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: 349

ByShane Scarbrough
OnSeptember 8, 2013
1 Comment

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
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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 6, 2013

Skyrim Dragons Guide

Dragons are some of the most challenging foes you’ll encounter as you adventure throughout the wonderful world of Skyrim. Dragon battles are exciting and fraught with danger. With danger comes reward, however, and Dragon slayers are compensated with treasure —…

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 4, 2013
24 Comments

The Best Skyrim Character: Warrior, Thief or Mage?

One of the questions that the Skyrim Fansite receives from casual and hardcore gamers alike is what is the best Skyrim character? The question of character is important, and careful consideration needs to be made before you start stomping throughout…

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…

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
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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
3 Comments

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…

ByShane Scarbrough
OnAugust 26, 2013
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Dark Brotherhood is the Best Skyrim Guild

Apparently, Skyrim gamers like to take a walk on the Dark Side when it comes to their favorite guilds. According to the latest Skyrim Fansite poll, The Dark Brotherhood is the best guild in all of Skyrim with 31.43% of…