Bethesda Softworks Newsletter
  Issue 03.14.08
Welcome

2008 is off to a busy start with the team hard at work on Fallout 3. You can check out the latest Fallout 3 details in OXM’s April cover story that’s on newsstands now. We're also happy to share that some of our other titles are reaching new territories around the globe. Beginning this week, Star Trek: Conquest is making its way to Europe and Oblivion fans in Asia are now able to download all of its downloadable content, including Shivering Isles, via Xbox LIVE®. Until next time - happy gaming!

In This Issue
Fallout® 3
The Elder Scrolls IV:
New Cover Story
Oblivion®
Hot 100 Developers List
Shivering Isles Award
Fallout News
DLC in Asia
 
Elder Scrolls News
 
Star Trek®: Conquest
Bethesda Blog
European Release
 
Fallout 3
New Cover Story
Fallout 3 OXM Cover

The April issue of OXM has made its way to subscribers and newsstands. The cover story highlights a number of new areas and also features a host of new screens from different parts of the game including new areas, new creatures/NPCs, weapons, etc.

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Hot 100 Developers List
Emil Pagliarulo

Next Generation names Fallout 3's Lead Designer Emil Pagliarulo #24 in their annual "Hot 100 Developers" list.

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Fallout 3 News
CVG CVG
"2008's game of the year? If Bethesda's genius Oblivion is anything to go by, it's looking that way."
Hooked Gamers Hooked Gamers
"The anticipation of the title as already built to feverish heights, especially after the release of the 2007 E3 demonstration."
Next Generation Next Generation
Interview with Emil Pagliarulo
Gametrailers Gametrailers
Fallout 3 ranks #3 in their Top 10 Anticipated Games of 2008 video.
videogaming247 videogaming247
Interview with Todd Howard.
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Rating Pending
The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion
Shivering Isles Award
Game Industry News Shivering Isles won Best RPG of the Year at Game Industry News' Top Games of 2007.
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DLC Now Available in Asia
All of Oblivion's downloadable content, including the official expansion: Shivering Isles,  is now available through Xbox LIVE® in Asia (Singapore, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Korea, & India).
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Elder Scrolls News
Official Xbox Magazine Official Xbox Magazine
In the March issue of OXM, Shivering Isles won "Downloadable Content of the Year" in their Game of the Year awards.
Next Generation Next Generation
Next Generation has posted an article looking back at The Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind.
Joystiq Joystiq
Justin McElroy of Joystiq includes Shivering Isles in his article "Best of the Rest" saying, "Thanks to its beautiful graphics, engrossing story and overall radness, The Shivering Isles was the best RPG of 2007."
videogamer.com videogamer.com
9 out of 10
"If you want one game to deliver the goods until the flurry of new releases hit later in the year, this is it."
Velvet Acid Christ Velvet Acid Christ
9.6 out of 10
"Oblivion, seriously, this is that good."
Voodoo Extreme Voodoo Extreme
Best Expansions (Shivering Isles)
Game of the Year 2007 Awards
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Rated Mature for Blood and Gore, Language, Sexual Themes, Use of Alcohol, and Violence
Bethesda Blog
Latest Posts

Gamepro.com interviews Todd

Last night on Gamepro's website, a new interview went up with Fallout 3 Executive Producer Todd Howard. It's a short interview, but provides some new insight on the game.

New Oblivion mod turns heads at the office

Thought I'd share this YouTube video for DUNE, an Oblivion mod project started by Stefano Tonello (aka Prometheus).

R.I.P. Gary Gygax

Gary Gygax reportedly passed away today at the age of 69. He was, and still is, a legend. As co-creator of D&D and co-founder of TSR, there probably aren't many RPGs that haven't been influenced in some way by Gary...

Inside the Vault: Dane Olds

Don't be afraid, kids. It is just Dane Olds, artist, for this week's Inside the Vault.

X-Play includes BGS in their top 5

Thought I'd share this video clip from X-Play's GDC coverage a few weeks back. During their February 22nd broadcast from the convention, they included us at the top of their "Top 5 Developers to Watch Out for in 2008."

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Star Trek: Conquest
Star Trek Conquest European Release

Beginning this week, Star Trek: Conquest will start shipping in the following European territories:

  • UK/Ireland March 14th (PS2/Wii)
  • Italy: Out Now (PS2) & March 14th (Wii)
  • Spain: March 19th (PS2/Wii)
  • Portugal: March 14th (PS2) & March 21 (Wii)
  • Australia: March 20th (PS2/Wii)
  • Germany/Switzerland/Austria: March 20th (Wii). PS2: TBA
  • France: March 21st (PS2/Wii)
  • Benelux: March 21st (PS2/Wii)
  • Sweden/Norway/Denmark/Finland: TBA
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Rated Everyone for Fantasy Violence
Order Now!
Click here to order The Elder Scrolls IV: Shivering Isles for PLAYSTATION 3 today!
Order The Elder Scrolls® IV: Shivering Isles™ at the Bethsoft Store.
Click here to order Star Trek: Conquest today!
Order Star Trek®: Conquest at the Bethsoft Store.
Click here to order The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Game of the Year Edition system today!
Order The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion® Game of the Year Edition at www.Take2Store.com.
Click here to order The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion for the PLAYSTATION 3 computer entertainment system today!
Order The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion® for the PLAYSTATION 3 system at the Bethsoft Store.
Click here to order Oblivion for the Xbox 360 or PC today!
Order Oblivion at www.Take2Store.com
Click here to order the Official Oblivion game guide at PrimaGames.com
Order the Official Oblivion Game Guide at www.PrimaGames.com
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Download Now!
Official Oblivion Plug-Ins: Download for the PC at OblivionDownloads.com and for the Xbox 360 on Xbox Live
Download Official Oblivion PC Plug-ins at OblivionDownloads.com
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