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Bethesda’s post-apocalyptic RPG Fallout 4 could be on track for a pre-Christmas release. The game was only officially announced yesterday and will be detailed further at Bethesda’s E3 conference later this month. We know it’s coming to PS4, Xbox One and PC but what we don’t yet know is when …
Read More »VIDEO: Fallout 4 officially confirmed
In news that will shock no-one, Fallout 4 has at last been named. The game is coming out on PS4, Xbox One and PC, but beyond that the specifics remain unknown. An official site is live, but the video at the centre of it remains flagged up as ‘private’. Also …
Read More »Fallout 4 announcement teased for tomorrow
Over two years of speculation looks as if it will come to a head tomorrow with the teased confirmation of Fallout 4. A Bethesda website is currently counting down until 3pm tomorrow (June 3rd), complete with a familiar animated Fallout-themed backdrop. Just check the URL in case there’s any doubt. …
Read More »Bethesda teases E3 reveal for new Doom title
Bethesda has released a teaser video for the new Doom game originally announced by developer id Software at last year’s QuakeCon. The video shows just a few seconds of gameplay and confirms that Doom will be unveiled at Bethesda’s E3 Showcase on June 14th. The game has emerged over the …
Read More »Console version of Elder Scrolls Online won’t be locked out of pre-owned market
UPDATE: Bethesda has confirmed that no CD key will be required for the console version of the game. "The physical console version of The Elder Scrolls Online: Tamriel Unlimited does not require a one-time game code, as with any other boxed PS4/Xbox One game only the game disc is needed …
Read More »Guillermo del Toro’s production company rumoured to have produced Fallout 4 short
The evidence of a potential Fallout 4 unveiling at E3 2015 next month is growing. Videogamer reports that an online CV dug up on LinkedIn suggests that Guillermo del Toro’s production company Mirada Studios has been making a cinematic trailer for Bethesda’s still unannounced title. The artist in question worked …
Read More »Dishonored: Definitive Edition rumoured for PS4, Xbox One
Bethesda’s Dishonored may b the next title in line for a next-gen makeover and re-release. VG247 reports that a listing for a SKU named Dishonored: Definitive Edition has cropped up on the pages of the Brazilian classification website. No other details are included beyond the name of the publisher and …
Read More »DayZ, Garry’s Mod and Dear Esther creators weigh in on Steam Workshop paid modding debate
The developers behind successful PC hits DayZ, Garry’s Mod and Dear Esther, all of which saw their origins as mods for other games, have weighed in on Valve’s recent introduction (and subsequent removal) of paid modding. Steam Workshop saw the ability to charge for mods added a few days ago, …
Read More »Valve calls time on paid Steam Workshop mods
Despite only having been in place for a few tumultuous days, paid Steam Workshop mods are no more. We’re going to remove the payment feature from the Skyrim workshop,” Valve has said. For anyone who spent money on a mod, we’ll be refunding you the complete amount. We talked to …
Read More »Margin Makers: Guide to Bethesda merchandise
Wolfenstein, Elder Scrolls, Fallout, Dishonored – Bethesda has produced some of the most talked-about titles in games. MCV investigates the publisher’s impressive repertoire In terms of commercial and critical success, there are few publishers that can match up to the creative output of Bethesda. Founded in 1986, the company’s perhaps …
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