November 2011 Issue #E233

We wrap up warm to venture into Skyrim's cold, northerly lands.

As befits Skyrim's epic nature, issue 233 of Edge features an eight page preview of Bethesda Softwork's latest open-world adventure.

Reaching subscribers around about now and in UK newsagents on September 27, the magazine also includes an in-depth look at how Call Of Duty took over the world and examines whether copying is a creative scourge or a natural part of gaming's evolution.

We meet Taito's new designer Reisuke Ishida to chat about Space Invaders and more, then profile Heavenly Sword and Enslaved developer Ninja Theory.

Our The Making Of… series continues with a look at action-packed racer Split Second's inception and set some space aside to appreciate the evocative artwork of Halo's universe.

A trip back to Ico's castle evokes fond memories, while our look at the creation of Limbo's spider drags up hitherto forgotten nightmares. And talking of memories, Mogwai's Dominic Aitchison tells us about tourbus gaming and his love for Link.

Previewed

  • The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim
  • Borderlands 2
  • The Witness
  • Battlefield 3
  • Dishonored
  • Planetside 2
  • Aliens: Colonial Marines
  • Anarchy Reigns
  • Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary

Reviewed

  • Gears Of War 3
  • Resistance 3
  • Dead Island
  • Bodycount
  • Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine
  • Rise Of Nightmares
  • The Gunstringer
  • BloodRayne: Betrayal
  • MotoHeroz