Bethesda Softworks Newsletter
  Issue 01.24.06
Welcome
Welcome to the second issue of the Bethesda Softworks Newsletter. If you saw the first installment, you know it's designed to keep you apprised of the latest information, news, and releases. If this is your first look, it won't take long for you to see the value of having never-before-seen screenshots, downloads, and/or announcements delivered right to your inbox. As always, subscribers will be able to read, see, hear, or download content before it is posted on the official websites. Enjoy!
In This Issue
The Elder Scrolls IV:
Oblivion
Bethesda Softworks Announces
Star Trek for 2006
exclusive Documentary Trailer
exclusive Dev Diary
 
New! Fan Interview
Call of Cthulhu:
Dark Corners of The Earth

Reviews
Interviews & Previews
Pre-Order Oblivion
 
The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion
Trailer
making of oblivion trailer THE MAKING OF OBLIVION TRAILER
(33.8 MB - Quicktime Movie MOV)
(17.6 MB - Windows Media File WMV)
Length: 2min 22sec

A sneak peek at the "Making of Oblivion" documentary included in the Oblivion Collector's Edition.
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Exclusive Dev Diary
"Oblivion Collector's Edition"
petepicAs hard as it may be to believe, we're nearly there. It's just about time to get the game, and it's definitely time to pre-order if you haven't already. As such, I've been asked to say a few words about what you'll be getting when you buy each version of the game, along with a few samples to whet your appetite.

As most of you are aware by now, the game comes in two flavors: regular and collector's edition. The regular edition packaging has this "worn book" feel that we wanted to go with, almost a linen color. The one you see here is probably the 125th (or so) iteration of this box. You wouldn't believe how many times it gets tweaked and modified over the course of the project (I blame Todd, you should too). It looks almost exactly like a quest book you can find in the world. The PC version has a nice flap with more pretty pictures inside. We're very fond of our box. It's the sort of thing we're proud to put our game inside.

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Interviews & Previews
esforums The Elder Scrolls Forums
Fan Interview #3

Pete, Todd and Gavin answer questions submitted by fans on our official forums.
1up.com 1UP.com
"With the game now due in stores in March, it seems like the delay has been worth it...everything we've seen makes us more eager than ever to plunge into Oblivion's world."
ign.com IGN
"The voice-acting of the non-playable characters is top notch. This is a nice touch not only in direct conversations with major players in the game, but when you're eavesdropping on other characters having conversations throughout the game."
beyond3d Beyond3D
"Bethesda is close to finishing the latest in the Elder Scrolls series: Oblivion and its renderer looks to be no push over either even for today's monster cards if you choose to pump up the detail settings."
gamespot GameSpot
"Oblivion continues to impress us with its lavishly crafted visuals, which seem to retain the same fidelity on the Xbox 360 that we've seen in previously released media taken from the PC version."
gamespy GameSpy
"After seeing The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion in action, we want it more than ever."
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Mature Rating
Call of Cthulhu - Dark Corners of the Earth
Reviews
vggen.com VGGEN.com
"... the reason it's so effective is that it affects the player directly; when he hears things, you hear things, and you question what you're really hearing and what you just thinks you're hearing."
gameplanet Gameplanet
"The creatures in the story are hideous, dangerous and downright horrific...."
gameindustrynews Game Industry News
"This is the sort of horror that leaves the characters gibbering and the players jumping out of their skin."
gameplaymonthly Gameplay Monthly
"If you own an X-box you need to pick this game up, it's definitely on our top ten as far as the X-box is concerned."
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Mature Rating
The Oblivion Store
Special Offer - Order by Dec 17 and receive free shipping! Conditions apply.
Order Now!
Click here to order Breeders' Cup World Thoroughbred Championships on PS2
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Bethsoft News

Oblivion E3 2005 Demo Videos Released
You can now download video of the demo that was given at E3 2005. The video is broken into six chapters and can be found in the Downloads section of elderscrolls.com, where you can also find the trailer and the newly released title song from Oblivion.

New Team Diary and Screenshots at ES.com
We've added a new team diary by Brendan Anthony on magic to the Codex section of the Elder Scrolls website, and three new screenshots to the Art section.

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Order Now!
Click here to order Breeders' Cup World Thoroughbred Championships on PS2
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