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Starfield "was the best-selling video game of the week" in US for first time in nearly 3 years, reports analyst, despite Bethesda's rough PS5 port of the RPG
Despite a rocky launch and criticism regarding its PlayStation 5 port, Starfield achieved the best-selling video game status in the US for the week ending April 11th. Analyst Mat Piscatella reported the strong sales figures, which occurred around the same time as the release of the Free Lanes update and the Terran Armada DLC.
10 Best Western RPGs to play in 2026
This article ranks the 10 best Western RPGs available to play, focusing on games developed in Europe or America that emphasize deep character customization and player-driven narratives. The list includes titles like Baldur's Gate 3, The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, and Disco Elysium: The Final Cut, highlighting their unique gameplay mechanics and storytelling.
UK software sales chart for the week ending April 18, 2026 – Tomodachi Life and Pragmata come out swinging
The latest UK software sales chart for the week ending April 18, 2026, sees new releases Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream and Pragmata debut at #1 and #2 respectively. Nintendo Switch accounted for a significant portion of sales for both titles, with Pragmata seeing 13 percent of its sales from the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2.
How It Feels To Play Starfield In 2026
This review examines Starfield's Free Lanes update and Terran Armada DLC, noting that while improvements have been made since launch, the core issues of underwhelming story and gameplay loop persist. The DLCs add handcrafted locations and new mechanics like Cruise Mode and X-Tech, but the game still suffers from bugs, loading screens, and a lack of meaningful player choice, making it unlikely to convert players who were not already invested.
MMO Week in Review: Gorgon’s drama, TurtleWoW’s demise, Ashes’ docs
This week in the MMORPG genre saw significant drama and updates across various titles. Ashes of Creation's former boss released legal documents, Project Gorgon faced community backlash over bans, and TurtleWoW announced its closure following a lawsuit. Additionally, Book of Travels is transitioning to a solo offline game, while new content and updates arrived for games like Guild Wars 2, Final Fantasy XIV, and Elder Scrolls Online.
Fallout: New Vegas Remaster Unlikely Since Bethesda Lacks “Engineering Know-How”, Says Avellone
Designer Chris Avellone believes a remaster of Fallout: New Vegas is unlikely because Bethesda lacks the necessary engineering expertise. He noted that Bethesda's past acquisition of source code from Obsidian Entertainment for a small bonus indicates their limited capability to recreate the game. While both studios are now owned by Microsoft, Avellone suggests Bethesda should first attempt a Fallout 3 remaster to gain experience.
☢️ Fallout: Wasteland Extraction Protocol
This article outlines a game concept for a faction-based extraction shooter set in the Fallout universe, 100 years after Fallout 4. The core mechanic involves players entering temporary 'Extraction Zones' to gather resources and tech amidst dynamic radiation storms, with asymmetrical playable factions like Vault Survivors, Minutemen, Brotherhood of Steel, The Institute, and Raiders. Progression is tied to a base/settlement system where extracted resources improve survival chances in future runs.
Fallout: New Vegas designer says don't hold your breath for an Oblivion-style remaster: "I don't think Bethesda has the engineering knowhow"
Fallout: New Vegas designer Chris Avellone expressed doubt about a potential remaster, suggesting Bethesda lacks the engineering capability. He indicated that the absence of source code from Obsidian Entertainment could prevent such a project, though using Unreal Engine or collaboration under Microsoft ownership might offer possibilities.
Announced, Delayed, Disappeared: The Games Still In Limbo
Numerous video games remain in limbo, with long development cycles and minimal updates causing concern among players. Titles like Beyond Good & Evil 2, The Wolf Among Us 2, and Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic Remake have faced significant delays and development challenges. While some studios offer reassurances, the prolonged uncertainty surrounding these projects leaves their eventual release in doubt.
Almost 28 years later, the mystery of what's under women's skirts in Elder Scrolls spin-off Redguard has…
A long-standing mystery regarding the appearance of women's skirts in the 1998 game The Elder Scrolls Adventures: Redguard has reportedly been solved. The Redguard Unity project, which aims to improve the game's stability and visuals, has shed light on this nearly 28-year-old secret. The project also plans to add modern control schemes and mod support to the action-adventure title.
Iron Galaxy Studios Announces Layoffs, Potentially Affecting 90 Employees
Iron Galaxy Studios has announced a new round of layoffs, potentially affecting up to 90 employees, as the company adjusts to current industry conditions. This follows a previous layoff of 66 employees last year. The studio cited changing player consumption habits and publisher investment criteria as reasons for the difficult decision.
We owe Fallout to an admiral and his officers teaching its designer to play D&D in 1979
Fallout designer Tim Cain discussed his first experience with Dungeons & Dragons in 1979, which was taught to him by US naval officers. This early exposure to tabletop roleplaying significantly influenced his approach to game design, including his work on Fallout, Arcanum, and The Temple of Elemental Evil.
Review – Starfield (PlayStation 5)
This review of Starfield on PlayStation 5 notes that while the game offers a decent story and RPG elements reminiscent of other Bethesda titles like Skyrim and Fallout, it falls short as a deep space exploration experience. The controls and menus can be clunky, and while combat is fun, enemy variety is lacking. Despite its vast universe, many planets feel repetitive, and the novelty of exploration wears off, making the main quest and faction quests the primary drivers.
Bethesda "lectured" Fallout New Vegas designer for saying the RPG would run at 30 FPS: "'Why do you have a f***ing engine that can't run 30 frames per second?'"
Fallout: New Vegas senior designer Chris Avellone shared an anecdote where Bethesda executives lectured him about promising the game would run at 30 frames per second. Despite the game's known performance issues due to the Gamebryo engine, Avellone stated that a game not running at 30 FPS was inexcusable. This discussion highlights internal awareness of the game's technical limitations prior to launch.
Fallout 2 and New Vegas designer still hates the series' Amazon TV show: "I had to shut it off within a…
Fallout 2 and Fallout: New Vegas designer Chris Avellone expressed strong dissatisfaction with Amazon's Fallout TV show, finding both seasons difficult to watch due to perceived flaws in storytelling and cinematography. Despite his criticisms, Avellone acknowledged the show's success and its positive impact on the Fallout franchise.
Apparently the name of one of the most famous RPG series of all time was a last-minute band-aid: 'I don't think he knew what it meant any more than we did'
An archived interview with Daggerfall lead Ted Peterson reveals that the original name for The Elder Scrolls: Arena was a last-minute decision. The game's subtitle 'The Elder Scrolls' was added to explain the lack of arena combat, as the game had evolved significantly from its initial concept. This naming convention ultimately became the foundation for the long-running series.
"One of the longest running secrets in the history of The Elder Scrolls": Redguard fans discover the 28-year-old game has a special way of protecting women from creeps
Elder Scrolls fans have discovered a 28-year-old secret in The Elder Scrolls Adventures: Redguard where attempting to look up a female character's skirt results in a smiley face appearing instead of anatomy. This anti-creep feature, implemented by Bethesda Softworks, has remained largely unknown until now, with the discovery being shared by the Unofficial Elder Scrolls Pages.
Skyrim mod has you slay dragons "by debating them on the geopolitics of Tamriel," turning Bethesda's RPG…
A new mod for The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim transforms dragon battles into debates on the geopolitics of Tamriel, replacing traditional combat with in-depth discussions. Created by streamer and YouTuber Blurbs, this modification offers a unique, text-driven approach to engaging with the game's challenges.
The Most Epic Fantasy & Science Fiction Site in Reality
Starfield Portal aims to provide high-quality guides and news for Starfield fans, leveraging the passion and extensive playtime of its editorial staff. The site is operated by Gfinity Digital Media, which emphasizes editorial independence and integrity in its content creation.
The Most Epic Fantasy & Science Fiction Site in Reality
Starfield Portal aims to provide high-quality guides and news for Starfield fans, leveraging the passion and extensive playtime of its editorial staff. The site is operated by Gfinity Digital Media, which emphasizes editorial independence and integrity in its content creation.