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Check your inbox: Dawnguard beta keys deployed

An overwhelming number of fans signed up for our Skyrim Xbox 360 beta — so many that we’re only able to issue codes to .005 of the applicants.

Lucky fans began receiving emails tonight from “The Elder Scrolls”, and we’ll be done completing the deployment tomorrow. Within the email, users will receive an Xbox LIVE redemption code, as well as details on how to participate in our private feedback forum.

Thanks in advance for your comments and feedback. And for those that didn’t get in, we plan on doing this again.

1.6 Update for Xbox 360 (English)

Beginning on Friday, the 1.6 update for Skyrim became available on Xbox LIVE for English territories. The update adds Mounted Combat, new bug fixes, and support for Skyrim’s upcoming game add-on, Dawnguard.

Once we have details on when the update will be available in other territories, we’ll share more information. Likewise, we’ll be sending out our Skyrim beta details to applicants early this week.

1.6 release notes after the break…

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E3 2012: Save the Date

We’re getting closer to E3, so we’re all using this weekend as an opportunity to rest our voices. Come Tuesday, things get crazy… crazy awesome.

To help you plan your E3 week, here’s some dates and times to remember.*

Monday, June 4th

  • 1.00pm PST | G4TV shows the first-ever live demo for Dishonored

 Tuesday, June 5th

  • 11.00am PST | ZeniMax Online’s Paul Sage shows off The Elder Scrolls Online on GameTrailers TV
  • 11.50am PST | GameTrailers TV features Dishonored co-creative director Raphael Colantonio
  • 1.15pm PST | Get a first look at Dawnguard from Todd Howard on GameTrailers TV
  • 3.15pm PST | Todd visits with G4TV to showcase Dawnguard  

Wednesday, June 6th

  • 10.05am PST | Get the lowdown on The Elder Scrolls Online E3 on GameSpot.com
  • 1.15pm PST | Dawnguard presentation on Machinima.com
  • 2.05pm PST | More Dawnguard, this time with Gamespot.com
  • 2.25pm | Gamespot.com viewers can check out demo of Dishonored
  • 4.20pm | Dishonored presentation for IGN.com
  • 4.45pm PST | Tune into G4TV to see a presentation of The Elder Scrolls Online
  • 5.40pm PST | MMO fans can catch more on The Elder Scrolls Online at IGN.com

 Thursday, June 7th

  • 11.15am PST | ZeniMax Online shares The Elder Scrolls Online with Machinima.com viewers
  • 3.15pm PST | Machinima.com closes things out with a look at Dishonored

*dates and times are subject to change.

 

E3: Apply for the Dawnguard Beta on Xbox 360

Want a chance to play Dawnguard early? Following the success of our PC beta updates, we’re excited to announce our Dawnguard Beta for Xbox 360.

Visit DawnguardBeta.ElderScrolls.com to apply. The process should only take a couple minutes, but make sure to fill out all the information accurately. Applicants need a registered account on our official forums and you’ll want to make sure your forum email address is updated.

We will be selecting applicants in about a week. Players accepted into the beta will receive an Xbox LIVE code to redeem Dawnguard. The beta is the full version (complete with Xbox LIVE achievements) and those participating will not have to purchase the content.

Thanks again for your continued support of Skyrim!

APPLY FOR THE 360 DAWNGUARD BETA

Pre-order items for Dishonored announced

 

With E3 less than a week away, expect to start seeing a lot more of Dishonored. To get a jump start, today we’re revealing US pre-order incentives that will be available at launch.

Physical and downloadable bonuses include:

  • GameStop – Arcane Assassin Downloadable Upgrade Pack & Dishonored Tarot cards
  • Best Buy – Shadow Rat Downloadable Upgrade Pack & Whale Oil USB Lamp
  • Amazon – Backstreet Butcher Downloadable Upgrade Pack
  • Walmart – Acrobatic Killer Downloadable Upgrade Pack
  • Target – Smart Phone Dishonored Decal

More pre-order information, including details on territories outside of the United States, will arrive in the weeks ahead. In the meantime, check out the Flickr slideshow below for more details on these pre-order only items.