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Laying off the people making The Elder Scrolls 6 while desperately trying to get The Elder Scrolls 6 finished "doesn't make any sense," says former Bethesda dev
Former Bethesda lore expert Kurt Kuhlmann criticizes Xbox owner Microsoft's decision to lay off veteran developers working on The Elder Scrolls 6, stating it makes no business sense. The layoffs, which impacted experienced creators rather than management, follow reports of pressure to speed up production for The Elder Scrolls 6 and Fallout.
"We shouldn't have made it," says former Starfield lead, because something more than "Skyrim in space" was too much even for Bethesda
Former Starfield lead systems designer Kurt Kuhlmann stated that the game may have been too ambitious for Bethesda Game Studios, admitting "we shouldn't have made it." He cited the need for a large engine overhaul and insufficient team size to create the intended content, suggesting the scope was too wide even for Todd Howard's vision of a game that wasn't just "Skyrim in space."
Skyrim now has a new IKEA Kallax companion voiced by Matt Berry, because why not?
IKEA has collaborated with modder Kinggath Creations to add a Kallax shelving unit companion to The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim. Voiced by Matt Berry, the companion features a unique questline, IKEA-themed cosmetics, and the ability to collect loot for the player. This collaboration injects new life into the 15-year-old game.
"Most people" at Bethesda wanted to make Elder Scrolls 6 before Starfield, claims Skyrim co-lead, but Todd Howard dragged them aboard his rocketship
Former Bethesda developer Kurt Kuhlmann claims most employees at the studio wanted to work on The Elder Scrolls 6 after Fallout 4, but Todd Howard directed them to develop Starfield instead. Kuhlmann suggests this direction was unexpected for many staff and contributed to Starfield's critical reception, contrasting with Howard's personal excitement for the space RPG.
Skyrim Co-Lead Thought Bethesda Would Start The Elder Scrolls 6 Development Right After Fallout 4
Former Skyrim co-lead Kurt Kuhlmann revealed that many at Bethesda expected to begin development on The Elder Scrolls 6 immediately after Fallout 4, but the studio instead focused on Fallout 76 and the new IP Starfield. Kuhlmann expressed that the decision to prioritize Starfield, described by Todd Howard as his 'dream game,' was a surprise to many developers who would have preferred to work on The Elder Scrolls 6.
"Most people wanted" to make The Elder Scrolls 6 after Fallout 4, says Skyrim co-lead, but then Todd Howard…
Former Skyrim co-lead Kurt Kuhlmann revealed that many at Bethesda expected The Elder Scrolls 6 to follow Fallout 4, but Todd Howard prioritized the new IP Starfield. Kuhlmann expressed personal preference for developing The Elder Scrolls 6 over Starfield and Fallout 76, suggesting this sentiment was shared by much of the studio.
Former Skyrim co-lead says Bethesda making Starfield instead of TES6 came out of nowhere: 'It was very much: Guess…
Former Bethesda co-lead designer Kurt Kuhlmann reveals that many developers expected The Elder Scrolls 6 to follow Fallout 4, but Todd Howard instead pushed for the new IP Starfield. Kuhlmann expresses personal disappointment and suggests the studio majority would have preferred to work on TES6. The article contrasts Starfield's lukewarm reception with the success of Baldur's Gate 3.
"This is super, super heavy" - Experts test Nvidia's divisive graphics-altering DLSS 5 tech and find it really does tank your game's frame-rate
Experts at Digital Foundry have tested Nvidia's new DLSS 5 technology, finding that it significantly impacts game frame rates, with performance drops of 40-60% observed in NBA 2K7. While the technology aims to improve graphics through AI, its implementation is described as "super, super heavy," leading to concerns about its efficiency despite some positive feedback on subtle lighting enhancements.
Playing Mass Effect-inspired RPG Exodus was an uncomfortably familiar space trip, despite some brilliant zero-G fights
The preview of Exodus, an RPG inspired by Mass Effect, highlights brilliant zero-G combat sequences but criticizes familiar corridor battles and bland characters. Despite some promising mechanics, the game risks feeling uninspired if it doesn't develop its unique ideas further.
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Starfield Portal is a website dedicated to providing guides and news for the game Starfield, run by editors who are passionate Bethesda enthusiasts. The site emphasizes editorial independence and adheres to a strict policy to ensure unbiased content, with all information meticulously researched and curated by staff with extensive playtime in Starfield.
The Most Epic Fantasy & Science Fiction Site in Reality
Starfield Portal aims to provide high-quality guides and news for Starfield fans, leveraging the passion and extensive playtime of its editorial staff. The site emphasizes editorial independence and adheres to strict standards to ensure unbiased content.
The Most Epic Fantasy & Science Fiction Site in Reality
Starfield Portal aims to provide high-quality guides and news for Starfield fans, leveraging the passion and extensive playtime of its editorial staff. The site emphasizes editorial independence and adheres to strict standards to ensure unbiased content.
The Most Epic Fantasy & Science Fiction Site in Reality
Starfield Portal aims to provide high-quality guides and news for Starfield fans, leveraging the passion and extensive playtime of its editorial staff. The site emphasizes editorial independence and adheres to strict standards to ensure unbiased content.
The Most Epic Fantasy & Science Fiction Site in Reality
Starfield Portal aims to provide high-quality guides and news for Starfield fans, leveraging the passion and extensive playtime of its editorial staff. The site emphasizes editorial independence and adheres to strict standards to ensure unbiased content.
The Most Epic Fantasy & Science Fiction Site in Reality
Starfield Portal, a site operated by Gfinity Digital Media, provides guides and news for the game Starfield. Their editorial team consists of Bethesda enthusiasts who have invested significant time in research and gameplay to ensure high-quality content.
The Most Epic Fantasy & Science Fiction Site in Reality
Starfield Portal aims to provide high-quality guides and news for Starfield fans, leveraging the passion and extensive playtime of its editorial staff. The site emphasizes editorial independence and adheres to strict standards to ensure unbiased content.
The Most Epic Fantasy & Science Fiction Site in Reality
Starfield Portal, part of Gfinity Digital Media, aims to provide informative guides and news for Starfield fans. The editorial team consists of Bethesda enthusiasts who have invested significant time in the game and related titles, ensuring content is crafted with in-depth research and hands-on experience.
The Most Epic Fantasy & Science Fiction Site in Reality
Starfield Portal aims to provide high-quality guides and news for Starfield fans, leveraging the passion and extensive playtime of its editorial staff. The site emphasizes editorial independence and adheres to strict standards to ensure unbiased content.
The Most Epic Fantasy & Science Fiction Site in Reality
Starfield Portal, a website by Gfinity Digital Media, provides guides and news for the game Starfield. Their editorial team consists of Bethesda enthusiasts who have invested significant time in researching and playing Starfield, as well as other Bethesda titles like Fallout and The Elder Scrolls.
The Most Epic Fantasy & Science Fiction Site in Reality
Starfield Portal is a website dedicated to providing guides and news for the game Starfield, run by editors who are passionate Bethesda enthusiasts. The site emphasizes editorial independence and adheres to a strict policy to ensure unbiased content, with all information meticulously researched and curated by staff with extensive playtime in Starfield.