something everyone has always wanted; to ride dragons. One word: Awesome.
With the inclusion of this, I say it's a great addition.
Combine it with the part of Morrowind to explore, it's a great nostalgic trip. I remember playing Morrowind many years ago and enjoying it. Coming back to it now? I'm so glad they let you explore the small part of Morrowind that you can. Don't get me wrong, I'm used to playing old games. But coming back to it now, it takes some time to adapt to the graphics. Compared to the graphics, animations, and technology that we use now, it's kind of weird to do it.

But nevertheless, all of these DLC's are finally able to be enjoyed by PSN users. Each adds more fun to Skyrim and fixes whatever bugs that we've had before. So try to check them out.  For now, they have a discount because of the wait, but soon the price will go back to normal. So hurry it up! I hope you guys enjoyed the post, and keep on gaming!
























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