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12.31.07 - Oblivion Award
Oblivion PS3 won Best RPG at PS Fanboy's Best of 2007 Awards.

12.28.07 - IGN Awards and GameSpot Nominations
Oblivion snatched an award and several runners up at IGN's Best of 2007 Awards. Oblivion won Best PLAYSTATION 3 RPG. The runners up included Best Xbox 360 RPG (Shivering Isles), Best Expansion (Shivering Isles), PS3 Game of the Year, Best Graphics/Technology, Best Original Score, and Best DLC. Oblivion was also nominated for Best DLC and Best Expansion (Shivering Isles) at GameSpot's Best of 2007 Awards.

12.19.07 - Shivering Isles Named Best Expansion
Primotech has named Shivering Isles this years Best Expansion. Additionally, About.com has named Oblivion for the PLAYSTATION 3 as one of the top 10 games of 2007.

12.17.07 - GameZone Posts Shivering Isles Review
GameZone has posted an 8.5 out of 10 score and a review for Shivering Isles stating, "If you own The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion, you really can’t go wrong with this expansion."

12.07.07 - Shivering Isles Nominated for 2007 Awards
1Up has nominated Shivering Isles for Best RPG. Shivering Isles was also nominated for Best Downloadable Content by Xplay.

11.20.07 - Shivering Isles PLAYSTATION 3 Disc Now Shipping
Bethesda Softworks®, a ZeniMax Media company, announced today that The Elder Scrolls® IV: Shivering Isles™ for PLAYSTATION®3 computer entertainment system from SCEA is now shipping to North American retail stores. Read the full press release here.

11.15.07 - HardGamers Oblivion GotY Review
"This weeks edition of Inside the Vault features programmer Orin Tresnjak. Read past Inside the Vaults on bethblog.com."

11.13.07 - Oblivion GotY Review by DailyGame
DailyGame has posted a review and a 9.5 score for Oblivion GotY saying, "Aside from being the best multimedia experience ever created for a home audience, Oblivion: Game of the Year proves without a doubt that videogames can be art, and a very fine art at that."

11.09.07 - Oblivion GotY Review
The Cleveland Plain Dealer has posted a preview and an A- grade for Oblivion GotY stating, "A world of challenging possibilities in a small box."

10.30.07 - PSU Oblivion GotY Review
PSU has posted their review and a 9.0 out of 10 score for Oblivion GotY stating, "The GOTY edition is an awesome game to Bethesda's fourth entry in The Elder Scrolls series."

10.25.07 - Shivering Isles PS3 Retail Disc
Bethesda Softworks®, a ZeniMax Media company, announced today that it will release The Elder Scrolls® IV: Shivering Isles™ for PLAYSTATION®3 computer entertainment system from SCEA at retail. Read the full press release here.

10.15.07 - Fighter's Stronghold Free Download
We're happy to announce that Fighter's Stronghold is free to download this week, October 15th through October 21st. For more information on Fighter's Stronghold click here.

10.11.07 - Oblivion GOTY & Shivering Isles Now Shipping
We're happy to announce that The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Game of the Year Edition for PLAYSTATION 3 and The Elder Scrolls IV: Shivering Isles Xbox 360 retail disc are now shipping to retail stores throughout North America. Read the full press release here.

08.31.07 - OBLIVION IRON MAN CROWNED
This week, the Bethesda Blog announced the winner of the “Oblivion Iron Man” contest. With a single game save surpassing 700 hours, Krisztián Kovács is awarded the prestigious title along with a copy of Oblivion signed by renowned actors Terrence Stamp and Sean Bean.

08.28.07 - UPDATED OBLIVION SPANISH PATCH
This week, the Bethesda Blog announced the winner of the 'Oblivion Iron Man' contest. With a single game save surpassing 700 hours, Krisztian Kovacs is awarded the prestigious title along with a copy of Oblivion signed by renowned actors Terrence Stamp and Sean Bean.

08.09.07 - OBLIVION GAME OF THE YEAR ANNOUNCED
"Shivering Isles won Best Downloadable Content at this year's G-Phoria Awards. Check out the "And the nominees are ..." video on G4's website."

08.06.07 - SHIVERING ISLES AWARD
"The latest Official Xbox Magazine podcast features an interview with Todd. During the podcast Todd discusses Fallout 3, Oblivion Game of the Year and more."

08.06.07 - OBLIVION IRON MAN CONTEST
"The latest Official Xbox Magazine podcast features an interview with Todd. During the podcast Todd discusses Fallout 3, Oblivion Game of the Year and more."

07.31.07 - OXM Podcast Features Todd Howard
"Fragland.net has posted their review and a 91% score for Oblivion PS3 stating, "The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion is truly an RPG masterpiece and the PlayStation 3 version doesn't change that.""

07.19.07 - OBLIVION PS3 REVIEW
"In advance of the game's release on the Xbox 360 next week in Japan, Famitsu magazine scored Oblivion a 38/40 and awarded it their Platinum Medal."

07.16.07 - OBLIVION'S FIRST JAPANESE REVIEW
"PALGN has posted their review for Oblivion PS3 saying, "... Oblivion is still an excellent experience that should be played by everyone.""

07.13.07 - OBLIVION PS3 REVIEW
"With a new update on Xbox Live, The Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind is now playable on the Xbox 360 equipped with a hard drive. Backwards compatibility works on all versions of the Xbox version of the game, including The Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind, The Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind Game of the Year Edition, as well as the Platinum Hits version of the game. Gamers without access to Xbox Live can follow these steps to make the game playable on their Xbox 360."

06.11.07 - MORROWIND BACKWARDS COMPATIBLE ON XBOX 360
"The Jerusalem Post has posted their review and a 4 out of 5 score for Shivering Isles stating, "Aside from the storyline, which is quite impressive, the game's graphics are spellbinding.""

06.07.07 - SHIVERING ISLES REVIEW
"Gamebanshee has released an extensive equipment and spells database for Oblivion and Shivering Isles. Go here to check out the equipment database and here to check out the spells database."

05.29.07 - EQUIPMENT AND SPELLS DATABASE
"WorthPlaying has posted their review, a 9.5 score, and an Editors' Choice Award for Oblivion PS3 saying, "... The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion is the best RPG experience currently available on the PS3 ...""

05.24.07 - OBLIVION PS3 REVIEW
"We've added an updated Oblivion patch for the Spanish language version of Oblivion. Read the patch notes and download the patch here."

05.24.07 - SHIVERING ISLES REVIEW
Game industry News posted their review and a 5 out of 5 score for Shivering Isles, stating "It earns another perfect score for a series that is raising the bar almost impossibly high for anyone else to catch up with."

05.22.07 - OBLIVION PS3 REVIEW
Cosmos Gaming has posted a review and a perfect 10 score for Oblivion PS3 stating, "In all, Oblivion is an amazing game, and will provide you with days upon days upon days of things to do."

05.18.07 - OBLIVION PS3 REVIEW
Game Industry News has posted a review and a 5 out of 5 score for Oblivion PS3 saying, "If you have not gotten this game yet, by all means do so right now."

05.17.07 - SPIKE TO CO-PUBLISH OBLIVION IN JAPAN
Spike today announced that it has reached an agreement with Bethesda Softworks®, a ZeniMax Media company, to co-publish the blockbuster role-playing game, The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion® for Xbox 360™ video game and entertainment system from Microsoft in Japan. Get the full details here.

05.07.07 - INTERNATIONAL OBLIVION PATCHES
We've added updated international Oblivion patches for most language versions of Oblivion. Read the patch notes and download the patches here.

05.03.07 - SHIVERING ISLES REVIEW
GamingTrend has posted a review and a Gold Medal award for Shivering Isles saying, "Shivering Isles is an excellent addition to the Oblivion world...."

05.02.07 - OBLIVION PS3 REVIEW
Gamersmark has posted a review and a 9.8 score for Oblivion PS3 stating, "With seemingly an unlimited amount of things to do for a huge amount of time, it is certainly a must-buy."

04.30.07 - SHIVERING ISLES & OBLIVION UPDATED PC PATCHES
We have released updated patches for all language versions of Shivering Isles. Download the patches here. An Xbox 360 update for Shivering Isles is now available for download from Xbox Live. We have also released an updated patch for Oblivion for the English US version only. Read the full patch notes here and download the patch here.

04.30.07 - SHIVERING ISLES REVIEW
Barry's Rigs 'n Reviews has posted a review and an 8.5 score for Shivering Isles saying, "... The Elder Scrolls IV: Shivering Isles is as addictive and fun as its 2006 Game of the Year namesake, and shouldn’t be missed by any fan of the Elder Scrolls saga." GamingExcellence has also posted a review.

04.26.07 - OBLIVION PS3 REVIEW
Game Vortex has posted a review, a 100% score, and a Top Pick Award for Oblivion PS3 stating, "If you're a fan of RPGs or the player versus environment aspects of MMORPGs, then you'll love The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion."

04.26.07 - SHIVERING ISLES REVIEWS
The New York Times has posted a review saying, "... Elder Scrolls IV was a brilliant game and Isles stays very much in the spirit of the original." Strategy Informer has also posted a review.

04.25.07 - SHIVERING ISLES REVIEWS
Pro-G has posted a review and a 9.0 score for Shivering Isles saying, "The Shivering Isles is the perfect expansion...". Gaming Nexus has also posted a review.

04.24.07 - OBLIVION PS3 REVIEWS
GameShark has posted a review and an A grade for Oblivion PS3 stating, "There's a reason that Oblivion has won dozens of awards on other platforms - it is an almost flawless role-playing game experience with hundreds of hours' worth of content." Animetique and GamePro have also posted reviews.

04.24.07 - SHIVERING ISLES REVIEW
Just RPG has posted a review and a 91% score for Shivering Isles saying, "Overall, I was very pleased with The Elder Scrolls IV: Shivering Isles, and would highly recommend it." GamesRadar and GameShark have also posted reviews.

04.20.07 - SHIVERING ISLES REVIEW
Columbus Alive! has posted a review and an A grade for Shivering Isles stating, "The Shivering Isles is visually stunning in many ways, expanding the flora and fauna of Oblivion with unique creatures and ingredients." MyGamer has also posted a review.

04.19.07 - NEW CONSTRUCTION SET DOWNLOAD
We've released v1.2.404 of the TES Construction Set for Oblivion. You can download the full installer or a patch here and read the release notes here.

04.19.07 - SHIVERING ISLES REVIEW
2404 has posted a review and a 9.0 score for Shivering Isles saying, "This expansion is a must-have, plain and simple."

04.17.07 - OBLIVION PS3 REVIEW
AceGamez has posted a review and a 10 out of 10 score for Oblivion PS3 stating, "All that matters is that you play Oblivion at some point in your gaming life - and the sooner the better!"

04.17.07 - SHIVERING ISLES UPDATED PC BETA PATCH
We have released an updated beta patch for all language versions of Shivering Isles (will work with all language versions worldwide except those downloaded from Direct2Drive). Read the full patch notes here and download the patch here.

04.17.07 - SHIVERING ISLES REVIEWS
GameZone has posted a review and a 8.9 score for Shivering Isles saying, "Shivering Isles is an absolute must have for Oblivion owners, and if you don’t own Oblivion, please do a favor for yourself and to the rest of the world and buy both." Project COE has also posted a review.

04.16.07 - SHIVERING ISLES AND OBLIVION PS3 REVIEWS
Gameworld Network has posted a review and a 96% score for Shivering Isles PC saying, "Bethesda came close to the perfect RPG when they released The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion. With Shivering Isles they may have achieved the perfect expansion." Playstation Universe has posted a review for Oblivion PS3.

04.13.07 - OBLIVION PS3 AND SHIVERING ISLES REVIEWS
Digital Entertainment News has posted a review and an 8.5 score for Shivering Isles stating, "Any fan of the original game would be remiss not to add the Shivering Isles to their map." Digital Entertainment News has also posted a review of Oblivion PS3.

04.12.07 - OBLIVION PS3 REVIEWS
Gaming Excellence has posted a review and a 9.8 score for Oblivion PS3 saying, "Oblivion is without question the greatest video game I have ever played or reviewed (and reviewed again!) and it's also an experience unlike any I have ever had." Gamehelper and Gameworld Network have also posted reviews.

04.12.07 - SHIVERING ISLES REVIEWS
Gamehelper has posted a review and a 9.0 score for Shivering Isles stating, "I suggest you fire up your Xbox and download this one as soon as humanly possible. You’d be crazy to miss it." TrustedReviews and Gameworld Network have also posted reviews.

04.11.07 - SHIVERING ISLES PC BETA PATCH
We have released a beta patch for all language versions of Shivering Isles (will work with all language versions worldwide except those downloaded from Direct2Drive). Read the full patch notes here and download the patch here.

04.11.07 - SHIVERING ISLES AND OBLIVION PS3 REVIEWS
Several sites have released reviews for both Shivering Isles and Oblivion PS3. Read the Shivering Isles reviews here and the Oblivion PS3 reviews here.

04.10.07 - SHIVERING ISLES REVIEWS
Hooked Gamers has posted a review and a 9.0 score for Shivering Isles saying, "I even liked it better than Oblivion."

04.10.07 - OBLIVION PS3 REVIEWS
Video Game Generation has posted a review and a 9.5 score for Oblivion PS3 stating, "The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion is exactly the kind of game the PS3 needs." Project COE and Extreme Gamer have also posted reviews.

04.09.07 - MORE SHIVERING ISLES REVIEWS
Game Vortex posted their review of Shivering Isles, giving the game a Vortex Top Pick award and a score of 97%. Ace Gamez has also posted their review and a score of 10 out of 10, saying "Shivering Isles is an experience that shouldn't be missed by anybody."

04.06.07 - SHIVERING ISLES REVIEWS
Extreme Gamer has posted a review and a 9.0 score for Shivering Isles stating, "The Shivering Isles expansion for Oblivion was everything I expected, and a little more." PAL Gaming Network has also posted a review.

04.05.07 - SHIVERING ISLES Q&A
RPG Vault talks to the Shivering Isles team about what stood out the most in the Shivering Isles.

04.05.07 - OBLIVION PS3 & SHIVERING ISLES REVIEWS
Geek.com has posted a review and a 5 out of 5 score for Oblivion PS3 saying, "There are not enough superlatives in the English language to describe how amazing The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion is on the PlayStation 3." PGNx has also posted a review of Oblivion PS3. GamerZines has posted a review of Shivering Isles.

04.04.07 - IGN NAMES OBLIVION GAME OF THE MONTH
IGN has named Oblivion PS3 March 2007 Game of the Month.

04.04.07 - SHIVERING ISLES Q&A
RPG Vault talks to the Shivering Isles team about their most memorable thing in each Mania and Dementia in the Shivering Isles.

04.04.07 - SHIVERING ISLES REVIEWS
Game Pro has posted a review, a 4.5 out of 5 score, and an Editors' Choice Award for Shivering Isles stating, "It delivers more of what made Oblivion great: creative quests, a huge land to explore, and tons of things to do there, making this expansion is a solid purchase for anyone who was a fan of the core game." Gameworld Network has also posted a review.

04.03.07 - SHIVERING ISLES Q&A
RPG Vault talks to the Shivering Isles team about their favorite places within the game.

04.03.07 - OBLIVION PS3 & SHIVERING ISLES REVIEWS
PSX Extreme has posted a review and a 9.4 score for Oblivion PS3 saying, "Do not pass up Oblivion if you're an avid RPG fan, you'd be a fool if you did." The Globe and Mail has also posted an Oblivion PS3 review. GameZone has posted a review for Shivering Isles.

04.02.07 - OBLIVION PS3 SCREENSHOTS &
SHIVERING ISLES SCREENSHOTS & WALLPAPERS

We've released nine new Shivering Isles screenshots and 23 new Oblivion PLAYSTATION 3 screenshots. We've also released three new Shivering Isles wallpapers.

04.02.07 - SHIVERING ISLES Q&A
RPG Vault talks to the Shivering Isles team about their favorite enemies.

04.02.07 - SHIVERING ISLES & OBLIVION PS3 REVIEWS
GameZone has posted a review and a 9.3 score for Oblivion PS3 stating, "Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion is easily one of the PS3’s premiere titles." Yahoo! Games, ZTGameDomain.com, Atomic Gamer, Killer Betties, and Dark Gaming have posted reviews of Shivering Isles.

03.30.07 - SHIVERING ISLES REVIEWS
Team Xbox has posted a review and a 9.3 score for Shivering Isles saying, "It’ll keep you busy for hours on end, and it offers an experience that’s unique to the Oblivion universe." 1Up.com, Cheat Code Central, and Advanced Media Network have also posted reviews.

03.30.07 - OBLIVION PLAYSTATION 3 REVIEWS
Games Radar has posted a review and a 9.0 score for Oblivion PS3 stating, "... the PS3 version of The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion has sucked us in all over again." Cheat Code Central has also posted a review.

03.29.07 - NEW CONSTRUCTION SET DOWNLOAD
We've released v1.2 of the TES Construction Set for Oblivion. The new version fixes several bugs and adds new functionality. You can download the full installer or a patch here and read the release notes here.

03.29.07 - OBLIVION PLAYSTATION 3 REVIEW
Game Revolution has posted a review of Oblivion PS3 saying, "... this is easily the best game out for the PS3."

03.28.07 - SHIVERING ISLES REVIEWS
GameSpot has posted a review of Shivering Isles stating, "Oblivion was huge before, but now it's bigger and better than ever." IGN and GameDaily have also posted reviews.

03.27.07 - SHIVERING ISLES REVIEWS
OXM has posted a review anda 9.0 score for Shivering Isles saying, "Frankly, you’d have to be mad to miss it…" IGN and UGO have also posted reviews.

3.27.07 - OBLIVION PLAYSTATION 3 &
Shivering Isles INTERVIEWS
PS3Chat.com talks with Pete Hines about the story, PS3 console, and more. RPG Vault and Gaming Steve talk with Bruce Nesmith about Shivering Isles.

3.27.07 - OBLIVION PLAYSTATION 3 REVIEWS
Advanced Media Network has posted a review, a 9.5 score, and an AMN Gold Award stating, "The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion is a video game tour de force." Gamernode, ZTGameDomain.com, and Gaming Target have also posted reviews. And IGN has included exlusive gameplay footage featuring creatures from the Shivering Isles in their weekly video.

03.27.07 - SHIVERING ISLES NOW AVAILABLE
Bethesda Softworks®, a ZeniMax Media company, and 2K today announced that The Elder Scrolls® IV: Shivering Isles™, the official expansion for the award-winning The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion®, is now shipping to retail stores throughout North America for Windows. Shivering Isles is also available today on Xbox 360™ video game and entertainment system from Microsoft via Xbox Live® online entertainment network. Read the full press release here.

03.26.07 - OBLIVION PLAYSTATION 3 REVIEWS
GameSpot has posted a review, a 9.5 score, and an Editors' Choice Award for Oblivion PS3 stating, "... this is one game you won't want to miss." IGN has also posted a review, a 9.2 score, and an Editors' Choice Award saying, "A must buy for fans of fun games -- no RPG bias required." GameDaily and Killer Betties have also posted reviews of Oblivion PS3.

03.23.07 - OBLIVION PLAYSTATION 3 REVIEW
AtomicGamer has posted a review and a 9.5 score for Oblivion PS3 saying, "If you love RPGs and haven't gotten a chance to see it on the PC or Xbox 360, then do yourself a favor and slap down the cash for Oblivion on the PS3."

03.21.07 - OBLIVION PLAYSTATION 3 REVIEWS
Oblivion PS3 scored  a 9.5 out of 10 in Game Informer with the review stating, "... Oblivion on PS3 is one of the biggest and most impressive role-playing games in history, and you owe it to yourself to play it if you haven’t already experienced it elsewhere." 1UP.com has also posted a review and 9.5 score for Oblivion PS3 saying, "Run -- do not walk, run -- to your local game retailer and buy this game."

03.20.07 - SHIVERING ISLES INTERVIEW
Killer Betties talks with Bruce Nesmith about the story, creatures, weapons, and more.

03.20.07 - OBLIVION & MORROWIND LISTED IN TOP 25 PC & XBOX GAMES
IGN lists Oblivion as #16 in the Top 25 PC Games of All Time, and lists Morrowind as #15 in the Top 25 Xbox Games of All Time.

03.20.07 - OBLIVION & SHIVERING ISLES INTERVIEW
GameIndustry.biz talks with Pete Hines about Shivering Isles, downloadable content, and more.

03.20.07 - SHIVERING ISLES INTERVIEW & CONTEST
Planet Elder Scrolls talks to Todd Howard about leveling, scripting, storyline, and more. Also, enter the Shivering Isles/Oblivion PS3 contest for your chance to win a signed copy of Shivering Isles or Oblivion for PLAYSTATION 3. Go here for contest details and to enter.

03.19.07 - OBLIVION PLAYSTATION 3 SCREENSHOTS
We've released six new Oblivion PS3 screenshots.

03.19.07 - OBLIVION FOR PLAYSTATION 3 NOW SHIPPING
Bethesda Softworks®, a ZeniMax Media company, announced today that the latest version of its blockbuster role-playing game, The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion®, for PLAYSTATION®3 computer entertainment system has begun shipping to retail stores throughout North America and will be in stores as early as Tuesday, March 20. Read the full press release here.

03.16.07 - SHIVERING ISLES INTERVIEW
On the Xbox talks to Design Director Bruce Nesmith about quests, gameplay, weapons, and more.

03.15.07 - SHIVERING ISLES XBOX 360 THEMES AND PICS
The Shivering Isles Xbox 360 Theme and Gamer Picture packs are now available on Xbox Live Marketplace. You can preview them here.

03.14.07 - OBLIVION PLAYSTATION 3 PREVIEW
Cosmos Gaming has posted a preview of Oblivion for the PLAYSTATION 3 saying, "Newcomers to Oblivion will find a lot to enjoy with the Playstation 3 port."

03.9.07 - NEW WALLPAPER AND SCREENSHOTS
We've released six new Oblivion PS3 screenshots, six new Shivering Isles Screenshots, and one new Shivering Isles wallpaper.

03.09.07 - SHIVERING ISLES INTERVIEWS
Gamer Tag Radio talks to Design Director Bruce Nesmith about Shivering Isles in a podcast, and Official Xbox Magazine talks to Pete Hines about Shivering Isles in a vodcast.

03.08.07 - SHIVERING ISLES & OBLIVION PLAYSTATION 3 TRAILERS
We've released new trailers for Shivering Isles and Oblivion PLAYSTATION 3 for download. Check them out in the downloads section.

03.06.07 - THE ELDER SCROLLS FAN INTERVIEW
A new fan interview has been posted on the official Elder Scrolls forums and covers all things Oblivion and Shivering Isles. Read the full interview here.

03.02.07 - HUGE CLEARANCE AT THE OBLIVION STORE
If you haven't picked up any Oblivion merchandise from The Oblivion Store yet, you might want to check it out. Everything has been reduced to 40% off and will only be available for a limited time. Visit the Oblivion Store.

02.28.07 - OBLIVION PLAYSTATION 3 PREVIEW
EuroGamer has posted a preview of Oblivion for PLAYSTATION 3, saying, "Playing through the opening sections of the game in the catacombs beneath the Imperial Palace, and then skipping forward to a selection of highlights and being allowed to wander and roam at will made this previewer feel like playing the game all over again. Which is surely a good sign."

02.26.07 - SHIVERING ISLES PREVIEW
Cosmos Gaming has posted a preview of Shivering Isles, stating, "... I found an exciting and very fantastic world within my grasps."

02.23.07 - GAME OF THE YEAR AWARD
Oblivion wins Game of the Year at the Shiny Awards 2007.

2.23.07 - NEW PLAY! A VIDEO GAME SYMPHONY DATES
PLAY! has announced several new dates on its summer tour, including Singapore and Sydney. Visit their website for full details.

02.23.07 - SHIVERING ISLES INTERVIEW
gamesblog talks with Pete Hines about leveling, story, quests, and more.

02.22.07 - SHIVERING ISLES PREVIEWS
Game Industry News has posted a preview of Shivering Isles, stating, "It adds a bit of an X-files element to the game and inserts what I feel is a needed gray area into the mostly black and white world of good versus evil of this fine fantasy realm." GameSpot has also posted a preview.

02.21.07 - ARTICLE
Edge has posted a "You Interview" Q & A with Pete Hines on Oblivion for PS3, Shivering Isles, and more.

02.20.07 - SHIVERING ISLES & PLAYSTATION 3 PREVIEWS
GameDaily has posted a preview of Shivering Isles, saying, "... it serves as an excellent addition to an already exquisite video game, one that continues to thrill gamers to this day." Pro-G has also posted a preview of Shivering Isles, and Gaming Target and Playstation Universe have posted previews of Oblivion for PLAYSTATION 3.

02.20.07 - BETHESDA ARTICLE
EuroGamer talks with Pete Hines about future RPG plans.

02.15.07 - SHIVERING ISLES & PS3 INTERVIEWS & PREVIEWS
Several websites have posted interviews and previews of both Shivering Isles and Oblivion for PS3. Check out our interviews page and our previews page for links to all articles.

02.09.07 - OBLIVION AWARDS
Oblivion wins Computer Game of the Year and Role-Playing Game of the Year at the 10th Annual Interactive Achievement Awards.

02.08.07 - SHIVERING ISLES PREVIEWS
Gamehelper posted a preview of Shivering Isles saying, "Between the main quest, side quests, chance encounters, new creatures and time spent in study of the lands many alchemic benefits you’d be mad not to pony up the pittance Bethesda will require for entry into The Realm." Shacknews and Voodoo Extreme also posted previews of Shivering Isles.

02.06.07 - ARTICLES
The Escapist has posted an article discussing Bethesda's history and the Elder Scrolls franchise. GameSpot spoke with Todd Howard about Game of the Year awards and GameSpot's Achievement Awards.

02.05.07 - OXM PODCAST
Check out OXM's 50th podcast, featuring the first half of OXM's Game of the Year awards. Oblivion wins Soundtrack of the Year and Marketplace Download of the Year (Knights of the Nine).

02.05.07 - SHIVERING ISLES INTERVIEW
ActionTrip talks to Mark Nelson about AI, the story, and more.

02.02.07 - VOODOO EXTREME TOP GAMES FOR WINDOWS XP
Voodoo Extreme names Oblivion the #3 game of the Windows XP gaming era.

02.01.07 - OBLIVION AWARD AND SHIVERING ISLES INTERVIEW
1Up named Oblivion RPG of the Year at the 2006 1Up Awards. Firing Squad talks to Mark Nelson about the Shivering Isles monsters, characters, development, and more.

01.30.07 - VOTE FOR OBLIVION!
GameFly has nominated Oblivion for Xbox 360 Game of the Year. If you are a GameFly subscriber, go here to vote for Oblivion!

01.30.07 - OBLIVION AWARDS
GameSpot's Reader's Choice Awards named Oblivion, Best PC Game, Best Role-Playing Game, Best Story, and Best Voice Acting, and said, "... Oblivion delivers a truly massive role-playing experience, offering highly open-ended gameplay that lets you take on the game's many challenges in just about any way you wish." Oblivion also won Best RPG at the Yahoo! Games Awards.

01.25.07 - OBLIVION AWARDS
Computer Games Magazine awards Oblivion Best RPG, Best Technology, and #2 Game of the Year. Two fan-made mods, Obscuro’s Oblivion Overhaul and Francesco’s Leveled Creatures and Items for Oblivion, tied for Best Mod. Pick up the March 2007 issue of CGM to read the entire awards article.

01.23.07 - OBLIVION NOMINATED FOR IAA
The Academy of Interactive Arts and Sciences posted the nominees for this year's Interactive Achievement Awards. Oblivion has received 8 nominations, including Overall Game of the Year, Computer Game of the Year, and more.

1.22.07 - OBLIVION AWARD
GameShark named Oblivion Best RPG and Best Downloadable Content and said, "It is this vast open ended gameplay and the game's wonderfully crafted and visually stunning world that makes it the best role-playing game of 2006."

01.19.07 - OBLIVION AWARD
ActionTrip's readers name Oblivion Game of the Year (People's Choice).

1.18.07 - SHIVERING ISLES ANNOUNCED
Bethesda Softworks®, a ZeniMax Media company, today confirmed the upcoming release of The Elder Scrolls IV®: Shivering Isles™, the official expansion for the award-winning The Elder Scrolls IV®: Oblivion™. Read the full press release here and read more about Shivering Isles here.

01.16.07 - OBLIVION AWARDS
360 Gamer Magazine names Oblivion Best Action/Adventure, Best RPG, Best Download Content, and Best Xbox 360 Game in issue #21, available on newstands now. Blog Critics Magazine names Oblivion Best RPG and PC Game of the Year.

01.15.07 - OBLIVION AWARD
RPG Fan names Oblivion PC RPG of the Year. 91.7 KAXE names Oblivion in their Top 3 Games of the Year and give its The Legendary Perfect 101 Award.

01.12.07 - OBLIVION AWARDS
GameZone named Oblivion XBox 360 and PC Best Roleplaying Game and said, "Oblivion is a masterpiece all around." The Daily Beacon named Oblivion Game of the Year, and British Gaming Blog gave Oblivion the Reader's Choice Award.

01.10.07 - ARMCHAIR GENERAL AWARDS
Armchair General named Oblivion RPG of the Year and Game of the Year and said, "There isn’t a single RPG out there, save Oblivion’s prequels, which offer such a delicious conglomerate of quality and quantity. Oblivion does not disappoint."

01.09.07 - KNIGHTS OF THE NINE REVIEW
GamePro.com has posted a review of Knights of the Nine, giving it a score of 4.25 out of 5 and saying Knights of the Nine "... offers a full-fledged adventure which matches or exceeds the four main optional quest lines in the game."

01.08.07 - VOTE FOR OBLIVION MOBILE
Oblivion Mobile has made the short list in three categories in IGN's Best of IGN 2006 Wireless Readers' Choice. Go here to vote for Oblivion Mobile!

01.08.07 - KNIGHTS OF THE NINE REVIEW
Game Industry News awarded Knights of the Nine with 5 out of 5 gems and said, "... Knights will inject some real life into Oblivion for you, especially if you have started to wander off and play other titles."

01.03.07 - TEAMXBOX AWARD
TeamXbox named Oblivion RPG of the Year and said, "The game blew gamers away with its vivid graphics and seriously deep gameplay."

01.02.07 - MORE AWARDS FOR OBLIVION
Oblivion won several awards over the Holidays. Check out the awards page for all of the new awards.

 
 
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