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games10 hours ago

Ex-Bethesda Artist: TES6 and Fallout 5 Face Unwinnable Public Backlash Regardless of Quality

A former Bethesda lead artist, Nate Purkeypile, says TES6 and Fallout 5 are in a no-win situation due to enormous expectations and rampant hate from fans, including threats, meaning even a game as acclaimed as Skyrim would still be met with harsh criticism. He left Bethesda partly because living up to Skyrim’s legacy and the negative fan reaction surrounding Starfield add intense pressure on the next titles.

games21 hours ago

TES6 Reveal Aimed to Ease Skyrim Backlash, Says Former Bethesda Artist

Former Bethesda lead artist Nate Purkeypile says The Elder Scrolls 6 was announced so early to prevent fan backlash after the long wait since Skyrim, noting the high expectations around the series and that Bethesda is willing to delay to ensure quality, as evidenced by Starfield’s development—TES6 was revealed with Starfield in 2018 and could stretch into a lengthy wait before release, reflecting a no‑win situation shaped by fan anticipation.

gaming1 day ago

Crimson Desert Promises a World Twice Skyrim’s Size, Debuts in 2026

Crimson Desert, an open-world RPG from Pearl Abyss, releases March 19, 2026 for PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X. The game’s world is described as at least twice as large as Skyrim’s playable area and bigger than Red Dead Redemption 2, with flying dragon mounts adding more scale. While hype is high, some pre-release footage appears shallow, and it remains to be seen whether the expansive world will feel alive and offer depth in story and exploration.

gaming2 months ago

Todd Howard Teases Elder Scrolls 6 Release Despite Long Development Timeline

Bethesda's Todd Howard announced that The Elder Scrolls 6 is still a long way off, but development is an ongoing daily effort. He emphasized patience for fans and mentioned that the game is a priority despite current projects like Fallout 76 and Starfield. Howard also hinted at a possible surprise release when the game is ready, similar to the recent Oblivion remaster, which was well-received and demonstrated strong fan interest.

gaming7 months ago

Skyrim and Assassin’s Creed: Black Flag Combine in Stunning New RPG

A new indie RPG called Davy x Jones combines elements of Skyrim and Assassin’s Creed IV: Black Flag, offering an action-packed, revenge-driven pirate adventure with a unique gameplay mechanic involving controlling a captain's autonomous skull. The game is currently available as a free demo on Steam, with a full release anticipated in the future, potentially on consoles.

gaming1 year ago

Skyrim Enhanced with Community Shaders 1.0 for True PBR

The Skyrim modding community has released Community Shaders 1.0, a major update introducing Physically Based Rendering (PBR) and other advanced graphics features to the game. This update enhances visual realism with improved lighting, shadows, and reflections, surpassing the popular ENB framework. The mod also includes performance optimizations and new features like Terrain Shadows and Light Placer, allowing for more dynamic lighting effects. Future updates are expected to add even more graphical enhancements.