All Bethesda Game Studios News
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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$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
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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
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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
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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
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$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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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E3 06: MIA @ E3 06
Killzone 2, Fallout 3, Resident Evil 5, Devil May Cry 4, Half-Life 2: Episode One, Dragon Age, Culdcept, Bully, and first-party GameCube and GBA titles all skipped last week's event. Full Story
- Posted May 15, 2006 4:59 pm GMT
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E3 06: No Fallout 3 at E3 2006
Bethesda Softworks' Pete Hines confirms the long-awaited postapocalyptic RPG sequel is staying in the vault this year. Full Story
- Posted Feb 23, 2006 8:38 pm GMT
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Interplay's losses lessen
April-June quarter sees a shortfall of just over $1 million, an improvement--thanks to a $1.17 million cash infusion from the sale of the Fallout license. Full Story
- Posted Oct 15, 2004 5:08 am GMT
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Q&A: Fallout 3 executive producer Todd Howard
Bethesda Softworks' veteran developer talks about the future of the legendary postnuclear role-playing game series. Full Story
- Posted Jul 14, 2004 12:54 am GMT
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Bethesda developing and publishing Fallout 3
Elder Scrolls developer licenses the beloved sci-fi RPG series from Interplay and is already hinting at sequels. Full Story
- Posted Jul 12, 2004 10:08 pm GMT
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Caen talks Fallout MMORPG as Interplay's finances dwindle
CEO Herve Caen looks on the bright side as his company reports it will run out of money by the end of July. Full Story
- Posted Jun 26, 2004 3:47 am GMT
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Interplay reopens, Titus declares bankruptcy
[UPDATE] French authorities suspend trading of Interplay's corporate parent while the publisher acquires workers' compensation insurance. Full Story
- Posted Jun 8, 2004 11:02 pm GMT
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Interplay offices closed by state officials
The Orange County Register reports that California labor investigators have shut down the publisher--something CEO Herve Caen disputes. Full Story
- Posted Jun 5, 2004 4:13 am GMT
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Caen on Interplay: "We're still here."
Controversial CEO points to an actively trading stock as evidence of the publisher's existence; meanwhile, office-closure chatter increases. Full Story
- Posted Jun 4, 2004 8:38 pm GMT
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Shutdown rumors swirl around Interplay
[UPDATE] Unconfirmed reports say the troubled publisher's staff has been laid off and its office has been shuttered; anonymous office occupant says the rumors are "not true." Full Story
- Posted Jun 2, 2004 2:19 am GMT
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Rumor Control: PlayStation 3 and Ninja Gaiden 2 in 2006?
These join Microsoft's handheld and Interplay's demise in this week's gossip roundup. Full Story
- Posted May 28, 2004 11:30 pm GMT
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Interplay resurrecting Fallout 3?
CEO Herve Caen says his company will publish the postnuclear RPG, hints it is farming out development. Full Story
- Posted Apr 15, 2004 10:57 pm GMT
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Q&A: Feargus Urquhart, Part Two
Black Isle Studios' ex-honcho speculates on what 2004 holds for his former employer Interplay and his new company, Obsidian Entertainment. Full Story
- Posted Jan 6, 2004 7:43 pm GMT
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Q&A: Feargus Urquhart, Part One
The Obsidian Entertainment founder talks about Black Isle Studios' demise, the fate of Fallout 3, and the future of RPGs. Full Story
- Posted Jan 5, 2004 7:27 pm GMT
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Fallout 3 screenshots surface
[UPDATED] Images from Black Isle Studios' now-cancelled game reveal story details, online multiplayer co-op component. Full Story
- Posted Dec 15, 2003 10:14 pm GMT
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Interplay shuts down Black Isle Studios
After months of bad omens, the end has finally come for the veteran RPG developer. Full Story
- Posted Dec 9, 2003 2:56 am GMT
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J.E. Sawyer bolts Black Isle
[UPDATE] Lead Fallout 3 designer tells GameSpot he's taking a hiatus from making RPGs. Full Story
- Posted Nov 11, 2003 12:59 am GMT


