Shane Scarbrough

Shane Scarbrough is the founder of the Skyrim Fansite. He's a business owner, video game journalist, and role playing game aficionado. When he’s not working he enjoys reading, writing, and playing video games. He's currently on his third playthrough of Skyrim, and is playing as a Templar in The Elder Scrolls Online. You can find Shane on Google+ and FaceBook.

Joined: April 20, 2013
Articles: 353

post: 308
reviews: 1
guides: 40

ByShane Scarbrough
OnMarch 17, 2014

ESO Improvements Not Without Controversy

Some ESO improvements are proving to be controversial… As you probably know, this weekend marked the final large-scale ESO beta, and we’re only a few weeks away from the game’s Early Access launch. All told, over 5 million gamers have…

ByShane Scarbrough
OnMarch 16, 2014

Hero’s Guides To The Elder Scrolls Online

Bethesda has teamed up with Dark Horse Comics to create The Hero’s Guides to The Elder Scrolls Online, a unique collection of books representing different facets of Tamriel during the Second Era. The collection is available for pre-sale at the…

ByShane Scarbrough
OnMarch 13, 2014

Elder Scrolls Online Necklace Giveaway!

The Elder Scrolls Online Necklace Update 3/20/14: Congratulations to Robert H. for winning our giveaway! We sincerely thank everyone who participated in the contest and for submitting their in-game screenshots. To help celebrate the final ESO large-scale beta test taking…

ByShane Scarbrough
OnMarch 11, 2014

Final Large-Scale ESO Beta Test On Friday!

We must be getting close to the official launch date! Earlier today, ZeniMax Online Studios announced the final large-scale ESO beta test before the game’s Early Access (gamers who pre-order The Elder Scrolls Online will be granted early access to…

ByShane Scarbrough
OnMarch 9, 2014

King Arthur in Skyrim?

Can you truly find King Arthur in Skyrim? One of the things that I’ve always enjoyed about Skyrim is the open-world concept. Sure, I like to complete quests and story lines, but there’s something exciting about going “off script” and…

ByShane Scarbrough
OnMarch 7, 2014

Elder Scrolls Online M Rating Comes As No Surprise

Back in January, the Entertainment Software Rating Board (ESRB) gave The Elder Scrolls Online an M rating (Mature). The ESRB is charged with helping parents and consumers make informed choices regarding the age-appropriateness of video games. By labeling The Elder…

ByShane Scarbrough
OnMarch 4, 2014

Skyrim Reimagined As A Retro Game

Join us as we take a look at what Skyrim may have looked like as a classic Nintendo and Atari video game back in the day. 8-bit gaming never looked so good. Last September I wrote about three retro video…

ByShane Scarbrough
OnMarch 2, 2014

Bleakrock Island: Skyrim Looks Amazing in ESO!

Bleakrock Island… Skyrim Lives On In The Elder Scrolls Online One of the best things about this weekend’s ESO beta test (besides the free monkey of course) was the lifting of the non-disclosure agreement. With the NDA no longer in…

ByShane Scarbrough
OnFebruary 28, 2014

No Elder Scrolls VI Disc?

I read an interesting article on the CNN/Money website that insists disc-based gaming will soon be extinct. The article makes some valid points regarding the growth of smartphone and tablet games, and I suppose it’s not too hard to imagine…

ByShane Scarbrough
OnFebruary 25, 2014

Beta Test ESO and Get a Free Monkey!

Moments ago, ZeniMax Online Studios announced the latest Elder Scrolls Online beta test scheduled to take place this weekend. The beta test runs from Friday, February 28 at 12PM EDT to Sunday, March 2nd, at 11:59PM EDT. Free Elder Scrolls…