Can I jump right into Skyrim or should I play the earlier Elder Scrolls games first?

Will I understand the game if I haven't played any of the other Elder Scrolls games?Can I jump right into Skyrim or should I play the earlier Elder Scrolls games first?
each game has its own story but each game also implements some of the lore in the older games. So you won't be completely lost, but if a character makes a reference to an older game, you may not get it. Which isn't that big of a deal...



So go play SKYRIM! NOWW!!
No you will be fine. With all Elderscroll games you don't even have to play the storyline, so they don't really match up. but get oblivion anyway. classic game and dirt cheap now.Can I jump right into Skyrim or should I play the earlier Elder Scrolls games first?
If you play the other Elder Scrolls first, you will be too old for games by the time you get to Skyrim.
It doesn't make much of a difference, because the storylines don't really tie into each otherCan I jump right into Skyrim or should I play the earlier Elder Scrolls games first?
MW3
yes