If anyone is interested, I found a couple links to some leaked gameplay videos of the introduction. Since they's technically not exactly legal, not posting the links here. Will PM them to any who are interested.
Impressions from the gameplay video (mild spoilers).
- Once again the player starts as a prisoner (suprise suprise). Doesn't quite start out in a dungeon however, though one is involved.
- Graphics and models are very reminiscent of oblivion. Which is NOT a good thing. This is 2011, hopefully the construction set is released on 11.11.11 as well so we can get some decent graphic mods in (those who get it for PC).
- Some animations are better, others seem worse. Voice acting is a little hit or miss, some have good voices... others are cringe worthy.
- Not sure about dismemberment. A character was beheaded in the begining. However that was in a scripted event, not sure how it works in game combat.
- The atmosphere is awesome! After the lengthy and dull introduction of Oblivion and Fallout 3, this introduction has a much better feeling to it, and the tutorial is not nearly so long. It does a excellent job of introducing the player to the world of Skyrim.
- The console version was the one shown. So can't comment on the UI other than it'd suck on a PC. For a console, seemed to work alright.
- The dragons are awesome and should be feared (least in the begining when the player has no weapons).
- Meele combat seems to be improved slightly, with finishing moves and the like. Archery seems to be the exact same as the Oblivion version.
Overall it seemed pretty good. I'll get it, but holding off until I get some reviews from a few friends. Mostly interested in the construction set from the get go. If that is in on release day, it'll be a must get for me. For those excited for it in this thread. I don't believe you'll be disapointed.