The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim

This will be their greatest rpg to date. I can type that without
having any doubts about it. Bethseda has a proven track record, and
this will be their finest addition to their library of created games yet.

More than a few screenshots have been unveiled, and it's more than enough
to get any respective elder scrolls fan in a rabid state of froth.
With good reason. Several new features have also been revealed that
will make the game itself even more enjoyable.

The new features are as follows:

NEW ENGINE
Indeed. Skyrim will feature an undeniably beautiful engine. Like the previous
games in the series; exploring the locales will be a joyful experience.

THE STORY
Little is known about the story withing Skyrim. It's in Bethseda's best
interest to keep everything in wraps. Nodody likes a spoiler. What is
known is that the player will assume the role of dragonborn. (Dragon Hunter)

WEAPONS AND COMBAT
Combat itself is undoubtedly being revamped, and player's will now be
able to MAKE their own weapons. Unknown as to what a player needs to
smith a weapon, but it may be an addictive point to this game. Magic
also makes it's return. Get ready to shoot great balls of fire!

NPC AI
The NPC (non playable character) AI (artificial intelligence) will also
receive a massive update in Skyrim from what I have heard. Interacting with
them will seem much more fluid, and dynamic that previous entries in the
series. Moreover, they will react to your actions in a much more believable
manner. Say if you steal something; the shop clerk won't forget about in
any given time frame. I'd imagine that he'd want you to pay a price (jail-time)
before re-entering his store. That, or you could just waltz right in, and become the guest of a rather hostile shop keep. Another example would be you dropping
your weapon (everyone must have done this within a city more than a few times)
Character's may steal, fight over, or attempt to give the weapon back to it's
rightful owner. (you)

THINGS TO DO WHILE NOT QUESTING
These include: farming, mining, woodcutting, blacksmithing, and cooking. We
haven't seen how this will be directly incorporated but no doubt it will be
interesting.

CHARACTER CUSTOMIZATION AND YOU
You can edit your face to your own liking, but now you'll be able do do that
on the rest of your character. The player will have ten races to choose from.

These are but a few blips to appear on the radar. Please whet your appetite
with this fine screenshot that has been released.