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Elder Scrolls Online Console Launch Is Unsurprisingly Rocky

Well, duh. It's an MMO. What did you expect?

It took a while for the console version of The Elder Scrolls Online to reach PlayStation 4 and Xbox One and now that it's here, players across North America and Europe are reporting login issues.

The complaints are showing up at NeoGAF and the game's official forums . Bethesda has responded, saying on Twitter that they're working on the problem. They also offer a possible workaround for the "Login Failed" error.

Personally, I have no idea how people can stand this constant instability. If you go by the news, it seems like MMOs never work when they first launch.

Related Game(s): The Elder Scrolls Online: Tamriel Unlimited

ESO Tamriel Unlimited Beta Rolls Out, Did You Get An Invite?

If you plan on trying out The Elder Scrolls Online: Tamriel Unlimited on PlayStation 4, you're hoping for a beta invite, right?

Well, that beta begins tomorrow and invites start rolling out today. For full details, check the PlayStation Blog .

The updated ESO launches on June 9 so they're ready to start testing; the beta will be a closed public test, so you need an invite to get in. You might receive one if you signed up to participate in the PS4 beta, but there's no guarantee, unfortunately. The beta will run between Thursday, April 23 at 10:00 a.m. EST and Monday, April 27, at 10:00 a.m., which means you've only got a few days to enjoy the action.

Of note: There is no NDA in place and they're actually encouraging you to share screenshots and other media of your experience. The only real downside is that your save data will not transfer over to the full game, although if you've played on the PC or Mac, your characters are eligible for a transfer to PS4.

For more, check out our preview .

Related Game(s): The Elder Scrolls Online: Tamriel Unlimited

Previous ESO Players Can Get A Discount On Tamriel Unlimited

Okay, so let's say you purchased The Elder Scrolls Online for PC or Mac, but now you want to bring the experience into the living room.

Well, as seen at the game's support website , you might be eligible for a discount.

If you bought and registered a copy of ESO on PC or Mac by no later than June 30, 2014, you can snag a digital copy of the upcoming console version for only $20 ((€14.99 or £12.99). This offer is good through May 9; look for " The Elder Scrolls Online: Tamriel Unlimited for Console with account copy" when you go to start the process. The version you receive will be the same as the one others get for $60 so the savings is substantial.

Your account will also transfer over to the console version. The account details will be copied over, which means you can also keep playing on PC/Mac if you so chose. However, any progress you make will be saved to the specific version you're playing.

Tamriel Unlimited comes out on June 9 for PS4 and Xbox One. Click here for a closer look.

Related Game(s): The Elder Scrolls Online

ESO Hits Consoles On June 9, Monthly Subscription Gone

You have to wait a little longer than anticipated but at least now you've got a date.

Today, Bethesda has confirmed that The Elder Scrolls Online: Tamriel Unlimited is coming to PlayStation 4 and Xbox One on June 9. Furthermore, the publisher revealed the MMO would no longer require a monthly subscription.

This new version will feature all the content from the original game plus updates and content additions, "including the exciting new Justice and Champion systems." A one-off payment for the game is needed but beyond that, online play will not be restricted to only those who pay on a monthly basis. As for PC players, Tamriel Unlimited will go live on March 17 and players will automatically shift over.

Now, if you want to maintain your paid subscription, you can. Doing so means you're a member of "ESO Plus," which is the premium service. This features: "exclusive in-game bonuses, a monthly allotment of Crowns to use in the store and access to all DLC game packs while a member."

So, console players, are you excited?