Category Archives: Bethesda

Wed, Apr 17, 2013 | 06:33 BST

Dishonored: Knife of Dunwall – the same but different

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Arkane Studios invites you to take a walk on the dark side of Dishonored as you step into the shoes of master assassin, Daud. Game-play impressions and new assets through the break.

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Tue, Apr 16, 2013 | 08:01 BST

Bethesda VP: used game trade is “absolutely” a concern

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Developers and publishers need to be included in the used-game revenue cycle, Bethesda vice president Pete Hines has said.

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Tue, Apr 16, 2013 | 07:43 BST

The Elder Scrolls: Arena isn’t going anywhere, actually

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Yesterday, Bethesda’s classic The Elder Scrolls: Arena turned up on the Australian Classification database, listed for multi-platform release. Naturally we all got very excited about playing it on our tablets but yeah, no, it was all a mistake. The free RPG is not headed to any other platforms besides PC, Bethesda told Gamespot, and the publisher has contacted the Classification Board to have the listing corrected.

Tue, Apr 16, 2013 | 06:32 BST

Skyrim’s DLC slate has ended as Bethesda moves on to “next adventure”

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The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim’s DLC run has officially ended, developer Bethesda has confirmed. The team will still provide updates to improve stability moving forward, but now it’s all hands on deck for the studio’s next game.

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Mon, Apr 15, 2013 | 14:08 BST

The Elder Scrolls: Arena classified in Australia, suggests re-release

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The Elder Scrolls: Arena has been age-rated by the Australian Classification Board, suggesting Bethesda’s first Elder Scrolls outing is heading towards some kind of re-release.

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Mon, Apr 15, 2013 | 09:48 BST

The Elder Scrolls Online: new trailer shows Ogrim beasts

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The Elder Scrolls Online developer Bethesda has revealed a new trailer for its MMO, showing off Ogrim monsters, first seen back in Morrowind. They’re big, burly and kind of disgusting.

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Mon, Apr 15, 2013 | 11:26 BST

The Elder Scrolls Online footage leaked

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A video has turned up online showing almost 20 minutes of The Elder Scrolls Online, presumably captured from a recent beta event. It demonstrates the character creator, dialogue, and the player dashing about a sandy environment, fighting wolves and doing emotes.

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Fri, Apr 12, 2013 | 13:44 BST

The Elder Scrolls Online: new screens show bards, bugs and battles

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The Elder Scrolls Online developer Bethesda has cast a bunch of new gameplay screens out into the wild. They show off some characters up close, combat and various locations from the game’s vast world.

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Thu, Apr 11, 2013 | 15:35 BST

Dishonored: The Knife of Dunwall has a new trailer

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Dishonored: The Knife of Dunwall has a new trailer. It’s below. The DLC is out next week on April 16 for Xbox 360, PS3 and PC for $9.99/ 800 MS Points. Thanks, SameeR_Fisher.

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Thu, Apr 11, 2013 | 01:59 BST

Prey trademarks extended

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Bethesda parent company Zenimax has filed three trademark extension applications related to Prey, according to Gamespot. Just as a reminder, trademark extensions are due when they’re due, so this doesn’t actually mean we’ll find out anything about the long-silent Prey 2 soon – although Bethesda has promised to make some more noise about upcoming releases soon.

Thanks, Blue’s News.

Wed, Apr 10, 2013 | 22:16 BST

Dishonored patch rolling out this week

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Ahead of the release of the Knife of Dunwall DLC next week, Arkane Studios has prepared a title update for last year’s top-rated new IP debut, Dishonored. Patch 1.3 corrects a number of bugs in the base game and Dunwall City Trials DLC, most of which are rare but annoying little glitches that interfere with your well-laid stealth plans. See the full change log on the Bethesda Blog, and expect the patch on all platforms over the next few days.

Thanks, Blue’s News.

Wed, Apr 10, 2013 | 21:35 BST

Bethesda livestream was “just an experiment with the hangout feature”

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Well, that was nice while it lasted.

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Wed, Apr 10, 2013 | 16:08 BST

QuakeCon pre-registration starts next week

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Those planning to attend QuakeCon 2013 can pre-register next week, starting Monday, April 15. Admission is free, but those who wish to nab a premium package should reserve it as these tend to go quickly. Various packs are on offer and each contains everything from t-shirts to a QuakeCon branded Logitech mouse. Get more information through the Bethesda Blog on each of premium package. QuakeCon 2013 takes place August 1-4 at the Hilton Anatole Hotel in Dallas, Texas.

Wed, Apr 10, 2013 | 11:46 BST

Bethesda boss responds to the ‘misunderstanding’ of day-one DLC critics

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Bethesda VP Pete Hines has addressed the thorny issue of day-one DLC in a new interview, giving insight into why it happens from the developer side.

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Wed, Apr 10, 2013 | 05:48 BST

Bethesda boss teases new reveals soon

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Bethesda vice president Pete Hines has hinted we won’t have long to wait to hear more about the publisher’s upcoming releases.

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Wed, Apr 10, 2013 | 01:30 BST

The Elder Scrolls Online beta invites on the way

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Zenimax Online has issued another round of beta invites for The Elder Scrolls Online. If you registered to test the upcoming MMORPG, be sure to check your spam folder over the next few days. This test is quite a small one, though, so don’t be too alarmed if you don’t get in this time; the developer has promised more and larger testing events over the coming months. The Elder Scrolls Online is expected to launch this year.

Mon, Apr 08, 2013 | 16:13 BST

Skryim update 1.9 hits Xbox Live, Legendary features added

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The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim developer Bethesda has rolled out its 1.9 update patch on Xbox Live. The patch adds Legendary features and a long list of bug-fixes. Get the whole list after the jump, and skip to the last one if you want a laugh. Go on, do it.

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Wed, Apr 03, 2013 | 18:47 BST

Doom 4 hitting next-gen consoles, Rage 2 shelved

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Doom 4 is being revamped for next-gen consoles, according to a confirmation from Bethesda handed over to Eurogamer.

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Mon, Mar 25, 2013 | 22:12 GMT

Dishonored dev: single-player games still have an audience

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Dishonored co-director Harvey Smith thinks there’s plenty of room for all kinds of games, despite the oft-expressed belief that multiplayer shooters are the only game in town.

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Mon, Mar 25, 2013 | 08:08 GMT

Elder Scrolls Online will “cut through the noise” of crowded MMO market

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The Elder Scrolls Online game director Matt Firor has stated that having the might of a big IP like Bethesda’s RPG series in the MMO scene will help differentiate it from the rest of the crowded market.

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