The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim
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Elder Scrolls lore master and 20-year Bethesda veteran Kurt Kuhlmann can't find a job after being laid off months…
Veteran Bethesda developer Kurt Kuhlmann, known for his work on The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion and The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim, has been laid off from Lightspeed LA. Kuhlmann, who spent two decades at Bethesda Game Studios, is now seeking new employment, highlighting the current instability in the game development industry. The article notes ongoing layoffs at companies like Microsoft and Xbox, emphasizing that even experienced professionals are not immune to industry downturns.
Nintendo Switch 2 eShop charts – September 13, 2026 – Fire Emblem and LEGO Batman incoming, Valheim and Meccha Chameleon with strong debuts
The latest Nintendo Switch 2 eShop charts for September 13, 2026, show Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave and LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight leading upcoming releases. New debuts include Valheim at #3 and Meccha Chameleon at #4, with Crisis Core: Final Fantasy 7 Reunion and Dragon Quest Heroes: Torneko’s Mystery Dungeon Classic HD also charting.
IKEA's hilarious official Skyrim mod has reminded me just how great the Kallax truly is for gaming merch
IKEA has released a humorous official mod for The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim called Kallax Storageborn, allowing players to have a white shelving unit as a companion. The mod is available for PC and Xbox versions of the game, with PlayStation support expected later. The article highlights the versatility of IKEA's Kallax furniture for displaying gaming merchandise.
IKEA utannonserar bokhyllan Kallax Storageborn till Skyrim
IKEA has announced a new mod for The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim called Kallax Storageborn, which adds the popular Kallax shelving unit as a companion. The mod includes a new questline set in an abandoned dwemer ruin, new items, and voice acting by Matt Berry. It is a collaboration with mod group Kinggath Creations and is available for download.
Skyrim’s official IKEA crossover mod might be the most deftly-assembled Elder Scrolls gag ever, if not an ad blueprint other corps should follow
An official IKEA crossover mod for The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim, titled Kallax Storageborn, has been released, featuring a unique dungeon design and humorous integration of IKEA products. Developed by Kinggath Creations, the mod cleverly blends in-game advertising with the game's established meme culture and humor, though the author notes it's an exception rather than a blueprint for future corporate integrations.
"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."
Ikea made a Skyrim mod starring Matt Berry as a sentient shelf named Kallax Storageborn
IKEA has released a free mod for The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim titled Kallax Storageborn, featuring a sentient shelf voiced by Matt Berry. The mod includes a new questline where players assemble the companion and tidy up the game world, along with new loot items like the Meatball Helmet and Allenblade. While acknowledged as a marketing stunt, the mod is noted for its charm and the effort invested in its creation.
A Full-Fledged Skyrim Mod Starring Matt Berry Is Here To Refresh The Game With An Ikea Ad
A new Skyrim mod called Kallax Storageborn has been released, transforming an Ikea shelving unit into a voiced companion voiced by Matt Berry. The mod adds new quests, items, and a boss fight, and is available for free on PC and Xbox. The article expresses mild concern about in-game advertising but finds the mod's concept amusing.
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.
The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Official IKEA Mod Features Matt Berry as a Kallax Storage Companion
An official Creation for The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim has been released, featuring actor Matt Berry voicing an IKEA Kallax bookcase. This free mod adds a unique, humorous element to the game.
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.
It's still very much possible to make good Skyrim mods "without any use of AI" in 2026, declares the maker of a new DLC-sized Black Marsh expansion
Modder Pancake0723 has released 'King of the Murkmire,' a large-scale expansion mod for The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim that adds Black Marsh and its Argonian inhabitants. The creator emphasized that ambitious mods can still be made by solo developers without using generative AI, sparking discussion about the role of AI in modding.
Nintendo Switch 2 eShop charts – September 6, 2026 – Orbitals takes down Elden Ring
The Nintendo Switch 2 eShop charts for September 6, 2026, show Orbitals taking the top spot, dethroning Elden Ring. New releases like Onimusha: Way of the Sword and NBA 2K27 also entered the top rankings.
IKEA announces partnership with The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim
IKEA has announced a collaboration with Bethesda Game Studios' The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim, set to be revealed on September 9, 2026. This partnership follows IKEA's previous gaming-related ventures, including collaborations with Xbox and ASUS ROG, and a stamp rally with Pokémon in Japan. The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim, a highly acclaimed 2011 action RPG, has been ported to various platforms, most recently the Nintendo Switch 2.
Ikea Is Coming to The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim and Fans Are All Saying the Same Thing
Ikea has announced an unexpected collaboration with The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim. This partnership has led fans to make a recurring joke concerning the upcoming The Elder Scrolls 6.
Nexus Mods, "the biggest modding platform in the world," has just acquired SteamDB: "We don't take the responsibility of becoming its next steward lightly"
Nexus Mods, a major platform for PC game modding, has acquired SteamDB, a popular fan-run database for Steam game information. The acquisition aims to provide SteamDB with the necessary resources and stability for its continued operation, addressing burnout experienced by its original creator, Pavel Djundik.
Bethesda Employees Thought They Were Safe From Layoffs Thanks to Skyrim, Fallout
Former Bethesda Game Studios Austin developer Anne Barrett shared that employees felt secure from layoffs due to the success of games like The Elder Scrolls 5: Skyrim and Fallout, making Xbox's subsequent announcements even more shocking and devastating. The layoffs resulted in a significant drop in morale and a loss of institutional knowledge crucial for the company's proprietary game engine.
Skyrim and Fallout made Bethesda devs feel "safe" from mass layoffs before Xbox ended decades-long careers in…
Bethesda Game Studios developers, known for franchises like Skyrim and Fallout, felt secure from mass layoffs at Xbox, but were instead blindsided by job cuts affecting long-term employees. An employee described the experience as devastating, with meetings lasting only two minutes to end decades-long careers. The loss of institutional knowledge is a significant concern for future game quality.
Games Inbox: Are retro video games becoming more popular?
This collection of reader letters discusses the growing popularity of retro gaming, the anticipation and potential console exclusivity of Grand Theft Auto 6, and the perceived resurgence in quality of Sonic the Hedgehog games. Other topics include Capcom's future releases, Sony's State of Play, and the long wait for Nintendo's Zelda remakes.
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LyncConf is presented as a leading platform for discovering, downloading, and managing game mods, emphasizing safety and quality control. The article details various types of mods, such as visual enhancements and gameplay overhauls, and highlights popular examples for games like Fallout 4 and The Witcher 3. It also provides guidance on using mod managers like Vortex and Mod Organizer 2 for a safe and stable modding experience.