Tag: Bethesda
Random Xbox Actually 'Commissioned' This Insane Halo & DOOM Crossover Portrait
It's great to see the family come together
In one of the weirdest stories we've ever had to report (and we've reported on some weird ones!), Xbox has "commissioned" a variety of Bethesda themed portraits in honor of the company joining the first-party family. Throughout the month, more images are said to be coming, but the first is a riff of Halo...
News Outriders Dev Says Inventory Wipe Bug Is Its Top Priority
Plan is to run a "one-off" mass restoration
Outriders' Xbox patch is now available, but while cross-play is now live between platforms, it seems there's now been an increase in inventory wipes. Not long after this update went live the Outriders' socials shared another message stating how the developer was "aware" and "deeply sorry" players were...
News Xbox And Bethesda Mobile Developer Alpha Dog Working On New DOOM Game
"Run and gun through hundreds of exciting levels"
When Microsoft acquired Bethesda's parent company ZeniMax Media, it got the rights to a bunch of studios. One of them was Alpha Dog - a Canadian mobile developer, known for creating "top-tier" 3D games for portable devices. So what's the sudden interest in Alpha Dog, you ask? It's become the hot...
News Xbox Is Running A Bethesda Controller Contest For Achievement Hunters
Achievement unlocked
Remember those beautiful Bethesda controllers that were (and are still) being given away in a sweepstakes the other week? Well, you could possibly have the opportunity to get your hands on them through another new competition. The rules have appeared online and according to Tru
News Win A Crate Full Of Bethesda Themed Xbox Series X Controllers In This New Competition
We want them all!
Massive Bethesda fan? Then you're not going to want to miss out on this new competition, which will see lucky winners receive a crate full of exclusive Xbox Series X themed controllers based on the recent acquisition. The crate contains themed controllers from games such as Fallout, The Evil Within, and The Elder Scrolls - a...
News Former Tango Gameworks Creative Director Opens Small Indie Studio
One to watch
Former Tango Gameworks creative director and art director, Ikumi Nakamura, has finally revealed her future within the video game industry now that she's moved on from the GhostWire: Tokyo developer. Her departure, as you might recall, followed just three months after her famous appearance at E3 2019. During a mini-documentary, where...
News Deathloop's Devs Were 'Surprised' By The Xbox Bethesda Acquisition
"After the surprise, it made a lot of sense"
Microsoft's acquisition of Bethesda has sent ripples through the gaming world in recent months, and Arkane Studios, which is currently working on the timed PS5 exclusive, Deathloop, was part of that acquisition. Speaking to Press Start, Deathloop’s director, Dinga Bakaba, and art director, Sébastien...
News Bethesda Reveals This Year's Roadmap For Fallout 76
Is excited for new features coming in "2021 and beyond"
Bethesda has released this year's roadmap for its online action role-playing game Fallout 76, while also noting how it's excited for all the new features coming to the game in 2021 and beyond. The spring update improves your camp, person and arsenal. In summer, there'll be Steel Reign quests,...
PSA: Remember to manually save your games!
It's 15 years to the day that The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion hit the Xbox 360, and 15 long years I've held a bitterness towards the game. I'm going to throw this out there now before the comment sections become a public roasting - I love Oblivion. It was the first game that got me into the RPG genre and...
News ZeniMax’s Board Of Directors Has Been Dissolved Following Microsoft's Acquisition
As confirmed by Bethesda's Pete Hines
Microsoft officially obtained ZeniMax Media last week, which saw companies such as Bethesda now directly under the company’s control. Following that huge acquisition, some big changes are already beginning to be made, as ZeniMax’s board of directors has now officially been dissolved. The board was made up...
News Industry Insider Expects Bethesda's New IP Starfield To Launch This Year
But "you still have to factor in covid"
In yet another podcast appearance, industry insider Jeff Grubb has shared more information about Bethesda's plans for the remainder of this year now that it's been acquired by Microsoft. Speaking on the YouTube channel Dealer - Gaming, Grubb said he expected the company's new and highly anticipated IP
News These Five Bethesda Games Are Getting FPS Boosts On Xbox Series X
Update: And they're arriving today
Update (Mon 15th Mar, 2021 16:08 GMT): Microsoft has confirmed that these five games will receive their FPS Boosts today (Monday, March 15th) on Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S, and you can see the full lineup below. Each game will be getting a boost from 30 frames per-second to (nearly) 60 frames, but Fallout 4...
Feature Pick One: Which Of These Bethesda Games Is Your Favourite?
Remember, you can only pick one!
It's time for another round of Pick One! This week, to celebrate the huge Xbox Bethesda acquisition, we're taking a look at eight specific Bethesda games - picking out just one game from each series to vote on. We know, we're cruel! Which is your favourite? Remember, you can only pick one! Let's take a look at what...
News Phil Spencer Already Thinking About Possible Xbox And Bethesda Collabs
And how Xbox can utilise id Tech
The "Microsoft joins Bethesda" roundtable earlier this week gave Xbox fans a chance to learn more about the company behind hit series like The Elder Scrolls and Fallout. Of course, there are a number of other studios under the Bethesda banner team Xbox is also looking forward to working with. Head of Xbox, Phil...
News Bethesda Reached Out To Xbox Boss Phil Spencer For Help With Fallout 76
"When that game launched, the litany of issues we had..."
Bethesda's online RPG Fallout 76 has transformed significantly since its infamously rocky release back in late 2018, and Bethesda's Todd Howard has revealed Xbox boss Phil Spencer played a part in turning its fortunes around. Howard pulled no punches when talking about the game during the...
News Xbox Confirms Plans For Summer Event Featuring More Bethesda News
It's currently in the "planning phase"
It may not be the biggest surprise, but it's good to know things are in place. Xbox has confirmed that plans are underway for an event this summer which will dive into more Bethesda specifics. During yesterday's informative roundtable presentation about Microsoft's acquisition, the two companies took a brief...
News These 20 Games Are Now Available With Xbox Game Pass (March 12)
It's a Bethesda special!
Update (Fri 12th Mar, 2021 10:00 GMT): And they're live! These 20 games are now included with Xbox Game Pass. Original story (Thu 11th Mar, 2021 18:18 GMT): The latest batch of Xbox Game Pass titles has arrived! As hinted at earlier this week, Microsoft has now unveiled another 20 (yes, that's 20!) games available on the...
Random Power Your Dreams With This Todd Howard Xbox Packaging
If only it was real
Now that Bethesda is operating under Microsoft, there are a lot of fans wondering what might come next. Apart from 20 Bethesda titles coming to Xbox Game Pass today, the possibilities are pretty much unlimited. Xbox's very own Aaron Greenberg decided to kick things off by sharing an image of the Xbox Series X packaging with the...
Poll Do You Think The Elder Scrolls 6 Will Be Exclusive To Xbox?
What does Phil's wording say to you?
Today's been a bit eventful hasn't it! Microsoft hosted a special 'Bethesda Joins Xbox' roundtable presentation earlier today, and as part of it, Xbox boss Phil Spencer had some interesting comments about exclusivity. Spencer outright stated during the show that the goal is to "deliver great exclusive games for...
News Xbox Will Deliver Exclusive Bethesda Games 'Where Game Pass Exists'
"That's our goal, that's why we're doing this"
Xbox and Bethesda are officially a thing, much like the 'will they, won't they' couple you see in every single rom-com. Together the companies are committed to delivering great games, but more specifically, they're looking to bring "great exclusive" titles to platforms that allow Xbox Game Pass. In a...
News 'Handful' Of Bethesda Games To Receive FPS Boosts On Xbox Series X|S
"We’ll have more to share on that soon"
Microsoft has announced as part of today's 'Bethesda Joins Xbox' roundtable that not only are 20 Bethesda games joining Xbox Game Pass tomorrow, but some of them will also be getting FPS Boosts on Xbox Series X & S. This was mentioned during the presentation, as well as in an official Xbox Wire blog:...
Video Watch The Xbox Bethesda Roundtable Stream Here!
Catch up on the hour-long show
Update: The roundtable is now over, but you can catch the video-on-demand below! Original story: Welcome! Microsoft announced earlier today that it would be hosting a special Xbox Bethesda roundtable presentation to celebrate the recent acquisition of Bethesda, set to begin at 10AM PST (6PM UK time). The event will...
News Xbox To Host Bethesda Roundtable Presentation Today
A conversation with key leaders
Update: Come and join us! You can watch the roundtable with us now at Pure Xbox. Original story: Microsoft has announced that it will be hosting a special Bethesda roundtable presentation on YouTube later today, set to take place at 10AM PST (6PM UK time). The event will not be focused on news or reveals. Here's...
News Share The Love With A New 'Bethesda Joins Xbox' Twitter Emoji
#BethesdaJoinsXbox
Yesterday we finally got confirmation that Bethesda had joined Xbox Game Studios, after what seemed like an eternity of waiting. One small detail that went unnoticed to many following the announcement was a specific emoji available on Twitter alongside using the hashtag #BethesdaJoinsXbox. As spotted by Video Games Chronicle, the...
Guide Microsoft Now Has 23 Xbox Game Studios, And Here They Are
The complete list following the Bethesda acquisition
So, the deal is done! Microsoft has officially brought ZeniMax Media into the Xbox family, and as a result, the list of first-party Xbox Game Studios has grown to a massive total of 23 studios in all, with eight new additions. To give you a better overview of which studios are now part of Xbox...
Talking Point What Do You Think About Certain Bethesda Games Being Xbox Exclusives?
And which games do you think it'll apply to?
So, unless you've been living under a rock, today's biggest story is that Microsoft has finally acquired Bethesda. It's been a long time coming, but we're glad to finally have official confirmation that the deal is complete. And with such a deal, some questions are starting to get answered - albeit in...
Guide Every Bethesda Game Expected To Join Xbox Game Pass In 2021
Here's what we're hoping to see
Update (Tue 9th Mar, 2021 15:30 GMT): Microsoft has announced today as part of its completed acquisition of Bethesda that more games will be added to Xbox Game Pass this week, so we're recycling this guide from January to give you an idea of what we could see. Which games do you want the most? Let us know down below...
News Xbox Game Pass Is Getting More Bethesda Games Later This Week
What do you want to see?
It's all happening today! Microsoft has confirmed that its acquisition of Bethesda's parent company, ZeniMax Media, has officially gone through, and more games are coming to Xbox Game Pass this week as a result. Xbox boss Phil Spencer announced the news in a blog post earlier today: "To properly celebrate this special...
News Xbox Has Confirmed 'Some' New Bethesda Titles Will Be Exclusives
Well, there we have it
As Microsoft's acquisition of Bethesda has finally gone through, the companies have confirmed that certain future titles will only be available exclusively to Xbox and PC players. In an Xbox Wire post welcoming Bethesda to Xbox Game Studios, Phil Spencer, head of Xbox, stated that Xbox, PC and Game Pass "will be the best...
News Microsoft Officially Welcomes Bethesda To Team Xbox
"This is an exciting day for Xbox"
It's finally official! Microsoft and ZeniMax Media have confirmed today that Bethesda has joined Team Xbox, as the acquisition that was put in place last year has gone through. Xbox boss Phil Spencer announced the news. The biggest info drop as part of the announcement that is "some new titles in the future" from...
News Xbox Bethesda Event Reportedly Set For This Thursday
Update: The acquisition has officially gone through
Update: It's an update of an update! Microsoft has confirmed today that the acquisition of Bethesda has officially gone through, providing new details in the process, but nothing has been said about a potential event this week. That could still all change though, so we'll wait and see what happens...
News Microsoft's Acquisition Of Bethesda's Parent Company Nears Completion
Update: The EU has approved the deal
Update (Mon 8th Mar, 2021 10:30 GMT): We're almost there! The EU has also approved the deal without conditions (thanks The Verge), stating that it "does not raise serious doubts as to its compatibility with the common market." We're now just waiting on Microsoft to make an announcement that the deal has fully...
News Insider Advises What To Expect From Rumoured Xbox Bethesda Event
"I'm pretty sure this is how it's going to happen"
GamesBeat journalist and reliable industry insider Jeff Grubb has been talking more about the rumoured upcoming Xbox Bethesda event over the past couple of days, advising what fans should expect from the show. Grubb confirmed on the latest episode of the GamesBeat Decides podcast that from what he...
News Bethesda Lawsuit Could Slow Down Microsoft’s ZeniMax Acquisition
All because of Fallout 4’s season pass
Bethesda is currently in hot water over Fallout 4’s post-launch content. As a result, a class-action lawsuit is seeking to pull the brakes on Microsoft’s acquisition until the matter has been resolved. A report from GamesBeat shows that the issue revolves around the game’s season pass, and how it is...
News Bethesda Is Giving Someone The Chance To Design A Starfield Character
In aid of the Make-A-Wish foundation
Bethesda is offering one lucky gamer the chance of a lifetime, as a new charity auction could see them creating their own character for the upcoming Xbox Series X space RPG, Starfield. The auction is part of Make-A-Wish’s Evening of Wishes event on February 28th. The virtual event has a variety of ticket...
News Expect Microsoft To Host Bethesda Event Sometime In Mid-March, Says Industry Insider
"They will talk about it extensively and explain what it means"
Industry insider and VentureBeat reporter Jeff Grubb expects at least some kind of event to happen in mid-March when Microsoft finally closes its deal with Bethesda. In response to a question on his YouTube livestream, Jeff explained how everything would be discussed "extensively"...
News Google Stadia's Studio Closures Were Influenced By Xbox, Claims Report
And specifically the Bethesda acquisition
The team behind the cloud-based Google Stadia recently made the announcement that they were closing their internal first-party studios, and apparently, Microsoft's "buying spree" and acquisition of ZeniMax Media were reasons for this. According to a report from Kota
News Microsoft To Merge ZeniMax Into New Subsidiary Called 'Vault', But Only Temporarily
Update: The 'Vault' name won't be sticking around
Update: Well, this has been a confusing day. Following the discovery of the below document, another has been highlighted by UESP on Twitter (thanks RPS), this time detailing that 'Vault' won't be the permanent name for ZeniMax Media and Bethesda games under Microsoft, and that the ZeniMax name will...
Guide Starfield Xbox Series X Release: Everything We Know So Far
What to expect from Bethesda's space epic
Ah, Starfield. Bethesda's brand-new IP has been described as a "space epic" by the developer, and now that the company is about to belong to Xbox, we're even more intrigued about what to expect from the game. For the most part, Bethesda has remained very quiet on the progress of Starfield since it unleashed...
News ZeniMax Founder And CEO Robert A. Altman Has Passed Away
"He was an extraordinary leader, and an even better human being"
We have the very sad news to report today that ZeniMax Media (parent company of Bethesda) founder and CEO Robert A. Altman has sadly passed away at the age of 73, as revealed by the company in a Twitter update this afternoon. To remember his time at the company, Bethesda shared one of...
News EU To Decide On Microsoft's Acquisition Of ZeniMax Media By March
The $7.5 billion deal could soon be approved
Microsoft's massive deal with ZeniMax Media, which saw it acquiring companies such as Bethesda for $7.5 billion, is to be approved by March 5th at the latest by the EU. As discovered by Reuters, Microsoft filed for the European Commission to approve the deal on January 29, with a forthcoming deadline of...
News Indiana Jones Game Will Not Affect Todd Howard's Focus On Starfield And The Elder Scrolls 6
However, he reportedly sees the game as a "passion project"
After Lucasfilm Games' announcement of an Indiana Jones game yesterday, it's been insisted that the game's development will not impact executive producer Todd Howard's focus on Starfield and The Elder Scrolls VI. Spotted by VGC, Bethesda's
News Head Of Xbox 'Excited' About New Indiana Jones Game And Can't Wait To 'Learn More'
So is it an exclusive, Phil?
Yesterday, Bethesda surprised us all with the announcement of a new Indiana Jones game by MachineGames under the Lucasfilm Games banner. It's not just the players who are excited about this newly announced project, though - head of Xbox Phil Spencer (who happens to be an avid gamer himself) is also equally as pumped...
Poll Will Bethesda's Indiana Jones Game Be An Xbox Exclusive?
What do you think?
The big news of January so far is that Bethesda has announced a brand-new Indiana Jones game to be developed by Wolfenstein studio MachineGames, and to be executive produced by Todd Howard. It's going to be some time before we learn anything further about this one, but the big question on many people's minds right now is whether...
News Bethesda's Todd Howard Secretly Teased The New Indiana Jones Game Months Ago
Always check the background for clues!
We've had our first big reveal of the year in the form of Bethesda's upcoming Indiana Jones Game, which the company is working on with studio MachineGames, best known for developing the modern Wolfenstein titles. But actually, we had our first taste of this game as far back as September (!), when Bethesda...
News Bethesda Announces Indiana Jones Game With Wolfenstein Dev
“Jock! Start The Engine!”
In a surprise announcement we did not expect on a Tuesday afternoon in January, Bethesda has revealed it is working on an Indiana Jones game. The trailer reveals very little, but it's shown to be worked on by both Bethesda and MachineGames, the team behind the fantastic Wolfenstein reboot titles. A table can be seen...
News Dishonored Creative Director Says Xbox And Bethesda 'Fit Perfectly'
"It would be very, very difficult to find a better partner for Bethesda than Microsoft"
Seems we're not the only people who think Microsoft's acquisition of Bethesda is a fantastic one, as Arkane Austin studio head Harvey Smith also agrees. In a recent interview with the Spanish publication Vandal (thanks, VGC), Smith spoke about his experience...
News Microsoft Wants Bethesda Games To 'Show Up The Best' On Xbox
"You'll continue to see us shift towards a first or better or best approach"
Microsoft has spoken again about the future of Bethesda games on the Xbox platform, revealing it wants to games "to be either first or better or best" on Xbox platforms. Originally reported by VGC, Microsoft's chief financial officer Tim Stuart spoke during the Jefferies...
News Bethesda On Xbox Exclusivity: We'll Decide What Makes The Best Sense
"I can't really project where things will be..."
There's been plenty of discussion in recent weeks about whether Microsoft intends to make Bethesda's future games exclusive to the Xbox platform following its acquisition of ZeniMax Media, and speaking in a recent interview with GamesIndustry.biz, Bethesda director Todd Howard shed a little more light...
Feature Pick One: Which Of These Xbox Fallout Games Is Your Favourite?
Remember, you can only pick one!
It's time for another round of Pick One! This week, to mark the current Fallout 76 Free Play Week and Fallout series sale on the Microsoft Store, we're looking back at the history of the franchise on Xbox. There have been six Fallout games released on the platform to date, starting all the way back before Bethesda...
