ZeniMax Media Inc., the parent company of Bethesda Softworks, has confirmed it has begun direct publishing operations in Asia with the establishment of its Tokyo-based subsidiary, ZeniMax Asia K.K. ZeniMax Asia will be publishing titles throughout Asian territories under the Bethesda Softworks brand.

Bethesda Softworks has a successful history as a developer and publisher of award-winning titles, most recently with The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion, which won critical acclaim and countless Game of the Year awards.

While continuing to work with strategic Asian distribution partners, ZeniMax Asia plans to deliver a range of compelling titles in the coming years, including Star Trek: Conquest, Star Trek: Legacy and Fallout 3. As well it will be publishing titles from other publishers such as including Bully, Bully SE, and Major League Baseball 2K8.