Gaming News - September 2006
Rockville, MD (September 28, 2006) - Bethesda Softworks announced
today that The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion will be a launch title for the
PlayStation 3 this November in North America, and next March in Europe. In
addition, The Elder Scrolls Travels: Oblivion will be released on the PSP in
Spring 2007 in North America and Europe.
From Bethesda Softworks:
Both the PlayStation 3 and PSP system titles will be published exclusively in
North America by Bethesda Softworks, while in Europe, Ubisoft will serve as
co-publisher. Complete details on both games are available in Official U.S.
PlayStation Magazine’s (OPM) exclusive cover story (November issue), which hits
newsstands Oct. 10. In its article OPM previews the gameplay, graphics, and new
content in Oblivion and concludes: “If any game is worth the price of the PS3,
Oblivion is it."
“We’re very excited to be able to bring a game like Oblivion out for launch for
the PLAYSTATION 3,” said Bethesda Softworks president, Vlatko Andonov.
“Oblivion’s countless awards and commercial success to date make it clear that
PlayStation 3 owners are in for a real treat this November.”
Oblivion features a powerful combination of free-form gameplay, unprecedented
graphics, cutting edge AI, character voices by acting legends Patrick Stewart,
Sean Bean, Terrance Stamp, and Lynda Carter, and an award-winning soundtrack.
Gamers can choose to unravel Oblivion’s epic narrative at their own pace or
explore the vast world in search of their own unique challenges.
After the mysterious and untimely death of the Emperor, the throne of Tamriel
lies empty. With the Empire ready to crumble, the gates of Oblivion open and
demons march upon the land - laying waste to everything in their path. To turn
the tide of darkness, you must find the lost heir to the throne and unravel the
sinister plot that threatens to destroy all of Tamriel.
The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion is rated “M” for Mature by the ESRB and will be
in stores throughout North America on November 17. For more information on The
Elder Scrolls and Oblivion, visit the official web site at
www.elderscrolls.com.
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