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Another key figure in the video game industry has announced his retirement as Pete Hines steps down as Head of Publishing at Bethesda Softworks. “After 24 years, I have decided my time at Bethesda Softworks has come to an end,” Hines tweeted. “I am retiring and will begin an exciting new chapter of my life exploring interests and ions, donating [...]
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Bethesda Softworks is running a massive Steam sale in partnership with GameBillet and is currently offering up to 80% off on an extensive list of games across multiple franchises, including Dishonored, Doom, Fallout, Quake, Prey, The Elder Scrolls, Wolfenstein, and more. It’s worth checking out if you’re just getting around to playing a particular series or if you’re simply looking [...]
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A few weeks ago, the QA analysts of ZeniMax Media, including ZeniMax Online Studios and Bethesda Softworks, announced their plans to form a union under the Communication Workers of America. As of today, the ZeniMax Workers United has been formally recognized as Microsoft’s first worker union and is the largest union in the video games industry to date in the [...]
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Bad news for those who are looking forward to playing Redfall later this year. Bethesda Softworks has delayed the launch of the much-awaited vampire co-op shooter to the first half of 2023. The game was unveiled at last year’s E3 digital event and was scheduled to launch this summer. Watch this video on YouTube For those just hearing about the [...]
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Bethesda Softworks will officially be retiring their Bethesda.net launcher and will be moving to Steam in April. The migration process will start in early April with detailed instructions to be given as we move closer to moving day. It’s going to take a bit of work on your part but it shouldn’t be too complicated. “You have plenty of time [...]
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Bethesda Softworks is shutting down their official game forums in favor of more modern alternatives. The studio announced earlier this week that they will be moving community discussions to Discord. “The forums have seen many changes over the years, and we’ve enjoyed seeing our community grow and evolve alongside Bethesda and all of our games. Now, though, with the numerous [...]
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Microsoft’s acquisition of ZeniMax Media and its studios is nearing completion with the European Commission’s recent approval of the $7.5 billion deal. According to GamesIndustry.biz, the EC, the executive branch of the European Union, officially approved the deal last Friday citing that the acquisition “does not raise serious doubts as to its compatibility with the common market,” based on the [...]
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Robert A. Altman, Founder and CEO of ZeniMax Media, has ed away at the age of 79. Bethesda Softworks broke the sad news on the company’s official Twitter page. “We are deeply saddened to tell you of the ing of Robert A. Altman, our Founder and CEO,” tweeted the publisher. “He was a true visionary, friend, and believer in the [...]
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Nearly two months after Microsoft acquired ZeniMax Media and its publisher Bethesda Softworks, it’s still unclear how game releases and updates will be handled from here on out. Will they be Xbox and PC exclusive or will they also be launching on other platforms like the PlayStation and Switch? Microsoft Chief Financial Officer Tim Stuart put the matter to rest [...]
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What does it take to get yourself into an Elder Scrolls game? Well, if being an 82-year old grandmother who can kick ass in Skyrim doesn’t do the trick, I don’t know what can. Y’all know who I’m talking about right? Bethesda Softworks has announced that Shirley Curry a.k.a “Skyrim Granny” will be immortalized as an NPC in The Elder [...]
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