Todd Howard On Elder Scrolls 6: "Just Pretend We Didn't Announce It. It Doesn't Exist."

Todd Howard On Elder Scrolls 6: "Just Pretend We Didn't Announce It. It Doesn't Exist."

Bethesda's Todd Howard has once again commented on the decision to announce The Elder Scrolls 6 all the way back in 2018. The game was announced at E3 that year alongside Starfield, and just after Fallout 76 was revealed in May 2018. The timing of those reveals played a key role in why The Elder Scrolls 6 was announced around the same time. Fallout 76 was the franchise's first stab at online multiplayer, while Starfield was a brand-new IP. Announcing The Elder Scrolls 6 at the same time was a purposeful decision to help core fans understand a more traditional Bethesda game was coming ... eventually. Howard would not have done it this way if he got to decide, however. Continue Reading at GameSpot

Todd Howard "Really, Really Sorry" To See Phil Spencer Retire, Weighs In On New CEO

Todd Howard "Really, Really Sorry" To See Phil Spencer Retire, Weighs In On New CEO

Bethesda boss Todd Howard has commented on the departure of Microsoft Gaming CEO Phil Spencer, saying in an interview he was "really, really sorry" to see his good friend Spencer retire. Spencer worked at Microsoft for 38 years before he announced his retirement from the company earlier this year. He's staying on the through the summer to help with the handover to new CEO Asha Sharma. According to GamesRadar , Sharma hasn't visited Bethesda Game Studios as of yet, but Howard said "everybody has talked virtually" already. Discussing the new CEO, Howard said Sharma is "great" and that, for now, people are feeling "really optimistic" about her taking over for Spencer. Continue Reading at GameSpot

Hitman Crossover Mission Canceled For One Of 2025's Biggest Gaming Flops

Hitman Crossover Mission Canceled For One Of 2025's Biggest Gaming Flops

Hitman developer IO has announced that the planned Hitman mission in the controversial and poorly received game MindsEye is no longer going ahead. IO published MindsEye through its IOI Partners program, but the Danish developer has announced the conclusion of the publishing deal with MindsEye developer Build A Rocket Boy following numerous controversies related to the game. "Both IOI Partners and Build A Rocket Boy recognize the anticipation this collaboration generated among the community and express their appreciation for the support shown by the players," IO said. Continue Reading at GameSpot