Lynda
Carter Joins the Voice Cast of
The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion
ROCKVILLE, MD. (Aug. 17, 2005) - Bethesda
Game Studios announced today that actress Lynda Carter will
lend her voice talents to the award-winning videogame, The
Elder Scrolls® IV: Oblivion™. Developed for both
the Xbox 360™ videogame and entertainment system from
Microsoft, and PC platforms, Oblivion is one of the
year's most highly-anticipated games and sequel to the best-selling
role playing game of 2002, Morrowind®.
Already receiving accolades in
the games industry, Oblivion was recently voted "RPG
of Show" by the Best of E3 Game Critics Awards, and Xbox.com
called the game "one of the best-looking games ever seen."
Created by Bethesda Softworks, Oblivion will launch
this holiday season.
Lynda Carter will join an all-star cast of
Hollywood actors to give voice to the Nordic race in Oblivion.
Carter is a veteran in The Elder Scrolls series, having previously
voiced a character in the highly successful Morrowind, which
sold more than 4 million units.
"Working on Morrowind was a wonderful
experience," said Carter. "It was my first foray
into videogames, and it was great fun to be part of a groundbreaking
title that brought millions of gamers to explore the endless
world. I am honored to come back and participate in the making
of Oblivion which represents another major step forward
in the evolution of videogames."
Best known for her starring role as the crime-fighting
superhero, "Wonder Woman," in the hit television
series, Carter has since appeared in more than 50 films and
television shows. This summer, Carter stars in the Disney
film, "Sky High" and in "The Dukes of Hazzard"
for Warner Bros, both of which have enjoyed box office success
and are currently listed in the top five movies based on box
office revenues. This fall Carter returns to television drama
in "Law and Order" and "Law and Order: Special
Victims Unit," with both programs slated for broadcast
in September 2005.
"With the many projects Lynda is currently
involved in, we are thrilled she was able to find time to
join our cast again," said Todd Howard, executive producer
for Oblivion. "Our goal with Oblivion is
to deliver the most unique and lifelike gaming experience,
so adding her talent and personality to some of our characters
was a perfect fit."
Oblivion allows gamers to explore a
graphically stunning world that helps define the next generation
of videogames. To complete the game's mission, the player
must trek through mystical forests and dimly lit dungeons,
interact with a variety of inhabitants, and use might and
magic against foul beasts in order to replace the lost heir
to the throne.
The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion has
not yet been rated by the ESRB. For more information on the
title visit the official web site at www.elderscrolls.com.
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