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The two best years in video game history were both in the 2010s - Reader's Feature
A reader argues that 2011 and 2013 were the best years in video game history, citing a high volume of quality releases and industry-shifting console launches. The article details numerous significant titles from both years, including The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword, Skyrim, The Last of Us, and Grand Theft Auto 5, alongside the debut of the PlayStation 4 and Xbox One.
8 Open World Games to Finish Before GTA 6 Drops | TAG
This guide helps busy adults prioritize their open-world game backlogs before the release of Grand Theft Auto 6. It suggests finishing Red Dead Redemption 2 and Cyberpunk 2077 first, followed by Elden Ring if time permits, and offers triage rules for deciding which games to complete or abandon based on playtime and completion percentage.
Social media is awful but the UK under-16 ban won't solve anything: 'Instead of punishing children, the…
The UK government's proposed ban on social media access for under-16s is criticized by multiple writers as an ineffective and misguided policy. They argue that such bans are easily circumvented, push children to less safe platforms, and fail to address the root causes of social media's negative impacts. Instead, the focus should be on holding tech companies accountable and improving platform regulation and parental guidance.
Xbox Wants Faster Fallout, Elder Scrolls Games to Bolster Business
Microsoft is reportedly looking to accelerate the development of new titles in its Fallout and The Elder Scrolls franchises to improve the sustainability of its Xbox business. CEO Satya Nadella emphasized the need for Xbox to become profitable, while new boss Asha Sharma is tasked with streamlining game development. The company is considering various restructuring options for the Xbox unit, and future game releases may depend on the business's health, potentially impacting their availability on other platforms like PlayStation.
Microsoft is looking to speed up development of future Elder Scrolls, Fallout, and Halo games
Microsoft is reportedly considering significant changes for its Xbox division, including the possibility of spinning it off as a standalone company or forming a joint venture. The company has approved plans to increase spending on major game series like Halo, Fallout, and The Elder Scrolls to accelerate their development.
Fatekeeper dev "a little overwhelmed by the enthusiasm" for its handcrafted fantasy RPG
Fatekeeper developer Paraglacial expressed gratitude for the strong player reception to its fantasy RPG, which is currently in early access. The team has released its second update, addressing player feedback with features like FOV settings and rebalancing combat mechanics. Paraglacial is also exploring replayability options while working on substantial future content additions.
The Elder Scrolls 6 Is Still Nowhere to Be Seen, 8 Years Later
Eight years after its initial announcement, The Elder Scrolls 6 remains in development with no official release date or gameplay revealed. Xbox chief Matt Booty stated the game looks amazing and is progressing well, but Bethesda Game Studios is prioritizing showing it at the right time. Despite updates from Todd Howard indicating it has passed playable milestones and is built on Creation Engine 3, the prolonged silence has led to speculation and frustration among fans, especially considering the development timelines of other major titles like Starfield.
The Elder Scrolls 6 hopefuls take another arrow to the knee as Bethesda goes 8 years with no news on the RPG, joking we'll "get the announcement of Skyrim for PS6" first
Fans are expressing frustration over the continued lack of news regarding The Elder Scrolls 6, with eight years having passed since its initial teaser. Despite anticipation, the game was absent from recent gaming showcases, leading to jokes about Skyrim receiving a PlayStation 6 release before The Elder Scrolls 6 is properly announced. The article highlights community sentiment and the long wait for updates from Bethesda Game Studios.
Feature: Nintendo Switch 2: Year One - Looking Back, How Would You Rate It So Far?
This article looks back at the first year of the Nintendo Switch 2, which launched in June 2025. It recaps the major game releases, including both new titles and enhanced versions of existing games, and discusses the challenges faced by Nintendo and the industry during this period. The piece also includes impressions from the editorial team and reader polls to gauge satisfaction with the console's debut year.
Which gaming clip just won $500? Check out the best videos of May, featuring nukes in Minecraft, eternal drifts in Forza Horizon 6, and a dragon-riding giant in Skyrim
PC Gamer is showcasing the best gaming clips submitted by players in May, with a $500 prize awarded to the top video. The highlights include impressive moments in games like Minecraft, Forza Horizon 6, and Skyrim, alongside action from shooters and sandbox titles.
Master the art of sword and sorcery in the Early Access release of Fatekeeper
THQ Nordic and developer Paraglacial have launched Fatekeeper into Early Access, an action RPG featuring a blend of melee combat and magic. The game is currently priced at £8.49 and is being developed with community input. Initial performance on Linux via Proton has been inconsistent, with some issues related to startup, shader compilation, and audio levels, though visual presentation and gameplay mechanics show promise.
Valve's new-look Steam Workshop just made modding your games easier than ever
Valve has released a significant update to the Steam Workshop, enhancing its user interface and functionality to make game modding more accessible. The overhaul includes a refreshed homepage highlighting popular and trending mods, improved search and filtering tools, and a 'quick view' feature for instant mod information and subscription.
14 years ago we published our Elder Scrolls 6 wishlist, and honestly? It still holds up
This article revisits a 2012 PC Gamer wishlist for The Elder Scrolls VI, noting how many of its predictions and desires still hold relevance 14 years later. It discusses potential features like returning to the Iliac Bay, exploring Akavir, and incorporating deeper NPC reactivity and companion systems, comparing them to elements found in Bethesda's later titles like Fallout 4 and Starfield.
Wildcard Wishlist: 14 games we're desperate to see at Summer Game Fest 2026
This article outlines a wishlist of 14 games the GamesRadar+ team hopes to see announced or receive updates on at Summer Game Fest 2026. The list includes highly anticipated titles like Grand Theft Auto 6, The Witcher 4, and The Elder Scrolls 6, alongside more speculative wishes for unrevealed games such as Assassin's Creed Codename Hexe and Persona 6.
Amazon Canceled A Comedic Valhalla Game Featuring Thor After "AI Mandate" Came Down - Report
Amazon Games reportedly canceled a comedic action game codenamed Project Trident, which was set in a Nordic-inspired world and planned to heavily utilize generative AI for NPC interactions and gameplay mechanics. Despite initial developer concerns, the project was ultimately scrapped following an "AI mandate" from Amazon Games, with the company stating that AI was not the sole reason for layoffs but rather a strategic business shift.
TAIVAL €1 KICKSTARTER LAUNCHES AFTER 10,000 WISHLISTS IN 10 DAYS
Finnish indie studio Bonobo Software has launched a Kickstarter campaign for their co-op adventure RPG, Taival, with an unusually low goal of €1. The game has already garnered over 10,000 Steam wishlists in 10 days and 3,000 playtesters. The studio aims to directly involve their community in funding the game's development, despite publisher advice against the low-goal campaign.
Indiana Jones and the Great Circle's Nintendo Switch 2 port is finally here and it holds up pretty well
The Nintendo Switch 2 port of Indiana Jones and the Great Circle performs well, retaining much of the visual fidelity seen on current-gen platforms despite cuts to shadow quality and ray tracing. While targeting 30 frames-per-second, the game offers a detailed experience with impressive character models and environments, making it a strong third-party effort for the console.
Despite Gothic Remake's glow-up, it's still the scrappy eurojank RPG it always was, and that's fine with…
Gothic Remake aims to preserve the challenging and open-ended nature of the original eurojank RPG, despite some early-game limitations like invisible walls in the preview build. Developed by Alkimia Interactive, the game retains the core vision of the late Piranha Bytes, offering a sense of discovery and requiring players to work for their progress in a unique penal colony setting.
Disgusting! Depraved monster adds effective quest markers to Morrowind, shows no remorse
A new mod called Quest Markers Plus for The Elder Scrolls 3: Morrowind, specifically for the OpenMW engine, adds effective quest markers to the game. This mod aims to reduce player frustration by clearly indicating quest objectives, similar to modern game design. The author humorously suggests the modder deserves to be imprisoned for making the game easier.
Lifelong Bethesda Fan Finally Answers: Does Starfield Actually Suck?
After 85 hours, the author concludes that Starfield is a flawed but compelling experience, evolving Bethesda's open-world design while retaining its signature immersion. Despite technical issues and repetitive procedural generation, the game's faction quest lines are praised as some of Bethesda's best, offering genuine choice and consequence.
