All Bethesda Softworks News
-
Obsidian Entertainment to help with new MMORPG Skyforge
Fallout: New Vegas and South Park: The Stick of Truth developer to team up with Russian team Mail.ru. Full Story
- Posted May 21, 2013 4:42 am GMT
-
Half-Life 2 adds official Oculus Rift support
Valve updates iconic first-person shooter to work with VR headset; new fan mods show Oculus support for Minecraft and Skyrim. Full Story
- Posted May 10, 2013 4:07 pm GMT
-
Spector apologizes for Wolfenstein comments
Deus Ex, Epic Mickey designer says sorry to team at MachineGames, but still believes there is "too little variety" in games today. Full Story
- Posted May 8, 2013 5:37 pm GMT
-
No multiplayer in new Wolfenstein
MachineGames' upcoming shooter will be single-player-only experience. Full Story
- Posted May 8, 2013 2:49 pm GMT
-
Wolfenstein: The New Order revealed
New game from Bethesda and MachineGames coming to current- and next-gen consoles in Q4 2013. Full Story
- Posted May 7, 2013 2:00 pm GMT
-
Bethesda opening playtest lab
Fallout, Elder Scrolls studio inviting gamers over 18 to id Software offices in Dallas, Texas to give feedback on unreleased games. Full Story
- Posted May 3, 2013 1:12 pm GMT
-
Fallout: New Vegas dev hiring for 'unique next-gen game'
Studio looking for a level designer with an experience in modern game engines for next-gen game. Full Story
- Posted May 2, 2013 5:05 pm GMT
-
Elder Scrolls Online playable at Gamescom
Bethesda bringing MMORPG to European convention this summer ahead of release later this year. Full Story
- Posted May 2, 2013 2:04 pm GMT
-
The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Legendary Edition confirmed
New version of Skyrim includes all the game's DLC for $59.99/£39.99. Full Story
- Posted Apr 25, 2013 3:38 pm GMT
-
Mikami: 'There aren't any real survival horror games in the world right now'
Resident Evil creator hopes The Evil Within will change the all-action focus of survival horror games. Full Story
- Posted Apr 22, 2013 5:44 pm GMT
-
The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim modded with Oculus Rift support
Bethesda's open-world RPG latest game to see support for VR headset. Full Story
- Posted Apr 22, 2013 2:54 pm GMT
-
The Evil Within announced by Resident Evil creator Shinji Mikami
UPDATE: Story details outlined. New survival horror title coming to Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, PC, and next-gen consoles in 2014. Full Story
- Posted Apr 19, 2013 1:19 pm GMT
-
The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Legendary Edition spotted
Polish retailer lists Legendary Edition of The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim, which collates the game and its three DLC packs. Full Story
- Posted Apr 19, 2013 11:08 am GMT
-
Bethesda releases second teaser video
Elder Scrolls, Fallout publisher launches second cryptic video showing burning flowers and obscured figure. Full Story
- Posted Apr 17, 2013 5:22 pm GMT
-
Skyrim team moving on to next project
[UPDATE] Bethesda says it will release only "minor" updates for latest Elder Scrolls game; no new DLC in the works. Full Story
- Posted Apr 15, 2013 5:12 pm GMT
-
No new version of Elder Scrolls: Arena coming
[UPDATE] Bethesda confirms Australian rating a clerical mixup, no new version of the game coming Full Story
- Posted Apr 15, 2013 2:30 pm GMT
-
Elder Scrolls Online gameplay leaks
First 20 minutes of Bethesda's upcoming massively multiplayer online role-playing game revealed in new video leak. Full Story
- Posted Apr 15, 2013 1:46 pm GMT
-
Bethesda defends day-one DLC
Marketing VP says negative sentiment around day-one DLC comes from gamers not understanding the development process. Full Story
- Posted Apr 10, 2013 6:25 pm GMT
-
Zenimax files to extend Prey trademark
Bethesda parent publisher moves to extend legal coverage of IP as fate of Prey 2 remains in question. Full Story
- Posted Apr 10, 2013 4:48 pm GMT
-
Bethesda says it will make 'considerably more noise' in 2013
Skyrim publisher teases new announcements for this year. Full Story
- Posted Apr 10, 2013 12:21 pm GMT
-
Skyrim, Gears of War: Judgment updated
Latest Elder Scrolls game adds Legendary Skills, while Gears of War: Judgment see various weapon balance tweaks. Full Story
- Posted Apr 8, 2013 6:51 pm GMT
-
Doom 4 rebooted but still in development
Rage 2, however, is reported to have been scrapped. Full Story
- Posted Apr 3, 2013 4:22 pm GMT
-
Zenimax entering Starfield?
Bethesda parent publisher files trademark application for new game software; company declines to comment. Full Story
- Posted Apr 1, 2013 3:05 pm GMT
-
The Dishonored that never was
Members of Arkane Studios describe some of the biggest changes Dishonored underwent during development. Full Story
- Posted Mar 28, 2013 7:52 pm GMT
-
Skyrim 1.9 update live on Steam
Adds Legendary difficultly, the ability to reset skills, and over 70 bug fixes. Full Story
- Posted Mar 21, 2013 11:02 am GMT
-
Oculus Rift backers offered refund as Doom 3 BFG Edition fails to make launch
Support for VR headset in Doom 3 BFG Edition won't be ready when development kits ship. Full Story
- Posted Mar 18, 2013 2:44 pm GMT
-
Dishonored: The Knife of Dunwall DLC launches April 16
Story-focused expansion for Arkane's stealth action game arrives next month on Xbox 360, PS3, and PC for $10. Full Story
- Posted Mar 13, 2013 3:00 pm GMT
-
Arkane teases Dishonored news
Developer says it has something to share related to the stealth action game tomorrow. Full Story
- Posted Mar 12, 2013 6:41 pm GMT
-
Bethesda launches $299 Skyrim Dragonborn statue
Hand-painted Dragonborn statue measures 16 inches tall and will be shipping later this year. Full Story
- Posted Mar 12, 2013 6:21 pm GMT
-
Dishonored and Journey score big at BAFTA 2013
Dishonored takes gong for Best Game while Journey picks up five awards. Full Story
- Posted Mar 6, 2013 11:11 am GMT
-
Skyrim PC update adds Legendary difficulty
New 1.9 title update for latest Elder Scrolls title also raises level cap, fixes bugs; scheduled for console launch this month. Full Story
- Posted Mar 4, 2013 7:22 pm GMT
-
Elder Scrolls Online beta starts this month
First testing phase for Bethesda's upcoming MMORPG beginning at end of the month. Full Story
- Posted Mar 4, 2013 2:21 pm GMT
-
QuakeCon 2013 dated for August 1-4
This year's four-day event returns to The Hilton Anatole in Dallas, Texas; details on speakers and games on display still to come. Full Story
- Posted Feb 26, 2013 3:58 pm GMT
-
Obsidian's plan for Fallout: New Vegas 2
CEO Feargus Urquhart says studio would "love" to make sequel; it would take place on West Coast of US, maybe in Los Angeles. Full Story
- Posted Feb 12, 2013 3:29 pm GMT
-
Skyrim DLC on PS3 starts February 12
Bethesda reveals release dates for long-missing Dragonborn, Hearthfire, and Dawnguard expansions for latest Elder Scrolls game. Full Story
- Posted Feb 1, 2013 3:55 pm GMT
-
Journey leads nominations for developer-picked 2013 GDC awards
The Walking Dead, Dishonored, and Journey lead the pack for the 2013 Game Developers Choice Awards. Full Story
- Posted Jan 25, 2013 11:48 am GMT
-
New The Elder Scrolls Online trailer heralds beta signups going live
New CGI trailer sets the tone between the game's three warring factions; gamers can sign up to take part in the beta now. Full Story
- Posted Jan 22, 2013 4:43 pm GMT
-
All Skyrim DLC coming to PS3 next month
Bethesda bringing Dragonborn, Hearthfire, and Dawnguard expansions to Sony console in February; PC players get Dragonborn content Feb. 5. Full Story
- Posted Jan 18, 2013 4:27 pm GMT
-
Fallout TV show in the works?
Bethesda seeking trademark application for an "ongoing television program set in a post-nuclear apocalyptic world." Full Story
- Posted Jan 16, 2013 8:56 pm GMT
-
Fallout news teased
Three Dog voice actor Erik Todd Dellums hints at reprising role for upcoming entry in role-playing game series. Full Story
- Posted Jan 9, 2013 7:54 pm GMT
-
Rage The Scorchers DLC out today
New expansion for id Software's shooter adds six areas, "Ultra-Nightmare" difficulty mode, and Extended Play option. Full Story
- Posted Dec 18, 2012 3:42 pm GMT
-
Obsidian worked on Snow White prequel
Fallout: New Vegas developer spent a year making "Dwarves" for Xbox 360 and PS3 before change of direction at Disney led to its cancellation. Full Story
- Posted Dec 17, 2012 6:28 pm GMT
-
Time names Guild Wars II best game of 2012
Magazine heralds ArenaNet's online role-playing game top title of year followed by Xenoblade Chronicles, Xcom: Enemy Unknown, and Dishonored. Full Story
- Posted Dec 7, 2012 1:52 pm GMT
-
Dawnguard, Hearthfire Skyrim DLC for PS3 on hold
Bethesda not returning to work on earlier expansions until Dragonborn development is finished. Full Story
- Posted Dec 6, 2012 3:51 pm GMT
-
Skyrim Dragonborn DLC hits PS3, PC in early 2013
Latest expansion for Elder Scrolls V comes to new platforms sometime early next year; no word on past add-ons hitting PS3. Full Story
- Posted Dec 3, 2012 3:46 pm GMT
-
Skyrim Dragonborn DLC details leak
Beta tester for upcoming content reveals numerous details on latest expansion; rideable dragons, new weapons, armor, and more confirmed. Full Story
- Posted Dec 3, 2012 1:18 pm GMT
-
Rage 'The Scorchers' DLC inbound?
Trophy listings suggest id Software's 2011 first-person shooter adding new content, possibly to include "Ultra Nightmare" difficulty. Full Story
- Posted Nov 30, 2012 3:57 pm GMT
-
Samuel L. Jackson returns to host VGAs
This year's awards to celebrate 10th anniversary; past hosts Zachary Levi, Snoop Lion, Jack Black, and Neil Patrick Harris set to join Jackson as co-hosts on December 7. Full Story
- Posted Nov 30, 2012 2:25 am GMT
-
Dishonored to become franchise
Bethesda says sales of stealth-action game "far exceeding" internal expectations, making future installments likely. Full Story
- Posted Nov 28, 2012 3:57 pm GMT
-
Dishonored DLC out December 11
First expansion for Bethesda's action game Dunwall City Trials releasing December 11 on Xbox 360, PS3, and PC for $5. Full Story
- Posted Nov 27, 2012 3:42 pm GMT
-
Elder Scrolls Online gameplay shown
Zenimax releases nine-minute video showing off environments, combat, characters, and user functionality for new MMORPG. Full Story
- Posted Nov 8, 2012 3:57 pm GMT
-
Bethesda: Skyrim DLC for PS3 'close'
Elder Scrolls V publisher thanks fans for patience, says missing DLC for PS3 and PC is coming soon. Full Story
- Posted Nov 8, 2012 1:21 pm GMT
-
Skyrim adds Dragonborn DLC December 4
Newest add-on for Elder Scrolls V coming to Xbox 360 for $20 early next month; no word on launch for PS3 or PC; new enemies, locations, and rideable dragons shown. Full Story
- Posted Nov 5, 2012 3:22 pm GMT
-
Skyrim Premium Edition spotted
[UPDATE] Amazon Germany outs new edition of latest Elder Scrolls game; believed to include t-shirt, copy of spinoff novel, concept art, but no DLC; Bethesda says SKU is special edition specific to Europe. Full Story
- Posted Oct 29, 2012 2:26 pm GMT
-
Dishonored adding challenge map DLC
First add-on for Bethesda's new stealth-action game arriving in December for $5, next two story-driven expansions landing in 2013. Full Story
- Posted Oct 25, 2012 3:35 pm GMT
-
Project Eternity closes with over $4.1m
Obsidian Entertainment RPG has become the highest-funded video game on the crowd-funding platform, beating Double Fine's upcoming adventure title. [UPDATE] Obsidian has released a final total of $4,163,208. Full Story
- Posted Oct 17, 2012 2:02 am GMT
-
Prey 2 in limbo, says dev
Human Head designer says upcoming first-person shooter not canceled, but its fate uncertain. Full Story
- Posted Oct 16, 2012 4:35 pm GMT
-
Next Skyrim DLC called Dragonborn?
Source code files suggest upcoming Elder Scrolls V expansion to add rideable dragons, as well as new regions and armor types. Full Story
- Posted Oct 16, 2012 2:15 pm GMT
-
Project Eternity most-funded video game in Kickstarter
Obsidian Entertainment RPG tops Double Fine Adventure title in pledge value. Full Story
- Posted Oct 16, 2012 4:23 am GMT
-
FIFA 13 holds off Dishonored on UK chart, Fable: The Journey lands at 37
FIFA still holds off all newcomers, including Dishonored, Pokemon and XCOM; Fable: The Journey scrapes into the top 40 at number 37. Full Story
- Posted Oct 15, 2012 10:32 am GMT
-
AU Shippin’ Out October 9-12: Dishonored, XCOM: Enemy Unknown and Pokemon
Do you wish to slip through shadows in Dishonored, combat aliens in XCOM: Enemy Unknown, or try to catch them all in the newest Pokemon game? Full Story
- Posted Oct 8, 2012 7:41 am GMT
-
Bethesda: Missing Skyrim PS3 DLC 'our problem'
Company rep says lack of Elder Scrolls V add-on content for PlayStation 3 not Sony's fault; of performance, claims "for most folks, it'd be fine. For some, it wouldn't be." Full Story
- Posted Oct 5, 2012 1:51 pm GMT
-
Skyrim DLC for PS3 remains stalled
Bethesda "still on it" regarding downloadable content for latest Elder Scrolls game on Sony platform; Hearthfire now available for PC. Full Story
- Posted Oct 4, 2012 8:26 pm GMT
-
Dishonored golden
Development on Arkane's new stealth-action game finished ahead of worldwide launch early next month. Full Story
- Posted Sep 28, 2012 4:17 pm GMT
-
Sony introduces 'Day 1 Digital' campaign
Publisher offering 8 titles including Resident Evil 6, Assassin's Creed III, and MoH: Warfighter as day-one downloads in October; some available at $54 for PS Plus preorders. Full Story
- Posted Sep 25, 2012 6:58 pm GMT
-
Sony 'working closely' with Bethesda for Skyrim DLC on PS3
Company rep confirms "big, broad dev support team" working with Elder Scrolls studio to remedy issues keeping content from platform; no resolution timeline offered. Full Story
- Posted Sep 10, 2012 4:23 pm GMT
-
Bethesda has no plans for Wii U
Marketing exec at Elder Scrolls studio not yet convinced about Nintendo's new console, believes current-gen not holding devs back, next-gen presents problems. Full Story
- Posted Sep 7, 2012 7:17 pm GMT
-
Skyrim Dawnguard DLC may never come to PS3
Bethesda addresses absence of add-on for Sony console, says "issues" are potentially unsolvable. Full Story
- Posted Aug 31, 2012 3:03 pm GMT
-
Bethesda 'disappointed' over Skyrim DLC absence on PS3
Developer insists development on newly announced Hearthfire DLC for latest Elder Scrolls game has not caused delay of Dawnguard add-on for PS3. Full Story
- Posted Aug 29, 2012 3:38 pm GMT
-
New Skyrim Hearthfire DLC hits Xbox Live next week
Second add-on for latest Elder Scrolls game hits Xbox 360 next week for $5; content allows gamers to purchase land and build homes. Full Story
- Posted Aug 28, 2012 4:01 pm GMT
-
'Death has more weight' in Dishonored, dev says
Arkane creative director states new IP was requested by Bethesda, player freedom and choice paramount in design for first-person role-playing game. Full Story
- Posted Aug 27, 2012 7:09 pm GMT
-
Fallout 4 set in Boston?
Reddit tipster claims Bethesda has been "scoping out and researching" Massachusetts capital for upcoming unannounced game; Fallout 3, New Vegas in-game messages lend credence to assertion. Full Story
- Posted Aug 20, 2012 9:04 pm GMT
-
id Software would go PC-only if it could
Creative director Tim Willits talks about working with next-gen consoles, learning from Rage, and why id takes so long between releases. Full Story
- Posted Aug 7, 2012 10:15 pm GMT
-
id Software closes mobile operations to focus on Doom 4
id Software co-founder John Carmack confirmed during QuakeCon 2012 that his studio has shut down its mobile gaming division to concentrate on completing Doom 4. Full Story
- Posted Aug 6, 2012 3:06 am GMT
-
Carrie Fisher, Susan Sarandon voicing Dishonored
Bethesda taps Star Wars, Thelma & Louise actresses for upcoming stealth-action game; Lord of the Rings' Brad Dourif and Reservoir Dogs' Michael Madsen also revealed. Full Story
- Posted Aug 3, 2012 4:20 pm GMT
-
Dawnguard now available on PC
First expansion to The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim live on Steam; Bethesda says PlayStation 3 version not yet satisfactory. Full Story
- Posted Aug 2, 2012 11:02 pm GMT
-
Aussie game sales down 19%
NPD data from January-June 2012 showed physical video game retail sales decline; price drops across hardware and software good news for the industry. Full Story
- Posted Jul 31, 2012 8:16 am GMT
-
Skyrim: Dawnguard PS3, PC info later this week
Bethesda says information regarding PS3 and PC launch of first expansion to Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim will arrive before the week is out. Full Story
- Posted Jul 30, 2012 2:45 pm GMT
-
Doom, Rage studio hiring for next-gen
Id Software seeking user interface programmers to work on unannounced game for next-generation consoles. Full Story
- Posted Jul 26, 2012 2:10 pm GMT
-
Dishonored dev says industry lacks variety
Viktor Antonov says there have been "too many sequels" dominating the market today; attributes BioShock associations to "lack of variety." Full Story
- Posted Jul 19, 2012 3:34 pm GMT
-
LEGO Batman 2 spends fourth week at top of UK Chart
No movement in the top three last week as Lego Batman 2 sees its fourth week in first; new release Inversion misses out on a chart position. Full Story
- Posted Jul 16, 2012 12:34 pm GMT
-
Lego Batman 2 tops UK chart for third consecutive week
Lego Batman 2 fends off London 2012 to secure top spot for third consecutive week; Modern Warfare 3 reenters the top 10. Full Story
- Posted Jul 9, 2012 3:06 pm GMT
-
Batman beats Spider-Man to top of UK chart
Lego Batman 2 beats newcomer The Amazing Spider-Man in comic-book contest for number one; strong Vita sales propel Metal Gear Solid HD Collection into top 10; Spec Ops hits at three. Full Story
- Posted Jul 2, 2012 1:12 pm GMT
-
Dark Knight rises to top of UK Chart
Lego Batman 2 claims the top spot while new release Steel Battalion: Heavy Armor fails to chart. Full Story
- Posted Jun 25, 2012 5:01 pm GMT
-
Carmack 'not all that excited' about next-gen
Id Software boss says Microsoft and Sony should focus on building experiences, rather than pushing technology with future consoles. Full Story
- Posted Jun 20, 2012 3:38 pm GMT
-
Doom 3: BFG Edition releases October 16
Revamped edition of id Software shooter, expansion, and new content coming to Xbox 360, PlayStation 3 for $40 and PC for $30. Full Story
- Posted Jun 19, 2012 8:27 pm GMT
-
Skyrim Dawnguard beta keys given to under 1 percent of applicants
Bethesda says an "overwhelming" number of Elder Scrolls V gamers applied for the DLC's Xbox 360 beta, with half of one percent awarded keys; 1.6 update for PC now live. Full Story
- Posted Jun 12, 2012 7:27 pm GMT
-
Skyrim Dawnguard DLC 'tentatively' slated for June 26 - Report
E3 2012: Bethesda says first add-on content for latest Elder Scrolls role-playing game currently penciled in for later this month on Xbox 360. Full Story
- Posted Jun 6, 2012 4:29 pm GMT
-
Skyrim: Dawnguard beta hitting Xbox 360
Bethesda now accepting Xbox 360 beta period applications for Elder Scrolls V's first DLC; those accepted will receive full content code. Full Story
- Posted Jun 1, 2012 9:20 pm GMT
-
Doom 3 BFG Edition headed for 360, PS3, PC
Bethesda bringing back id Software shooter this fall with original game, Resurrection of Evil add-on, seven new levels, 3DTV support, and first two Doom games in one package. Full Story
- Posted May 30, 2012 4:41 pm GMT
-
Skyrim adds mounted combat
Update now live for PC version of latest Elder Scrolls title that allows players to do melee and ranged damage while on a horse; console release TBA. Full Story
- Posted May 25, 2012 3:04 pm GMT
-
Australian Govt. calls for public submissions into tech pricing gap
Inquiry into price differentiation in tech and games market in Australia is now calling for public submissions. Full Story
- Posted May 24, 2012 5:03 am GMT
-
Dishonored debuts October 9
Bethesda confirms North American release date for Arkane Studios' first-person assassination action game; European launch to follow October 12. Full Story
- Posted May 10, 2012 3:38 pm GMT
-
Elder Scrolls Online will eventually be free-to-play - Analyst
Game consultancy business founder says ZeniMax will launch new MMORPG with paid subscription, but will drop fee in time. Full Story
- Posted May 9, 2012 2:58 pm GMT
-
Elder Scrolls Online confirmed for 2013
Massively multiplayer take on open-world RPG series to be set 1,000 years before Skyrim in a Tamriel endangered by daedric prince Molag Bal. Full Story
- Posted May 3, 2012 5:50 pm GMT
-
Skyrim mods downloaded 13.6 million times
Bethesda offers perspective on popularity of PC Steam Workshop offerings for The Elder Scrolls V. Full Story
- Posted May 2, 2012 11:35 pm GMT
-
Skyrim adding Dawnguard DLC this summer
Mystery content headed first to the Xbox 360 version of Elder Scrolls V this summer; more details slated to arrive at E3 2012. Full Story
- Posted May 1, 2012 7:45 pm GMT
-
Skyrim DLC news teased for tomorrow
Bethesda tells gamers to "be on the lookout" for info on the RPG's first add-on tomorrow; Kinect update for Xbox 360 version launching May 1. Full Story
- Posted Apr 30, 2012 10:13 pm GMT
-
Dishonored launches Sept. 25 - Retail Radar
Product listings at Future Shop and Best Buy point to late-September release date for Arkane Studios' new action game. Full Story
- Posted Apr 30, 2012 5:21 pm GMT
-
Skyrim DLC to add crossbows, snow elves - Report
Patch file info points to role-playing game's first DLC adding ranged weapon, another elder race, vampires. Full Story
- Posted Apr 27, 2012 6:52 pm GMT
-
Skyrim DLC news possible for next week
Bethesda working to bring "a little more info" on latest Elder Scrolls title and future add-on content plans as early as next week; Kinect patch date not finalized. Full Story
- Posted Apr 26, 2012 2:39 pm GMT
-
Brink sold 2.5 million, says developer
CEO Paul Wedgwood states multiplatform squad-based first-person shooter generated $120-140 million in revenue from multimillion sales. Full Story
- Posted Apr 23, 2012 2:05 pm GMT
-
Prey 2 delayed due to quality issues
Bethesda pushes Human Head first-person shooter sequel beyond 2012, saying it "has not progressed satisfactorily"; publisher to hold onto the project until it meets standards, fan expectations. Full Story
- Posted Apr 19, 2012 3:25 pm GMT
-
Bethesda threatens gamer over Fallout fan site
Norwegian fan bristles at having publisher's legal team accuse him of infringing on IP rights, demand he transfer site domain. Full Story
- Posted Apr 17, 2012 7:27 pm GMT
-
FIFA Street scores again in UK Chart
Kinect Star Wars down to fourth; in a weak week for new entries Pandora's Tower is the only new entry in the top 40, at 38. Full Story
- Posted Apr 16, 2012 1:33 pm GMT
-
Skyrim getting Kinect support
[UPDATE] Free patch due this month brings 200 voice commands to The Elder Scrolls V; all dragon shouts among them; expected to release week of April 23. Full Story
- Posted Apr 12, 2012 3:29 pm GMT
-
Skyrim owner trying to trademark 'Fus Ro Dah'
Bethesda parent Zenimax files six different applications to cover use of Elder Scrolls battle cry in games, toys, clothing, and more. Full Story
- Posted Apr 11, 2012 6:02 pm GMT
-
Skyrim killcam update going live today
Bethesda releases Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim 1.5 update on Xbox Live with new killcam for ranged weapons; expected to hit PlayStation 3 later today. Full Story
- Posted Apr 5, 2012 5:38 pm GMT
-
Skyrim suited for free-to-play, says ex-Battlefield dev
Former Battlefield Heroes manager says Bethesda RPG's systems translate well to microtransaction business model, is "100 percent confident" such a game will launch in coming years. Full Story
- Posted Mar 29, 2012 4:42 pm GMT
-
Prey 2 reportedly canceled
Bethesda offers no comment on claims that Human Head's first-person shooter sequel has been scrapped. Full Story
- Posted Mar 24, 2012 12:28 am GMT
-
Zenimax seeking 'Dawnguard' trademark
Bethesda parent company files application with United States Patent & Trademark Office for "computer game software." Full Story
- Posted Mar 23, 2012 4:08 pm GMT
-
Melbourne Symphony Orchestra takes on iconic gaming tunes
Video Games Unplugged: Symphony of Legends will feature music from Skyrim, BioShock 2, Final Fantasy VII, Assassin's Creed II, Diablo III, and Starcraft II; playing April 12 in Melbourne. Full Story
- Posted Mar 19, 2012 4:10 am GMT
-
Portal 2 wins big at BAFTAs
Portal 2 picks up Game of the Year, Story, and Design gongs from the British Academy; Markus "Notch" Persson receives BAFTA Special Award. Full Story
- Posted Mar 17, 2012 12:17 am GMT
-
Elder Scrolls MMOG reveal in May?
Source says Zenimax and Bethesda planning to take wraps off Elder Scrolls Online in coming months; game to be set before any franchise entry. Full Story
- Posted Mar 16, 2012 4:39 pm GMT
-
Bethesda hiring for iOS
Skyrim, Fallout studio seeking "experienced" programmers to create unannounced games for Apple's mobile devices. Full Story
- Posted Mar 15, 2012 7:28 pm GMT
-
Obsidian denied bonus over New Vegas Metacritic score - Studio Head
Company co-founder says studio received no royalties from open-world RPG hit, missed average review score bonus payment by one point. Full Story
- Posted Mar 15, 2012 4:11 pm GMT
-
February game sales slide 20% - NPD
PlayStation Vita launch can't save a rough month at retail; Modern Warfare 3 tops the software charts again as industry continues sales slump. Full Story
- Posted Mar 9, 2012 12:06 am GMT
-
Skyrim takes top honors at GDC Awards
The Elder Scrolls V fends off multiple award winner Portal 2 to take home Game of the Year as Fez wins top prize in Independent Games Festival. Full Story
- Posted Mar 8, 2012 5:03 am GMT
-
PC gaming surges in 2011 - Report
PC Gaming Alliance's "Horizon" findings says desktop market took in $18.6 billion last year, predicts valuation to hit $25.5 billion by 2015. Full Story
- Posted Mar 7, 2012 6:06 pm GMT
-
Doom 4 developer responds to leaked images
id Software design director Matthew Hooper says images have "nothing to do" with what gamers will find in upcoming shooter. Full Story
- Posted Mar 2, 2012 9:02 pm GMT
-
Doom 4 not canceled, supposed game art surfaces
Bethesda confirms that id Software's new shooter has not been scrapped; screenshots alleging to be from game surface. Full Story
- Posted Feb 29, 2012 4:24 pm GMT
-
Bethesda staffing up for next-generation consoles
Skyrim, Fallout 3 developer hiring console programmers to work on unannounced game for next-generation systems. Full Story
- Posted Feb 27, 2012 7:42 pm GMT
-
Fallout 3 & Oblivion double pack drops April 3
Bethesda bundling its 2006 and 2008 role-playing game hits on Xbox 360 and PC in North America for $30 and $20, respectively; PS3 version blocked. Full Story
- Posted Feb 17, 2012 6:52 pm GMT
-
Arkham City, L.A. Noire lead BAFTA nominations
Contenders for the UK's top video game awards revealed; Uncharted 3, Little Big Planet 2 also hotly tipped. Full Story
- Posted Feb 16, 2012 1:01 pm GMT
-
Over 2 million Skyrim mods downloaded
Bethesda reveals PC Creation Kit yielded more than 2,500 unique game mods for fantasy role-playing game since its release last week. Full Story
- Posted Feb 14, 2012 4:40 pm GMT
-
Skyrim wins IAA Game of the Year
The Elder Scrolls V caps a big night by winning multiple categories, top honors at the Interactive Achievement Awards. Full Story
- Posted Feb 10, 2012 6:02 am GMT
-
US game retail industry tanks in January - NPD
New physical channel sales fall 34 percent to $750.6 million; Xbox 360 leads hardware, Modern Warfare 3 tops software. Full Story
- Posted Feb 10, 2012 12:06 am GMT
-
BAFTA announces Audience Award shortlist
The UK's top games award ceremony releases the shortlist for its one accolade chosen by the general public. Full Story
- Posted Feb 9, 2012 10:00 am GMT
-
Skyrim PC players average 75 hours of playtime
Bethesda creative director Todd Howard says PC edition of blockbuster open-ended RPG has sold multiple millions of copies, runs down lengthy list of features that could be coming to The Elder Scrolls V. Full Story
- Posted Feb 9, 2012 4:11 am GMT
-
Asia Shippin' Out Feb 5-11: Gravity Daze, Darkness II, Amalur
Sony's new adventure title for Vita shifted downward for the week, alongside Darkness II and Kingdoms of Amalur. Full Story
- Posted Feb 7, 2012 5:40 am GMT
-
Shippin' Out Feb. 5-11: Darkness II, Kingdoms of Amalur
Take-Two and 38 Studios head to market alongside Capcom's 3DS Resident Evil: Revelations and online shooter Gotham City Impostors. Full Story
- Posted Feb 6, 2012 3:40 pm GMT
-
Final Fantasy XIII-2 tops UK games chart
After six weeks at the top, FIFA 12 gets knocked down to four, and Final Fantasy XIII-2 is the first new release to go to number one in 2012. Full Story
- Posted Feb 6, 2012 3:10 pm GMT
-
AU Shippin' Out Feb. 6-10: Kingdoms of Amalur: Reckoning
EA takes on the fantasy RPG market with Kingdoms of Amalur: Reckoning this week. Full Story
- Posted Feb 6, 2012 5:44 am GMT
-
Skyrim Creation Kit lands Tuesday
Bethesda Softworks puts a release date on eagerly anticipated mod tools for PC version of its open-ended role-playing game The Elder Scrolls V. Full Story
- Posted Feb 3, 2012 10:50 pm GMT
-
Rage: Campaign Edition now available on Mac
$40 single-player iteration of id Software's shooter now live for Apple computers, includes Anarchy Edition content and Wasteland Sewers missions. Full Story
- Posted Feb 2, 2012 9:10 pm GMT
-
Skyrim PC Creation Kit due 'soon'
Bethesda missed its January launch window for the Elder Scrolls V modding tools, but says free add-on's Steam debut isn't far off. Full Story
- Posted Feb 1, 2012 4:46 pm GMT
-
FIFA 12 scores six weeks at top of UK chart
EA Sports' football title spends all of January in the number one position on the UK chart, holding off new entry Resident Evil: Revelations. Full Story
- Posted Jan 30, 2012 4:32 pm GMT
-
Brink developer teases shift in focus
Splash Damage CEO promises upcoming games will explore new platforms, "take full advantage" of industry changes like free-to-play and mobile markets. Full Story
- Posted Jan 24, 2012 5:40 pm GMT
-
QuakeCon 2012 rumbles August 2-5
Free public gaming expo hits Dallas, Texas, in early August; upcoming Bethesda titles on hand. Full Story
- Posted Jan 24, 2012 5:34 pm GMT
-
FIFA continues to control UK chart
FIFA 12 is still the only title to have topped the charts in 2012, while Star Wars: The Old Republic clings on at 37. Full Story
- Posted Jan 23, 2012 3:40 pm GMT
-
Skyrim PC Creation Kit on track for January
Bethesda confirms modding tools have entered final testing phase; work on 1.4 update to conclude next week. Full Story
- Posted Jan 19, 2012 9:29 pm GMT
-
US retail sales fall 8% in 2011 - NPD
Physical software, hardware, accessories come in at $17.02 billion; total software including digital sales falls 2 percent. Full Story
- Posted Jan 13, 2012 12:09 am GMT
-
December game sales tank 21% - NPD
Hardware revenues drop 28 percent year-over-year; software sales slide 14 percent with Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 topping the charts. Full Story
- Posted Jan 12, 2012 11:56 pm GMT
-
Uncharted 3 gets a dozen Interactive Achievement Award nods
Naughty Dog leads the pack with 12 nominations for AIAS-organized honors, joins Portal 2, Skyrim, Batman: Arkham City, and Zelda: Skyward Sword as Game of the Year candidates. Full Story
- Posted Jan 12, 2012 7:00 pm GMT
-
Layoffs strike id Software
Bethesda Softworks rep confirms redundancies at Texas developer, says future projects continue "unabated." Full Story
- Posted Jan 10, 2012 10:00 pm GMT
-
Bethesda's Todd Howard presenting D.I.C.E. 2012 keynote address
Elder Scrolls game director to give opening speech at next month's annual Las Vegas gaming summit. Full Story
- Posted Jan 10, 2012 9:08 pm GMT
-
Call of Duty games top 2011 Xbox Live usage
Black Ops, Modern Warfare 3, and Modern Warfare 2 take top three spots on Xbox Live popularity list; Full House Poker most purchased Arcade title of the year. Full Story
- Posted Jan 9, 2012 4:33 pm GMT
-
GameStop records holiday sales of $3.02 billion
Specialty retailer reports modest year-over-year growth; Modern Warfare 3, Skyrim, AC: Revelations drive software; digital sales up 60 percent, fueled by Call of Duty: Elite. Full Story
- Posted Jan 9, 2012 3:35 pm GMT
-
Skyrim, Bastion, Arkham City lead GDCA nominations
Bethesda's and Supergiant's action RPGs join with Rocksteady's latest Batman adventure to snag five nods each at Game Developers Choice Awards. Full Story
- Posted Jan 5, 2012 10:47 pm GMT
-
Batman: Arkham City tops GameFly's 2011 most requested list
Caped Crusader's latest outing proves to be non-PC game rental service's most popular cross-platform title last year. Full Story
- Posted Jan 5, 2012 9:37 pm GMT
-
Steam logs 5 million concurrent users
Official statistics page for online gaming juggernaut shows new all-time high for simultaneous player usage tallied on January 2; up from 4 million in September. Full Story
- Posted Jan 4, 2012 3:54 pm GMT
-
Next Dragon Age taking cues from Skyrim
BioWare head Ray Muzkya suggests fantasy RPG franchise will have "more of an open world feel" inspired by Bethesda's latest Elder Scrolls game. Full Story
- Posted Dec 20, 2011 11:30 pm GMT
-
Skyrim ships 10 million
Bethesda's latest Elder Scrolls RPG has now earned some $650 million in retail sales alone; fastest-selling title on Steam to date. Full Story
- Posted Dec 16, 2011 12:23 am GMT
-
Black Ops, Call of Duty top Google gaming searches in 2011
Search engine giant lists Activision Blizzard shooter brands as most popular this year; Halo: Reach, Super Mario, Mortal Kombat round out top five. Full Story
- Posted Dec 15, 2011 8:28 pm GMT
-
Big in Japan Dec. 5-11: Monster Hunter 3G
3DS version of Capcom's multiplayer action RPG beats out Mario titles and Skyrim in latest Japanese chart update; Nintendo's 3D handheld dominates hardware sales. Full Story
- Posted Dec 15, 2011 3:58 am GMT
-
Obsidian extols digital distribution
Fallout: New Vegas chief creative officer Chris Avellone hopes online releases will "stab the used game market in the heart." Full Story
- Posted Dec 12, 2011 11:55 pm GMT
-
Modern Warfare 3, Skyrim top record-breaking November sales - NPD
Last month's $3 billion US game industry haul up slightly year-over-year as Xbox 360 on top of hardware charts for fourth straight month. Full Story
- Posted Dec 9, 2011 10:35 pm GMT
-
Skyrim dubbed most played game of 2011 by Raptr
Gamer-centric tracking service examines user data, doles out "most played" genre awards to The Elder Scrolls V, Modern Warfare 3, Batman: Arkham City, and more. Full Story
- Posted Dec 8, 2011 6:34 pm GMT
-
Skyrim PC to be patched earlier, more often
Bethesda Softworks lays out future Elder Scrolls update plans, readies PC Creation Kit and Steam Workshop integration for launch next year. Full Story
- Posted Dec 2, 2011 4:25 pm GMT
-
Skyrim soars past Battlefield 3 on XBL activity
The latest entry in The Elder Scrolls franchise only bested by Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3, Black Ops in most recent Xbox Live stats. Full Story
- Posted Dec 1, 2011 9:19 pm GMT
-
Skyrim tops 3.5 million sold
The Elder Scrolls V launch lauded as more than half of 7 million copies shipped to stores were sold to gamers in first 48 hours after launch. Full Story
- Posted Nov 16, 2011 3:55 pm GMT
-
360 Skyrim texture issue fix incoming
Bethesda Softworks commits to resolving graphics bug in Microsoft console version of latest Elder Scrolls game; timeline TBD. Full Story
- Posted Nov 11, 2011 10:23 pm GMT
-
AU Shippin' Out Nov. 7-11: Modern Warfare 3, Skyrim
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 goes head-to-head against The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim this week Down Under. Full Story
- Posted Nov 7, 2011 1:47 am GMT
-
Shippin' Out Nov. 6-12: Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3, Skyrim
Activision's yearly shooter answers the call days before Elder Scrolls V returns players to Tamriel; Metal Gear Solid HD Collection also mobilizes. Full Story
- Posted Nov 7, 2011 12:13 am GMT
-
Obsidian on the right way to fight used game sales
Q&A: CEO Feargus Urquhart explains how the Fallout: New Vegas developer stays afloat as an independent studio, why it isn't getting into social gaming, and how it keeps players from renting or selling its games. Full Story
- Posted Nov 3, 2011 11:41 pm GMT
-
Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim soundtrack preorders begin
Bethesda shipping $30, four-disc music compilation for open-world action RPG one week after game's Nov. 11 release. Full Story
- Posted Nov 3, 2011 10:23 pm GMT
-
Fallout: New Vegas bets on Ultimate Edition
Comprehensive version of Obsidian Entertainment's postapocalyptic RPG to include all downloadable add-ons, set for release in February. Full Story
- Posted Nov 3, 2011 5:44 pm GMT
-
Obsidian working on 'leading animation franchise' adaptation
Gaming talent agency portfolio reveals Fallout: New Vegas developer in production on new project based on popular animated property. Full Story
- Posted Oct 31, 2011 9:10 pm GMT
-
Fallout: New Vegas dev on the benefits of licensed games
Obsidian co-founder Feargus Urquhart explains his studio's tendency to work in other people's worlds, and the headaches of original IP. Full Story
- Posted Oct 28, 2011 7:59 pm GMT
-
Bethesda appeal to halt Fallout Online development denied
Interplay's production of postapocalyptic MMORPG can continue as injunction appeal is rejected. Full Story
- Posted Oct 28, 2011 1:46 am GMT
-
Arkham City swoops to UK number one
Fourth biggest launch of the year sees Batman: Arkham City top the UK Charts, Football Manager 2012 debuts in third; Dance Central 2 debuts at 40. Full Story
- Posted Oct 24, 2011 1:00 pm GMT
-
Forza 4 Storms UK Charts
FIFA 12 booted from top spot after most successful Xbox 360 racing game launch in UK history; Just Dance 3 debuts in third. Full Story
- Posted Oct 18, 2011 11:39 am GMT
-
Minecraft dev wins interim injunction in Bethesda battle
Bethesda's parent Zenimax has the right to appeal, but the Minecraft firm can continue to use the Scrolls name in the interim. Full Story
- Posted Oct 18, 2011 10:55 am GMT
-
Bethesda QA tester beats Skyrim in just over 2 hours
Internal speed-run competition yields 2:16:10 playtime for studio's latest sprawling Elder Scrolls fantasy role-playing game. Full Story
- Posted Oct 14, 2011 1:16 am GMT
-
Big in Japan October 3-9: Pro Evolution Soccer 2012
Football, idols, and F1 racing rule the roost in recent Japan sales; 3DS still on top. Full Story
- Posted Oct 13, 2011 11:09 am GMT
-
Obsidian hires on original Fallout lead designer
Tim Cain takes on senior programmer role at Fallout: New Vegas studio. Full Story
- Posted Oct 12, 2011 11:43 pm GMT
-
Microsoft to hold Akihabara Xbox 360 festival
Games showcase scheduled for October featuring Halo Combat Evolved Anniversary and Dance Central 2. Full Story
- Posted Oct 11, 2011 6:28 am GMT
-
AU Shippin' Out Oct 4-7: Rage, Dark Souls
It has been 19 years since id Software popularised the first-person shooter genre, but does it still have what it takes to make a good shooter? Full Story
- Posted Oct 4, 2011 3:08 am GMT
-
Shippin' Out October 2-8: Rage, Dark Souls
New release slate led by id's shooter and From Software's Demon's Souls follow-up; NBA 2K12, Spider-Man: Edge of Time, and Just Dance 3 also out. Full Story
- Posted Oct 3, 2011 6:13 pm GMT
-
Asia Shippin' Out: Dark Souls, Rage
Highlights of this week's releases include From Software's latest hardcore RPG, id Software's newest shooter, and a new NBA title. Full Story
- Posted Oct 3, 2011 7:51 am GMT
-
Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim voice actors revealed
Bethesda reveals Christopher Plummer, Max Von Sydow, and Joan Allen will all lend their voices to upcoming open-world role-playing game. Full Story
- Posted Sep 28, 2011 7:16 am GMT
-
Minecraft-Bethesda fight going to court
Creator of open-ended PC indie hit says trademark battle over the use of "Scrolls" in the name of Mojang's next game could not be settled. Full Story
- Posted Sep 28, 2011 12:24 am GMT
-
Bethesda considering Wii U
The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim developer confirms working on Nintendo's latest system "definitely a possibility" if it doesn't require changes to game design. Full Story
- Posted Sep 26, 2011 5:23 pm GMT
-
Shippin' Out Sept. 18-24: Gears of War 3
Epic Games' trilogy capper joined by Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 2, Kirby Mass Attack at retail; Black Ops: Rezurrection comes to PS3, PC. Full Story
- Posted Sep 18, 2011 8:37 pm GMT
-
Doom ban lifted in Germany
After 17 years, regulators drop objections to id Software's blockbuster first-person shooter, saying it's now "mainly of historical interest." Full Story
- Posted Sep 2, 2011 5:52 pm GMT
-
Game marketers pull back the curtain
PAX 2011: Insiders including Bethesda's VP of marketing explain how companies sell to gamers from three different perspectives. Full Story
- Posted Aug 26, 2011 10:58 pm GMT
-
Skyrim DLC to be Xbox 360-exclusive for 30 days
First two add-ons for The Elder Scrolls V will debut on Microsoft's console a month before any other platform. Full Story
- Posted Aug 26, 2011 4:38 pm GMT
-
Fallout New Vegas travels Lonesome Road Sept. 20
Bethesda dates fourth full add-on for Obsidian-developed open-world RPG; two more DLC packs to launch September 27. Full Story
- Posted Aug 25, 2011 6:08 pm GMT
-
GameStop sales, profits sink by millions
L.A. Noire, Infamous 2, Brink, NCAA Football, and Mortal Kombat compose the chain's five biggest sellers as digital sales surge in downbeat quarter. Full Story
- Posted Aug 18, 2011 6:17 pm GMT
-
Minecraft dev wants to settle lawsuit with Quake 3
Markus "Notch" Persson challenges Bethesda to a team deathmatch competition, promises to let Skyrim publisher approve a new name for Scrolls if he loses. Full Story
- Posted Aug 17, 2011 5:59 pm GMT
-
Brink 'strayed too far from convention,' says designer
GDC Europe 2011: Designer Neil Alphonso on why players didn't use Brink's parkour system and why its objective-based play was better received in Europe than in the US. Full Story
- Posted Aug 15, 2011 10:44 am GMT
-
Rage new purchase incentive detailed
Postapocalyptic shooter will discourage used game sales by curtailing single-player content; creative director Tim Willits calls himself a "big proponent" of always-online DRM. Full Story
- Posted Aug 11, 2011 8:23 pm GMT
-
First-person shooters put under the microscope
QuakeCon 2011: Julien Roby, Mackey McCandlish, Drew Murray, and Tim Willits talk about the past, present, and future of the first-person shooter genre. Full Story
- Posted Aug 8, 2011 4:55 am GMT
-
Arkane, id, Insomniac devs share their origin stories
QuakeCon 2011: Harvey Smith, Raphael Colantonio, Matt Hooper, and Marcus Smith discuss their gaming start and how their roots shape their work today. Full Story
- Posted Aug 6, 2011 3:34 am GMT
-
$150 Skyrim Collector's Edition brings a dragon
Bethesda including Alduin statue, artbook, and making-of DVD in top bundle for new Elder Scrolls game; also available in UK and Australia. Full Story
- Posted Aug 5, 2011 8:49 pm GMT
-
John Carmack Rages On at QuakeCon
QuakeCon 2011: id's technical guru gives QuakeCon a peek under the hood of Rage in opening-day keynote address; Doom 3 source code release coming this year. Full Story
- Posted Aug 5, 2011 2:22 am GMT
-
Asia Shippin' Out July 31-August 6: Bleach: Soul Resurreccion
Anime-licensed slashing, top-down pirating, and shadow planets are this week's highlights. Full Story
- Posted Aug 1, 2011 8:59 am GMT
-
Asia Shippin' Out July 17-23: Call of Juarez: The Cartel
Modern Wild West shooting, dynamic narrative questing, and another postapocalyptic expansion fill up retail shelves this week. Full Story
- Posted Jul 18, 2011 3:48 am GMT
-
Bethesda gets Dishonored on 360, PS3, PC
Publisher announces Arkane Studios' new first-person action game set for release next year; lead designers of Deus Ex, Arx Fatalis heading up the project. Full Story
- Posted Jul 7, 2011 5:10 pm GMT
-
E3 2011: BioShock Infinite scores at Game Critics Awards
Irrational's action adventure lands four trophies, including Best of Show; Battlefield 3, Sound Shapes, Elder Scrolls V nab two each; Bastion, Forza 4, PS Vita also honored. Full Story
- Posted Jun 28, 2011 6:13 pm GMT
-
E3 2011: BioShock Infinite, Uncharted 3 lead Game Critics Awards nominations
Batman: Arkham City, Battlefield 3, Skyrim, Star Wars: The Old Republic, From Dust, Tomb Raider also lead nods from critics' panel. Full Story
- Posted Jun 22, 2011 12:50 am GMT
-
Splash Damage staffing up for unnamed project
Brink shop adds new positions to its career page bringing total vacancies to 14; no word on what developer is working on. Full Story
- Posted Jun 16, 2011 8:47 pm GMT
-
Hackers, scammers target Nintendo, Bethesda, Epic
[UPDATE] Hacking group Lulzsec released a torrent file it claimed included all of the information taken from Bethesda except for that of more than 200,000 Brink players. Full Story
- Posted Jun 13, 2011 7:55 pm GMT
-
id holds back Rage
Postapocalyptic first-person shooter's release date pushed back to increasingly packed October 4, will now launch against Dark Souls, Twisted Metal, and The Darkness II. Full Story
- Posted Jun 10, 2011 5:18 pm GMT
-
E3 2011: John Carmack talks Wii U, PlayStation Vita, and next-gen Rage
Q&A: id Software's technology chief discusses the possibilities raised by Nintendo's new console and how a sequel to the postapocalyptic shooter might be "cross-generational." Full Story
- Posted Jun 9, 2011 10:17 pm GMT
-
E3 2011: Rage 2 already planned, possibly "cross-generational"
John Carmack of id says that a follow-up to the upcoming postapocalyptic action game is due after Doom 4--and might appear on both current- and next-gen consoles. Full Story
- Posted Jun 8, 2011 10:54 pm GMT
-
Shippin' Out May 29-June 4: Hunted: The Demon's Forge, Black Ops PC DLC
New release slate led by Bethesda's fantasy action game, Escalation add-on for latest Call of Duty game for PC crowd; Sims 3: Generations and BioShock 2 Minerva's Den PC content also out. Full Story
- Posted May 31, 2011 7:00 pm GMT
-
AU Shippin' Out May 31-June 3: Hunted: The Demon's Forge
Navigate dungeons and slay foes in Bethesda's latest fantasy adventure game. Full Story
- Posted May 30, 2011 6:26 am GMT
-
Asia Shippin' Out May 2-June 4: Hunted: The Demon's Forge
Get your jollies with some co-op fantasy adventure, a little 2D hand-drawn fighting on the go, and a dash of Beam Katana-swinging. Full Story
- Posted May 30, 2011 5:51 am GMT
-
$30 Oblivion 5th Anniversary Edition outed - Retail Radar
Bethesda rereleasing popular RPG this summer for the Xbox 360, PS3, and PC according to Overstock.com; GOTY Edition, Collector's Edition content, and $10 off Skyrim included. Full Story
- Posted May 23, 2011 3:59 pm GMT
-
L.A. Noire is UK's fastest-selling new IP
UK chart: L.A. Noire makes number one in its first week, is the fastest selling new intellectual property in UK gaming. Full Story
- Posted May 23, 2011 11:51 am GMT
-
Asia Shippin' Out May 15-21: L.A. Noire
Adventure and role-playing take centre stage in this week's releases all over Asia. Full Story
- Posted May 18, 2011 4:31 am GMT
-
Shippin' Out May 15-21: L.A. Noire, Fable III PC, New Vegas DLC
New release slate led by Rockstar's period detective thriller, Lionhead's action role-playing game, and new downloadable content for Obsidian's game. Full Story
- Posted May 16, 2011 11:41 am GMT
-
Shippin' Out May 8-14: Brink, Lego Pirates of the Caribbean
New release slate led by Bethesda's shooter, Traveller's Tales' swashbuckling adventure game; Sega's tennis title, MX vs. ATV Alive also out this week. Full Story
- Posted May 9, 2011 12:29 pm GMT
-
Asia Shippin' Out May 8-14: Brink
New release slate led by Splash Damage's new multiplayer shooter and new entry in Lego video game series. Full Story
- Posted May 9, 2011 4:34 am GMT
-
AU Shippin' Out May 9-13: Brink
Brink leads Aussie releases, with Steel Diver and MX vs. ATV Alive rounding out the pack. Full Story
- Posted May 9, 2011 2:04 am GMT
-
Obsidian hit by layoffs - Report
Twitter, LinkedIn updates indicate Dungeon Seige III studio cuts unspecified number of staff in lead-up to game's June 21 release. Full Story
- Posted Apr 27, 2011 12:36 am GMT
-
Brink teeters to May 10
Bethesda pushes up release date for Splash Damage-developed postapocalyptic shooter by a week; Euro release coming May 13. Full Story
- Posted Apr 11, 2011 5:46 pm GMT
-
Rage getting a tie-in novel
Bethesda announces book based on postapocalyptic game coming August 30; penned by game writer Matt Costello, published by Del Rey. Full Story
- Posted Mar 30, 2011 6:29 pm GMT
-
Heavy Rain, Mass Effect 2 win big at BAFTAs
Heavy Rain proves a critical favourite, picking up three British Academy awards; Mass Effect 2 wins the Best Game prize; Peter Molyneux awarded the BAFTA Fellowship for lifetime achievement. Full Story
- Posted Mar 17, 2011 12:13 am GMT
-
Prey 2 feeding on 360, PS3, PC
Bethesda Softworks teams with Human Head on sequel to gravity-defying, astral-projecting first-person shooter in 2012. Full Story
- Posted Mar 14, 2011 6:32 pm GMT
-
Red Dead Redemption lassos Game Developers Choice Awards
GDC 2011: Rockstar San Diego's Western triumphs at Game Developers Conference's annual ceremony; Mass Effect 2, Limbo, Minecraft, also honored; full video inside. Full Story
- Posted Mar 3, 2011 4:35 am GMT
-
Lucy Lawless voicing Hunted: The Demon's Forge
Xena, Battlestar Galactica actress lending pipes to Bethesda's upcoming fantasy action game as Seraphine, an adventurer-turned-temptress. Full Story
- Posted Mar 2, 2011 6:43 pm GMT
-
Obsidian future includes XBLA, licensed IP
CEO Feargus Urquhart says original downloadable action RPG due Q1 2012, established property announcement due during E3; talks "Defiance" pitch. Full Story
- Posted Mar 1, 2011 6:45 pm GMT
-
Shippin' Out February 20-26: Killzone 3, Bulletstorm
New release slate led by Guerrilla Games' third Helghan title, People Can Fly's shooter; Knights Contract, de Blob 2 also out. Full Story
- Posted Feb 20, 2011 12:40 pm GMT
-
Fallout: New Vegas betting on three more DLC packs
Bethesda confirms simultaneous multiplatform launches for upcoming content; PS3 and PC versions of Dead Money add-on set for February 22 release. Full Story
- Posted Feb 4, 2011 6:43 pm GMT
-
QuakeCon slated for August 4-7
Annual Dallas id expo scheduled for late summer; North America's largest LAN party, latest Bethesda games to be on hand. Full Story
- Posted Jan 28, 2011 5:50 pm GMT
-
Brink falls into stores May 17
Splash Damage's class-based, parkour-inspired first-person shooter gets dated; European launch set for May 20. Full Story
- Posted Jan 27, 2011 6:28 pm GMT
-
Bethesda stokes Hunted: The Demon's Forge June 1
Violent co-op fantasy action game from inXile Entertainment dated; European launch to follow on June 3. Full Story
- Posted Jan 27, 2011 5:50 pm GMT
-
Mod tools bundled with Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim
Latest RPG series entry to include Creation Kit for PC community; new game engine dubbed Creation Engine. Full Story
- Posted Jan 21, 2011 12:39 am GMT
-
Limbo nabs seven GDC Award noms
Playdead's IGF winner joined by Red Dead Redemption, Mass Effect 2 as top contenders at Game Developers Choice ceremony; indie frontrunner Minecraft up for three. Full Story
- Posted Jan 12, 2011 8:16 pm GMT
-
Fallout: New Vegas, Assassin's Creed receive WGA noms
God of War III, Singularity, Prince of Persia, and Star Wars: Force Unleashed II also receive 2010 Writers Guild of America nods for achievement in game writing. Full Story
- Posted Jan 7, 2011 6:46 pm GMT
-
2010 VGAs grab 627k viewers - Report
Show's ratings decline for fourth straight year says Variety; male 18-34 demographic surges 15 percent year-over-year. Full Story
- Posted Dec 16, 2010 1:41 pm GMT
-
Elder Scrolls V will use 'all new' game engine
Bethesda announces that new role-playing game won't use Gamebryo, the tech behind Fallout 3, New Vegas, and previous Scrolls. Full Story
- Posted Dec 13, 2010 1:49 pm GMT
-
Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim lands 11/11/11
Following rumors, Bethesda reveals the next installment in its award-winning fantasy role-playing game series will arrive late next year; first trailer inside. Full Story
- Posted Dec 12, 2010 1:50 am GMT
-
Quake Arena Arcade frags XBLA December 15
Downloadable Xbox 360 take on id Software's FPS set for release next week with new single-player campaign, a dozen exclusive maps. Full Story
- Posted Dec 10, 2010 10:21 pm GMT
-
Xbox 360 turns five, sales hit 45 million
[UPDATE] Over two weeks after the Kinect launch, Microsoft's second console celebrates half-decade on the market. Full Story
- Posted Nov 23, 2010 1:30 am GMT
-
Carmack has 'itch' to make Kinect XBLA game
Chief technical officer of id Software interested in motion-sensing peripheral, but doesn't know what kind of game he'd make with it. Full Story
- Posted Nov 19, 2010 7:05 pm GMT
-
GameStop sales up 3.5% in Q3
Specialty retailer posts fifth straight quarter of revenue growth on strong slate of new releases, expects Kinect in short supply through holiday season. Full Story
- Posted Nov 18, 2010 7:53 pm GMT
-
October software rebounds on NBA 2K11 - NPD
2K Sports' annual basketball sim boosts software sales to positive gains, but overall industry sales slip 4% to $1.07B; Fallout: New Vegas on 360 top software SKU with 692,000. Full Story
- Posted Nov 17, 2010 12:59 am GMT
-
Big in Japan Nov. 1-7: God Eater: Burst
Namco Bandai's monster-hunting PSP title maintains chart-topping appetite, while Western RPG Fallout: New Vegas scores on both 360 and PS3. Full Story
- Posted Nov 13, 2010 12:26 am GMT
-
Analyst predicts October NPD sales up 15%
Pacific Crest's Evan Wilson thinks Medal of Honor, Fallout: New Vegas, Fable 3, and Force Unleashed 2 combined to push game sales to their biggest increase of the year. Full Story
- Posted Nov 12, 2010 11:51 pm GMT
-
Fallout: New Vegas ships 5 million
Bethesda and Obsidian's post-nuclear RPG sequel hits milestone, generates "well over" $300 million in sales. Full Story
- Posted Nov 8, 2010 6:25 pm GMT
-
A2M rebrands, confirms Wet 2
Naughty Bear also getting a sequel from the company now known as Behaviour; upcoming titles for 3DS, PSP2 also hinted at. Full Story
- Posted Nov 8, 2010 3:27 pm GMT
-
The Last Word: October 18-22
This week saw a bevy of content, including a Dan Houser Q&A, Fallout: New Vegas review, and all the latest from BlizzCon 2010. Full Story
- Posted Oct 23, 2010 4:02 am GMT
-
Fallout: New Vegas patches arrive
[UPDATE] Bethesda says it is aware of issues affecting highly rated postapocalyptic role-playing game; patches for quest, scripting, and preorder bonus errors arrive Tuesday afternoon. Full Story
- Posted Oct 20, 2010 6:01 pm GMT
-
AU Shippin' Out October 18-22: Fallout: New Vegas
The apocalypse has never been so glamorous. Full Story
- Posted Oct 18, 2010 7:43 am GMT
-
Shippin' Out: Oct 17-23: Fallout: New Vegas, Kirby's Epic Yarn, DJ Hero 2, EA Sports MMA
New release slate spearheaded by latest entry in RPG series, Nintendo's cutesy platformer, turntable disc jockey game, EA's new fighting game, Sega's Vanquish, and Pro Evolution Soccer 2011. Full Story
- Posted Oct 16, 2010 2:26 am GMT
-
Bethesda, id parent scores $150 million investment
Private equity firm makes second major investment in ZeniMax Media for "increased game development, expanded publishing operations, and strategic acquisitions." Full Story
- Posted Oct 6, 2010 8:02 pm GMT
-
Obsidian reflects on Fallout: New Vegas
GDC Online 2010: Obsidian Entertainment writers reveal the months of preparation required before any one of the game's 60,000 lines of dialogue could be put to paper. Full Story
- Posted Oct 6, 2010 6:01 pm GMT
-
Fallout: New Vegas golden
Obsidian-developed spin-off of Fallout 3 sent off to the factory for Oct. 19 release on PC, 360, and PS3; PC requirements inside. Full Story
- Posted Oct 2, 2010 12:52 am GMT
-
id's Willits: 'Jury's still out on 3D'
Creative director of Rage declines to endorse stereoscopic games, is cautious about Microsoft and Sony's new motion-based control systems. Full Story
- Posted Oct 1, 2010 6:46 pm GMT
-
THQ's Guillermo del Toro game not due until 2013
Film director confirms first interactive effort won't arrive for three years in a "best case scenario"; cites famed horror writer H.P. Lovecraft as influence on rumored action-RPG. Full Story
- Posted Sep 29, 2010 11:23 pm GMT
-
Oblivion movie trademark filed
Bethesda locks down subtitle of Elder Scrolls IV for "motion picture theatrical films in the field of fantasy games." Full Story
- Posted Sep 9, 2010 10:49 pm GMT
-
Designers from id Software, Splash Damage, and Bethesda talk game audio
QuakeCon 2010: Sound designers from three different studios discuss the specifics, and the philosophy, behind audio design for games. Full Story
- Posted Aug 14, 2010 1:29 am GMT
-
Brink, Rage leads share vision for visual direction
QuakeCon 2010: Art directors from Splash Damage, id, Bethesda, and Arkane use many pictures' worth of words to talk about their evolving role in game design. Full Story
- Posted Aug 13, 2010 11:51 pm GMT
-
Rage dropping Sept. 13, 2011
QuakeCon 2010: id's lead designer reveals the post-asteroid-apocalypse action/driving game will hit the PC, Mac, Xbox 360, and PS3 in just over one year; arrives in EU two days later. Full Story
- Posted Aug 13, 2010 10:19 pm GMT
-
Soaking gamers in immersive worlds
QuakeCon 2010: Designers from Bethesda, Human Head, and Arkane talk about drawing players into games, the joys of Red Dead Redemption and Modern Warfare, and how 3D glasses suck. Full Story
- Posted Aug 13, 2010 9:03 pm GMT
-
Respawn lays down blockbuster building blocks
QuakeCon 2010: Infinity Ward vets join Bethesda and id Software devs to trade stories from days creating The Elder Scrolls, Rage, and Call of Duty: Modern Warfare. Full Story
- Posted Aug 13, 2010 7:11 pm GMT
-
Carmack keynote Rage-s on iPhone
QuakeCon 2010: id Software CTO delivers opening remarks at annual expo/tourney, showing off postapocalyptic shooter on Apple's mobile and teasing studio's future. Full Story
- Posted Aug 13, 2010 1:24 am GMT
-
Designers fire opening shots at QuakeCon
QuakeCon 2010: Developers from Respawn, id Software, Bethesda, and Splash Damage kick off annual convention by trying to figure out exactly what their jobs entail. Full Story
- Posted Aug 12, 2010 11:57 pm GMT
-
id probably done with new IP for 10 years
CTO John Carmack says five teams would be too many at legendary development house, expect Rage 2 if the first is a success. Full Story
- Posted Aug 12, 2010 8:03 pm GMT
-
BioShock Infinite lifts off in 2012
Irrational's new steampunk action game will be set in chaos-plagued airborne metropolis; due out on 360, PS3, and PC. Full Story
- Posted Aug 12, 2010 7:00 pm GMT
-
Wayne Newton headlines Fallout: New Vegas voice cast
[UPDATE] Legendary Las Vegas entertainer joins Ron Perlman, Danny Trejo, Kris Kristofferson, Felicia Day, and Matthew Perry in post-nuclear RPG; Michael Dorn returning as Fallout 2's Marcus. Full Story
- Posted Aug 10, 2010 3:03 pm GMT
-
Fallout devs on thinking inside the box
Comic-Con 2010: Obsidian creative leads Chris Avellone, John Gonzalez, and George Ziets describe the story-development process on New Vegas and Dungeon Siege 3. Full Story
- Posted Jul 24, 2010 3:40 am GMT
-
Rage, 3DS top Game Critics' E3 Awards
Postapocalyptic combat racer takes home three awards, but Nintendo's new handheld walks off with Best of Show. Full Story
- Posted Jul 7, 2010 12:05 am GMT
-
QuakeCon 2010 details rumble out
Id Software confirms Brink, Fallout: New Vegas, Hunted: The Demon's Forge as playable titles for four-day games celebration; Rage strangely absent; on-site registration added to streamline process. Full Story
- Posted Jul 2, 2010 12:38 am GMT
-
Game Critics Awards: Best of E3 2010 noms en-Rage-d
Id's postapocalyptic actioner leads multipublication panel's award nominees; Epic Mickey, Dance Central, and Portal 2 all net four nods each; winners to be revealed next week. Full Story
- Posted Jun 29, 2010 11:29 pm GMT
-
Brink falls off 2010 release calendar
E3 2010: Bethesda's shooter snags its third delay, now coming spring 2011 to PS3, Xbox 360, PC. Full Story
- Posted Jun 17, 2010 8:09 pm GMT
-
Fallout: New Vegas irradiating October
E3 2010: Obsidian's semi-sequel to Bethesda's hit RPG Fallout 3 ships October 19 in North America, October 22 in Europe; new trailer inside. Full Story
- Posted Jun 14, 2010 12:16 pm GMT
-
The Last Word May 31-June 4
Memorial Day can't slow down a busy week that saw Infamous 2 confirmed, Deus Ex: Human Revolution and DC Universe Online dated, NBA Elite explained, and Backbreaker reviewed. Full Story
- Posted Jun 5, 2010 1:52 am GMT
-
The Last Word: May 2-8, 2010
This week's lineup includes the launch of Video Game History Month, previews of Fallout: New Vegas and Crysis 2, reviews of Alan Wake and Nier, and Fable III and Skate 3 getting the TOTS treatment. Full Story
- Posted May 7, 2010 11:51 pm GMT
-
Big in Japan Apr. 19-25: Nier Replicant
Square Enix's PlayStation 3 action RPG debuts atop the charts as hardware sales continue to slump. Full Story
- Posted Apr 30, 2010 11:06 pm GMT
-
Halo 3, Tomb Raider: Legend going downloadable
Microsoft schedules weeks of Xbox Live Arcade and Games on Demand releases, headlined by digital debuts for Bungie's sci-fi shooter and Eidos' Lara Croft revamp. Full Story
- Posted Apr 6, 2010 11:05 pm GMT
-
Five ways games can make you cry
GDC 2010: Ubisoft Montreal's Richard Rouse III explains how reminiscence, amplification through abstraction, transformation, loss, and nostalgia can make games emotionally poignant. Full Story
- Posted Mar 16, 2010 2:03 am GMT
-
GDC 2010: Complete coverage with GDC Awards, Sony conference video
[UPDATE 4] Uncharted 2 tops Game Developers Choice Awards with five trophies; PlayStation Move debuts; write-ups of Meier, Pardo, Molyneux, Muzyka, Sakamoto, Yamaoka, Toriyama, and Schafer talks also on tap; full rundown of event and new Deus Ex trailer inside. Full Story
- Posted Mar 15, 2010 7:32 pm GMT
-
Bethesda, Brian Fargo crafting new co-op fantasy game
Elder Scrolls publisher, Interplay founder's inXile Entertainment developing Hunted: The Demon's Forge for Xbox 360, PS3, and PC. Full Story
- Posted Mar 15, 2010 4:44 pm GMT
-
38 Studios, EA in Big Huge RPG deal
Ex-baseballer Curt Schilling's studio inks deal to publish PC, 360, and PS3 single-player RPG penned by author R.A. Salvatore; Oblivion, Morrowind vet lead designer; Spawn's Todd McFarlane art directing. Full Story
- Posted Mar 9, 2010 3:00 pm GMT
-
QuakeCon 2010 rumbling August 12-15
Id, Bethesda announce dates for annual Texas confab featuring tourneys, game presentations. Full Story
- Posted Mar 5, 2010 6:49 pm GMT
-
Carmack Doom-ed to Lifetime Achievement Award
id Software CTO to pick up top honor at 2010 Game Developers Choice Awards as part of GDC in San Francisco next month; Warren Spector hosting. Full Story
- Posted Feb 23, 2010 1:15 am GMT
-
Fallout: New Vegas drops fall 2010, first trailer debuts
[UPDATE] Bethesda confirms Obsidian-developed installment in postnuclear RPG series will arrive later this year for PS3, 360, and PC; teaser trailer for game inside. Full Story
- Posted Feb 4, 2010 3:38 pm GMT
-
Bethesda publishing Rage
Following id Software acquisition, Zenimax Media buys out EA's rights to release postapocalyptic shooter on Xbox 360, PS3, PC, Mac. Full Story
- Posted Dec 15, 2009 6:52 pm GMT
-
Interplay staves off Fallout MMORPG shutdown
Court denies Bethesda's preliminary injunction request to prevent franchise creator from making, selling iconic postapocalyptic games. Full Story
- Posted Dec 14, 2009 11:44 pm GMT
-
Wet developers building Naughty Bear
A2M's next project puts PS3, 360 gamers in control of scorned ursine protagonist that will scare the stuffing out of its own kind. Full Story
- Posted Dec 9, 2009 8:27 pm GMT
-
AU Shippin' Out November 30-December 4: Avatar, The Saboteur
Game tie-in to upcoming James Cameron film debuts down under; EA's open-world shooter sneaks onto store shelves. Full Story
- Posted Nov 30, 2009 6:25 am GMT
-
Shippin' Out Nov. 30-Dec. 5: Avatar, Rogue Warrior
3D tie-in to James Cameron's sci-fi epic joins Bethesda's Mickey Rourke-led Navy SEAL FPS; Rainbow falls on MX vs. ATV Untamed. Full Story
- Posted Nov 30, 2009 2:37 am GMT
-
ChartSpot: October 2009
Brutal Legend, Demon's Souls, Tekken 6, WWE Smackdown land in bottom half of top 20; PC charts see Aion, Sims 3 switch places ahead of...Nancy Drew?! Full Story
- Posted Nov 14, 2009 12:05 am GMT
-
Fallout 3 irradiates Golden Joysticks
Postapocalyptic role-playing game earns two awards at annual UK awards ceremony; Modern Warfare 2 named One to Watch. Full Story
- Posted Nov 2, 2009 12:02 pm GMT
-
First Fallout MMORPG art surfaces
To boost arguments in Bethesda lawsuit, Interplay releases concept shots for its Masthead-developed postnuclear role-playing game. Full Story
- Posted Oct 31, 2009 1:09 am GMT
-
Interplay countersues Bethesda over Fallout
After 10-day extension request, postapocalyptic RPG creator claims current rights holder breached acquisition agreement, meddled with business deals. Full Story
- Posted Oct 22, 2009 1:25 am GMT
-
Shippin' Out Oct. 11-17: Uncharted 2, Brutal Legend
Naughty Dog's top-rated action adventure cracks jokes with Double Fine's roadie rampage, while Fallout 3: GOTY lifts off with Where the Wild Things Are. Full Story
- Posted Oct 9, 2009 11:50 pm GMT
-
Shippin' Out Oct. 4-10: Wii Fit Plus, Spore Hero, NBA
Expanded Nintendo workout game joins EA's everything sim spin-off and a three-way basketball face-off between NBA 2K10, NBA Live 10, and NBA 10: The Inside. Full Story
- Posted Oct 3, 2009 12:24 am GMT
-
Shippin' Out Sept. 27-Oct. 3: PSP Go, Gran Turismo PSP, Dead Space Extraction
New handheld joins portable racer, Wii horror survivor, Ninja Gaiden Sigma 2, Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days, Valhalla Knights: Eldar Saga, Fallout 3 PS3 DLC, MySims Agents, and Beaterator. Full Story
- Posted Sep 27, 2009 11:53 pm GMT
-
Kate Mulgrew talks Dragon Age: Origins
Q&A: Veteran actress and Star Trek: Voyager star discusses working with BioWare and acting in games versus television, film, and stage. Full Story
- Posted Sep 24, 2009 1:24 am GMT
-
BioWare, Disney, Obsidian talk creative license
GDC Austin 2009: Leo Olebe, Jean Marcel Nicolai, Feargus Urquhart discuss benefits and dangers of working with someone else's world to keep the lights on during tough times. Full Story
- Posted Sep 18, 2009 12:47 am GMT
-
Fallout 3 GOTY edition, PS3 DLC dated
Broken Steel arrives on PSN Sept. 24, other four add-ons in early Oct.; multiplatform, DLC-inclusive edition drops Oct. 13, free 360 theme coming Oct. 1. Full Story
- Posted Sep 17, 2009 8:15 pm GMT
-
Shippin' Out: Sept. 13-19: Marvel UA 2, Need for Speed: Shift
Busy week sees Activision's action RPG sequel and EA's arcade-style racer slide into stores with Scribblenauts, NHL games, Wet, PC ports of Batman, Red Faction, Resident Evil 5. Full Story
- Posted Sep 14, 2009 2:11 pm GMT
-
Bethesda sues Interplay over Fallout
[UPDATE] Fallout 3 developer accuses original publisher of breach of contract, trademark infringement over stillborn MMORPG and selling Fallout games on Steam, GOG.com, and GameTap. Full Story
- Posted Sep 12, 2009 12:46 am GMT
-
AU Shippin' Out September 7-11: The Beatles: Rock Band
09-09-09 is set to be a special day for fans of The Fab Four. Full Story
- Posted Sep 7, 2009 8:25 am GMT
-
Shippin' Out Aug. 23-29: Arkham Asylum, Dissidia
Eidos' comic-book action-adventure game committed to X360, PS3; Square Enix's Final Fantasy 3D fighter hits PSP, with Professor Layton rolling onto DS and Metroid Prime Trilogy for Wii. Full Story
- Posted Aug 24, 2009 12:21 am GMT
-
Splash Damage CEO: 'AAA or Bust'
GDC Europe 2009: Paul Wedgwood discusses about "being AAA in everything you do" and putting it all on the line to make great games. Full Story
- Posted Aug 17, 2009 12:31 pm GMT
-
Carmack talks PS3 vs. 360, id's three-game pipeline
QUAKECON 2009: Technical Guru says studio is aiming for a triple-team structure; no Doom 4 news until next year; new Rage trailer inside. Full Story
- Posted Aug 14, 2009 1:25 am GMT
-
Full XBL Games on Demand list, avatar wardrobe revealed
[UPDATE] Call of Duty 2, Elder Scrolls IV, and 22 other full 360 titles available at launch; Adidas, Quiksilver, Gears of War 2, Halo 3 duds added to virtual clothier. Full Story
- Posted Aug 5, 2009 8:57 pm GMT
-
Shippin' Out August 2-8: Fallout 3 DLC, World at War Map Pack, Lilac PSP
Bethesda's postapocalyptic RPG gets final add-on for Xbox 360, PC; new levels for last year's Call of Duty, Freddie Mercury croons in SingStar Queen, handheld receives purple paint job. Full Story
- Posted Aug 2, 2009 3:41 pm GMT
-
Wet towels off September 15
Bethesda and A2M's stylized third-person action adventure emerges onto Xbox 360, PS3 this fall; Euro launch set for Sept. 18. Full Story
- Posted Jul 31, 2009 5:33 pm GMT
-
ChartSpot: June 2009
Prototype tops NPD's monthly non-PC top 20 with nearly 600,000 units, while Ghostbusters just misses the top 10; Sims 3 new PC king, Spore Galactic Adventures opens strong. Full Story
- Posted Jul 17, 2009 8:54 pm GMT
-
Fallout 3: Mothership Zeta descends Aug. 3
Bethesda reveals release date for final add-on to post-nuclear RPG, along with new screenshots and gameplay information. Full Story
- Posted Jul 14, 2009 11:58 pm GMT
-
Fallout 3 DLC pushed back for PS3
First add-ons for Sony console edition of Bethesda's postapocalyptic role-playing game now set to arrive in September. Full Story
- Posted Jul 13, 2009 7:10 pm GMT
-
ZeniMax raised $105 million to buy id
SEC filing reveals Maryland-based Bethesda parent raised not-so-small fortune in "convertible notes and promissory notes" to acquire Doom-maker; Hollenshead joins parent's board of directors. Full Story
- Posted Jul 8, 2009 12:29 am GMT
-
AU Shippin' Out July 6-10: BioShock & The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion bundle
2K combines two great games into one this week. Full Story
- Posted Jul 6, 2009 8:40 am GMT
-
Shippin' Out July 5-11: The Bigs 2, Tales of Monkey Island
2K Sports' baseball slugger and Telltale's cartoon pirate adventure episode set sail while BioShock/Oblivion bundle and ARMA II report for duty. Full Story
- Posted Jul 5, 2009 8:00 pm GMT
-
Shippin' Out UK July 2
The Wild West comes to life in Call of Juarez: Bound in Blood, while golf fans can come out swinging with Tiger Woods PGA tour 10. Full Story
- Posted Jul 2, 2009 3:14 pm GMT
-
QuakeCon 2009 relocates
Annual id Software-centric expo will return to 2004, 2005 venue Gaylord Texan on August 13-16; registration now open. Full Story
- Posted Jun 30, 2009 12:15 am GMT
-
Obsidian, Sega confirm Aliens RPG 'no longer in development'
Developer breaks silence, confirms all work has ceased on sci-fi film-inspired role-playing project; publisher says there are "no plans to move forward" with the game. Full Story
- Posted Jun 27, 2009 12:31 am GMT
-
Carmack on ZeniMax, Apple, and new 'triple-A' game
Q&A: id Software's technical guru explains shock buyout by Bethesda parent, talks about new project, and doubts the Mac-maker will enter the console wars; new wave of iPhone games explained in detail. Full Story
- Posted Jun 26, 2009 8:23 pm GMT
-
Bethesda parent acquires id Software
Quake, Doom, Fallout, Oblivion come under one roof as ZeniMax Media purchases developer of Rage; [UPDATE] co-founder John Romero voices disapproval. Full Story
- Posted Jun 24, 2009 6:09 pm GMT
-
US PC Charts May 31-June 6: The Sims 3 ascendant
The latest entry in EA's multibillion-dollar franchise leads a Sims sweep of the top three slots; WOW, Spore, Total War, and Fallout 3 expansions also place. Full Story
- Posted Jun 16, 2009 6:46 pm GMT
-
Fallout 3 on Lookout DLC June 23
E3 2009: Fourth content pack for postapocalyptic RPG adds high-level challenges in new swampland area. Full Story
- Posted Jun 4, 2009 6:00 pm GMT
-
Motion-sensing camera, 360 MGS debut at Microsoft event
E3 2009: Expo kicks off with news on Project Natal, Halo Reach, Left 4 Dead 2, Crackdown 2, Forza 3, Lionhead's new virtual friend, and more; Kojima announces all-new project will debut on 360. Full Story
- Posted Jun 1, 2009 8:30 pm GMT
-
E3 2009: The storm gathers at the LACC
PHOTO ESSAY: As a small army of roadies assemble the massive booths for this year's event, GameSpot snapped some shots of the banner-festooned Los Angeles Convention Center. Full Story
- Posted Jun 1, 2009 4:42 am GMT
-
Bethesda on the Brink in '10
First teaser trailer unspools for Quake Wars dev Splash Damage's new sci-fi action title, due next spring for Xbox 360, PS3, PC. Full Story
- Posted May 29, 2009 5:50 pm GMT
-
Bethesda parent trademarks 'Brink'
ZeniMax files USPTO application for new "computer game software" project, though details in short supply. Full Story
- Posted May 20, 2009 6:07 pm GMT
-
A2M on slipping Wet to Bethesda - Q&A
Studio head Denis Lacasse details his company's search for a publisher following split from Activision, staying true to risque IP. Full Story
- Posted May 5, 2009 10:56 pm GMT
-
Shippin' Out May 3-9: Broken Steel, Patapon 2, Klonoa
Final PC/360 add-on to Fallout 3 launches Tuesday, alongside downloadable-only PSP sequel, Wii remake of Namco platformer, New Play Control Donkey Kong Jungle Beat. Full Story
- Posted May 3, 2009 5:36 pm GMT
-
Revamped Rogue Warrior due in Q4, Rourke enlisted for lead
Bethesda's paramilitary actioner restarted "from scratch" by Rebellion; Oscar-nominated Wrestler star to voice Navy SEAL hero. Full Story
- Posted Apr 27, 2009 11:51 pm GMT
-
Wet splashes down at Bethesda
Elder Scrolls firm confirmed as new publisher for Artificial Mind and Movement's stylised shooter; Eliza Dushku to voice lead character. Full Story
- Posted Apr 27, 2009 3:02 pm GMT
-
Bethesda gets Wet - Retail Radar
Amazon, GameFly, CD Universe all list Fallout firm as the new publisher for abandoned Sierra action game. Full Story
- Posted Apr 24, 2009 10:27 pm GMT
-
Fallout: New Vegas announced
Bethesda's latest postapocalyptic action RPG heads to the PS3, 360, PC in 2010; Black Isle Studios castaway Obsidian Entertainment developing. Full Story
- Posted Apr 20, 2009 3:37 pm GMT
-
Bethesda terminating Fallout MMORPG deal - Interplay
SEC filing reveals that the Fallout 3 maker and IP holder is ending fallen publisher's massively multiplayer licensing agreement due to "failure to commence full-scale development." Full Story
- Posted Apr 16, 2009 5:19 pm GMT
-
Hollenshead Rages about PC gaming, E3 surprises
Q&A: id's CEO discusses his studio's new multiplatform strategy, aversion to Wii development, Quake Live, Doom 4, and unannounced projects. Full Story
- Posted Apr 11, 2009 12:12 am GMT
-
Lich King, Fallout 3 score MI6 awards
World of Warcraft expansion takes home top honors for Outstanding Overall Marketing Campaign; Bethesda's postnuclear RPG wins in nine categories. Full Story
- Posted Apr 10, 2009 7:52 pm GMT
-
GDC 2009: Fallout 3 lead opens game design vault
GOTY winner Emil Pagliarulo reminisces about Looking Glass, talks about playing Dead Rising with his 5 year old, and reveals the canceled level that was too big for the sprawling RPG. Full Story
- Posted Mar 27, 2009 10:23 pm GMT
-
GDC 2009: Fallout 3, LBP win big at GDCAs, Modern Warfare 2 teased
[UPDATE] Media Molecule walks away with the most Game Developers Choice Awards, but Bethesda's postapocalyptic RPG takes the top prize; Infinity Ward's next game due Nov. 10; full video coverage inside. Full Story
- Posted Mar 26, 2009 2:05 am GMT
-
Fallout 3: The Pitt pulled off XBL, retrenched
[UPDATE] After posting corrupted 360 edition of second RPG add-on, Bethesda Softworks successfully uploads fully functional version. Full Story
- Posted Mar 26, 2009 12:22 am GMT
-
GDC 2009: East meets West on all-star panel
No More Heroes's Suda51, Shadow of the Colossus' Fumito Ueda, and Fallout 3's Emil Pagliarulo discuss the state of game design around the world. Full Story
- Posted Mar 25, 2009 8:01 pm GMT
-
February US PC charts feel Wrath of the Lich King
NPD reports World of Warcraft expansion's reign at retail has extended for another moon; Sims 2 Double Deluxe takes silver, Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War II bangs out bronze. Full Story
- Posted Mar 13, 2009 11:32 pm GMT
-
NPD: Online gaming up by 25% in '09
[UPDATE] Top US research firm's annual survey finds Internet-enabled gaming accelerating; 50% of those surveyed used 360s to play online, 29% used Wiis, 20% used PS3s. Full Story
- Posted Mar 10, 2009 9:34 pm GMT
-
Oz Classification Board: Contextual drug use ok in Assassin
Aussie ratings board clarifies its position on drug use in Velvet Assassin; says historical and medical context justifies in-game use of morphine. Full Story
- Posted Mar 10, 2009 8:58 am GMT
-
id not Rage-ing in '09
CEO Todd Hollenshead tells GameTrailers his studio's open-world postapocalyptic actioner won't arrive on the Mac, PC, PS3, or Xbox 360 this year. Full Story
- Posted Mar 9, 2009 9:50 pm GMT
-
GameFly Rental Charts Feb. 24-Mar. 2: Killzone 2 victorious
Guerrilla Games' sci-fi shooter prevents Xbox 360's clean sweep of rental service's weekly charts. Full Story
- Posted Mar 3, 2009 6:12 pm GMT
-
US Rental Charts Feb. 17-23: Street Fighter IV cleans up
Capcom's 2D fighter tops GameFly's rental charts on Xbox 360, PS3, as Microsoft's platform scores near-perfect sweep of top 10. Full Story
- Posted Feb 24, 2009 1:05 am GMT
-
US PC Charts Feb. 8-14: Lich King conquers again
Second World of Warcraft expansion retains sales throne as Monolith's F.E.A.R. 2 debuts with a runner-up showing. Full Story
- Posted Feb 24, 2009 12:04 am GMT
-
Bethesda's Howard discusses re-arming Fallout
D.I.C.E. 2009: Game director explains how the Elder Scrolls developer turned the left-for-dead postapocalyptic RPG franchise into a modern-day blockbuster. Full Story
- Posted Feb 20, 2009 11:54 pm GMT
-
Little Big Planet wins big at D.I.C.E.
Media Molecule's adorable platformer cleans up with eight Interactive Achievement Awards, including Overall Game of the Year; Fallout 3, Left 4 Dead, and Dead Space rack up two each. Full Story
- Posted Feb 20, 2009 6:14 am GMT
-
E3 2009: Microsoft briefing set for June 1
Xbox 360 and PC giant to reveal its latest gaming wares the day before this year's revamped expo starts; will likely be last console maker to present. Full Story
- Posted Feb 19, 2009 1:26 am GMT
-
GTAIV named EMA's GOTY
Rockstar's opus takes the top prize from retailer trade group; World at War and Wii Fit garner three awards each. Full Story
- Posted Feb 12, 2009 2:02 am GMT
-
Call of Duty 4 tops BAFTA nominees
Modern Warfare nets seven nods in extended Brit game awards; GTAIV, Fable II, Little Big Planet. Full Story
- Posted Feb 11, 2009 1:06 am GMT
-
Little Big Planet, Braid lead GDC Award noms
PS3 platformer leads Game Developers Choice Awards finalists with seven nods; puzzler takes five; Fallout 3, Left 4 Dead, MGS4 also nominated. Full Story
- Posted Feb 9, 2009 7:58 pm GMT
-
First Fallout 3 DLC drops
Operation Anchorage now underway on Xbox 360 and PCs, with new achievements and pre-finale mission; still no plans for expanded PS3 play. Full Story
- Posted Jan 27, 2009 8:48 pm GMT
-
Little Big Planet tops AIAS noms
Sony Europe's sandbox platformer receives 10 nods for 12th Annual Interactive Achievement Awards, to be handed out Feb. 19 at the DICE Summit in Vegas. Full Story
- Posted Jan 23, 2009 11:09 pm GMT
-
360 GTAIV most-rented game of '08
Rockstar's crime-spree sim tops Rentrak's annual rental top 10, which sports seven 360 games and three Wii games; PS3 MIA. Full Story
- Posted Jan 15, 2009 1:34 am GMT
-
Fallout 3 patched, first add-on due Jan. 27
Update fixes several major bugs in all versions of Bethesda's award-winning RPG; Operation Anchorage expansion coming to PC and 360 in two weeks. Full Story
- Posted Jan 14, 2009 1:24 am GMT
-
GTAIV, Media Molecule top Spike's VGAs
Rockstar's acclaimed action adventure scores network's Game of the Year; Little Big Planet developer named Studio of the Year. Full Story
- Posted Dec 15, 2008 7:28 pm GMT
-
NPD: Lich King dominates November PC charts
Second expansion to Blizzard's 11-million-strong MMOG tops US desktop sales, followed by Call of Duty, Spore, Fallout 3. Full Story
- Posted Dec 12, 2008 7:15 pm GMT
-
Fallout 3 DLC drops in January
PC, 360 editions of postapocalyptic RPG to get new content each month through March, including main quest expansion; PC level editor coming next month. Full Story
- Posted Nov 25, 2008 9:11 pm GMT
-
Shippin' Out Nov. 16-22: Left 4 Dead, Animal Crossing
MK vs. DC Universe, Shaun White Snowboarding, Lips, Tomb Raider Underworld, NFS Undercover, Rabbids TV Party, New Xbox Experience all launch this week. Full Story
- Posted Nov 17, 2008 9:38 pm GMT
-
NPD: October sales defy market plunge
US gaming industry sees 18 percent year-over-year growth to $1.31 billion; Fable II tops software, Wii retains hardware crown. Full Story
- Posted Nov 14, 2008 12:38 am GMT
-
Microsoft mulls full PC game downloads
GFW - Live interface update lands tomorrow, desktop Marketplace slated for December; Fallout 3 DLC first in the hopper. Full Story
- Posted Nov 13, 2008 1:57 am GMT
-
Fallout 3 de-nuked in Japan
Bethesda removes option to blow up town, omits mention of potentially offensive weapon name. Full Story
- Posted Nov 12, 2008 10:32 pm GMT
-
Analysts expect October sales rebound
Last month's US software revenues projected up 20-30 percent; Guitar Hero World Tour, Fallout 3, Fable II among key releases. Full Story
- Posted Nov 11, 2008 7:38 pm GMT
-
Fallout 3 ships 4.7 million in first week
Bethesda proclaims that postapocalyptic role-playing game for 360, PS3, PC topped $300 million in sales at launch. Full Story
- Posted Nov 6, 2008 6:41 pm GMT
-
Aussie game charts: October 27-November 2
Fallout 3 KOs Fable II for the top spot down under. Full Story
- Posted Nov 6, 2008 5:55 am GMT
-
Bethesda conquers UK charts
Fallout 3 enters at number one; eight publishers share the top 10 places in the UK all-formats game chart. Full Story
- Posted Nov 4, 2008 1:47 pm GMT
-
Shippin' Out Oct. 26-Nov. 1: Fallout 3, Little Big Planet, Guitar Hero
Bethesda's futuristic RPG, PS3's belated platformer, and Activision's World Tour joined in stores by Red Alert 3, MotorStorm: Pacific Rift, and more. Full Story
- Posted Oct 27, 2008 7:51 pm GMT
-
AU Shippin' Out October 27-31: Fallout 3
Despite being temporarily banned, Fallout 3 makes it onto our soil at the same time as the rest of the world. Full Story
- Posted Oct 27, 2008 8:05 am GMT
-
TGS 2008: Microsoft focuses on RPGs in Tokyo
New Star Ocean, The Last Remnant big players in Microsoft's Tokyo booth; Banjo, Far Cry 2, Fallout 3 also on show. Full Story
- Posted Oct 13, 2008 7:58 am GMT
-
Fallout 3 finally finished
Time for retailers to duck and cover because development has wrapped on Bethesda's postapocalyptic role-playing game in anticipation of its October 28 debut. Full Story
- Posted Oct 9, 2008 9:01 pm GMT
-
Video Q&A: Fallout 3's Endgame
Bethesda Softworks' Pete Hines discusses the final stages the long-awaited postapocalyptic RPG's journey to the PC, PS3, and 360. Full Story
- Posted Oct 4, 2008 2:41 am GMT
-
Interplay relaunches site, rehires original Fallout dev
Flush with Fallout IP cash, the once-mighty publisher reestablishes Web presence, announces Chris Taylor on board for Fallout MMOG. Full Story
- Posted Sep 25, 2008 12:28 am GMT
-
AGDC 2008: id Software on...storytelling?
Notable tech developer takes time out to discuss how conveying stories goes well beyond the narrative. Full Story
- Posted Sep 17, 2008 2:19 am GMT
-
Q&A: EA Games' Frank Gibeau, pt. 1
In the first of two interviews, the president of Electronic Arts' most gamer-centric label talks about wooing Grasshopper, landing Epic, and letting internal studios run wild. Full Story
- Posted Aug 23, 2008 2:30 am GMT
-
Fallout 3 dropping October 28
Bethesda's anticipated revamp of the classic postapocalyptic role-playing game series will irradiate the PC, PS3, and 360 just before Halloween. Full Story
- Posted Aug 20, 2008 8:34 pm GMT
-
Fallout 3 unbanned in Australia
UPDATE: Postapocalyptic shooter reclassified in Australia to MA 15+; resubmitted version significantly removes "incentive and reward" for drug use. Full Story
- Posted Aug 12, 2008 12:52 am GMT
-
Fallout 3, LittleBigPlanet, Spore score E3 Game Critics Awards
Bethesda's postapocalyptic RPG named Best of Show; Sony's PS3 platformer crowned top console game, EA Maxis' evolution-civilization-space sim wins big PC prize. Full Story
- Posted Aug 5, 2008 7:46 pm GMT
-
LittleBigPlanet tops Game Critics Awards' E3 noms
Adorable PS3 platformer gets five nods from game-journo panel; Gears 2 and Left 4 Dead get four nominations; Spore, Fallout 3, Resistance 2 and Mirror's Edge receive three. Full Story
- Posted Aug 2, 2008 12:33 am GMT
-
QuakeCon 2008: Doom 4 reannounced, Rage detailed
Keynote address sees horror game "officially" revealed...again; Carmack confirms open-world driving game too big for two Xbox 360 discs, prompting lower-grade graphics; no Quake 5 in the works. Full Story
- Posted Aug 1, 2008 6:26 am GMT
-
Brutal Legend, Ghostbusters, more dropped by Activision
Publisher passes on a slew of Vivendi Games' in-development titles; 50 Cent, World in Conflict: Soviet Assault, Wet also affected. Full Story
- Posted Jul 29, 2008 3:42 am GMT
-
E3 2008: Video Q&A: Carmack on 'one-game' id-EA deal
Legendary Doom founder, id lead designer Tim Willits, and EA Partners GM David DeMartini talk to GameSpot about how Electronic Arts became Rage's publisher. Full Story
- Posted Jul 15, 2008 6:47 am GMT
-
E3 2008: id Software deal enRages EA event
Surprise agreement to publish Doom studio's post-apocalyptic road-action game highlight of EA's developer-centric event; Mirror's Edge, Left 4 Dead, and Dragon Age: Origins also on hand. Full Story
- Posted Jul 14, 2008 10:54 pm GMT
-
E3 2008: XBL Avatars, Netflix, and FFXIII top 360 slate
Microsoft's press conference reveals rumored Xbox Live overhaul and Karaoke game--then delivers Square Enix shocker; exclusive Fallout 3 DLC coming, Gears 2 touted. Full Story
- Posted Jul 14, 2008 6:25 pm GMT
-
E3 2008: Carmack IDs Quake Live
Doom creator's celebrity technical director joins executive producer Marty Stratton to discuss free-to-play, browser-based FPS, and PC-versus-console strengths. Full Story
- Posted Jul 14, 2008 1:56 am GMT
-
Australia bans Fallout 3
UPDATE: Upcoming Bethesda game refused classification Down Under by ratings body; OFLC report confirms banning is due to showing positive effects of in-game drug use. Full Story
- Posted Jul 9, 2008 12:38 pm GMT
-
Limbo of the Lost devs respond to plagiarism charges
Studio accused of stealing from other games apologizes, says it was unaware that outsourced talent was submitting copied content. Full Story
- Posted Jun 23, 2008 10:18 pm GMT
-
Limbo in limbo after plagiarism outcry
Tri Synergy pulls Majestic Studios' controversy-laden adventure game from online and retail stores after screenshot comparison furor. Full Story
- Posted Jun 12, 2008 12:12 pm GMT
-
PC game accused of purloining Oblivion assets
Limbo of the Lost allegedly borrows environments from Bethesda's latest Elder Scrolls game; publisher caught unawares, developer unreachable. Full Story
- Posted Jun 12, 2008 12:52 am GMT
-
id bids ESA adieu
Doom maker confirms it has left E3 show runners and gaming-industry trade body, following long-standing publisher Activision, Vivendi, and LucasArts. Full Story
- Posted May 23, 2008 9:53 pm GMT
-
Bethesda suffers Splash Damage
Fallout publisher enters into long-term development deal with creator of Enemy Territory: Quake Wars. Full Story
- Posted May 22, 2008 8:10 pm GMT
-
Id faces fourth Doom
Texas studio announces it is hiring developers for next installment in its horror shooter series...and all its job listings are for PS3, 360, and PC. Full Story
- Posted May 7, 2008 6:58 pm GMT
-
Rockstar acquires Mad Doc
Grand Theft Auto studio cements ties to Massachusetts-based developer of Bully: Scholarship Edition, Empire Earth II. Full Story
- Posted Apr 4, 2008 10:33 pm GMT
-
Prey 2 blips onto Radar
Newly formed "original IP cocreators" working with Human Head on follow-up to 2006 supernatural shooter for X360, PC; Earth No More, Incarnate also confirmed. Full Story
- Posted Mar 18, 2008 4:52 pm GMT
-
Dungeons & Dragons creator dies
Gary Gygax, cocreator of the pen-and-paper game that directly spawned Baldur's Gate and Neverwinter Nights and influenced the entire RPG genre, has died at age 69. Full Story
- Posted Mar 4, 2008 7:24 pm GMT
-
GDC '08: RIP FPS, RTS, and RPG?
Storytelling panel including Denis Dyack and Tim Willits argues that, in the future, game-specific genres will simply disappear. Full Story
- Posted Feb 22, 2008 6:28 pm GMT
-
Spot On: Guinness World Records Gamer's Edition
The legendary book of records' compilation of game factoids is due out next month; GameSpot samples some of its interesting informational tidbits. Full Story
- Posted Jan 30, 2008 4:38 pm GMT
-
AU Shippin' Out December 10-December 14: Link's Crossbow Training
The Wii Zapper comes Down Under. Full Story
- Posted Dec 10, 2007 6:10 am GMT
-
Shippin' Out November 19-23: Rock Band, Mass Effect, Uncharted
Platform exclusivity runs rampant as headliners join Unreal Tournament III, Ghost Squad, Time Crisis 4, Mario Party DS, FFXII: Revenant Wings, Trauma Center: New Blood. Full Story
- Posted Nov 19, 2007 8:59 pm GMT
-
Interplay restarting dev studio
Company says it will make new installments of Earthworm Jim, Descent, MDK, Dark Alliance if it can get the money. Full Story
- Posted Nov 14, 2007 1:58 am GMT
-
Bethesda parent scores $300 million, readying expansion
ZeniMax Media gets massive funding package to help develop massively multiplayer titles and other game development; PS3 Shivering Isles coming to Sony's console solo. Full Story
- Posted Oct 26, 2007 12:56 am GMT
-
Intel wreaks Havok for $110M
Silicon Valley chipmaker scoops up Irish developer of ubiquitous physics engine for a reportedly princely sum. Full Story
- Posted Sep 17, 2007 11:43 pm GMT
-
Shippin' Out September 10-14: Heavenly Sword, NHL, Skate
Ninja Theory's slick beat-'em-up charges the PS3, as 2K and EA's annual hockey franchises face off and Black Box shows off its new board on the 360; Elder Scrolls IV - GOTY Edition, DiRT, Jam Sessions, Drawn to Life, .hack, Guilty Gear XX, Kengo, and more round out week. Full Story
- Posted Sep 10, 2007 9:19 pm GMT
-
360 Shivering Isles shake retail
Bethesda releasing Elder Scrolls expansion in disc form for Microsoft's console bundled with Knights of the Nine. Full Story
- Posted Sep 6, 2007 8:57 pm GMT
-
Sierra brings the Wet-works
Publisher's latest third-person shooter brings over-the-top action to PS3, Xbox 360 in 2008. Full Story
- Posted Aug 22, 2007 6:08 pm GMT
-
Interplay back in black, still seeking Fallout MMOG funding
Once-mighty publisher posts profit following July Fallout IP sale, says postnuclear massively multiplayer RPG remains "key" to future. Full Story
- Posted Aug 16, 2007 1:57 am GMT
-
Q&A: Joseph Olin on the art of games
The D.I.C.E.-thrower and AIAS president is hoping his Into the Pixel exhibit will help settle the debate about games being artistic expression. Full Story
- Posted Aug 11, 2007 1:38 am GMT
-
Daily Downloads: Fate By Numbers for free, SupCom maps
New sci-fi/noir detective game joined by two Supreme Commander maps and tons of fan kits. Full Story
- Posted Aug 7, 2007 2:13 am GMT
-
QuakeCon 07: New tremors rock id's keynote
[UPDATE] CEO Todd Hollenshead uses big address to announce Quake Wars: Enemy Territory release date in US and Europe, Quake Arena for XBLA, ad-supported Web game Quake Zero, and new Quake game built on id Tech 5. Full Story
- Posted Aug 4, 2007 1:37 am GMT
-
QuakeCon 07: id Rage-ing on PC, Mac, 360, PS3
Doom-maker crafting all-new driving-shooting actioner set in open-world, postapocalyptic wasteland. Full Story
- Posted Aug 4, 2007 1:00 am GMT
-
BlizzCon, QuakeCon, and SOE face off
It's a three-way free-for-all this weekend, as a trio of top PC game publishers hold simultaneous fan events in Anaheim, Dallas, and Vegas. Full Story
- Posted Aug 3, 2007 9:03 pm GMT
-
Rock Band tops Game Critics Awards
Harmonix's rhythm game named best E3 game by game-journalist jury; Mass Effect, LittleBigPlanet also honored. Full Story
- Posted Aug 1, 2007 8:25 pm GMT
-
Daily Downloads: Overlord, Supreme Commander patched
New updates for Overlord and SupCom joined by 2Moons beta client and maps for Company of Heroes. Full Story
- Posted Aug 1, 2007 5:11 pm GMT
-
Ubisoft sales nearly double
First quarter of French publisher's fiscal year shows revenues up more than 90 percent on strength of Rainbow Six Vegas, Surf's Up. Full Story
- Posted Jul 24, 2007 7:44 pm GMT
-
Morrowind, PGR2 headline 360 BC update
Microsoft updates backward-compatibility list with more than 60 games, 300-game milestone surpassed. Full Story
- Posted Jul 13, 2007 6:50 pm GMT
-
E3 '07: Oblivion GOTY edition announced
Bethesda's epic PC, 360, and PS3 RPG will be getting a special Game of the Year edition that will include both expansion packs. Full Story
- Posted Jul 9, 2007 6:40 pm GMT
-
NewsSpots: Sony, Fallout 3, Simpsons, GRAW2, Combat Mission
Sony hints at E3 content; sci-fi RPG gets pics and theme pack; Groening to cameo in cartoon game; PC shooter demo'd, golden; Paradox wargame preorder details. Full Story
- Posted Jul 5, 2007 10:38 pm GMT
-
2K Games closing NYC office
Take-Two shuttering its subsidiary's Manhattan operation, reportedly moving most staffers out West. Full Story
- Posted Jun 15, 2007 1:21 am GMT
-
EA, id take bite out of Apple
Megapublisher announces six Macintosh games; Doom-maker reveals new IP is coming to PC, PS3, 360, and Mac, promises new "Mac-related announcement." Full Story
- Posted Jun 12, 2007 1:58 am GMT
-
Fallout 3 confirmed for 360, PS3
July Game Informer cover confirms that Bethesda is bringing the postapocalyptic RPG to Sony and Microsoft's consoles in addition to the PC. Full Story
- Posted Jun 6, 2007 8:28 pm GMT
-
Fallout 3 due fall 2008
[UPDATE] Teaser trailer reveals release date of Bethesda's much-anticipated postapocalyptic RPG, hints at Ron Perlman return; hi-def version inside. Full Story
- Posted Jun 5, 2007 7:22 pm GMT
-
NewsSpots: Smash Bros. Brawl, Blizzard, Galaxies, Fallout 3
Nintendo promises daily updates to fighter site, Warcraft dev makes a wish come true, Star Wars MMOG gets a new chapter, Bethesda reveals more postapocalyptic concept art. Full Story
- Posted May 23, 2007 1:53 am GMT
-
Neeson voicing Fallout 3, setting revealed?
Schindler's List and Batman Begins star will play father of protagonist in forthcoming postapocalyptic RPG; new concept art shows bombed-out ruins of Washington, D.C. Full Story
- Posted May 8, 2007 8:06 pm GMT
-
Daily Downloads 5/4: Van Buren Tech Demo
2003 tech demo of Black Isle's vision of Fallout 3 available, joined by demo for Call of Heroes and patch for Medieval II. Full Story
- Posted May 5, 2007 3:14 am GMT
-
Fallout 3 trailer coming June 5
As footage of Black Isle's Van Buren project surfaces, Bethesda Softworks announces it will unveil the long-awaited RPG in just over a month. Full Story
- Posted May 2, 2007 6:26 pm GMT
-
Daily Downloads 4/30: Shivering Isles fatal flaw fixed
Latest patch for Bethesda's open-ended RPG joined by demo for The Hell in Vietnam and community-produced maps. Full Story
- Posted May 1, 2007 12:57 am GMT
-
Daily Downloads 4/20: Creation tools for Oblivion, C&C 3
World builder software released for Electronic Arts' real-time strategy game, while Bethesda's open-ended RPG gets an updated construction kit. Full Story
- Posted Apr 21, 2007 1:10 am GMT
-
Daily Downloads 4/18: Shivering Isles Updated
Shivering Isles beta patch available on GameSpot, joined by new trial for Theatre of War and Command & Conquer 3 wallpapers. Full Story
- Posted Apr 19, 2007 1:21 am GMT
-
Bethesda puts Fallout IP in vault
Three years after landing the rights to the futuristic RPG series, Oblivion developer now owns the property itself; Interplay to continue with Fallout-branded MMOG. Full Story
- Posted Apr 13, 2007 2:45 pm GMT
-
Bethesda investigates Shivering Isles bug, patch released
[UPDATE] Bethesda releases patch to combat bug in PC expansion that makes game unplayable; still no reported cases of glitch in Xbox 360 version, says rep. Full Story
- Posted Apr 11, 2007 10:19 pm GMT
-
Shippin' Out March 26-30: C&C3, Oblivion expansions, PS3 Sam Fisher
The latest Command & Conquer, the first Elder Scrolls IV expansion, and the PlayStation 3 version of Splinter Cell Double Agent all infiltrate stores this week. Full Story
- Posted Mar 28, 2007 12:08 am GMT
-
Daily Downloads 3/26: Opening the Gates of Oblivion
Oblivion updated, joined by demos of The Sacred Rings and Etrom: The Astral Essence. Full Story
- Posted Mar 27, 2007 2:03 am GMT
-
Oblivion expands early on XBL
First full-sized add-on to Bethesda's Xbox 360 epic role-playing game on Marketplace a day early, PC version due in stores tomorrow. Full Story
- Posted Mar 27, 2007 1:33 am GMT
-
Top titles to miss Euro PS3 launch
Ubisoft and Vivendi announce that some games--including Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion--have slipped past Friday's launch date. Full Story
- Posted Mar 20, 2007 12:40 pm GMT
-
Shippin' Out 3/19-3/23: S.T.A.L.K.E.R., Armored Core 4, TMNT
THQ's mutant-hunters, Sega's battle 'mechs, and Ubisoft's heroes on the half shell join Virtua Tennis 3 and the PS3 editions of the Godfather and the Elder Scrolls IV at retail. Full Story
- Posted Mar 19, 2007 11:24 pm GMT
-
Shivering Isles theme leads XBL content
Theme, picture pack, trailer for Oblivion expansion now on Marketplace; free Eragon, The Reaping themes available. Full Story
- Posted Mar 15, 2007 10:21 pm GMT
-
Oblivion gets Shivering Isles this month
Bethesda Softworks confirms pricing and release date for Xbox 360 and PC expansions to open-ended role-playing game. Full Story
- Posted Mar 7, 2007 6:09 pm GMT
-
PS3 embraces Oblivion March 20
Bethesda's open-ended role-playing game set to make a March release after missing a next-gen launch for second straight year. Full Story
- Posted Mar 7, 2007 1:00 am GMT
-
Big Huge Games grabs big huge game designer
Ken Rolston, lead designer on Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion, skips retirement to work on new console RPG from Rise of Legends developer. Full Story
- Posted Feb 20, 2007 9:56 pm GMT
-
D.I.C.E. 07: Gears grabs gold
Gears of War takes home eight D.I.C.E. awards, including Game of the Year, Console Game of the Year, and Action/Adventure Game of the Year; Wii Sports nabs three. Full Story
- Posted Feb 9, 2007 8:08 am GMT
-
D.I.C.E. Preview: Caught on tape
Game of the Year lead producers Cliff Bleszinski, Todd Howard, and Alex Rigopulos weigh in on the likely winner at this year's Achievement Awards. Full Story
- Posted Feb 6, 2007 1:53 am GMT
-
Gears nabs 10 AIAS noms
Epic's shooter gets double-digit nominations for D.I.C.E.-related awards show, including Game of the Year; Oblivion gets eight, Twilight Princess gets six. Full Story
- Posted Jan 22, 2007 11:48 pm GMT
-
PC gaming stops slide in 2006
NPD numbers show slight growth in US retail sales of PC games for the year, figures still down from 2004. Full Story
- Posted Jan 19, 2007 7:34 pm GMT
-
Shivering Isles confirmed for 360
Bethesda Softworks' first full expansion to The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion set to arrive on the Xbox Live Marketplace; PC version to be sold in stores. Full Story
- Posted Jan 18, 2007 5:39 pm GMT
-
Oblivion expansion revealed
Shivering Isles due for release in Spring 2007 will feature new lands, quests, foes, and 30 hours of gameplay. Full Story
- Posted Jan 5, 2007 8:37 pm GMT
-
Bethesda giftwraps Oblivion's Mehrunes Razor
Content pack for Xbox 360 version of The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion free to download December 22-31, returns to original price after. Full Story
- Posted Dec 21, 2006 10:31 pm GMT
-
Star Trek Legacy themes, pics on XBL
Romulans, Klingons, Borg, and more go warp speed to Xbox 360 dashboards; seven sets go for 100, 150 points ($1.25-$1.87) each. Full Story
- Posted Dec 20, 2006 1:04 am GMT
-
Shippin' Out: December 11-15: Zelda GC, lots of Wii
The GameCube receives perhaps its last notable title as Nintendo's new system ramps up with new releases. Full Story
- Posted Dec 13, 2006 12:16 am GMT
-
Oblivion nabs Spike TV top honors
Cliffy B, Gears also snare awards, but crowd reacts in disbelief as run-and-gun title for the 360 misses top prize. Full Story
- Posted Dec 9, 2006 8:11 am GMT
-
Knights of the Nine PC DL saddled up
PC gamers craving more Oblivion without the hassle of leaving the house can now grab the expansion pack online. Full Story
- Posted Dec 7, 2006 1:45 am GMT
-
Shippin' Out December 4-8: Full Auto 2, MGS: Portable Ops
Car combat and Big Boss join Castlevania: Portrait of Ruin and the PS3 Fight Night Round 3 on the week's release docket. Full Story
- Posted Dec 5, 2006 12:11 am GMT
-
Confirmed: PS3 Oblivion now "Q1 2007 title"
It's official: Bethesda Softworks' epic role-playing game won't hit Sony's new console until next year; official launch-window lineup now stands at 20, with more delays rumored. Full Story
- Posted Nov 9, 2006 9:51 pm GMT
-
Retail Radar: PS3 F.E.A.R and Oblivion pushed to 2007
[UPDATE] GameStop and EB Games are now listing Bethesda's RPG and Vivendi's FPS as not coming until early next year; latter delay now official. Full Story
- Posted Nov 9, 2006 1:33 am GMT
-
Oblivion, Nintendo win Golden Joysticks
The public award three trophies each to Nintendo and The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion; Editors' Choice is BAFTA winner Ghost Recon: Advanced Warfighter. Full Story
- Posted Oct 27, 2006 6:25 pm GMT
-
Bethesda enlists Rogue Warrior
New first-person squad-based tactical shooter in development by Zombie for Xbox 360, PS3, PC; game based on books by former SEAL Richard Marcinko. Full Story
- Posted Oct 27, 2006 5:54 pm GMT
-
Star Trek: Legacy warps two weeks back
Going where no man has gone before will have to wait an extra fortnight, as Bethesda pushes back PC, 360 game to November 21. Full Story
- Posted Oct 25, 2006 10:46 pm GMT
-
Climax tweaks operations
Company details staff cuts in Santa Monica; says it will move more development to remaining UK studios. Full Story
- Posted Oct 20, 2006 12:55 am GMT
-
21 PS3 games available by end of '06
[UPDATE] Three first-party, 18 third-party games will go on sale for Sony's next-gen console by year's end. Full Story
- Posted Oct 20, 2006 12:51 am GMT
-
Bestbuy.com best sellers: October 8-14
Tiger Woods tees off, Scarface scores, Madden stays strong, Mortal Kombat strikes, and the DS double-dips. Full Story
- Posted Oct 19, 2006 3:54 am GMT
-
Nights of the Nine out in Europe November 23
Extra quests and factions for the popular RPG to also be released in Europe. Full Story
- Posted Oct 18, 2006 5:42 pm GMT
-
Knights of the Nine ride on 360, PC next month
Extra quests in PS3 version of Elder Scrolls IV will be made available on other platforms--for a price. Full Story
- Posted Oct 18, 2006 1:22 am GMT
-
Bethesda stardates Trek games
Encounters ships today, Tactical Assault warps out October 24, and Legacy boldly goes where no game has gone before on November 7. Full Story
- Posted Oct 3, 2006 11:13 pm GMT
-
Shippin' Out 10/2-10/6: FIFA 07, Star Trek: Encounters
Fourth quarter of 2006 starts with a whimper as EA ships its soccer game, Star Trek goes shoot-'em-up, BVG gets catty with Housewives. Full Story
- Posted Oct 3, 2006 12:41 am GMT
-
Composers announced for Star Trek games
Rod Abernethy and Jason Graves provide score for trio of Bethesda Softworks' upcoming star-trekking games. Full Story
- Posted Oct 2, 2006 7:58 pm GMT
-
The Last Word: September 25-29
Microsoft drops a slew of announcements at X06 conference; acquisitions abound as the third quarter of the year comes to a close. Full Story
- Posted Sep 29, 2006 11:42 pm GMT
-
Oblivion confirmed for PS3, PSP
[UPDATE] Bethesda says Oblivion will be ready for the PlayStation 3 launch; PSP edition to follow in the spring. Full Story
- Posted Sep 28, 2006 12:39 am GMT
-
US PC Game Charts: September 3-9
Top three spots remain unchanged from last week; remainder of list sees big turnover as older games return to chart. Full Story
- Posted Sep 24, 2006 1:06 am GMT
-
BAFTA announces game-award noms
LocoRoco, GRAW top list for high-profile UK event with eight nominations across a total of 17 categories; We Love Katamari, Guitar Hero also prove popular. Full Story
- Posted Sep 12, 2006 5:10 pm GMT
-
Retail Radar: Oblivion expansion, Bully and Splinter Cell collector's editions
Online retailer lists Knights of the White Stallion expansion for popular PC role-playing game, premium packages for two anticipated releases. Full Story
- Posted Sep 12, 2006 12:01 am GMT
-
US PC game charts: August 20-26
Madden sacks WOW for the top spot on NPD's weekly best-seller list; Railroad Tycoon, Warcraft III, and Elder Scrolls IV reenter top 10. Full Story
- Posted Sep 6, 2006 12:37 am GMT
-
Oblivion, Getting Up win MTV awards
Bethesda's epic role-playing game and Atari's graffiti uprising actioner took home Moon Men at last night's Video Music Awards. Full Story
- Posted Sep 1, 2006 11:22 pm GMT
-
New $1 Oblivion DL casts spells
Extra content for PC, Xbox 360 RPG game available; Spell Tomes adds spells to random treasures. Full Story
- Posted Sep 1, 2006 1:51 am GMT
-
Captain quintet boards Star Trek: Legacy
Shatner, Stewart, Brooks, Mulgrew, and Bakula will all lend their voices and likenesses to Bethesda's era-spanning sci-fi sim. Full Story
- Posted Aug 14, 2006 7:18 pm GMT
-
G4 announces G-phoria winners, books Jack Thompson
Cable television network names Elder Scrolls IV Game of the Year, invites vociferous game critic to appear on Attack of the Show. [UPDATE] Debate footage now online. Full Story
- Posted Aug 10, 2006 9:19 pm GMT
-
UK game charts: July 30-August 5
Cars, Liberty City Stories, and New Super Mario Bros. all hold steady as newcomers get caught up in the midsummer retail doldrums. Full Story
- Posted Aug 8, 2006 7:39 pm GMT
-
Bethesda quietly unveils Encounters
Star Trek fans may get a third helping of the series later this year; screenshots and minor details disclosed on official Web site. Full Story
- Posted Aug 8, 2006 2:19 am GMT
-
Star Trek writer signs on for Bethesda games
Original series scribe DC Fontana providing scripts for upcoming Legacy for PC and 360, as well as Tactical Assault for PSP and DS. Full Story
- Posted Aug 4, 2006 9:18 pm GMT
-
MTV honors game music
"Best Video Game Score" added to this year's MTV Video Music Awards alongside "Best Video Game Soundtrack." Full Story
- Posted Aug 4, 2006 7:15 pm GMT
-
US PC game charts: July 16-22
World of Warcraft, Cars, Sims 2 swallow the top spots yet again; several new faces pad out the top 10. Full Story
- Posted Aug 3, 2006 6:40 pm GMT
-
Golden Joystick noms announced
British gaming awards show reveals nominations; game of the year nominees include Oblivion, Animal Crossing: Wild World, and 50 Cent. Full Story
- Posted Aug 2, 2006 8:05 pm GMT
-
UK game charts: July 23-29
Cars ends Grand Theft Auto: Liberty City Stories' five weeks at the top, and a platinum release of The Sims 2 helps it re-enter the chart. Full Story
- Posted Aug 1, 2006 6:31 pm GMT
-
US PC game charts: July 9-15
Prey debuts in fifth spot, World of Warcraft and Cars continue monthlong lock on the top two spots. Full Story
- Posted Jul 28, 2006 10:53 pm GMT
-
Hands-On Mobile finds top exec
Ex-EA bigwig Keith McCurdy added to the mobile-games publisher's development, worldwide strategy brass. Full Story
- Posted Jul 26, 2006 9:30 pm GMT
-
UK game charts: July 16-22
Grand Theft Auto: Liberty City Stories makes it five weeks at the top, followed by THQ's Cars, which jumps 14 places to number two. Full Story
- Posted Jul 25, 2006 5:18 pm GMT
-
Retail Radar: PS3 Oblivion, Stranglehold release date?
Online retailer's site fuels rumors that Bethesda's open-ended role-player could soon explore new platforms, suggests a delay on Midway's Woo-based shooter to 2007. Full Story
- Posted Jul 20, 2006 10:07 pm GMT
-
US PC game charts: July 2-8
First week of Q3 sees minor shuffling in the usual cast of characters, with World of Warcraft on top again. Full Story
- Posted Jul 18, 2006 10:14 pm GMT
-
UK game charts: July 9-15
Grand Theft Auto: Liberty City Stories holds on to top spot for a fourth successive week, despite strong pressure from Prey. Full Story
- Posted Jul 18, 2006 5:38 pm GMT
-
Oblivion getting $2 evil add-on July 13
Vile Lair expansion will provide vampirism-afflicted characters with underwater safe haven, human cattle pen--and a cure. Full Story
- Posted Jul 11, 2006 11:37 pm GMT
-
US PC game charts: June 25-July 1
Titan Quest debuts in the third spot; EA's strategy-minded take on the NFL breaks the plane of the top 10. Full Story
- Posted Jul 11, 2006 7:04 pm GMT
-
US PC game charts: June 18-24
After Cars' weeklong 'Adventure' at the top, Blizzard's MMORPG battering ram known as World of Warcraft knocks the game adaptation from the No. 1 position. Full Story
- Posted Jul 6, 2006 12:56 am GMT
-
US PC game charts: June 11-17
Cars: Radiator Springs Adventures overtakes Half-Life 2: Episode One, leading WOW, Oblivion, Heroes of Might & Magic V, and a whole pack of Sims. Full Story
- Posted Jun 29, 2006 4:18 am GMT
-
Shippin' Out June 26-30: Over G, Titan Quest, Pirates of the Caribbean
As the summer movie season heats up, game adaptations begin to hit the slightly slower release calendar. Full Story
- Posted Jun 27, 2006 12:53 am GMT
-
Pirates game">Depp's "yarrr"s to be in Pirates game
Oscar-nominated actor lends voice to Pirates of the Caribbean: The Legend of Jack Sparrow; game hits PCs, PS2s next week. Full Story
- Posted Jun 23, 2006 9:25 pm GMT
-
Shippin' Out June 19-23: NFL Head Coach, Alexander, Tomb Raider PSP
EA offers first stat-minded NFL management sim and Sega digitally distributes Rome: Total War add-on as flow of new releases narrows to trickle. Full Story
- Posted Jun 20, 2006 12:50 am GMT
-
US console sales charts: June 4-10
Crime pays (but not that much) as the $20 PS2 GTA: Liberty City Stories leads list; DS holds tough, 360 takes majority of top 10. Full Story
- Posted Jun 13, 2006 9:53 pm GMT
-
US PC game charts: May 28-June 3
Boxed, retail version of Half-Life 2: Episode One has strong debut but can't keep pace with World of Warcraft juggernaut. Full Story
- Posted Jun 13, 2006 9:21 pm GMT
-
Oblivion Mehrunes' Razor add-on dated
Downloadable quest will allow PC and Xbox 360 role-players to explore the largest dungeon in Cyrodiil later this week. Full Story
- Posted Jun 13, 2006 6:52 pm GMT
-
Shippin' Out June 12-16: MotoGP 06, Civilizations at War, Metal Gear PSP comic
PC and PS2 release lists reasonably robust while the rest of the systems see few new games, if any. Full Story
- Posted Jun 12, 2006 9:33 pm GMT
-
Patched Oblivion still dupe-able
Gamers find roundabout ways to exploit 360 game's glitches; popular bow-and-arrow method modified for duplicating items. Full Story
- Posted Jun 12, 2006 7:07 pm GMT
-
US PC game charts: May 21-27
Oblivion retakes the sales throne, Heroes of Might & Magic V debuts in third, Rise of Nations slides to eighth. Full Story
- Posted Jun 8, 2006 10:35 pm GMT
-
Take-Two takes $50 million Q2 loss
$26.3 million charge related to Amped 3 developer closure, next-gen transition torpedo publisher's bottom line; Elder Scrolls IV accounted for 40 percent of revenue. Full Story
- Posted Jun 8, 2006 10:27 pm GMT
-
Oblivion patched on PC, Xbox 360
[UPDATE] Bethesda Softworks' RPG bumped up to version 1.1, duping bugs addressed. Xbox 360 patch now available on Live. Full Story
- Posted Jun 7, 2006 12:52 am GMT
-
US console sales charts: May 28-June 3
Agent 47 takes out Mario for top spot on retailer's top-seller list; Xbox new 360 adopters push four next-gen titles to top 10. Full Story
- Posted Jun 6, 2006 8:28 pm GMT
-
Shippin' Out June 5-9: PSP Gradius, PS2 GTA: LCS
Cars get jacked and 'tooned, baseballs get Slugged, The Movies gets stunted, And 1 hits the streets. Full Story
- Posted Jun 6, 2006 2:20 am GMT


