Bethesda Softworks Newsletter
  Issue 05.22.06
Welcome
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In This Issue
Star Trek: Legacy
Pirates of the Caribbean: The Legend of Jack Sparrow
New! Legacy Screenshots
New! Screenshots
Legacy Accolades & Previews
Previews
   
Star Trek: Tactical Assault
The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion
New! Tactical Assault Screenshots
New! Thieves Den Plug-in
Tactical Assault Accolades & Previews
New! E3 2006 Oblivion Trailer
 
Play! To Feature Music From Oblivion
 
Reviews
Star Trek: Legacy
New Legacy Screenshots
Legacy PC Screenshots Legacy Xbox 360 Screenshots
New screenshots from E3 for Star Trek: Legacy.
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Legacy Accolades and Previews
GamesFirst! GamesFirst!
Gamer Approved Best of E3 Award
"Star Trek: Legacy brings the best the Star Trek universe has to offer. In fact, Legacy brings pretty much everything the Star Trek universe has to offer."
Scripps Howard News Service Scripps Howard News Service
Best of E3 Article
"No matter that this franchise is celebrating its 40th anniversary; the fan base is alive and this game will be enjoyed by anyone who plays it."
Gaming Nexus Gaming Nexus
Best of E3 Article
"Rounding out the top ten eleven would be Gears of War, CHROMEHounds, Supreme Commander, Star Trek Legacy, The Witcher, Battlefield 2142, Marvel Alliance, and Quake Wars in no particular order."
GameSpot GameSpot
"We got a close-up look at Star Trek: Legacy, the upcoming ship combat game from Bethesda and developer Mad Doc, and it really captures the beautiful grandeur of Star Trek combat."
IGN IGN
"... the game looks remarkably faithful to the films and the TV series."
Team Xbox Team Xbox
"The level of design was incredibly impressive on each ship, with each craft (both friend and enemy) sporting an insane level of detail."
Gaming Nexus Gaming Nexus
"I had little to fear as Star Trek: Legacy looks to be the Star Trek game that fans are craving."
GameSpy GameSpy
"... the premise of this game is what most Trek fans have wanted ever since they were old enough to figure out how to use a remote control."
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Rating Pending
Star Trek: Tactical Assault
New Tactical Assault Screenshots
Tactical Assault DS Screenshots Tactical Assault PSP Screenshots
New screenshots from E3 for Star Trek: Tactical Assault.
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Tactical Assault Accolades and Previews
IGN IGN
Best of E3 Award
"Star Trek: Tactical Assault takes turn-based strategy to new heights with the Star Trek property, and the design that Bethesda's pulling off will give Trekkies and Trekkers something to fawn over as they take their geekery on the go."
IGN IGN
"It's got solid graphics, but most importantly, it has gameplay that's interesting and unique."
GameSpy GameSpy
"Star Trek: Tactical Assault looks more than impressive on either handheld and seems to be headed for adulation among the faithful."
GameSpot GameSpot
"Tactical Assault will go a long way toward restoring the Trek name to good standing with gaming aficionados."
Advanced Media Network Advanced Media Network
"... Star Trek: Tactical Assault is genuinely positioned to be a great space combat strategy game for the Nintendo DS and Sony PSP."
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Rating Pending
Pirates of the Caribbean: The Legend of Jack Sparrow
New Screenshots
Pirates PC Screenshots Pirates PS2 Screenshots
New screenshots from E3 for
Pirates of the Caribbean: The Legend of Jack Sparrow
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Previews
UGO UGO
"Bethesda and 7 Studios look like they're putting together a fun, light romp through the Caribbean with The Legend of Jack Sparrow."
Gamespy Gamespy
"... Legend of Jack Sparrow looks to be a solid exercise in movie-based action gaming, so keep an eye on it if you're a fan of Pirates of the Caribbean."
Worthplaying Worthplaying
"If you're one of those folks who never gets tired of beating the stuffing out of a bunch of characters who had it coming, and enjoy some well-written dialogue on the side, PotC promises to be just what you're looking for."
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Rated Teen for Alcohol Reference and Violence
The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion
Thieves Den Plug-In
Thieves Den Official Oblivion Plugin The new Thieves Den Official Oblivion Plugin is available now on OblivionDownloads.com and Xbox Live Marketplace.
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E3 2006 Oblivion Trailer
E3 2006 Oblivion Trailer

Download the latest Oblivion trailer,
released at E3 2006.

Hi-Res WMV (72.7 MB)
Lo-Res WMV (29.4 MB)

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Play! To Feature Music From Oblivion
In addition to performing music from Morrowind, the PLAY! video game symphony event in Chicago (May 27) will also feature a one-time performance of music from Oblivion. Jeremy Soule himself will be in attendance and will be giving away a free download of the 320 kbps Oblivion soundtrack from DirectSong. If you haven't already, get your tickets today for this special event or visit www.play-symphony.com for tour dates and locations.
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Reviews
Game Over
Game Over
Score: 96%
"The level of detail in the Oblivion environment has completely staggered me, a feeling that a videogame has not given to me in years, perhaps never."
Gamingnext
Gamingnext
Score: 95 out of 100
"The game's depth is unparalleled, and I'll predict we won't see another game this rich and vast until TES V comes out."
Globe and Mail
The Globe and Mail
Editors' Choice Award
Score: 5 stars

"I should go on and review other games now, but it's going to be hard to walk away from Oblivion."
Just RPG
Just RPG
Score: 94%
"... I had more fun playing Oblivion than I've had with any game for quite a while."
Daily Game
DailyGame
Score: 9.3 out of 10
"Oblivion is one of the few games in recent history that lives up to the hype."
happypuppy.com
HappyPuppy.com
Score: 9 out of 10
"Anyone interested in an open-ended medieval adventure where every action has realistic consequences should give The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion a try."
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Mature Rating
Order Now!
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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The Oblivion Store
The Oblivion Store: Your only source for official Oblivion Merchandise! www.OblivionStore.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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Other Recent News
OBLIVION BETA PATCH
We have released a beta patch for the English version of Oblivion (will work with all English versions worldwide except those downloaded from Direct2Drive). Read the full patch notes at elderscrolls.com and download the patch here.
STAR TREK WEBSITE NOW LIVE
The official website for Bethesda's highly-anticipated Star Trek games is now live at StarTrek.BethSoft.com. Here you'll find the latest screenshots and news on Star Trek: Legacy, in development for the Xbox 360 and the PC. Also featured on this site is the most up-to-date information on Star Trek: Tactical Assault, currently in development for the Sony PSP and the Nintendo DS.
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