{"id":17920,"date":"2011-12-16T18:23:22","date_gmt":"2011-12-16T08:23:22","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/power-up.space\/?p=17920"},"modified":"2011-12-16T18:23:22","modified_gmt":"2011-12-16T08:23:22","slug":"10-million-copies-of-%e2%80%98game-of-the-year%e2%80%99-winner-the-elder-scrolls-v-skyrim-shipped","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.impulsegamer.com\/wordpress\/?p=17920","title":{"rendered":"10 MILLION COPIES OF \u2018GAME OF THE YEAR\u2019 WINNER THE ELDER SCROLLS V: SKYRIM SHIPPED"},"content":{"rendered":"

Sales and Numerous \u2018Game of the Year\u2019 Awards Underscore Worldwide Popularity<\/em><\/strong>\u00a0<\/p>\n

Sydney, Australia\u00a0\u2013\u00a0December 16, 2011 <\/strong>\u2013 ZeniMax\u00ae Media Inc. today announced that 10 million units of Bethesda Softworks\u2019\u00ae\u00a0The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim<\/em><\/strong>\u00a0have been shipped for the Xbox 360\u00aevideo game entertainment system from Microsoft, PlayStation\u00ae3 computer entertainment system, and PC, representing approximately $650 million in retail sales since its release on November 11. The PC version of\u00a0Skyrim<\/em><\/strong>\u00a0in North America outsold all other PC games by a factor of over three to one in the month of its release. Large retail reorders across all platforms and record-breaking digital sales reflect the ongoing global demand by consumers excited to explore this extraordinary fantasy epic.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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Bethesda Softworks\u2019\u00ae\u00a0Skyrim<\/em><\/strong>\u00a0has already garnered over two dozen \u2018Game of the Year\u2019 awards from major outlets worldwide, including winning the top honor of Game of the Year at the 2011 Video Game Awards which are voted on by a panel of editors from the industry\u2019s most respected magazines and websites. In addition,\u00a0Skyrim<\/em><\/strong>\u00a0has received \u2018Game of the Year\u2019 awards from numerous other game critics, which, to date include such respected media outlets as G4TV, Official Xbox Magazine and\u00a0Machinima.com<\/a>.\u00a0Skyrim<\/em><\/strong>\u00a0was named \u2018Most -Played Game of 2011\u2019 by Raptr, based on research data which confirms its highly popular gameplay experience.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

\u201cWe are gratified that\u00a0Skyrim<\/em><\/strong>\u00a0continues to garner high review scores and accolades around the world,\u201d said Robert Altman, Chairman and CEO of ZeniMax Media. \u201cWe are most grateful to our fans for their support and enthusiasm for the game, and their love of the hundreds of hours of gameplay it offers. We continue to strive to deliver the highest quality entertainment experience for everyone.\u00a02012 will be another huge year for our fans, with the release of the Creation Kit, as well as exciting DLC which will add to the richness of this epic adventure.”\u00a0<\/p>\n

\u201cSkyrim<\/em><\/strong>\u00a0is the fastest selling title in Steam’s history\u201d said Jason Holtman, Director of Business Development at Valve Corporation. \u201cBethesda\u2019s commitment to and understanding of the PC as a gaming platform shows in the great review scores, spectacular launch, and continued high player numbers that\u00a0Skyrim<\/em><\/strong>\u00a0has received.\u00a0 We are delighted that Bethesda chose to use Steamworks to support\u00a0Skyrim<\/em><\/strong>\u00a0both at retail and digitally.\u201d\u00a0<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

Skyrim<\/em><\/strong>\u00a0Is the third consecutive game developed by the team at Bethesda Game Studios\u00ae to earn \u2018Game of the Year\u2019 honors.\u00a0 Bethesda Game Studios, which was named \u2018Studio of the Year\u2019 at the 2011 Video Game Awards, also created the 2006 \u2018Game of the Year\u2019,\u00a0The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion\u00ae,\u00a0<\/em>and the 2008 \u2018Game of the Year\u2019,\u00a0Fallout\u00ae 3<\/em>.<\/strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

To date,\u00a0Skyrim\u00a0<\/em><\/strong>has received well over 200 perfect review scores worldwide, earning the highest praise from some of the industry\u2019s most influential critics including: USA Today, G4TV, The New York Times, GameSpy, Wired, Eurogamer, Destructoid, GamePro, Official Xbox Magazine, Joystiq, The Guardian, Famitsu and GamesRadar. G4TV describes\u00a0Skyrim<\/em><\/strong>\u00a0as \u201cone of the greatest games ever\u201d and Eurogamer was one of many outlets to call it a \u201cmasterpiece.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n

\u00a0For more information on\u00a0Skyrim<\/em><\/strong>\u00a0visit\u00a0http:\/\/elderscrolls.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n

\u00a0About ZeniMax Media Inc.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

ZeniMax Media is a privately owned media organization headquartered outside Washington DC with international offices in London, Paris, Frankfurt, Eindhoven, and Tokyo. Through its subsidiaries, ZeniMax Media creates and publishes original interactive entertainment content for consoles, the PC, and handheld\/wireless devices. \u00a0ZeniMax Media divisions include Bethesda Softworks, Bethesda Game Studios, id Software, Arkane Studios,\u00a0Tango Gameworks, MachineGames Sweden, ZeniMax Europe Ltd., ZeniMax Asia K.K. and ZeniMax Online Studios. \u00a0\u00a0For more information on ZeniMax Media, visit\u00a0www.zenimax.com<\/a>.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

About Bethesda Softworks<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Bethesda Softworks, part of the ZeniMax Media Inc. family of companies, is a worldwide publisher of premier interactive entertainment software. Titles featured under the Bethesda label include such blockbuster franchises as\u00a0DOOM\u00ae<\/em>,\u00a0QUAKE\u00ae<\/em>,\u00a0The Elder Scrolls\u00ae<\/em>,\u00a0Fallout\u00ae,<\/em>\u00a0Wolfenstein\u00ae<\/em>\u00a0\u00a0and RAGE\u00ae.<\/em>\u00a0\u00a0Among the world\u2019s top development studios creating titles for ZeniMax are Bethesda Game Studios, id Software, Arkane Studios, MachineGames Sweden, Tango Gameworks and ZeniMax Online Studios. For more information on Bethesda Softworks\u2019 products, visit\u00a0www.bethsoft.com<\/a>.\u00a0\u00a0<\/em>\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

About Bethesda Game Studios<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Bethesda Game Studios is the award-winning development studio known around the world for its groundbreaking work on\u00a0The Elder Scrolls<\/em>\u00a0series. Creators of the 2006 Game of the Year,\u00a0The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion\u00ae<\/em>, and 2008 Game of the Year,\u00a0Fallout\u00ae 3<\/em>,<\/strong>\u00a0Bethesda Game Studios has earned its reputation as one of the industry’s most respected and accomplished game development studios. Bethesda Game Studios\u2019 latest game,The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim<\/em>, released on 11.11.11.\u00a0Skyrim\u00a0<\/em>earned numerous nominations and awards at this year’s E3, including being named ‘Best Console Game’ and \u2018Best RPG\u2019 by the official Game Critics Awards and has been awarded more than 200 perfect review scores. For more information on Bethesda Game Studios, visit\u00a0http:\/\/bgs.bethsoft.com<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n

The Elder Scrolls, Skyrim, Oblivion, Bethesda Game Studios, Bethesda Softworks, Bethesda, ZeniMax and their related logos are registered trademarks or trademarks of ZeniMax Media Inc. in the United States and\/or in other countries. Fallout is a registered trademark or trademark of Bethesda Softworks LLC in the United States and\/or in other countries.\u00a0\u00a0DOOM<\/em>,\u00a0QUAKE<\/em>,\u00a0Wolfenstein<\/em>\u00a0\u00a0and RAGE\u00a0<\/em>are registered trademarks or trademarks of\u00a0id Software LLC\u00a0in the United States and\/or in other countries. Microsoft, Xbox, Xbox 360, Xbox Live, the Xbox logos, and the Xbox Live logo are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the U.S. and\/or other countries. PlayStation is a registered trademark of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. Other product and company names referenced herein may be trademarks of their respective owners. All Rights Reserved<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Sales and Numerous \u2018Game of the Year\u2019 Awards Underscore Worldwide Popularity\u00a0 Sydney, Australia\u00a0\u2013\u00a0December 16, 2011 \u2013 ZeniMax\u00ae Media Inc. today announced that 10 million units of Bethesda Softworks\u2019\u00ae\u00a0The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim\u00a0have been shipped for the Xbox 360\u00aevideo game entertainment system from Microsoft, PlayStation\u00ae3 computer entertainment system, and PC, representing approximately $650 million in retail<\/p>\n

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