All of this was confirmed in Gameinformer.

• Set 200 years after Oblivion, in a snow realm north of Cyrodil called Skyrim. Set during a civil war, possibly between two brothers who will accidentally cause the world-destroying dragon Alduin to be born.
  
  Player is a Dragonborne, able to slay dragons and trained by the last living Blade.
  
  Ten races to choose from, players can edit bodies as well as faces.
  
  Combat more dynamic with finishing moves, unique weapon attacks and the ability to forge your own from red hot metal. Dual wielding a possibility.
  
  18 skills to choose from, as well as Fallout-esque Perks
  
  NPCs more dynamic. They will move around as they talk to you, rather than have the camera zoom in for a headshot. If you drop items, they will react to them -- for instance, a helpful child might try to pick up a dropped sword and return it to you, or two men could fight over your discarded loot.
  
  Quests can be randomly generated and are tailored to suit your style of play. The game judges your strengths and weaknesses by logging your data, and will give your appropriate challenges.
  
  Five "massive" cities that you can do many things in, such as smithing, farming, mining, woodcutting and cooking. Killing a shopkeep could lead to someone else taking the store over now, and Dragons may possibly launch attacks on towns.
  
  Five magic schools: Destruction, Alteration, Conjuration, Restoration and Illusion.
  
  The engine is entirely new, with dynamic snow and shadows, detailed trees, and water that flows differently depending on how the wind is blowing.
  
  Confirmed enemies are zombies, skeletons, trolls, giants, ice wraiths, giant spiders, dragons, wolves, horses Elk, mammoth and saber-toothed cats.
  
  Third person view has been improved.
  
  Players can now sprint at the cost of stamina.
  
  BEARDS CONFIRMED! YOU CAN HAVE BEARDS!

interesting but still nothing hugely outstanding on paper, will have to wait to see some in-game footage I guess.

Who needs beards when you're an anthropomorphic cat...

Beards lol. I like the sound of all of the things on that list, thanks for the info.

First pictures!

http://nerdreactor.com/2011/01/10/elder-scrolls-v-pictures-and-information-revealed/

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Those screens look... alright. It's early and they could be console screens too, but if so idk why they bother showing off something that isn't completely flattering.
High hopes for great gameplay and atmosphere.

Don't think its console

IN-GAME FOOTAGE!

Need new pants now.

love it. ill be setting Tab to quicksave again though!

Wow chills, finally a game that's exceeding my expectations so far. Take back my doubts about the gfx, seems amazing enough for me in motion!

The trailer was captured on an Xbox 360. Idk whether that's good or bloody bad.

And when the truth dawns... it DAWNS IN FIRE! In their tounge his NoVA KING... DRAGON BORN! CHAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA! KRAAAAAAAAAAAAAA!

Serval wrote:

Who needs beards when you're an anthropomorphic cat...

Then you shall don a non-existant beard!

dovahkiin i think it is.. and its not really clear yet weather you play him or hes just the main character like Martin in oblivion

And wow at this... I found the start damn corny all those people in black robes, if it was for a movie I'd understand but its a game lol...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5PW9_t2BNe0&feature=relmfu&oref=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.youtube.com%2Fwatch%3Fv%3DJSRtYpNRoN0&has_verified=1

I must say it looks very impressive. I wonder if there is some kind of multiplayer in it?