Bethesda Softworks announced that Skyrim has shipped 10 million copies worldwide. While "shipped" doesn't equal "sold to consumers," it does mean that retailers see a high demand for the game and therefore have stocked up on the game.

"We are gratified that Skyrim continues to garner high review scores and accolades around the world," said Robert Altman, Chairman and CEO of ZeniMax Media. "We are most grateful to our fans for their support and enthusiasm for the game, and their love of the hundreds of hours of gameplay it offers. We continue to strive to deliver the highest quality entertainment experience for everyone. 2012 will be another huge year for our fans, with the release of the Creation Kit, as well as exciting DLC which will add to the richness of this epic adventure."

"Skyrim is the fastest selling title in Steam's history," said Jason Holtman, Director of Business Development at Valve Corporation. "Bethesda's commitment to and understanding of the PC as a gaming platform shows in the great review scores, spectacular launch, and continued high player numbers that Skyrim has received. We are delighted that Bethesda chose to use Steamworks to support Skyrim both at retail and digitally."

Skyrim Is the third consecutive game developed by the team at Bethesda Game Studios to earn 'Game of the Year' honors. Bethesda Game Studios, which was named 'Studio of the Year' at the 2011 Video Game Awards, also created the 2006 'Game of the Year', The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion, and the 2008 'Game of the Year', Fallout 3.

The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim has been rated M for Mature by ESRB. For more information on Skyrim visit elderscrolls.com .