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Bethesda was so indie when the Elder Scrolls launched that the devs packaged and shipped the RPG themselves: "We were in the loading dock and we learned how to assemble boxes, inserts and use the heat gun"
Bethesda Softworks, now a major studio, began as a small team that personally packaged and shipped its first game, The Elder Scrolls: Arena. Initially fearing failure with only 3,000 units expected, the game became a cult hit, eventually selling around 120,000 copies. This early experience highlights the studio's humble beginnings before its later success with titles like Morrowind, Oblivion, and Skyrim under Todd Howard's leadership.
Starfield PS5 Review: Free Lanes Update Makes it Bethesdas Best RPG in Years - Vice
Starfield on PlayStation 5 has received a significant upgrade with the Free Lanes Update and Terran Armada DLC. This overhaul positions Starfield as Bethesda Softworks' strongest RPG since Fallout 3, enhancing the overall player experience.
Starfield PS5 Review: Free Lanes Update Makes it Bethesda’s Best RPG in Years - Vice
Starfield is now available on PlayStation 5, with a "Enhanced" graphics mode showcased on the PS5 Pro. The article highlights gameplay from New Atlantis and orbital dogfights, testing the console's performance in the vast Settled Systems.
GeForce NOW Just Added Samson: A Tyndalston Story, Starfield, and More
NVIDIA's cloud gaming service GeForce NOW has added several new titles, including the newly released Samson: A Tyndalston Story, Starfield, and the Rayman 30th Anniversary Edition. The service also features Morbid Metal and DayZ, with Samson utilizing NVIDIA DLSS and Reflex technologies for enhanced performance and reduced input lag.
Triple-I Initiative Showcase 2026: Castlevania, Dead As Disco, And Every Game Shown
The Triple-I Initiative Showcase featured 40 game announcements, including world premieres and DLC for existing titles. Highlights included new looks at Castlevania: Belmont's Curse, Dead as Disco, and Windrose, alongside reveals for games like Final Sentence and Crop. Several titles announced release dates or entered early access, with many coming to PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch.
LONDON GAMES FESTIVAL UNVEILS ITS 2026 ENSEMBLE COHORT
The London Games Festival has announced its 2026 Ensemble cohort, highlighting Black, Asian, and underrepresented ethnic creatives in the UK games industry. The program, curated by Sharna Jackson, features eight individuals in roles ranging from game directors to audio designers, with an installation at Trafalgar Square and features at New Game Plus.
How To Get The Moon Jumper Vehicle In Starfield
The Moon Jumper vehicle, added in Starfield's Free Lanes update, is a new aerial vehicle with a high boost threshold that allows players to soar above planets and moons. It is not purchasable and must be found as a random encounter at a 'Defunct Broadcasting Station' POI, which features a large radio tower and can appear in various systems across the Settled Systems.
Starfield PS5 Pro Graphics Analysis – An Excellent Console Port
This analysis examines the graphical performance of Starfield on the PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 5 Pro. The port offers various graphical modes, with Enhanced mode providing a balance of visual detail and stable frame rates. The PS5 Pro version closely matches the visual quality of a high-end PC, making it a strong console experience.
Ex-Bethesda senior artist says Todd Howard would tell devs "we can do anything but we can't do everything," and 95% of player-reported issues were flagged internally before launch
A former Bethesda senior artist revealed that executive producer Todd Howard's philosophy of "we can do anything but we can't do everything" influenced the company's approach to game development. It's estimated that 95% of player-reported issues were already known internally before launch, though Bethesda is credited for post-launch support and free content updates, exemplified by Fallout 76's redemption.
Starfield on PS5 Pro: Enhanced Graphics Mode Gameplay
Bethesda's space RPG Starfield is now playable on PlayStation 5, with new footage showcasing its "Enhanced" graphics mode on the PlayStation 5 Pro. The gameplay highlights the console's performance across various environments, from dense city streets to space combat scenarios.
How to reach the Starfield Algorab system and find the Anchorpoint Station
This guide explains how to locate the Algorab system and Anchorpoint Station in Starfield, which were added in the Free Lanes update. Due to the lack of a search function on the Starmap, players must manually navigate to the system by zooming out and moving the cursor down and right. A minimum jump range of 27.25LY is required to reach Algorab.
Starfield on PS5 Pro: Enhanced Graphics Mode Gameplay
Starfield has received its most significant free update, "Free Lanes," which enhances various aspects of the game including space travel, late-game content, and customization. Alongside this, the "Terran Armada" story DLC is now available, offering new repeatable content. Both updates are available on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X.
How to enter Cruise mode in Starfield
Starfield's Free Lanes update introduced a Cruise Control mode for space travel between planets. Players can unlock this feature by completing the main storyline and handing in the first artifact. While active, Cruise Control acts as an immersive loading screen, allowing players to move around their ship and interact with its systems.
How to add Muria Siarkiewicz as a crew member in Starfield
This guide explains how to recruit Muria Siarkiewicz as a crew member in Starfield following the Free Lanes update. Players must travel to Jemison in the Alpha Centauri system, locate Muria at GalBank, and pay 15,000 credits to recruit her. She can then be assigned to a ship for various tasks and plays a role in the Terran Armada DLC.
Starfield's Free Lanes update comes with a quality-of-life feature fans have spent months begging Bethesda for, and…
Bethesda has released the Free Lanes update for Starfield, which includes the highly requested "Always Show Landing Camera" feature and other quality-of-life improvements. The update also addresses mission bugs and introduces new modifiers for legendary enemies, indicating Bethesda is responsive to community feedback and modding trends.
Starfield Anchorpoint safe puzzle solution and all riddle clue locations
This guide details how to solve the Anchorpoint safe puzzle in Starfield, which requires finding five riddle clues scattered throughout the Anchorpoint station. The puzzle is part of the Free Lanes update and rewards players with a unique item called the 'Action figure: Sealed Terrormorph'.
The Most Epic Fantasy & Science Fiction Site in Reality
Starfield Portal, part of Gfinity Digital Media, aims to provide high-quality guides and news for Starfield fans. The editorial team consists of dedicated Bethesda enthusiasts with thousands of hours invested in games like Fallout and The Elder Scrolls, ensuring content is crafted with extensive research and hands-on experience with Starfield.
The Most Epic Fantasy & Science Fiction Site in Reality
Starfield Portal, part of Gfinity Digital Media, aims to provide comprehensive guides and news for Starfield fans. The editorial team consists of passionate Bethesda enthusiasts with extensive experience in games like Fallout and The Elder Scrolls, ensuring content is well-researched and based on hands-on playtime with Starfield.
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.