Summary
- Shirley Curry, known by many as Skyrim Grandma, is retiring from YouTube.
- After 13 years on the platform, Curry says that the pressure to consistently upload has taken its toll, and she will now be taking the time to pursue other hobbies.
- While her gaming content will cease, Curry says that she may occasionally upload to discuss other topics.
After an impressive run on YouTube, Shirley Curry is retiring from the platform after years of uploading gameplay videos. Nicknamed "Skyrim Grandma" by the internet, Curry made waves on YouTube as an elderly lover of The Elder Scrolls 5: Skyrim, but she has now decided to lay down her sword in favor of some well-earned relaxation.
Curry began her YouTube career back in 2011, quickly catching the attention of other gamers. Thanks to her love of The Elder Scrolls series, Curry was beloved by many of the franchise's fans. Bethesda once even sent Curry flowers as a gesture of appreciation while she was recovering from a stroke. Over the years, she has been a beloved fixture in the gaming community, but all good things must unfortunately come to an end.
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Despite her love for Skyrim, Curry announced on her YouTube channel that she is stepping away from her role as the Skyrim Grandma, citing boredom and exhaustion as the reasons for her decision. The pressure to consistently upload has started to take its toll, leading Curry to make the difficult decision to retire. "It seems like I spend most of my time sitting in here at this computer," she said. After Curry's impressive YouTube milestones, like receiving a Gold Play Button, her retirement truly marks the end of an era.
Skyrim Grandma Announces Retirement
Curry's online presence has been such an inspiration to some that she was even the subject of a Skyrim mod project. From fan-made petitions asking Bethesda to immortalize Curry in The Elder Scrolls 6 as an NPC to receiving gifts from Bethesda, Shirley Curry's impact on the community can't be understated. With 1.29 million YouTube subscribers, her presence is a reminder that gaming can be enjoyed at any age. As gaming has taken up most of her time, she is now setting her sights on exploring other interests. Although she is stepping away from gaming, Curry mentioned that she may occasionally upload videos to showcase progress on a quilt she is making or share insight into a book she is reading.
It seems like I spend most of my time sitting in here at this computer.
It is sad to see Skyrim Grandma go, but the frustration and pressure to make videos consistently is an understandable reason to step away. As Curry continues waiting for The Elder Scrolls 6, she will now have plenty of time to enjoy her other hobbies. Curry has come a long way in her gaming ventures since 2011 and is now aiming to put her interests and personal life first. There is no telling when audiences will see Skyrim Grandma again, but many will undoubtably miss her uploads.
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OpenCritic Reviews
- Top Critic Avg: 81 /100 Critics Rec: 83%
- Released
- November 11, 2011
- ESRB
- M For Mature 17+ Due To Blood and Gore, Intense Violence, Sexual Themes, Use of Alcohol
- Developer(s)
- Bethesda Game Studios
- Publisher(s)
- Bethesda Softworks
WHERE TO PLAY
Winner of more than 200 Game of the Year Awards, The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim celebrates 10 years of adventuring in stunning detail. The Anniversary Edition includes a decade worth of content: the critically acclaimed core game and add-ons of Skyrim Special Edition, plus Creation Club content released on or prior to November 11, 2021.
EPIC FANTASY REBORN
Skyrim reimagines and revolutionizes the open-world fantasy epic, bringing to life a complete virtual world open for you to explore any way you choose.
LIVE ANOTHER LIFE, IN ANOTHER WORLD
Play any type of character you can imagine, and do whatever you want; the legendary freedom of choice, storytelling, and adventure of The Elder Scrolls is realized like never before.
YOU ARE WHAT YOU PLAY
Choose from hundreds of weapons, spells, and abilities. The new character system allows you to play any way you want and define yourself through your actions.
BATTLE DRAGONS
Battle ancient dragons like you’ve never seen. As Dragonborn, learn their secrets and harness their power for yourself.
- Engine
- Creation Engine
- Cross-Platform Play
- no
- Cross Save
- no
- Expansions
- Skyrim: Dragonborn, Skyrim: Hearthfire, Skyrim: Dawnguard
- Franchise
- The Elder Scrolls
- Steam Deck Compatibility
- yes
- Platform(s)
- PC, PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, Xbox 360, Xbox One, Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S
- How Long To Beat
- 35 Hours
- X|S Optimized
- Yes
- PS Plus Availability
- Extra & Premium (Special Edition)
- File Size Xbox Series
- 29 GB (DECEMBER 2023)
