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The Elder Scrolls Online 2026 Seasons Detailed — Too Much Gaming | Video Games Reviews, News, & GuidesZeniMax detailed the 2026 seasonal content roadmap for The Elder Scrolls Online, introducing new event zones, difficulty options, PvP rewards, and story continuations. Season 0 will feature the "Dawn and Dusk" event with "The Night Market," while Season 1 will focus on the Thieves Guild with new stealth mechanics and a questline involving Sheogorath. The game will also be available on Xbox and PC Game Pass starting June 2.
A $1,000 PS6 And Xbox Helix Are Dangerous For The Future Of GamingThis article discusses concerns about the future of gaming, particularly regarding potential high-priced next-generation consoles like a hypothetical $1,000 PlayStation 6 and Xbox Helix. It touches on the anticipation for upcoming titles like Halo, The Elder Scrolls VI, and Gears of War: E-Day, while also noting the current perceived lack of major first-party releases from PlayStation compared to Xbox.
Starfield's composer says the game will become 'legendary', Todd Howard's a 'visionary', and maybe you 'were just not ready for it'Composer Inon Zur, known for his work on Fallout and Starfield, defended Starfield and Todd Howard's vision in a recent interview. Zur described Howard as a "visionary" and suggested players "were just not ready" for the game's scope. He also discussed his musical approach to Starfield, aiming to capture the vastness of space contrasted with the individual player.
Phil Spencer Was Good for Xbox, but His Legacy Is Complicated - IGNPhil Spencer is retiring after 38 years with Microsoft, concluding a 12-year tenure as Head of Xbox. His legacy is viewed as complicated, with shareholders seeing massive stock growth while some hardcore gamers point to increased subscription prices, fewer exclusives, and studio closures. Despite these criticisms, the article argues Spencer was a net positive, crediting him with saving Xbox during the Xbox One era, championing features like backwards compatibility and cross-play, and building a strong portfolio of studios and games.
A New Quake Trademark Has Been Filed, Should We Be Excited?ZeniMax Media has filed a new trademark for the Quake name, sparking excitement among fans as the franchise approaches its 30th anniversary. While this filing is likely routine maintenance for the trademark, it coincides with Machine Games' previous tease of Quake-related content and could indicate a future revival of the series.- Business and FinanceZeniMax Media, the parent company of id Software, has filed a new trademark for the Quake franchise. Separately, Valve reported that over 5,800 games on Steam earned more than $100,000 in revenue during 2025.
- Legacy of Orsinium, Skyrim’s Biggest Paid Mod, Launches on PC & Xbox from Ex-AAA TeamLegacy of Orsinium, the largest paid mod expansion for The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim, has launched on PC and Xbox. Developed by indie studio Veelpoot, founded by ex-AAA veterans, the expansion adds new quests, dungeons, and stories focused on Orc Strongholds. It is available for 1,000 credits on the Skyrim Creations platform.
'If we love this work, we have to protect it:' Heart Machine workers secure voluntary union recognitionEmployees at Heart Machine, the studio behind Hyper Light Drifter and Solar Ash, have successfully unionized with the Communications Workers of America (CWA) and received voluntary recognition from the company. This move follows recent layoffs and aims to secure better work-life balance, creative autonomy, and job security for developers. The unionization effort at Heart Machine is part of a broader trend of increasing labor organizing within the game industry.- Quake gets a new trademark filing, but don't get your hopes up for a rebootZeniMax has renewed the trademark for the Quake series. While this action could suggest a potential reboot similar to Doom, it is more likely a routine procedural filing to maintain the trademark.
- Sneaky trademark filing suggests id Software might be working on a long-awaited Quake sequelA new trademark filing by ZeniMax Media, parent company of id Software, suggests a potential new Quake game is in development. While Quake Champions has seen little activity, the filing for the 'QUAKE' name could indicate a reboot or sequel for the influential first-person shooter franchise.
A Year-By-Year Breakdown Of Phil Spencer's Mixed Legacy As Xbox BossThis analysis breaks down Phil Spencer's tenure as Xbox boss from 2014 to 2026, highlighting both successes like backward compatibility and the launch of Xbox Game Pass, and failures such as studio closures, game cancellations, and price hikes. The article details major events year-by-year, concluding with Spencer's retirement and the challenges facing Xbox under new leadership.