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“I need to get better at this”: Before Todd Howard & Bethesda Joined Xbox, His Original Inspiration for Video Games Started With Apple
“I need to get better at this”: Before Todd Howard & Bethesda Joined Xbox, His Original Inspiration for Video Games Started With Apple Every gaming legend starts somewhere, and Todd Howard’s story begins with an old Apple computer, a broken game, and a dream. Long before Skyrim or Starfield, he was just a curious kid trying to figure out how games worked. Today, he’s the creative force behind Bethesda, the minds behind some of gaming’s most iconic titles. […] This post belongs to FandomWire and first appeared on FandomWire
May 17
The Elder Scrolls 6 – Todd Howard’s Comments, Delay Updates, Xbox Exclusivity Odds, and Bethesda’s Post-Starfield Focus
The Elder Scrolls 6 – Todd Howard’s Comments, Delay Updates, Xbox Exclusivity Odds, and Bethesda’s Post-Starfield Focus One can’t deny the fact that Elder Scrolls 6 has a lot riding on its shoulders. Bethesda and Todd Howard’s follow-up to the insanely successful predecessor, Elder Scrolls 5: Skyrim, has remained on the minds of gamers who’ve been patiently awaiting the next installment in the developer’s flagship RPG franchise. Unfortunately, Bethesda hasn’t given fans […] This post belongs to FandomWire and first appeared on FandomWire
May 16
Starfield Update Live in Steam Beta, Adds Very Low Graphical Settings and 2 GB Creation Support
Starfield Update Live in Steam Beta, Adds Very Low Graphical Settings and 2 GB Creation SupportThe update also deploys your vehicle when landing anywhere, adds 32:9 and 32:10 resolutions, and allows for bundling Creations in the Store.
May 7
“Waiting 10+ years for a sequel… is extremely silly”: Todd Howard Making Bethesda Focus on Elder Scrolls 6 Has Led to Another Bethesda Game as Collateral Damage
“Waiting 10+ years for a sequel… is extremely silly”: Todd Howard Making Bethesda Focus on Elder Scrolls 6 Has Led to Another Bethesda Game as Collateral Damage After the horrendous release of Starfield in 2023, Bethesda shifted its focus to its next project, Elder Scrolls 6. It’s been six years since the game was first announced. Its 30-second trailer didn’t give us much but revealed a sprawling landscape and the title’s logo. The wait for Elder Scrolls 6 has felt like a […] This post belongs to FandomWire and first appeared on FandomWire
Apr 26
“It’s everything I’d hoped for”:Skyrim Writer Is Happy With One Aspect of Starfield That Xbox Exclusivity Will Steal From Elder Scrolls 6
“It’s everything I’d hoped for”:Skyrim Writer Is Happy With One Aspect of Starfield That Xbox Exclusivity Will Steal From Elder Scrolls 6 Starfield might’ve launched with more of a sputter than a roar. But let’s give credit where it’s due, the game’s been on a steady upward trajectory, especially due to the addition of the modding community. The mods have filled in the empty space with creativity, literally. Even Bethesda’s studio design director, Emil Pagliarulo, the guy […] This post belongs to FandomWire and first appeared on FandomWire
Apr 24
The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered All-Time Steam Concurrent Player Count Tops 180K, Lower Than Starfield
The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered All-Time Steam Concurrent Player Count Tops 180K, Lower Than StarfieldBethesda Softworks and Virtuos’ action role-playing game, The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered, has reached an all-time concurrent player count of 180,000 on Valve’s digital distribution platform, Steam. According to… The post The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered All-Time Steam Concurrent Player Count Tops 180K, Lower Than Starfield appeared first on TwistedVoxel .
Apr 23
“Their games are so polished”: Bethesda Dev Praises Rockstar on GTA 6, Admits Todd Howard Won’t Hire a Bigger Team for Elder Scrolls 6
“Their games are so polished”: Bethesda Dev Praises Rockstar on GTA 6, Admits Todd Howard Won’t Hire a Bigger Team for Elder Scrolls 6 Bethesda officially confirmed The Elder Scrolls 6 back in 2018, but we’ve basically heard nothing since then. After the release of Starfield and its Shattered Space DLC, fans can expect the studio to grow its team to meet the scale of The Elder Scrolls 6. According to former Bethesda animator Jeremy Bryant says that won’t […] This post belongs to FandomWire and first appeared on FandomWire
Apr 22
An Oblivion Remaster Can Never Recapture The Magic I Felt In 2007
An Oblivion Remaster Can Never Recapture The Magic I Felt In 2007 At long last, it seems we are finally getting  that big remaster of The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion. And that’s just the bee's knees. I loved Oblivion. So why don't I feel very excited?  Oblivion floored me when I first played it on PlayStation 3 in 2007. It was my first exposure to not only the series but also to big, open-world western RPGs. The level of freedom astounded me, from the moment Emperor Patrick Stewart freed me from my prison and the Jurassic Park-like reveal of Cyrodiil that followed, to finding out I could kill a dude and be invited to join a cool club of totally normal cloaked samaritans with good intentions. You’re saying I can climb (read: awkwardly skip upwards) that mountain in the distance? I’m sold.  It was the first time since Grand Theft Auto III that I felt I had limitless opportunities in a video game. That freedom was so intoxicating that I tolerated the game's horrendous menu and inventory system, constantly having to jump to accelerate the strange passive stat leveling system, and the litany of mechanically awkward interactions that have since aged into a blend of peak comedy and modern art. With those warm memories at the forefront, I pored over the leaked screenshots of this probably-real remaster and found myself simply thinking "neat." My muted reaction has little to do with the alleged facelift potentially sapping the original world of its whimsical glow. Slowly but surely, I realized a remaster can't capture the core of why Oblivion made such a mark in my life; it gave me something I had never experienced at the time. That has very much changed.  In the whopping 18 years since I finished Oblivion, I've experienced the same freedoms it offered many times over in other games – and done better, at that. The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, Red Dead Redemption II, and Oblivion's own sequel, Skyrim, have all outclassed the 2006 RPG in one aspect or another, whether it's boasting bigger worlds, better quests, superior combat, or stronger storytelling. No NPC has topped Oblivion’s Annoying Fan, however, including Bethesda itself (at least you tried, Starfield). So if I’m more likely to taint my near two-decade-old memory of the game by unfavorably comparing it to what's come after, what would I be coming to this remaster for?  Oblivion was a great game, but what I want to experience again most of all is the intangible excitement that came from it being a novelty. A remaster can't scrub my brain clean of my overexposure to games of its ilk. That's one of the unfortunate but inevitable drawbacks of any remaster (or remake, for that matter). Sure, Oblivion will look much nicer, and I'll check it out in the name of nostalgia and media-obligated science, but I'll really be chasing a high that is simply unattainable.  Remasters are great for making games look and play "the way you remember them," but they can't make you feel the same way you did the first time. Some come close; the Dead Space remake added new mechanical bells and whistles to make the game even scarier on the second go around. Metroid Prime Remastered reinforced that title as one of the best ever, and there are still few shooters like it. Perhaps it's because Oblivion is one of the originators of a now oversaturated genre that the idea of going back to it is less appealing without that now-expired novelty factor.  It could also be that Bethesda's RPGs have been losing their usual iron grip on me since Fallout 4. The novelty of freedom that their adventures once monopolized has now been plundered by other games, leaving me to see the aging warts in their titles without the thick layer of magic to obscure them. I bounced off Starfield pretty hard, so can what's essentially an 18-year-old version of that basic blueprint hook me the same way it once did? I'm not sure.  To avoid sounding too much like a sourpuss, I'm very much open to being proven wrong. I don’t know what the remaster would have to do to recapture my love in other ways; maybe my lengthy time away from it will make it feel "new" again. In recent years, I have found myself enjoying more throwback-style games such as Hi-Fi Rush and, most recently, South of Midnight, whose simpler templates feel refreshing in the current landscape. The Oblivion remaster could land with me in the same way: a fun time machine to before open-world RPGs became overly complex and bloated affairs.  It's probably healthy that I’ve recalibrated my expectations for this potential remaster from "rose-colored" to "realistic." I’m less likely to kid myself into thinking I'd be having the same type of fun I did in 2007. I’m not saying I won’t experience some degree of enjoyment and will suddenly hate the game. But will I be as utterly enchanted as I was as a 19-year-old who didn't know video game worlds could be that expansive? Absolutely not, and I'm coming to grips with being okay with that.  
Apr 21
The Elder Scrolls 6 – Former Bethesda Animator Believes Studio Won’t Expand Team for Development
The Elder Scrolls 6 – Former Bethesda Animator Believes Studio Won’t Expand Team for DevelopmentJeremy Bryant, who has worked with Bethesda on major games like Skyrim and Starfield, spoke about the company's processes.
Apr 21
Skyrim Lives On As Its AI Mod Powered NPCs Just Threw Shade at Starfield’s Scripted Vibes
Skyrim Lives On As Its AI Mod Powered NPCs Just Threw Shade at Starfield’s Scripted Vibes It’s 2025, and gamers are still finding ways to bring new things to The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim. It’s been more than a decade since the game came out, but it’s still going strong, thanks to the modding community that refuses to let it die. The evolution of AI technology has only helped modders with […] This post belongs to FandomWire and first appeared on FandomWire
Apr 15
“There are superfans who will never leave that game”: Ex Starfield Dev’s Comment Should be Todd Howard’s Wake-up Call for Elder Scrolls 6
“There are superfans who will never leave that game”: Ex Starfield Dev’s Comment Should be Todd Howard’s Wake-up Call for Elder Scrolls 6 The last couple of years haven’t been kind to Bethesda. At one point, Todd Howard and his team were known for creating revolutionary games. However, that reputation has crashed hard after the release of Starfield. The sci-RPG was supposed to be Howard’s magnum opus. However, it proved to be one of the biggest disasters in […] This post belongs to FandomWire and first appeared on FandomWire
Apr 14
Xbox’s June Showcase Could Be the Last Chance for Bethesda to Redeem Starfield With Their New DLC
Xbox’s June Showcase Could Be the Last Chance for Bethesda to Redeem Starfield With Their New DLC Imagine blasting off into space, armed with dreams of exploring the stars, building epic ships, and writing your name across the cosmos like a glittery signature. Now imagine landing on your 30th identical gray rock with nothing but a half-eaten Chunks bar and a bugged-out companion whispering nonsense into your ear.  Yep, that’s been the […] This post belongs to FandomWire and first appeared on FandomWire
Apr 12
2025 Xbox Games Showcase Includes Outer Worlds 2 Direct
2025 Xbox Games Showcase Includes Outer Worlds 2 Direct Microsoft announced the date for the comapny's 2025 Xbox Games Showcase, along with a special presentation on The Outer Worlds 2 , the sequel to the 2019 game . The Showcase will be streamed on June 8, 2025. This will fall during Summer Game Fest 2025. It is also about when the company used to share its E3 presentations, back when the event existed. It’s unknown what Microsoft has planned for the Xbox Games Showcase 2025. Like previous years, it will show off what’s in development across the various Xbox studios, including those at Bethesda and Activision. Microsoft have also confirmed that third-party games will have a presence in the line-up. The focus will likely be on Xbox Series X titles, though we have seen Xbox One games appear in the past during these types of presentations too. The only game confirmed is The Outer Worlds 2 , which will be the focus of an additional second presentation after the main showcase. This is nothing new for Xbox, as the 2024 Xbox Games Showcase featured a dedicated showcase for Call of Duty: Black Ops 6, and 2023 featured a special Starfield presentation going over the Bethesda game. With this presentation, it’s clear that Microsoft expects The Outer Worlds 2 to be the company's big holiday release for this year. If this is the case, it will be the second Obsidian project to release in 2025, alongside Avowed . The Xbox Games Showcase 2025 will be streamed through the official Xbox channels on YouTube , Twitch and Facebook . It will start at 10am PDT/1pm EDT/6pm BST/7pm CEST on June 8, 2025. EDT/6pm BST/7pm CEST. The Outer Worlds 2 Direct showcase will follow immediately afterwards. The presentation will be available in 40 languages, along with British and American Sign Language and English audio descriptions. The Outer Worlds 2 Direct showcase will follow immediately afterwards. The post 2025 Xbox Games Showcase Includes Outer Worlds 2 Direct appeared first on Siliconera .
Apr 9
Xbox Games Showcase And The Outer Worlds 2 Direct Set For June 8
Xbox Games Showcase And The Outer Worlds 2 Direct Set For June 8 Microsoft’s annual summer Xbox Showcase has been set for June 8. As in previous years, it will be a double feature with a presentation dedicated to The Outer Worlds 2 airing immediately afterward. The Xbox Showcase occurs during the week of Summer Game Fest and begins at 10 a.m. PT/1 p.m. ET. Like previous years, the event is a digital-only showcase, meaning it's pre-taped instead of being a live event.  As with the Starfield and Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 Directs the last two years, The Outer Worlds 2 Direct promises to reveal new gameplay and details about the upcoming RPG with an inside look at Obsidian Games and insights from its developers. The game was announced in 2021, but got its first gameplay reveal during The Game Awards last December. The Outer Worlds 2 The 2024 Xbox Showcase revealed new titles like Gears of War: E-Day and Mixtape , provided updates and gameplay reveals for long-in-development titles like Perfect Dark , State of Decay 3 , and Fable (which was recently delayed to 2026), and showcased third-party titles like Metal Gear Solid: Delta Snake Eater and Wuchang: Fallen Feathers .  There’s a good chance we could see some, if not most, of these titles make another appearance. Other titles that could appear include Ninja Gaiden 4 (which is being published by Xbox Game Studios), the noir action stealth deck-builder Sleight of Hand (an Xbox console exclusive), or the cozy survival game Winter Burrow . We’ll have to tune in on June 8 to find out. What game(s) do you hope to see at the Xbox Showcase? Let us know in the comments. 
Apr 9
Rumour — Starfield PS5 Release Could Happen In 2025 Alongside Second Expansion
Rumour — Starfield PS5 Release Could Happen In 2025 Alongside Second ExpansionRumours of Starfield coming to the PS5 have reignited in a new report, which claims that the game could be out later this year alongside a new expansion. The post Rumour — Starfield PS5 Release Could Happen In 2025 Alongside Second Expansion appeared first on PlayStation Universe .
Mar 31
Starfield’s Development Schedule Was More Strict Than Skyrim’s – Former Developer
Starfield’s Development Schedule Was More Strict Than Skyrim’s – Former DeveloperThe developer also spoke about how many of Skyrim's cool features, like werewolves, were originally side-projects that got developed.
Mar 28
“We’ve hit a real sweet spot with Starfield”: For All Its Flaws, Todd Howard Needs to Bring the Only Thing Starfield Got Right to Elder Scrolls 6
“We’ve hit a real sweet spot with Starfield”: For All Its Flaws, Todd Howard Needs to Bring the Only Thing Starfield Got Right to Elder Scrolls 6 Bethesda presented Starfield as its magnum opus. However, when the game debuted in 2023, it was plagued with controversies. Gamers believed that they had once again fallen for Todd Howard’s sweet lies, and the RPG was nothing like what the studio had promised. Gamers felt that Starfield was nothing but a shallow open-world universe that […] This post belongs to FandomWire and first appeared on FandomWire
Mar 18
“That creates a lot of chaos sometimes”: Elder Scrolls 6 Runs on the Same Engine as Starfield But I’ll Be Damned If Todd Howard Lets Its Worst Flaw Bleed Into TES6
“That creates a lot of chaos sometimes”: Elder Scrolls 6 Runs on the Same Engine as Starfield But I’ll Be Damned If Todd Howard Lets Its Worst Flaw Bleed Into TES6 It’s been six years since the reveal of Elder Scrolls 6, and fans continue to wait for the game to hit the shelves. Considering the fact that Elder Scrolls is one of the best western RPG franchises out there, with Skyrim still dominating the charts, it’s no surprise that the anticipation is high. However, Bethesda’s […] This post belongs to FandomWire and first appeared on FandomWire
Mar 15
“Currently there are no plans for a payment system”: Bethesda’s Controversial Paid Feature That Started With Skyrim, Fallout 4 Led To Devastating Backlash in Starfield
“Currently there are no plans for a payment system”: Bethesda’s Controversial Paid Feature That Started With Skyrim, Fallout 4 Led To Devastating Backlash in Starfield Over the years, gamers and critics alike have criticized Bethesda for a number of things. Even though the studio has given some genre-defining RPGs, it has made some terrible decisions along the way, which has tanked the studio’s reputation. One of many things that fans despise about Bethesda is the aspect of paid mods. It […] This post belongs to FandomWire and first appeared on FandomWire
Mar 15
Starfield Creations Showing PlayStation Logo Among Supported Platforms, PS5 Release May Be Soon
Starfield Creations Showing PlayStation Logo Among Supported Platforms, PS5 Release May Be SoonStarfield Creations are beginning to show the PlayStation logo among supported platforms, suggesting that a PS5 release may be happen soon. The PS5 version of Starfield appears to be getting… The post Starfield Creations Showing PlayStation Logo Among Supported Platforms, PS5 Release May Be Soon appeared first on TwistedVoxel .
Mar 15
StarfieldStarfield is a next-generation roleplaying game set in space, created by the acclaimed team behind The Elder Scrolls and Fallout.