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Nintendo Switch 2 eShop charts – August 23, 2026 – Elden Ring already on top before launch
The Nintendo Switch 2 eShop charts for the week of August 23, 2026, show Elden Ring topping the list due to pre-loads, despite its upcoming launch. Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 2 also ranks high with pre-orders, while new releases like DayZ and Starsand Island appear on the charts.
14 Games That Give You The Absolute Best Bang For Your Buck
This article highlights 14 games that offer exceptional value for money, focusing on titles that provide extensive playtime without requiring a high initial investment. It avoids free-to-play and live-service games, instead recommending titles like Final Fantasy XIV, The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt Complete Edition, and Hades, which offer deep experiences often available at significant discounts.
The first big Skyrim update in ages is huge news for mods, and Bethesda promises it "should not affect load…
Bethesda Game Studios is releasing a significant update for The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition that will increase console mod storage limits and improve Creations features. The studio has assured players that this update should not negatively impact existing load orders, a concern that arose following a similar patch for Fallout 4.
Fallout 4 fans let out as a sigh of relief as Bethesda quadruples the RPG's mod limit without breaking everything…
Bethesda Game Studios has released a Fallout 4 update that significantly improves modding capabilities by increasing the BA2 archive limit from 256 to 1024, effectively quadrupling the number of mods players can use. The update also enables PlayStation mods to utilize custom assets, a long-requested feature. Similar improvements are expected for Skyrim.
Games Inbox: How much disruption will GTA 6 launch cause?
Readers discuss the potential disruption caused by the Grand Theft Auto 6 launch, comparing it to Pokémon Go and anticipating media coverage. Other topics include the success of recent Star Wars games, competition between publishers like Activision and EA, the Amiga retro scene, the high cost of Star Citizen, concerns about Bethesda's game development quality post-layoffs, and the secrecy surrounding Nintendo's Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake.
Fallout 4 Patch Updates the Creation Kit, Fixes Various Bugs Including Steam Deck Crash
Bethesda has released a new patch for Fallout 4 that includes an update to the Creation Kit and addresses various bugs and crashes, including one specific to the Steam Deck. The patch aims to improve the overall stability and user experience for the game.
"Please stop": Skyrim and Fallout 4 players fear the worst as Bethesda has another go at "Creations…
Bethesda Game Studios is releasing updates for Fallout 4 and plans to release one for The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim, focusing on 'Creations' improvements, which players fear will break existing mods. Players are advised to save their load orders as a precaution against potential mod conflicts, a recurring issue with Bethesda's past updates, particularly the Fallout 4 Anniversary Edition.
Be warned: Fallout 4's next update may break your mods - and there's a similar one for Skyrim in the works, too
Bethesda is releasing a new update for Fallout 4 that may break existing mods, advising players to back up their save files and mod load orders. A similar update is also planned for The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim. These updates are necessary for the continued support of these older, mod-heavy titles as Bethesda works on future installments.
Heads up, Fallout 4 and Skyrim players: New updates are incoming, so it's time to tend to your mods
Bethesda Game Studios is releasing new updates for Fallout 4 and The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim, focusing on improvements to their Creations content systems. Players are advised to back up their mod load orders before the Fallout 4 patch on August 18th, as previous updates have caused issues with mod compatibility. Details for the Skyrim update will be announced later.
Fallout 4’s August 2026 Patch Arrives Tomorrow — Bethesda Says Back Up Your Load Order First
Bethesda Game Studios is releasing a patch for Fallout 4 tomorrow, August 18th, and is advising players to back up their load order beforehand to prevent potential issues with mods and save files, similar to past update problems. The studio also mentioned a forthcoming update for Skyrim, though details have not yet been revealed. The article touches on Fallout 4's continued relevance through community mods and its role while players await Fallout 5 and remasters of Fallout 3 and Fallout: New Vegas.
I'm not saying Bethesda are trolling me specifically, but Fallout 4 and Skyrim updates are imminent just as I've modded up the latter for the first time in ages
Bethesda Game Studios announced upcoming updates for Fallout 4 and The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim, scheduled for August 18th and shortly after, respectively. The Fallout 4 patch will focus on "general Creations improvements," while Skyrim's update details are forthcoming. Players are advised to save their game progress and load orders as a precaution against potential mod conflicts.
Nintendo Switch 2 eShop charts – August 16, 2026 – The Elder Scrolls 4 dethrones Splatoon Raiders
The Nintendo Switch 2 eShop charts for the week of August 16, 2026, show The Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion Remastered taking the top spot, dethroning Splatoon Raiders. New releases Madden NFL 27 and The Lord of the Rings: War in the North – Legacy Edition also performed well, landing at second and fifth place respectively.
Oblivion Remastered on Switch 2 is a miracle port – and a reminder the RPG still isn't fixed
The Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion Remastered on Nintendo Switch 2 is a surprisingly capable port, retaining key Unreal Engine 5 features like Lumen lighting and Nanite geometry despite visual compromises in handheld mode. While the port successfully brings the 2006 RPG to a new platform with impressive visuals, it inherits the original's technical issues, leading to stuttering and performance hiccups that tarnish the overall experience.
Bethesda Veteran Reveals How He Would Have Designed Starfield Differently
A former Bethesda developer, who contributed to titles like Skyrim and the Fallout series, has shared their alternative vision for Starfield's design. Their proposed approach differs significantly from the final product.
The designer of Diamond City, Little Lamplight, and Starfield's Neon thinks Bethesda's galaxy was just too big: 'I would have done a handful of planets with bespoke layouts'
Nate Purkeypile, a former Bethesda environment artist who worked on Fallout 3, Fallout 4, and Starfield, believes the galaxy in Starfield was too large and lacked bespoke design. He suggests a more focused approach with a handful of handcrafted planets, similar to The Outer Worlds, would have been more effective than the current procedural generation and stitched-together content.
"If I was in charge of Starfield, I would have not done it that way at all" - Former Bethesda veteran would've handled the RPG's 1,000 planets very differently
Former Bethesda Game Studios senior artist Nate Purkeypile believes Starfield's approach to generating 1,000 planets was flawed, suggesting a focus on fewer, more bespoke locations instead. He argues that the current procedural generation leads to repetitive content and diminishes the sense of surprise that defines Bethesda's RPGs. Purkeypile, who worked on titles like Fallout 3 and Skyrim, would have opted for a more curated world design, drawing parallels to Mass Effect 1 and No Man's Sky.
Nintendo Switch 2 eShop charts – August 9, 2026 – Lies of P, Final Fantasy 14, and Big Walk all debut
The latest Nintendo Switch 2 eShop charts for the week of August 9, 2026, show new debuts from Lies of P, Final Fantasy 14, and Big Walk. Other notable entries include Madden NFL 27, Duskfade, and The Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion Remastered Deluxe Edition. The charts also list download-only titles, with Lies of P and Big Walk leading that category.
When video games make the horrors of nuclear war seem real - Reader's Feature
This reader's feature explores the portrayal of nuclear war in video games, highlighting titles like Fallout 4 and Missile Command. It discusses how these games use the threat of nuclear annihilation to create tension and drama, reflecting real-world Cold War anxieties and contemporary concerns about artificial intelligence.
Weekend PC Download Deals for Aug. 7: Steam Cyberpunk Fest
This weekend's PC gaming deals include a Steam Cyberpunk Fest featuring discounts on titles like Cyberpunk 2077 and Deus Ex games. Several storefronts like Epic Games Store, GOG.com, and Humble Bundle are also offering significant sales on various games, with some titles available for free. Additionally, Ubisoft is celebrating 25 years of Ghost Recon with deep discounts and a free trial for Ghost Recon Wildlands.
Bethesda failing to release a new Fallout game to capitalize on the success of the TV show felt like a "personal" decision, says New Vegas writer, not a "business" one
Fallout: New Vegas writer Chris Avellone believes Bethesda's decision not to release a new Fallout game alongside the popular Amazon Prime TV show was a "personal" rather than a business one. Despite the surge in popularity for existing Fallout titles due to the show, no new game was launched, though Fallout 5 is confirmed to be in pre-production and remasters of Fallout 3 and New Vegas are planned.
