{"id":24920,"date":"2012-10-11T17:37:55","date_gmt":"2012-10-11T07:37:55","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/power-up.space\/?p=24920"},"modified":"2012-10-11T17:38:13","modified_gmt":"2012-10-11T07:38:13","slug":"bethesda-softworks-dishonoredtm-now-available-in-australia-and-new-zealand","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.impulsegamer.com\/wordpress\/?p=24920","title":{"rendered":"BETHESDA SOFTWORKS\u2019 DISHONORED NOW AVAILABLE IN AUSTRALIA AND NEW ZEALAND"},"content":{"rendered":"

Arkane Studios\u2019 Highly Anticipated First-Person Action Game Hits Stores<\/em><\/p>\n

Sydney, Australia \u2013 October 11, 2012\u00a0 \u2013<\/strong>\u00a0 Bethesda Softworks\u00ae, a ZeniMax\u00ae Media company, today announced that Arkane Studios\u2019 first-person action game, Dishonored\u2122<\/em><\/strong>, is now available in retail stores across Australa and New Zealand. Developed under co-creative directors, Raphael Colantonio, lead designer on\u00a0Arx Fatalis\u00ae<\/em>, and Harvey Smith, lead designer on\u00a0Deus Ex\u00ae<\/em>, Dishonored <\/em><\/strong>is available for the Xbox 360\u00ae video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, PlayStation\u00ae3 computer entertainment system, and PC. Dishonored<\/em><\/strong> has already garnered critical acclaim, winning over 50 awards at the 2012 Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3) as well GamesCom\u2019s \u201cGame of the Show.\u201d<\/p>\n

Dishonored<\/em><\/strong> has earned praise from some of the industry\u2019s most influential outlets including IGN (9.2\/10), GameSpot (9\/10), CVG (95%), GamesMaster (95%) and EDGE (9\/10).<\/p>\n

\u201cWe wanted to create a very physical first-person action game that encourages players to play the way they want by providing them with versatile game systems\u201d \u00a0said\u00a0Raphael\u00a0Colantonio, President, Arkane Studios. \u201cWe\u2019ve watched gamers play\u00a0Dishonored<\/em>\u00a0at consumer events and we’ve seen some amazing gameplay choices and power combinations. We\u2019re very proud of our development team\u2019s final product, and excited to see the game in the hands of gamers.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cThe team at Arkane Studios set out to create an original game with a deep story, set in an immersive world, full of player choice\u2026and they have delivered on all aspects,\u201d said Vlatko Andonov, President, Bethesda Softworks. \u201cWe couldn\u2019t be more proud of Dishonored<\/em> and can\u2019t wait for fans to finally get their hands on it.\u201d<\/p>\n

In Dishonored<\/em>, players take on the role of Corvo, a supernatural assassin driven by revenge. Players can creatively eliminate enemies using a flexible combat system that combines supernatural abilities and numerous weapons. Dishonored <\/em>gives players the choice to pursue targets under the cover of darkness or boldly attack with weapons drawn. Every choice made controls each mission and the game’s ultimate conclusion.\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n

Dishonored<\/em><\/strong> <\/strong>features a renowned and award-winning ensemble of actors including Academy Award\u00ae winner, Susan Sarandon (\u201cThelma & Louise,\u201d \u201cDead Man Walking\u201d), Golden Globe\u00ae winner, Brad Dourif (\u201cThe Lord of the Rings\u201d trilogy, \u201cOne Flew Over the Cuckoos Nest\u201d), Emmy\u00ae Award nominees Carrie Fisher (original \u201cStar Wars\u201d trilogy) and John Slattery (\u201cMad Men\u201d), Michael Madsen (\u201cThelma & Louise,\u201d \u201cReservoir Dogs,\u201d \u201cKill Bill\u201d) and Lena Headey (\u201c300,\u201d \u201cGame of Thrones\u201d).<\/p>\n

Dishonored<\/em><\/strong> is now available in Australia and New Zealand and throughout Europe on the Xbox 360\u00ae video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, PlayStation\u00ae 3 computer entertainment system and Games for Windows.<\/p>\n

Dishonored<\/em><\/strong> has been rated MA15+ by the Australian Classification Board. In New Zealand it has been rated R18 (Graphic Violence) by the OFLC. \u00a0For more information about Dishonored<\/em><\/strong> visit: www.dishonored.com<\/a>.<\/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 DOOM\u00ae<\/em>,\u00a0QUAKE\u00ae<\/em>,\u00a0The Elder Scrolls\u00ae<\/em>,\u00a0Fallout\u00ae,<\/em>\u00a0Wolfenstein\u00ae<\/em>\u00a0\u00a0and RAGE\u00ae<\/em>\u00a0.<\/em>\u00a0\u00a0Among the world\u2019s top development studios creating titles for ZeniMax are Bethesda Game Studios, id Software, Arkane Studios, MachineGames Studios, Tango Gameworks and ZeniMax Online Studios. For more information on Bethesda Softworks\u2019 products, visit\u00a0www.bethsoft.com<\/a>.\u00a0\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n

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Arkane Studios\u2019 Highly Anticipated First-Person Action Game Hits Stores Sydney, Australia \u2013 October 11, 2012\u00a0 \u2013\u00a0 Bethesda Softworks\u00ae, a ZeniMax\u00ae Media company, today announced that Arkane Studios\u2019 first-person action game, Dishonored\u2122, is now available in retail stores across Australa and New Zealand. Developed under co-creative directors, Raphael Colantonio, lead designer on\u00a0Arx Fatalis\u00ae, and Harvey Smith,<\/p>\n

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