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Todd Howard May Have Teased Two Unannounced Fallout Projects

Todd Howard teases unannounced projects related to Fallout franchise, focusing on high-quality deliverance and ongoing developments. [ more ]

Game Informer

Xbox Is Shutting Down Arkane Austin, Tango Gameworks, And More

Xbox is closing several Bethesda studios, including Arkane Austin and Tango Gameworks, for reprioritization purposes. [ more ]

VG247

Good news, Starfield's Shattered Space expansion is dropping this fall, with a "big update" set to arrive even sooner

Bethesda is focusing on updates for Starfield, including the Shattered Space expansion set to release later this year. [ more ]

GameSpot

Starfield Will Get Some "Really Good" Updates Soon Says Todd Howard

New 'really good' updates for Starfield announced soon. [ more ]

The Verge

The Xbox games showcase airs June 9th, followed by a Call of Duty Direct

Microsoft's Xbox summer showcase on June 9th includes Call of Duty announcement and release dates for various games. [ more ]

ReadWrite

Fallout 4's Next Gen update arrives today, everything we know, release time, and what's included

The Fallout 4 Next-Gen update will bring performance enhancements, widescreen support, and new content. [ more ]

ReadWrite

Best Fallout 4 mods for PC, PlayStation, and Xbox

Bethesda games are enhanced with mods; Fallout 4 mods bring diverse improvements and new content for players. [ more ]

GameSpot

Fallout 76 Is Free For A Week, Adds Content Based On The Show

Fallout 76 is free to play across Steam, Xbox, and PlayStation until April 18, in celebration of the debut of the Fallout TV series.

Bethesda is offering discounts on Fallout 76 editions and bundles for players who wish to continue the game post-free trial. [ more ]

GameSpot

Fallout 4 Is Finally Getting New Content And Improvements On PS5, Xbox, And PC

New free update for Fallout 4 on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S with Performance and Quality modes on April 25.

Update includes new story content, Creation Club content, PC improvements, and a Halloween Workshop for settlement decorations. [ more ]

VG247

Bethesda cheekily confirms early builds of The Elder Scrolls 6 are already being played by devs, and they sound pretty fun

Bethesda is in the early development stage of The Elder Scrolls VI, with employees currently playing early versions of the game.

The announcement of The Elder Scrolls VI was confirmed by Pete Hines in early development, following the teaser at E3 2018. [ more ]

Kotaku

Todd Howard On Fallout 76 Crossplay And Cross-Progression

Bethesda's Todd Howard shows openness to cross-progression in Fallout 76 amidst increasing popularity due to the Fallout TV series. [ more ]

GameSpot

Fallout 76 Doesn't Have Cross-Play Because "It Wasn't Designed That Way" Says Todd Howard

Fallout 76 doesn't have cross-play due to initial design but Bethesda is considering it, focusing on cross-progression. [ more ]

Gadgets 360

Fallout 76 Received 1 Million Players in a Single Day, Bethesda Says

Fallout games have seen a surge in player numbers following the release of the Fallout TV series. [ more ]

GameSpot

Todd Howard On Fallout 5: "I'm Gonna Avoid Putting Dates On Anything"

Todd Howard is hesitant to provide a timeline for the release of Fallout 5 despite its confirmed development. [ more ]

Polygon

Almost every Fallout game is receiving an influx of players on Steam

The Fallout TV series launch on Amazon Prime has led to a significant increase in the player count of various Fallout games, not just the latest title, Fallout 76. [ more ]

GameSpot

Fallout TV Show Clip Shows Lucy Having A Showdown With The Ghoul

The Fallout TV series adaptation by Prime Video premieres on April 11 with an ensemble cast.

Jonathan Nolan, Lisa Joy, and Bethesda's Todd Howard are key figures in the production of the Fallout TV series. [ more ]

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GameSpot

What's Fallout 76 Like In 2024?

The popularity of the Fallout TV series is driving interest in Fallout games, leading to a surge in Fallout 76 players on Steam. [ more ]

Toucharcade

'Fallout Shelter' New Update Out Now Brings In Characters and Locations From the 'Fallout' TV Series With a New Quest

Bethesda offers special updates, discounts, and free play events for Fallout Shelter and Fallout 76 to celebrate the Fallout Amazon Prime series. [ more ]

VG247

Fallout 76's most beloved CM pens heartwarming thank you to the community after being let go by Microsoft

Microsoft laid off 1,900 staff from its gaming arm, including Bethesda's community manager, Devann McCarthy.

Devann McCarthy expressed gratitude to the Fallout community for their support and the relationships she formed as a community manager. [ more ]

GameSpot

Bethesda Gives Small Update On The Elder Scrolls 6 As Franchise Celebrates 30th Anniversary

The Elder Scrolls franchise celebrates its 30th anniversary with thanks to the community

Bethesda provides updates on The Elder Scrolls VI development and other upcoming projects [ more ]

VG247

Good news, the latest Starfield update to enter Steam beta stops DLSS from making your clouds vibrate

Bethesda has released a new update for Starfield in Steam beta with various fixes and improvements.

The update includes fixes for graphical glitches, support for AMD FidelityFX Super Resolution (FSR) and Intel Xe Super Sampling, and improvements to save loading and ship building. [ more ]

VG247

Yes, Skyrim's sneaky developers hid away cut content in the hopes that it'd be found by modders

Bethesda developers intentionally left behind hidden content in Skyrim's game files that modders could uncover and use.

This decision was made to allow modders to access and resurrect content that had been cut from the game. [ more ]

GameSpot

Bethesda's Todd Howard Raids Indiana Jones Game Studio, Doesn't Get Crushed By Giant Boulder

Indiana Jones and the Great Circle is the first new game starring the famed explorer in over a decade

Bethesda's Todd Howard made a cameo appearance and swiped a golden idol during the Developer Direct [ more ]

GameSpot

The Fallout: New Vegas Limp Bizkit Mod Has Finally Been Rediscovered And Approved By Fred Durst

Fallout: New Vegas mod with Fred Durst resurfaced after being lost for years.

Bethesda remains busy with new projects like Starfield and a Fallout TV series. [ more ]

Inverse

'Starfield' Coming to the PS5 Reveals This Secret About the Console Wars

Microsoft's Starfield, an Xbox exclusive, may be coming to PS5, marking a significant shift in their strategy.

The decision to bring Starfield to other platforms is not surprising after Microsoft's acquisition of Bethesda in 2021. [ more ]

Game Informer

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Xbox President Addresses Bethesda Studio Closures, Says It's About Keeping Business Healthy Long-Term

Xbox closes Bethesda studios, emphasizing long-term health of business and commitment to diverse gaming experiences. [ more ]

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Kotaku

3 days ago

Report: Xbox Closing Studios Blamed On Too Many Games

Xbox and Bethesda leadership held a meeting with staff to explain the closures due to studios being spread too thin, aiming to focus on fewer projects. [ more ]

ReadWrite

2 days ago

Xbox president Sarah Bond comments on Bethesda studio closures

Rising costs of developing AAA games impacting studio closures. [ more ]

The Verge

Starfield is finally getting a 60fps mode on Xbox

Xbox Series X players of Starfield will have the option to run the game at 60fps with a new display customization setting. [ more ]

GameSpot

Fallout 4's Free PS5 Update Is Bugged, Will Be Coming To PS Plus Extra Members Says Bethesda

Bethesda is working on fixing issues with Fallout 4's free next-gen update for PS5 users. [ more ]

Kotaku

Starfield Feels Forgotten But Bethesda Promises Updates Are Still Coming

Starfield updates have been limited post-launch, but significant updates are expected in the near future. [ more ]

VG247

Todd Howard steps in to double down that yes, Fallout: New Vegas is canon to Amazon's Fallout

The Fallout: The Series is confirmed as part of the Fallout canon, impacting game lore with significant events while maintaining consistency with previous games. [ more ]

GameSpot

Starfield Console Mod Support, New Creation Kit Still Coming, Says Todd Howard

Support for mods on console and a new Creation Kit for Starfield are confirmed to be in progress. [ more ]

Kotaku

Streamer Builds Hilarious Skyrim Mod That Lets Twitch Chat Voice NPCs

Bethesda's Skyrim remains popular due to mods like Twitch streamer Blurbs', letting chat voice NPCs in real-time. [ more ]

Inverse

'Fallout 4's' New Update Exposes Bethesda's Worst Habit

Bethesda released Fallout 4 update with quality-of-life features but broke community mods, leading fans to create mods to skip or downgrade the update. [ more ]

Kotaku

Fallout 4's Big Next-Gen Update: The Good, The Bad, And The Busted

Bethesda released a free next-gen update for Fallout 4, offering 60fps modes and visual enhancements, but players, especially on PC, are encountering significant issues. [ more ]

ReadWrite

Surprisingly, people are surprised that the Fallout 4 next-gen update is packed with bugs

Players encountering issues with Fallout 4 due to recent next-gen updates, leading to bugs and broken mods. [ more ]

VG247

Fallout 4 next-gen update release time: When will it arrive?

Bethesda will release Fallout 4's next-gen update on April 25, with various additions like graphical tweaks, bug fixes, and free Creation Club goodies. [ more ]

VG247

Hopped into Fallout 4 on Xbox after watching the Fallout TV show, but achievements won't unlock? Don't worry, Bethesda's on it

Bethesda is investigating Xbox achievement issues in Fallout 4. [ more ]

GameSpot

Fallout Games See A Massive Player Boost After Show's Release

Amazon Prime's Fallout TV show has significantly increased player numbers in Fallout games like Fallout 4, Fallout 76, and Fallout: New Vegas. [ more ]

GameSpot

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Fallout London Delayed Due To Fallout 4 Update

Fallout London mod delayed due to Fallout 4 update. [ more ]

Kotaku

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Fallout 4 Next-Gen Update Could Break 'Game-Sized Mod,' Forces Delay

Bethesda's next-gen update for Fallout 4 could break a highly anticipated mod, Fallout London, prompting the mod's indefinite delay. [ more ]

Kotaku

Bethesda Has Revealed Fallout TV Characters' Stats

Bethesda's Fallout Shelter update adds characters from Amazon show with revealed SPECIAL stats. [ more ]

Polygon

Fallout 4 is finally getting that long-promised next-gen update

Console and PC players of Fallout 4 will receive next-gen updates with quality of life features and new content on April 25.

The Fallout TV show's release has brought renewed attention to the Fallout series, prompting Bethesda's announcement of next-gen updates for the game. [ more ]

VG247

Wahey, Fallout 4's next-gen update is finally set to arrive later this month

Bethesda is releasing a long-awaited next-gen update for Fallout 4 on April 25, with different versions for various platforms.

The update includes performance enhancements, stability improvements, Creation Club goodies, and free content like Enclave Remnants and the Makeshift Weapon Pack. [ more ]

GameSpot

Bethesda's Todd Howard Responds To Possibility Of Elder Scrolls TV Show Coming Next

Fallout TV series is out, but no plans for Elder Scrolls or Starfield adaptations for TV yet.

Bethesda is cautious about adaptations due to concerns about maintaining creative control and quality. [ more ]

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Maryland's Ginko House: Where History Meets Modernity

The Ginko House in Bethesda, Maryland underwent a major renovation, blending historical charm with modern updates.

The renovation focused on adding natural light, open spaces, and cohesive aesthetic, with new additions to the original structure and backyard. [ more ]

GameSpot

Bethesda Rejected Multiple Fallout TV Show Pitches Before Jonathan Nolan Came Along

Bethesda rejected multiple pitches for a Fallout TV show before Jonathan Nolan's successful pitch.

Howard was won over by Nolan's deep admiration and vision for the Fallout games. [ more ]

Kotaku

Elder Scrolls VI Is Playable And Sounds Fun, According To An Update From Bethesda

Bethesda celebrates The Elder Scrolls' 30th anniversary with a brief history and confirmation of early builds for The Elder Scrolls VI.

Todd Howard mentions The Elder Scrolls VI is a 'very long way off,' but the team is excited playing early builds. [ more ]

Kotaku

Fallout TV Series First Official Clip Is Actually Very Funny

Fallout TV show based on Bethesda's game series by Westworld creators

First look at a scene featuring Vault Dweller Lucy and The Ghoul [ more ]

Kotaku

Fallout Show Creators 'Know All About Fallout 5'

The show is not replacing the next Fallout game.

The show is an original story within the Fallout universe. [ more ]

VG247

Starfield's March 6 beta update adds expressions to Photo Mode, QoL improvements, more.

The upcoming Starfield update focuses on quality-of-life improvements and bug fixes.

The update will introduce expressions for photo mode and new poses for Vasco, along with improvements to the scanner. [ more ]

GameSpot

Starfield's Next Update Detailed, Steam Beta Begins In March

Starfield's next update on Steam Beta on March 6 with quality-of-life improvements and bug fixes.

Features like expressions in photo mode, improved scanner, and setting course on inactive missions will be included in the update. [ more ]

VG247

Don't panic, Starfield definitely isn't coming to Nintendo Switch

Bethesda's tweet about updating Skyrim on Switch led some to mistakenly think it was a Starfield announcement for the platform.

The tweet stirred speculation about Xbox games like Starfield possibly coming to PS5 and Switch. [ more ]

Polygon

Pre-order this pint-size payload full of Fallout

The Fallout S.P.E.C.I.A.L. Anthology is available for pre-order at $60 with Steam codes for every Fallout title since 1997.

The anthology includes definitive editions of Fallout games and additional DLC, offering a good deal compared to individual purchases. [ more ]

Kotaku

Doom Is Now Playable On A $2,000+ Lawnmower Because Why Not

You can now play Doom on Husqvarna robo-lawnmowers through an official partnership with Bethesda and id Software.

The feature is limited to the first episode of Doom and will only be available until September 9, after which it will be removed. [ more ]

Kotaku

Bethesda Drops A Nuke... Full Of Fallout Games

Bethesda is releasing a nuclear bomb-shaped container with collectible cards for seven Fallout games, each with a download code.

The Fallout S.P.E.C.I.A.L Anthology does not contain physical copies of the games, only download codes, available for pre-order at $60. [ more ]

Kotaku

Six Months On, Starfield's Player Count Shouldn't Matter

Starfield, the spacefaring role-playing game from Bethesda, has seen a drastic decrease in its player base just six months after launch.

While some outlets see this decline as dire news, it's important to consider that Starfield is a single-player game and not a live-service title, so the decrease in players is not unexpected or alarming. [ more ]

Ars Technica

Do Xbox owners have a right to expect console exclusives?

Microsoft is rumored to be considering launching Bethesda games on PlayStation consoles.

Xbox fans are concerned that Microsoft may abandon their favored console. [ more ]

ReadWrite

Microsoft set to break silence next week on Xbox titles coming to Playstation

Rumors suggest that Sony's gaming rival will announce news about the future of exclusives and titles coming to PlayStation and Switch.

Data-mined leaks have hinted at potential games making an appearance on other consoles. [ more ]

Kotaku

Indiana Jones, Starfield PS5 Reports Suggest A Major Xbox Pivot

Major Bethesda releases may come to PlayStation 5, adding to Xbox multiplatform rumors.

Microsoft's acquisition of Bethesda may not result in every game being an Xbox exclusive. [ more ]

The Verge

Microsoft weighs launching Indiana Jones on the PS5

Bethesda's Indiana Jones game is tentatively set to launch on Sony's PlayStation 5 console.

Microsoft is considering a multi-platform approach for certain Xbox games, including Indiana Jones. [ more ]

Kotaku

Everything We Know About Xbox's Big Indiana Jones Game

Indiana Jones and The Great Circle is a highly anticipated Indiana Jones game that fans have been waiting for.

The game is an original adventure not based on any previous film, comic, book, or video game. [ more ]

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Why are fans in meltdown over Indiana Jones and the Great Circle?

The upcoming Indiana Jones game from Machine Games and Bethesda is getting mixed reactions due to being in first-person perspective instead of third-person.

Fans argue that a third-person perspective would better capture the cinematic feel of the Indiana Jones movies.

Some believe that a third-person Indiana Jones game would be in direct comparison to games like Uncharted and Tomb Raider, which draw inspiration from the franchise. [ more ]

Toucharcade

'The Elder Scrolls: Castles' Officially Announced for Mobile, Pre-Orders and Pre-Registrations Now Live

Bethesda has officially announced The Elder Scrolls: Castles as their newest game.

The Elder Scrolls: Castles is a simulation game where players control their castle and dynasty. [ more ]

Kotaku

Bethesda's Indiana Jones Is Both First-Person And Third-Person

Bethesda's Indiana Jones game, titled Indiana Jones and The Great Circle, was showcased during Xbox's January 18th Developer Direct and confirmed to launch later this year.

The game is being developed by MachineGames, known for their work on the Wolfenstein series, and will feature an original story set between Raiders of the Lost Ark and The Last Crusade. [ more ]

GameSpot

Starfield's Biggest Update Ever Is Out Now, But Only On Steam

The Starfield 1.9.47.0 patch, which includes over 100 bug fixes and quality-of-life tweaks, is now live on Steam for players who have opted in to the Steam Beta program.

Players on console or PC via Game Pass will have to wait about two weeks for the update to officially launch on their platforms. [ more ]

VG247

Remember Fallout Shelter? Well, you can now pre-register to play a new-ish Elder Scrolls game like it

Bethesda has announced the existence of The Elder Scrolls: Castles, a mobile game similar to Fallout Shelter.

The game was quietly released in September 2020 in early access form, and is now getting a pre-launch soft launch. [ more ]

VG247

Starfield's biggest update yet may still be arriving in Beta this week, Bethesda has something to fix first

Starfield's biggest update has been delayed due to a mysterious issue.

The update was originally scheduled for release on January 17, but has been pushed back to allow for bug fixes. [ more ]

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