A few little details from game guide blurb.

[River]

Ok so looking at Amazon they have put up the blurb for the game guide, most of it is normal blurbs stuff but a few interesting bits of info. A couple of minor spoilers and one kind of bigger one so read on at your own risk.

Spoiler:

It says it shows you where all rare items are including dragon priest masks! - wonder if they have special abilities? If they all look the same etc. It also shows where to find unusual gems!? And captured critters?! Does this mean, hunting trophies? Or maybe we can start a zoo! It then talks about traders and mentions Kahjit Caravans! Which is cool! And then (biggest spoiler coming up!) it says

Build your friendships across Skyrim and locate every Follower with information inside this guide. Become a Thane.

a thane is a kind of lesser lord! Definition:

a. a person of rank, often the chief of a clan, holding land from the king
b. a lesser noble who was a Crown official holding authority over an area of land

so we could rule our own little area?

Link to Amazon

[Mucro]

OOOOOooooooooooooooooooo! I like that alot!

[lostlast]

Son of a...... I hate reading this stuff. Just makes the wait harder. Hurry the hell up 11.11.11.

[Wolfie]

River half of me wants to kill you and the other half wants to have a child with you, and and I'm very sure we are the same gender

[Vendetta]

Has anyone felt the feeling of being so excited that you do not have the ability to think, just want? Your heart skips a beat.... Or just stops until you get the game.

When I saw the first khajiit screenshot I thought my head would blow up with all of the excitement.

[Rynkar]

Has anyone felt the feeling of being so excited that you do not have the ability to think, just want? Your heart skips a beat.... Or just stops until you get the game.

My heart wont beat till the game comes out ... wait thats days away...
Hurgurgurg....

[Frogmander]

Game guides: For people without internet or friends (that play the same game as them.) and need help with everything...and also who dont read the manual XD. I usually dont read the manual right away, though I usually skim through a few pages than after playing it for a long time read through it in detail to make sure I dont miss anything.

[EMarkM]

Personally I LOVE game guides (and I have plenty of internets and friends! ). I just love the quality of the books, immersing myself in reading up on character creation, back stories and so-on (depends on the game, and the guide).

I'm currently reading my Oblivion one in preparation for the Big Day. I never use them to "cheat" at games, only really looking at either the "meta" type stuff (like the aforementioned character creation) or when I think I have really completed an area, just to check on any minor details I may have missed.

I'm also currently leafing through the Deus Ex: HR one. As it's my first run through the game, I've just read the intro sections and the bits on augmentations and weapon upgrades, coupled with bits of the walkthrough that I have essentially completed as I go along.

Thanks for posting those extra details, though: much appreciated.

[soda popinski]

Here is the full info from the US version of Amazon:

Spoiler:

Large map Poster inside
Labeled with important locations, major roads, and hold capitals

A Champion for Skyrim
Multiple character builds based on hundreds of hours of playtesting reveal exactly what Skills, Perks, equipment, and other items to pick, and how to advance through the game, no matter the type of character you want to be.

All Collectibles Gathered
If you’re searching Skyrim for Skill Books, Unique Items and Weapons, every single Shout, Dragon Priest Masks, Treasure Maps, Unusual Gems, or even Captured Critters, we show you where every rare item is.

The Atlas of Skyrim
A comprehensive tour of every single location, from the vast Hold Cities to the smallest woodland den. Every major exploration point receives a walkthrough flagging important items, with detailed maps throughout.

Prowess in Combat
Every weapon, piece of equipment, and spell is detailed so you know which blade, bow, or incantation to crush your enemies with. Every type of combat is tactically analyzed, so you can better any foe in battle.

Trainers and Traders
Skyrim is full of merchants to barter with, and trainers to further
increase your Skill, Crafting, and Bartering proficiencies. Every alchemist, blacksmith, innkeeper, trainer, Khajiit caravan, and other vendor revealed.

Followers and Friends
Build your friendships across Skyrim and locate every Follower with information inside this guide. Become a Thane. Own property. Marry your favorite Housecarl. Details inside.

Massive and Complete Index

[MathiasFlynnias]

You never cease to amaze me, River, with your habit of 'finding' things. The next 18 days couldn't go any slower.

[dubq]

Game guides: For people without internet or friends (that play the same game as them.) and need help with everything...and also who dont read the manual XD. I usually dont read the manual right away, though I usually skim through a few pages than after playing it for a long time read through it in detail to make sure I dont miss anything.

Cmon man, game guides are about so much more than just walking you through the game. There is a lot of strategy, art and other bits that are more than worth it.

[LtAscott]

river you should be a corporate spy or something, this guy must either work for a dev or one of the magazines/websites if he dont he should cuz he knows all.

^ this or your just a real loser and have too much time on ur hands in ur mom's basement, either way, hail river! (just a joke plz dont be upset)

I\d like to write a game guide, but i have a feeling its hard to get an advance copy of the game and scour every little thing, they must get the game early or all the info from the devs

[River]

There is more! On the Prima site you can see a map of riften! here!

[born2beagator]

There is more! On the Prima site you can see a map of riften! here!

Wow, that city looks awesome just looking at the map