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
OnSeptember 18, 2013

Destruction Magic Is Skyrim Favorite

According to the latest Skyrim Fansite poll, Destruction magic is the favorite magic skill. A whopping 51% of poll takers chose Destruction magic over all the other magic skills. Obviously gamers like to take the offensive when it comes to…

ByShane Scarbrough
OnSeptember 15, 2013

Exploring Dwemer Ruins in Skyrim

Dwemer ruins… steam whistles from the pipes along the ancient stone walls of this mysterious dwelling as you slyly make your way down the copper colored stairs. The steam seems to be powering the dim lights that guide your way…

ByShane Scarbrough
OnSeptember 10, 2013

Skyrim Song Lyrics: Song of the Dragonborn

A video game’s soundtrack may not be at the top of everyone’s list when it comes to rating how good a particular title is (graphics and gameplay tend to trump music as a matter of course), but Skyrim’s soundtrack truly…

ByShane Scarbrough
OnSeptember 8, 2013

Elder Scrolls Online Should Be Free to Play According to Poll

According to the latest Skyrim Fansite poll, the upcoming Elder Scrolls Online game should be free to play. When presented with the question Should The Elder Scrolls Online Be Free To Play, 67.65% of respondents voted yes, while only 23.53%…

ByShane Scarbrough
OnSeptember 7, 2013

Amazing Skyrim Cosplay

Though sadly there won’t be any more Skyrim DLC addons released for the world’s greatest video game, the world of Skyrim lives on with cosplay. Recently, Bethesda wrote an article about Bill and Brittany Doran and their wicked-cool Draugr Deathlord…

ByShane Scarbrough
OnSeptember 5, 2013

Elder Scrolls Online Nominated For Most Wanted 2013

Bethesda recently announced that the Elder Scrolls Online has been nominated for a Golden Joystick award under the “Most Wanted” game category. The Golden Joysticks are gaming’s longest running award show, and the nomination is quite an honor. Other nominees…

ByShane Scarbrough
OnSeptember 3, 2013

Skyrim Wallpaper for Desktops, Apple, Android and More

If you need Skyrim wallpaper for your computer desktop, smartphone, or tablet look no further! The Skyrim Fansite has you covered. Browse our Skyrim wallpaper for a growing selection of stunning artwork — some not seen anywhere else on the internet.…

ByShane Scarbrough
OnAugust 31, 2013

Are MMORPGs Dying? And What Does This Mean for The Elder Scrolls Online?

A few months ago, Activision-Blizzard announced in an earnings call that World of Warcraft, the big daddy of online fantasy role-playing games, lost a staggering 1.3 million subscribers in a three month period. Yowzza! 1.3 million of anything is a…

ByShane Scarbrough
OnAugust 30, 2013

Wooing Lydia — Rejection and Heartache in Skyrim

When I first started playing Skyrim I never thought that I’d want to get married. Marriage is a big commitment after all, and who has time for domestic life when there are so many dungeons to explore and quests to…

ByShane Scarbrough
OnAugust 27, 2013

Skyrim T-Shirts for Back to School Cool

Symbiote Studios is selling officially licensed Skyrim t-shirts for 25% off. Sweet! I don’t think Lucan of the Riverwood Trader could beat this deal. For $14.99 + shipping you can look the part of the Dragonborn when you start classes…