User blog comment:SoKoLoV/New Interview with Todd Howard and New Information & Footage/@comment-132.3.45.68-20111024144944/@comment-76.25.105.146-20111025072400

maybe this was taken out because of how the controls are setup. 1 button uses 1 hand and another uses the other. so trying to block while dual wielding would simply swing your weapon or cast a spell. there would have to be a third button designated for blocking. still it could be done. hopefully someone will make a mod...