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The Most Epic Fantasy & Science Fiction Site in Reality
Starfield Portal aims to provide high-quality guides and news for Starfield fans, written by editors with extensive experience in Bethesda games. The content is developed through in-depth research and hands-on playtime, adhering to strict editorial standards and independence.
The Most Epic Fantasy & Science Fiction Site in Reality
Starfield Portal aims to provide high-quality guides and news for Starfield fans, written by editors with extensive experience in Bethesda games. The content is developed through in-depth research and hands-on playtime, adhering to strict editorial standards and independence.
The Most Epic Fantasy & Science Fiction Site in Reality
Starfield Portal aims to provide high-quality guides and news for Starfield fans, written by editors with extensive experience in Bethesda games. The content is developed through in-depth research and hands-on playtime, adhering to strict editorial standards and independence.
The Most Epic Fantasy & Science Fiction Site in Reality
Starfield Portal aims to provide high-quality guides and news for Starfield fans, written by editors with extensive experience in Bethesda games. The content is developed through in-depth research and hands-on playtime, adhering to strict editorial standards and independence.
Game History and Preservation
Todd Howard expressed that Bethesda's priority is ensuring the playability of their original RPGs before focusing on remasters. This approach highlights a commitment to game preservation and accessibility for older titles.
Pinball FX - Bethesda Pinball Review | TheXboxHub
The Pinball FX Bethesda Pinball collection adds three tables inspired by Fallout, DOOM, and The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim, developed by Zen Studios. These tables authentically capture the essence of each franchise, featuring elements like character customization and in-game references. While requiring the base Pinball FX game, the DLC offers a deep and engaging pinball experience for fans of Bethesda's universes.
Top 12 Most Expensive Video Game Buyouts Of All Time
This article lists the top 12 most expensive video game buyouts, with Microsoft's $75.4 billion acquisition of Activision Blizzard topping the list. Other major deals include EA's $55 billion sale to an investor consortium and Take-Two's $12.7 billion purchase of Zynga. The analysis highlights trends of industry consolidation and significant investment from entities like Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund.
PEGI Recording Drama: Too Much Work for Too Little Euro... | TAG
A glitch in Pokémon FireRed on the Nintendo Switch 2 may wipe save files from other games, including The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild and Super Mario titles. In other news, the racing game Screamer is praised for its unique anime-infused arcade style, while Minecraft's Chaos Cubed update introduces a dynamic Sulfur Cube. The voice behind PEGI age rating recordings revealed he was paid only €200, and Marathon's new endgame dungeon offers a challenging RPG experience. Bethesda acknowledges improvements in handling DLC pop-ups, and Crimson Desert faces scrutiny over potential AI-generated art with missing fingers and merged figures.
Capcom Will Not Implement AI-Generated Assets in its Games, Still Testing the Tech
Capcom has stated it will not implement AI-generated assets in its current game content but is testing the technology for improving development efficiency across graphics, sound, and programming. While other companies like Square Enix are researching AI for tasks like quality assurance, Take-Two Interactive CEO Strauss Zelnick and Bethesda's Todd Howard expressed caution regarding AI's role in creative game development, emphasizing artistic intention.
Fallout 3 Director Has “Warmed Up” to Remasters, Praises Xbox Backwards Compatibility Team
Todd Howard, director at Bethesda Game Studios, has expressed a softened stance on remasters, particularly praising Xbox's backwards compatibility efforts for titles like Fallout 3. While a Fallout 3 remaster is rumored to be in development with a focus on polish similar to The Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion Remastered, former developer Bruce Nesmith noted that the combat system would require significant work.
Todd Howard wanted Bethesda's original RPGs to be playable before worrying about remasters: "You can play…
Bethesda Game Studios executive producer Todd Howard stated that his priority was ensuring older RPGs like Morrowind and Fallout 3 were playable before considering remasters. He has since warmed up to the idea, with The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered being the first such project.
Bethesda learned its lesson from DLC pop-ups in its older RPGs: 'We've gotten better at that'
Bethesda has improved its approach to handling downloadable content notifications in its role-playing games, learning from past experiences with titles like Fallout 3 Game of the Year Edition. Istvan Pely noted that the earlier practice of bombarding players with DLC unlock messages upon loading saves was not ideal. The company has since refined its methods for integrating DLC content more seamlessly.
Starfield is Still in Development for Switch 2, But “It Hasn’t Been a Smooth Process,” Says Insider
Despite rumors, an insider claims that Starfield is still in development for the Nintendo Switch 2, though the process has been difficult. Bethesda has previously ported other large games like Skyrim and Fallout 4 to Nintendo consoles, but Starfield's scale presents unique challenges.
"We try to lean in on the things where our idea of what Starfield should be aligns with the feedback that's…
Bethesda Game Studios is actively incorporating player feedback into Starfield's ongoing development, focusing on areas where their vision aligns with community desires. Updates, such as the upcoming Free Lanes update, aim to enhance exploration and add more variation to in-game systems, building upon previous smaller patches and community-driven content.
I installed the 154 GB 'biblically accurate Skyrim' mod and only crashed my PC like 8 times
The author details their experience installing Curseadelica, a 154 GB modpack for The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim, on a Linux system. Despite numerous crashes and bizarre in-game occurrences, the author succeeded in their goal of testing the limits of modding on Linux, highlighting Skyrim's enduring appeal as a modding sandbox.
Todd Howard says "leaks don't help" Bethesda or players, especially when it comes to Oblivion: "Everyone is gonna have a different version"
Bethesda Game Studios' Todd Howard stated that game leaks, particularly concerning The Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion Remastered, cause player anxiety and do not benefit developers or players. He believes leaks lead to varied player expectations, especially when official details are scarce.
Saudi-backed Savvy Games acquires mobile developer Moonton for $6 billion
Saudi-backed Savvy Games has acquired Chinese mobile developer Moonton for $6 billion, strengthening its position in the mobile gaming and esports markets. Moonton is known for its popular MOBA game Mobile Legends: Bang Bang, which boasts over 110 million monthly active players. This acquisition is part of Savvy Games' broader strategy to invest heavily in the gaming industry.
Fallout 3's GOTY Edition was a bit of a misfire, admits Bethesda veteran, but "we've gotten better at…
Bethesda game artist Istvan Pely reflected on the awkward DLC integration in Fallout 3's Game of the Year Edition, stating the company has improved its approach for newer titles like Starfield. Pely noted that early DLC implementations often interrupted the player's immersion with immediate unlock notifications.
As The Elder Scrolls: Oblivion turns 20 years old, Bethesda creative lead says the RPG is "what Bethesda games…
As The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion celebrates its 20th anniversary, Bethesda creative producer Tim Lamb reflects on its revolutionary impact on the series' design and its role in shaping subsequent titles like Fallout 3, Fallout 4, and Skyrim. Lamb highlights how Oblivion's success paved the way for Bethesda's modern game development philosophy.
Oblivion turns 20 today, and I need Bethesda to return to its roots for Elder Scrolls 6
The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion celebrates its 20th anniversary, prompting reflection on Bethesda's past design choices and the uncertain direction of future RPGs, particularly The Elder Scrolls VI. The author expresses a desire for Bethesda to return to the series' roots.