Kotaku: Zenimax Media

Doom No Longer Regulated Like Porn in Germany

Owen Good — Wed, 31 Aug 2011 22:00:00 EDT

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When they were released in Germany, Doom and Doom 2 were immediately "indexed" into a government regulated category that includes porn. A successful appeal of that decision has them now rated for older teenagers to buy, Joystiq reports. More »

Fallout: New Vegas' First Add-On Pack is an Xbox 360 Exclusive

Brian Crecente — Wed, 17 Nov 2010 10:20:00 EST

The Xbox 360 version of Fallout: New Vegas is getting a new mission pack on Dec. 21 called Dead Money, Bethesda said today. More »

Did The House of Fallout Just Buy Another Studio?

Michael McWhertor — Wed, 03 Nov 2010 22:00:00 EDT

Bethesda (and parent company ZeniMax) has gone on a major shopping spree over the past few years, expanding far beyond Oblivion and Fallout, swallowing up the creators of Doom and Resident Evil. And it doesn't look like they're stopping there. More »

The Man Who Made Resident Evil Is Making His Last Game

Michael McWhertor — Wed, 03 Nov 2010 15:40:00 EDT

The director of great video games old (Resident Evil) and new (Vanquish) is going to get out of the business of directing games after his next unannounced title. Instead, famed creator Shinji Mikami will be focusing on things more... presidential. More »

EA No Longer A Focus For id's Rage

Mike Fahey — Tue, 15 Dec 2009 10:40:00 EST

EA's involvement with id Software's combination first-person shooter/racer Rage has come to an end, with publishing duties acquired by id's new parent company ZeniMax Media. More »

Bethesda's Parent Captures Prey

Mike Fahey — Wed, 09 Sep 2009 15:20:00 EDT

According to official trademark assignment documents, Bethesda Softworks' parent company ZeniMax Media now owns the rights to the first-person shooter Prey, and they're filing trademarks left and right. More »

Bethesda's Big Move

Brian Crecente — Fri, 26 Jun 2009 18:00:00 EDT

When Oblivion and Doom meet, the Fallout is bound to yield surprises; and perhaps offer some insight into the future of the video game industry. More »

But What Does John Romero Think? [Updated]

Brian Ashcraft — Wed, 24 Jun 2009 22:00:00 EDT

ZeniMax Media, parent company of Fallout 3 and Elder Scrolls studio Bethesda Softworks, announced today that it is purchasing legendary Doom and Wolfenstein developer id Software. What does id co-founder John Romero think? More »

How Fallout 3 Is Different Than Oblivion

AJ Glasser — Wed, 01 Oct 2008 11:00:00 EDT

Oblivion had tons of girlie things for me to do. I could pick pretty flowers, collect pretty crystals and buy pretty clothes. Fallout 3 is distinctly un-pretty, but what did you expect from an irradiated post-apocalyptic Earth? The only flowers you'll find here contain death, and you can forget those fancy brocade gowns. I never played the first two Fallouts and have very little sentimental attachment to Pip-boy, Vault 101, or Dogmeat. When early impressions of Fallout 3 labeled the game as "Oblivion with guns," I thought: sign me up. But many diehard fans and purists don't want that. They want an experience that's true to the spirit of the original Fallout, a game that builds on the innovations and atmosphere that evolved in Fallout 2. After being filled in by Manfriend, I was able to take a look at Fallout 3 and judge for myself if it has more in common with Oblivion than it does with Fallout. And after three hours with the game, I've decided… it's 50-50. More »

Bethesda Grows European Publishing Arm

Mike Fahey — Mon, 18 Feb 2008 12:20:45 EST

Fallout 3 developer Bethesda looks to take a more direct approach to the European market as parent company ZeniMax Media opens a London office to facilitate self-publishing of titles across Europe under the Bethesda Softworks brand. Located in the heart of London's West End, ZeniMax Europe is being head up by industry vet Sean Brennan. "We are happy to be part of the ZeniMax family," said Sean "Building upon their great reputation and extending their direct reach throughout Europe and the UK is an exciting, new phase in the expansion of the company.

"We are happy to be part of the ZeniMax family," said Sean "Building upon their great reputation and extending their direct reach throughout Europe and the UK is an exciting, new phase in the expansion of the company."

The first games to be published by the new office are the eagerly anticipated Fallout 3 and Rogue Warrior, which we haven't heard any new on in quite some time. Nice to know it still exists. More »