Bethesda Softworks News Articles
Monday15th Jun 2015
E3 2015 Fallout 4 Gameplay Blows Up At Bethesda's E3 Presser
E3 starts with a bang
Well, we're sure that you saw that one coming. Fallout 4 was on show at Bethesda's E3 2015 press conference, and thanks to a meaty gameplay demo, we now know much of what to expect from the franchise's latest instalment. Needless to say, it looks a heck of a lot like Fallout, only it's been beefed up for all of your next-gen...
E3 2015 DOOM Snapmap Lets You Create and Share Your Own Personal Hell
LittleBigDOOM
Bethesda opened its inaugural E3 press conference with a rather impressive, and astoundingly gory, demo of its reboot of the DOOM franchise. Arguably one of the most exciting announcements, though, was of a feature which allows you to create and share your own maps and levels. Titled Snapmap, this new mode gives you what appears to be...
E3 2015 Fallout 4 Explodes onto PS4 This Year
Megaton
Dropping the news like a veritable megaton bomb, Bethesda's announced that Fallout 4 will be exploding onto the PlayStation 4 later this year. Even better, we've got an exact release date: 10th November. Are you hyped? Are you about to detonate? Get your ghoul on in the comments section below.
Friday12th Jun 2015
News With $50,000, You Too Could Transform Your Basement into an Elder Scrolls Tavern
Fit for the Dragonborn
Ah, the whims of the rich. The Elder Scrolls mega fan and DC Comics artist Tyler Kirkham spent $50,000 turning his home's basement into a place of worship for all things Elder Scrolls. Essentially background dressing for when he decides to sit down and soak up some Skyrim, the living space contains numerous nods to the series,...
Thursday11th Jun 2015
News Phew, The Elder Scrolls Online's New Trailer Is a Lot Better Than the Last One
Plus, it's Sophie Monk
Actress, singer, and model Sophie Monk is now free to add, er, player of The Elder Scrolls Online to her CV, as she stars in the game's newest live action trailer. After Monday's abysmal co-op-based trailer - which you can dare to watch through here - we were expecting the worst from this fresh clip, but we were actually...
Tuesday9th Jun 2015
News Of Course The Elder Scrolls Online Has Had a Shaky Launch on PS4
What did you expect
Yes, we can't quite believe it either - what is arguably one of the most anticipated massively multiplayer online games to ever launch on consoles has had a less-than-perfect start. Reports from across the web suggest that users are having trouble signing into The Elder Scrolls Online: Tamriel Unlimited on PlayStation 4 following...
Monday8th Jun 2015
News Cringe Yourself into Oblivion with The Elder Scrolls Online's Worst Trailer
"Fireball to the face"
The Elder Scrolls Online: Tamriel Unlimited has had a decent media campaign. Alongside plenty of informative gameplay videos, it's also had a rather epic 20 minute CG trailer. With the game's release this week, it's all been going smoothly - until now. In just tw
Thursday4th Jun 2015
News Get a Better Look at Fallout 4 with These High-Res Screenshots
A man and his dog
While the hype has been almost unbearable since Fallout 4's reveal trailer popped up on the internet yesterday, there's been much debate over how good the game actually looks. And, although we're not going to stick our noses into this particular kerfuffle, we will go ahead and post a load of high resolution screenshots taken...
Wednesday3rd Jun 2015
News Fallout 4's Gameplay Reveal Goes Nuclear on PS4
Megaton
Fallout 4's first trailer has been revealed, and it's a blast, to say the least. Showcasing what looks like in-engine footage, the video's a decent 3 minutes long, which is more than enough to get all you desperate Fallout fans breaking into a fever. We see dogs, deathclaws, power armour, guns, ghouls, and last-chance civilisations, but we...
News Fallout 4 Is Official, the Wasteland Is Coming to PS4
Bethesda's latest leaks early
Fallout 4 has been officially acknowledged after years upon years of speculation from the gaming community, but perhaps not in the way that we were expecting. The game is supposed to be revealed in just over an hour via this website, but it's shown up early at fallout4.com. Good old Internet, eh? The site shows a suit...
Tuesday2nd Jun 2015
News An Explosion in the Distance, Fallout 4 Is Coming
Boom
In a rather shocking turn of events, Bethesda's just gone ahead and essentially confirmed that a new Fallout game is upon us. The mentioned tweet leads to this website. The singular message reads: "Please Stand By". What's more, there's a timer on the site, that's counting down to 23 hours from the time of this article's publication. We'd put...
Thursday28th May 2015
News The Elder Scrolls Online's Biggest PS4 Trailer Yet Features Over 8 Minutes of Gameplay
There and back again
The Elder Scrolls Online: Tamriel Unlimited's release date is rapidly approaching, and that means we're due at least one lengthy trailer to pick apart before launch. Fortunately for frothing fans, that time has come, courtesy of the game's biggest trailer yet, which is stuffed with almost nine minutes of gameplay footage...
Wednesday27th May 2015
Shaky alliance
When The Elder Scrolls Online first released on PC, there was an uproar regarding the massively multiplayer online game's pre-order strategy. Players who ordered their copy before release would receive the 'Explorer's Pack', which would allow them to freely choose their character's race, regardless of what faction they allied...
Monday18th May 2015
News This Is What You Can Do with Friends in The Elder Scrolls Online on PS4
Best mates
Believe it or not, The Elder Scrolls Online lets you play with others as you roam around Tamriel. A map of such gigantic size is surely to become a lonely place if you're traipsing around on your own, so Bethesda's released a new trailer that showcases everything that you and a group of pals can get up to in the upcoming release. From...
Thursday14th May 2015
News It's Going to Take Weeks to Get The Elder Scrolls Online's Platinum Trophy
Do everything ever
While we're sure that some of you are looking at the headline and thinking "pffft, I'll have that done in a weekend", spare your thoughts for those who wouldn't even dream of conquering Tamriel in that time. The Elder Scrolls Online: Tamriel Unlimited's trophy list features 46 trinkets, including an all important platinum - but...
News Oh, It Turns Out You Actually Can Re-Sell Your PS4 Copy of The Elder Scrolls Online
Make up your mind
Okay, put down the pitchforks - it turns out that the post on the official The Elder Scrolls Online forums, which stated that you'd be unable to trade in your copy of the game, isn't correct. Bethesda's had to step in, and has told
Monday11th May 2015
Rumour Fallout 4 to Make Its PS4 Premiere at E3 2015
It's happening
With Bethesda holding its own E3 press conference this year, that can surely only mean one thing, right? The Internet's been riddled with rumours and speculation regarding Fallout 4 for what feels like an eternity, but we've heard nothing concrete for years – until now. Luis Nieves is a freelance 3D artist, and according to his...
Thursday7th May 2015
News Embrace Your Fate with The Elder Scrolls Online's New Gameplay Trailer
Tales from Tamriel
The Elder Scrolls Online: Tamriel Unlimited's newest trailer is a decent watch if you're looking for a brief overview on what the game's all about. The bite-sized video covers races, classes, and online activities, all to drum up some hype for its PlayStation 4 release in about a month's time. We were lucky enough to snag a place...
Monday4th May 2015
News Wolfenstein: The Old Blood's Gameplay Trailer Features the Deadliest Pipe of All TimeÂ
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If you're already excited for Wolfenstein: The Old Blood's release this week, then you'll probably want to see a bit more of the Nazi slaughtering simulator in action. Fortunately, you violent lot can dive into Castle Wolfenstein right now with the title's newest gameplay trailer. Featuring developer commentary over various gameplay clips,...
Wednesday22nd Apr 2015
An absolute whopper
The PlayStation Blog wasn't lying when it said that you should probably start downloading The Elder Scrolls Online: Tamriel Unlimited PlayStation 4 beta as soon as possible, because the revealed file size might just make you spew your drink across the room. Try your best not to get any on your keyboard. The beta, which includes...
News Your Elder Scrolls Online PS4 Adventure May Begin Today
Beta invites going out right now
Good news for all of you Elder Scrolls fans, as invites for The Elder Scrolls Online: Tamriel Unlimited beta on PlayStation 4 are going out right now. Like, right now, as we sit here typing this. Being sent via email, the invites will provide you with a download code for the beta. Places are limited, however, so...
Thursday9th Apr 2015
News You Can Transfer Your Elder Scrolls Online Account from PC to PS4, But Only for a Limited Time
Switching sides
If you've got an existing The Elder Scrolls Online account on PC or Mac, you may be interested in knowing that you can transfer your progress over to the upcoming console editions. However, if this sounds like something that you'll want to do, you'll have to act fast, as it's a limited offer. Existing owners will be able to purchase...
News Nazi Zombies in Wolfenstein: The Old Blood on PS4? It Looks That Way
The rotters
Enjoy shooting Nazis, do you? What about if they get back up afterwards thanks to some creepy undead magic? Well, chances are that you'll be putting plenty of fascist soldiers down for a second time in Wolfenstein: The Old Blood, as Bethesda's teasing the appearance of good old Nazi zombies in the standalone prequel. In a rather...
Friday20th Mar 2015
News Wolfenstein: The Old Blood's Physical Version Delays Its Fire for a Week in Europe
Howling for you
Wolfenstein: The Old Blood, a standalone prequel to last year's Wolfenstein: The New Order, releases in May, but if you were planning on gunning for a physical copy, you'll have to wait an extra week - at least in Europe. The downloadable version will launch on the 6th May, but you'll only find discs on store shelves from the 15th...
Friday6th Mar 2015
News The Elder Scrolls Online Will Feature Some Big Improvements By the Time It Releases on PS4
MMO's getting a fresh start
After an eternity of delays, The Elder Scrolls Online is finally adventuring onto the PlayStation 4 on the 9th June, and, for what it's worth, it's looking like the massively multiplayer online role-playing game will feature some nice improvements by the time that it steps foot onto Sony's newest console. The Elder...
Wednesday4th Mar 2015
News PS4's Wolfenstein: The New Order Is Getting a Prequel
Standalone DLC explores the past
This is a pleasant surprise isn't it? Wolfenstein: The New Order released on the PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 3 last year, and was met with a positive response from both critics and players. If you enjoyed the rather refined first-person shooter, then you'll be delighted to know that there's a standalone DLC coming...
Thursday19th Feb 2015
News All of Skyrim's Writings Can Be Yours Thanks to This Hardback Book SeriesÂ
Knowledge is power
You may have picked up its books purely to see if they granted you a lovely skill increase, but a heck of a lot of effort must have been put into The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim's vast amount of in-game literature. From stories of adventure to The Lusty Argonian Maid, Bethesda's open world role-playing game was full to the brim with...
Tuesday10th Feb 2015
News Bethesda's Bringing Something Big to E3 2015
Place your bets
The developer of many a beloved franchise including Fallout and The Elder Scrolls, Bethesda will be hosting its first ever on-stage press conference at E3 2015. This is a pretty big deal, as the firm hasn't really bothered making a splash at gaming's biggest expo in recent years. But while it's most commonly known for its work on...
Saturday24th Jan 2015
Movie night
Remember when The Elder Scrolls Online was first revealed, and it got that cinematic trailer everyone was raving about? Well, that was just the start, because by piecing every video together since then, you get the full story of the three characters originally introduced in that inaugural clip. And fortunately for us, you can now watch...
Wednesday21st Jan 2015
Live Explore the PS4 Version of The Elder Scrolls Online for the First Time Right Here
Tamriel beckons
Hot on the heels of The Elder Scrolls Online's announcement that the game will no longer require a subscription, we've learned that ZeniMax Online Studios is showing the PlayStation 4 version of the title for the first time over on its Twitch channel. Hang around with us and watch the stream, then share your fantasy-filled thoughts...
