{"id":62825,"date":"2014-03-26T14:22:55","date_gmt":"2014-03-26T12:22:55","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/mygaming.co.za\/news\/?p=62825"},"modified":"2014-03-26T14:31:05","modified_gmt":"2014-03-26T12:31:05","slug":"games-to-keep-you-busy-until-the-elder-scrolls-online-arrives","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mygaming.co.za\/news\/features\/62825-games-to-keep-you-busy-until-the-elder-scrolls-online-arrives","title":{"rendered":"Games to take your mind off The Elder Scrolls Online"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The Elder Scrolls Online is nearly here, scheduled to be released on PC and Mac on 4 April 2014.<\/p>\n<p>Until the highly anticipated MMO graces us with its presence, though, you need something that will help you pass the time. And no, staring at your watch while waiting for 4 April to come around is not a good option.\u00a0With little patience in my system, I decided to find some games to fill the void until the day arrives. These games needed to suck me in with their content, take my attention span firmly in their grasp, and make me forget about TES: Online for the next few days.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"my-4\">Kingdoms of Amular: Reckoning<\/h3>\n<p>Developers: 38 Studios, Big Huge Games<br \/>\nPlatform: PC, PS3, Xbox 360<br \/>\nMetacritic: 4\/5<\/p>\n<p>Kingdoms of Amalur initially slipped under the radar when it was released in February 2012, but is a great game and\u00a0should be considered for any gaming collection. Set in 5 creatively designed regions with four character classes and a weapons collection to match any game, Amular is a great RPG.\u00a0The world is vast and dense and the combat system sees you chaining together violent combos with the press of a few buttons.\u00a0You are free to explore the Faelands, start as many quests as possible, and venture into dungeons if you are feeling bored.\u00a0Give Amular a chance, it is a great open-world RPG that really went unnoticed. It deserves a playthough.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/_xEr5HBoKhA\" height=\"338\" width=\"600\" allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"my-4\">The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim<\/h3>\n<p>Developer: Bethesda Game Studios<br \/>\nPlatform: PC, PS3, Xbox 360<br \/>\nMetacritic: 4.5\/5<\/p>\n<p>This is a no brainer. When it comes to games that need your full focus, and take all your time, Skyrim fits the bill.\u00a0I&#8217;ve probably spent around 300 hours playing this game and I don\u2019t regret a single minute.\u00a0The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim is everything you want in an action packed, time consuming, expansive, and creative RPG. Seeing as Skyrim will continue to exist in The Elder Scrolls Online, why not familiarize yourself with the land beforehand. The game has a Legendary Edition that includes all the games DLC, so you can experience the full game in all its glory. I can go into detail about how great Skyrim is, and why you should play it, but you probably have played it before and know all about this jewel. So what are you waiting for, pop it in and play.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/oZqXKZOS2jQ?rel=0\" height=\"338\" width=\"600\" allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"my-4\">Diablo III: Reaper of Souls<\/h3>\n<p>Developer: Blizzard Entertainment<br \/>\nPlatform: PC<br \/>\nMetacritic 4.1\/5<\/p>\n<p>Diablo 3: Reaper of Souls is the expansion that everyone was waiting for. If you had a problem with the original game and were disappointed about a feature, all was forgiven when you dived into the world of Reaper of Souls. The\u00a0new free-roam mode that allows you to explore the world and take on bounties, the level cap being increased to 70, and new skill runes for all classes, what more could you ask for?\u00a0Reaper of Souls is a complete overhaul of the original and should be considered even if you didn\u2019t enjoy Diablo 3.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Cb7QJwQ58T0?rel=0\" height=\"338\" width=\"600\" allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"my-4\">World of Warcraft<\/h3>\n<p>Developer: Blizzard Entertainment<br \/>\nPlatform: PC<br \/>\nMetacritic: 4.5\/5<\/p>\n<p>The mother of all MMOs, we need to thank World of Warcraft for giving us one of the best gaming experiences out there since its launch in 2004.\u00a0The game is now on its fifth expansion and had over 7 million subscribers as of July 2013.\u00a0WoW also holds the Guinness World Record for being the most popular MMORPG. In other words, if you are looking for a game to keep you busy until the release of TES: Online then WoW is perfect.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/TaBYjVBY_bM?rel=0\" height=\"338\" width=\"600\" allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>What games would you recommend to pass the time while waiting for The Elder Scrolls: Online? 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