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10 expansions that were better than the actual game
This article ranks ten DLC expansions that are considered superior to their original base games. Titles like Dishonored's 'The Knife of Dunwall and The Brigmore Witches,' Fallout: New Vegas's 'Old World Blues,' and Mass Effect 3's 'Citadel' are highlighted for their significant improvements and compelling content.
Bethesda’s New Logo Looks Like It Actually Belongs To A Video Game Company
Bethesda Softworks has unveiled a new, cyberpunk-inspired logo to celebrate its 40th anniversary in the video game industry. This marks a significant departure from its previous logos, aiming for a more distinct brand identity. The company is also focusing on upcoming titles like Fallout 5 and The Elder Scrolls 6.
Analyst data: Assassin's Creed Odyssey experiences surge in daily active users following Christopher Nolan film
Following the release of the Christopher Nolan film 'Odyssey', Assassin's Creed Odyssey saw a 90% increase in daily active users across PC, PlayStation, and Xbox platforms. Engagement surged from 122,000 to 233,000 users within ten days, with Xbox showing the largest increase. Analysts attribute this spike to the game's availability on subscription services like Game Pass and PlayStation Plus.
"I didn’t fully appreciate the scope of it": a year on from taking over, Nexus Mods owners reflect on the challenges of their push to minimise modding hassle
A year after a change in ownership, Nexus Mods leaders reflect on their efforts to streamline the modding process and their long-term vision to become an operating system for user-generated content in gaming. The company has expanded its team and is working on improving how mods are handled, moving from a file-based system to a system-based approach to reduce complexity for users.
Next year's Fallout 76 major expansion will explore a 'prequel story to Fallout 3'
Bethesda Softworks announced a major expansion for Fallout 76, titled Raven Rock, planned for next year. This expansion will explore a prequel story to Fallout 3, taking players to the Capital Wasteland. The announcement follows news of potential remasters for Fallout 3 and Fallout: New Vegas.
Bethesda yet again reassures fans that The Elder Scrolls 6's roadmap is unaffected by recent Xbox layoffs
Bethesda Game Studios has reassured fans that the development roadmap for The Elder Scrolls 6 remains unaffected by recent Xbox layoffs. Despite reports of substantial impact from staff reductions, the studio stated that work on the highly anticipated RPG will continue as planned. The article also touches on potential remasters for Oblivion and other Fallout titles, and Bethesda's new communication strategy.
Fallout 3 and New Vegas Remasters are a good start, but before Fallout 5 Bethesda could be doing so much more
The announcement of Fallout 3 and New Vegas remasters highlights the long neglect of the Fallout series, with Fallout 5 not expected for many years. While new content for Fallout 76 and a potential Obsidian project are on the horizon, the article argues that Xbox and Bethesda could leverage other studios within their ecosystem to develop more Fallout titles and better manage the franchise's potential.
Bethesda says layoffs haven't affected 'the roadmap' for The Elder Scrolls 6, it hasn't forgotten Oblivion Remastered, and it's not telling you this because Asha Sharma forced it to
Bethesda Game Studios has stated that recent layoffs at Xbox have not impacted the development roadmap for The Elder Scrolls 6. The studio also confirmed plans for remasters of Fallout 3 and Fallout: New Vegas, as well as an Oblivion remaster with optimizations intended for the Nintendo Switch release that may come to PC and consoles.
Bethesda Montreal’s Laid Off Employees Told They Will Get Bare Minimum Severance, No Healthcare
Employees laid off from Bethesda's Montreal studio have reportedly been offered the minimum legal severance and lost healthcare benefits, according to the union OneBGS. This contradicts earlier statements about negotiating with the union. Bethesda and Xbox leadership are facing legal complaints for alleged labor law violations in Canada. Despite these issues, the company reaffirmed its focus on The Elder Scrolls 6 and upcoming Fallout projects.
Union claims Bethesda developers were laid off the day Xbox announced new Fallouts—after being told they would…
The Bethesda Game Studios Union has filed a legal complaint against Bethesda, alleging violations of Canadian labor laws. The union claims that Bethesda prematurely terminated Canadian employees on July 17, the same day Xbox announced remasters of Fallout 3 and Fallout: New Vegas, and confirmed Fallout 5 is in early development. Union representatives stated that affected employees were initially told they would remain employed until September while severance was negotiated, but instead received termination letters with the bare legal minimum severance and immediate loss of benefits.
Laid off Bethesda Montreal staff allegedly told they'd get "smallest severance legally possible" the same day as those Fallout announcements
Laid-off employees at Bethesda Montreal have claimed they were informed of receiving the minimum legal severance on the same day Xbox announced new Fallout projects. The union representing Bethesda Game Studios staff alleges that Canadian employees received termination letters stating they would get eight weeks of pay in lieu of notice and lose health insurance immediately. The union has filed a legal complaint against Bethesda for violating labor laws.
Fallout 3's gunplay is "not good," admits former Bethesda designer, and we'll probably see "a lot of that work" that went into Fallout 4 when it comes to the remaster
Former Bethesda designer Bruce Nesmith admits that Fallout 3's gunplay was not good, even for its time, and expects that work done for Fallout 4's improved combat will be incorporated into a potential Fallout 3 remaster. He also mentioned that Fallout 5 is in pre-production and that Obsidian Entertainment is returning to the series for a new entry.
Reported lead of Obsidian's new Fallout game wants you to feel a "sense of agony" when playing an RPG, rather than being an all-powerful god-splatterer
Josh Sawyer, reportedly leading Obsidian's new Fallout game, aims to create RPG experiences that evoke a "sense of agony" through difficult choices, contrasting with Bethesda's philosophy of player freedom. This difference in design approach, exemplified by Fallout: New Vegas and Bethesda's mainline titles like Fallout 4 and Skyrim, is expected to set their upcoming Fallout entries apart.
Modders remastering Fallout 3 in Fallout 4 are not bothered by Bethesda's official version: "Our project has been a community-driven passion project for almost a full decade"
A modding team known as the Fallout 4: Capital Wasteland Team has stated they will continue developing their Fallout 3 remaster within Fallout 4, even after Bethesda announced official remasters for Fallout 3 and Fallout: New Vegas. The team emphasized that their decade-long project is a community-driven passion and will proceed independently.
Fallout 3 is a masterpiece and I hope the remaster comes to Switch 2
The author expresses a strong desire for the confirmed Fallout 3 remaster to be released on the Nintendo Switch 2, citing it as a preferred entry over Fallout 4. They hope for enhanced features like reduced loading times and an improved inventory system, believing the game would be a perfect fit for the handheld console, especially with the recent success of the Fallout TV series.
It’s A Bad Time To Be A New Fallout Fan, But Things Are Looking Up
Bethesda has announced that four Fallout games are currently in production, including Fallout 5 in pre-production and remasters of Fallout 3 and Fallout: New Vegas. Additionally, Obsidian is developing a new Fallout title. This news aims to capitalize on the popularity of the Fallout television show and provide new and modernized experiences for fans.
Todd Howard considered retirement before being inspired by Bethesda devs working on RPGs like Fallout 5 and Elder…
Bethesda Game Studios director Todd Howard has stated he is no longer considering retirement, inspired by the continued work of his colleagues. Howard, who has been with Bethesda since 1994 and directed major titles like The Elder Scrolls 3: Morrowind, Fallout 3, Skyrim, and Starfield, expressed his love for his job and the people he works with. He anticipates continuing his work on upcoming titles such as The Elder Scrolls 6 and Fallout 5.
"Honestly, it's still getting worse" - Valve Steam Machine engineer says component prices are still rising, potentially paving the way for a price increase
Valve engineer Yazan Aldehayyat stated that consumer electronics component prices are still rising, potentially leading to price increases for products like the Steam Machine and Steam Deck. This trend is also impacting consoles, with Microsoft, Sony, and Nintendo having already raised prices or planning to do so. Separately, Bethesda Game Studios leader Todd Howard thanked fans for their support following recent announcements about Fallout and The Elder Scrolls projects, emphasizing that the company listens to community feedback.
Bethesda's Fallout 3 and New Vegas remasters won't stop the modders who've already spent years recreating the RPGs in Fallout 4
Despite Bethesda's upcoming official remasters of Fallout 3 and Fallout: New Vegas, modding teams behind Fallout 4 projects like The Capital Wasteland and Fallout 4: New Vegas have confirmed they will continue their development. These community-driven efforts, some of which have been in progress for nearly a decade, aim to recreate the classic RPGs within the Fallout 4 engine.
As Bethesda boss Todd Howard praises Elder Scrolls 6 and Fallout 5's "incredible" tech team, fans aren't convinced Creation Engine 3 is a good idea: "Gonna release in an absolute buggy mess"
Bethesda has confirmed that The Elder Scrolls 6 and Fallout 5 will be developed using the updated Creation Engine 3. While director Todd Howard praised the technology team's capabilities, fans expressed concerns about potential bugs and outdated mechanics like loading screens, citing past issues with Bethesda's engine. The engine's modding potential was noted as a positive by some, while others worried about the impact of recent Xbox layoffs on development.
