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News Elder Scrolls Legends Cross-Play 'Absolutely Critical', Situation Could Be 'Dire' on PS4
Bethesda speaks again
And so this story about The Elder Scrolls Legends and cross-play rumbles on. Last week, Bethesda bigwig Pete Hines said in an interview that the virtual card game may not come to PlayStation 4 if Sony doesn't allow cross-play. And now, speaking to Eurogamer, Hines reiterates that cross-play is "absolutely critical" to The Elder...
News Bethesda Thinks Fallout 76 Bounties Will Stop Players Constantly Murdering Each Other
Good luck
Fallout 76 is going to be an interesting release later this year, if only to see how Bethesda handles the inevitable chaos. In case you're out of the loop, Fallout 76 will feature a persistent online world, where the only human characters you meet will actually be other players. At the time of writing, there'll be no way to play alone --...
News Fallout 76 Microtransactions Won't Impact New Perk System
Card packs in Fallout?
Thanks to QuakeCon 2018, there are now loads of smaller Fallout 76 details doing the rounds on the internet, but it's the mention of the game's overhauled perk system that has people wondering about micortransactions and how they'll feed into the experience. Microtransactions were confirmed for Fallout 76 a while ago,...
News Bethesda Backtracked on Its Controversial Review Policy
10/10 backtracking
Some time ago, you may remember reports coming out on Bethesda's overhauled review policy. The publisher essentially stopped dishing out review code early to gaming sites like Push Square, effectively eliminating any reviews of its games before they released. By many, this was viewed as an anti-consumer act, since people looking...
News Bethesda Defends Legal Action Against a Man Who Tried to Resell a Game
Used and abused
A strange story started circulating on Polygon overnight involving a man who attempted to resell a sealed copy of The Evil Within 2 as a “new” product on Amazon Marketplace. Bethesda’s law firm Vorys took issue with the listing, and threatened legal action against the individual. The company’s view is that there’s no way to...
News The Elder Scrolls Legends May Not Launch on PS4 if Sony Doesn't Allow Cross-Play
According to Bethesda
Hey it's been at least a couple of weeks since that whole cross-play thing was in the headlines, so it's about time someone sparked the conversation again. Cue Bethesda's Pete Hines talking to Game Informer about The Elder Scrolls Legends, and that the game may not actually launch on PlayStation 4 if Sony doesn't allow...
News DOOM Eternal's Multiplayer Will Be Developed In-House
"You're gonna really enjoy it"
DOOM was one of 2016’s most beloved releases, but you rarely hear anyone mention its disappointing multiplayer mode. There was an opportunity with the reboot to bring back the old-school arena-based combat of old, but developer id Software farmed out the competitive mode to Certain Affinity and it just didn’t come...
News RAGE 2 Blows Up with 7 Minutes of Explosive Gameplay
Ragin'
DOOM Eternal may have been the big draw of Bethesda's keynote at QuakeCon 2018, but RAGE 2 also took to the stage with a solid seven minute gameplay trailer. It's got some narration that gives a bit of context to proceedings, and naturally, there's a lot of action. The shooting still looks especially punchy and the vehicular combat seems...
News DOOM Eternal's Looking Hot As Hell in Huge Gameplay Reveal
Bloody hell
DOOM Eternal looks to be everything you could ever want in a sequel to 2016’s brutal reboot: bigger, better, and more bad ass. Developer id Software showed off a whole heap of gameplay during its QuakeCon 2018 keynote, with the demos emphasising the improved scale of the follow-up – and the host of brand new weaponry and enemies on...
Live Watch the QuakeCon 2018 Keynote Right Here
Tune in for DOOM Eternal's debut
Gamescom 2018 is right around the corner, but Bethesda’s getting in on the keynote act early by promising to rock up at the QuakeCon 2018 introductory address, where it will debut the first DOOM Eternal gameplay footage. Expect updates on other games like Fallout 76 during the presentation as well, so be sure to...
Reminder Doom Eternal Gameplay Footage to be Revealed Today at QuakeCon
When and where to see it
Bethesda unveiled Doom Eternal with a great teaser trailer, but we've yet to see the sequel in action. Today, the publisher will be showing off its hellish first person shooter for the first time, debuting gameplay at its annual convention, QuakeCon. Here's a quick rundown of the details. When is the Doom Eternal gameplay...
News The Elder Scrolls Online Is Free to Play for the Next Six Days on PS4
Tamriel open to all
Ever wanted to give The Elder Scrolls Online a try without spending a penny? Bethesda has your back. The publisher has announced that, as part of its QuakeCon celebrations, the MMO will be made available to all free of charge for the next six days. This starts today -- Thursday 9th August -- at 10am EST / 7am PDT / 3pm BST. The...
News US PlayStation Store Quake-Con Sale Discounts Big Bethesda Games
Well, shoot
As Quake-Con 2018 arrives this weekend, your mind may venture to Bethesda's games catalogue. Its output on PS4 has been pretty strong, and although not necessarily big sellers, the likes of Dishonored 2 and DOOM are of a very high quality. To celebrate ZeniMax Media's annual convention, the North American PlayStation Store has received...
News Fallout 76 Beta Is the Full Game, All Progress Will Carry Over to Launch
So it's a limited time demo?
The Fallout 76 beta can't be too far away on PlayStation 4, but even though we don't have a concrete date, Bethesda has answered a few key questions over on its official beta FAQ page. Said page has recently been updated with a new question which asks whether the beta will cover the whole game, and whether progress...
News Fallout 76's B.E.T.A. Breaks in October
Xbox One owners beta testing the B.E.T.A. first
Fallout 76’s promised B.E.T.A. will begin (and presumably break) in October, ahead of the title’s 14th November launch. The test will be available on Xbox One first, with the PlayStation 4 to follow after an unspecified period of exclusivity. Anyone who pre-orders the title at participating...
Soapbox The Elder Scrolls Online Is an Underappreciated RPG Experience on PS4
Ramsey's still loving Tamriel
The Elder Scrolls Online has come a long way since it first launched on PlayStation 4 back in 2015. The development team over at ZeniMax Online Studios has done a solid job in keeping the MMORPG relevant, with regular updates and huge expansions continually improving and expanding the overall experience. It's this...
News A Fallout: New Vegas Situation Is Unlikely to Happen Again, Says Bethesda
The studio's grown
Following on from the huge success of Fallout 3 back in 2008, Bethesda looked to capitalise on the series' rebirth with Fallout: New Vegas, which launched around two years later. However, Bethesda saw fit to give the spin-off project to legendary role-playing game studio Obsidian, so that it could concentrate on upcoming titles...
News Doom Eternal Gameplay to Be Live Streamed from QuakeCon Next Month
Hell on Earth
Doom Eternal, a direct sequel to 2016's well received reboot, got a brilliant trailer for its announcement at Bethesda's E3 2018 conference, but not much else. The publisher stated that the game would be shown off at QuakeCon 2018, but it won't just be for those in attendance. The news was recently shared via the official Doom Twitter...
Review The Elder Scrolls Online: Summerset (PS4)
Have you heard of the high elves?
Ah, Summerset. The picturesque island home of the high elves. Vibrant in colour and steeped in magic, it's a wondrous Elder Scrolls setting that's yet to be properly explored in video game form, and The Elder Scrolls Online: Summerset does a great job of bringing it to life. Like last year's Morrowind...
News Fallout 76's Beta Will Brave the PS4 After the Xbox One
Staying in the Vault
Even the most optimistic among you will probably expect Fallout 76 to launch in a less than desirable state when it arrives on 14th November, so it’s probably not worth panicking over the title’s beta being delayed on the PlayStation 4. This seems like it’s down to some sort of marketing arrangement, as PC players will...
E3 2018 Bethesda Says Fallout 76 Won't Allow Players to Grief, Doesn't Explain How
Hmmm
There's currently a bit of a backlash surrounding Fallout 76. While we fully recommend waiting to see what finished game has in store before casting judgement, it's hard to ignore the fact that so many fans are expressing distaste over the title's persistent online world. If you haven't already heard, yes, you have to be online in order to...
E3 2018 RAGE 2 Won't Have Multiplayer Modes
Single player only
RAGE 2, unlike its predecessor, won't contain any multiplayer modes when it arrives next year. The original RAGE had co-op and a vehicular combat mode, but developers id Software and Avalanche Studios are putting all their effort into a solo experience. Speaking with Eurogamer, Magnus Nedfors, a designer at Avalanche, said,...
Guide Fallout 76 - Everything We Know So Far
Release date, platforms, power armor edition
During its E3 2018 press conference, Bethesda blew the next entry in the Fallout franchise wide open. It's called Fallout 76, and it's an online survival game as opposed to an open world single-player RPG. Think a more casual Rust or Day-Z set in a post apocalyptic environment and you're on the right...
Guide DOOM Eternal - Everything We Know So Far
Go (back) to hell
Bethesda predictably announced a sequel to 2016's excellent DOOM reboot during its E3 2018 press conference, and to rapturous applause from the audience. The name's DOOM Eternal, and it picks up right where the excellent predecessor left off. In this guide, we're going to round up everything there is to know about DOOM...
E3 2018 Fallout 76 Can't Be Played Alone, There Will Always Be Other Players
Uh oh
Hmmm, is that trouble we can smell brewing? During Bethesda's E3 2018 press conference, we got a bit of an information blowout on Fallout 76 -- the always online, multiplayer Fallout title that launches in November of this year. However, even after the show was over, many fans still wondered whether they could set up private...
E3 2018 We'll See Starfield 'Closer to Release', Is Focused on Single-Player
Look to the stars
At Bethesda's E3 2018 press conference, the publisher confirmed that long-rumoured sci-fi title Starfield is in development. Unfortunately, not much more was shown or said during the event, but studio boss Todd Howard has spilled a little more information taking to Geoff Keighley on the YouTube E3 stream. According to Howard,...
E3 2018 The Elder Scrolls VI Setting May Be Hammerfell
Speculation on the region
With The Elder Scrolls VI freshly announced at Bethesda's E3 2018 press conference, speculation has already begun regarding where the game will actually take place. If you haven't seen the very brief teaser trailer yet (why the heck not? Give it a watch through here), the only information we have to go on is the sweeping...
Guide The Elder Scrolls VI - Everything We Know So Far
Release date, setting, and platform
Bethesda officially announced The Elder Scrolls VI during its E3 2018 press conference with a very brief trailer. Studio boss Todd Howard talked about it for a short time, and suggested that it will be a next-gen title. That means it's almost certainly a PS5 game, rather than a PS4 title. In this guide,...
E3 2018 Mobile Game The Elder Scrolls: Blades Will Come to PS4
Touch and go
Bethesda announced a brand new Elder Scrolls game for mobile devices at its E3 2018 presser. Named The Elder Scrolls: Blades, it's a first person RPG that includes elements from the main games, such as a story, quests, and combat with melee and magic. There's also an Arena mode where you can duke it out with other players, and Abyss,...
E3 2018 New Content, Game Modes Coming to PREY on PS4
New Game Plus! Survival mode! Multiplayer!
Remember PREY? It came out just over a year ago, was well received, and is beloved by its players. In an effort to possibly counteract poor commercial performance, Bethesda has announced a slew of updates and new content heading to Arkane Studios' sci-fi horror adventure. A free update has already hit the...
Guide Starfield - Everything We Know So Far
What is Starfield?
Alongside The Elder Scrolls VI, Bethesda announced yet another next gen game that's been rumoured for a while: Starfield. Another thing it shares in common with The Elder Scrolls VI is that we really don't know anything about it other than what we can gleam from the official trailer. In this guide, we'll detail everything we know...
E3 2018 Bethesda Goes All-In on Skyrim: Very Special Edition Joke
Fus-Ro-Dumb
Bethesda fully embraced internet snark during its E3 2018 press conference, with boss Todd Howard making daft references to a bunch of different jokes aimed at his company. However, the most notable gag of all came in the form of a full trailer for Skyrim: Very Special Edition, featuring American comedian, actor, and writer Michael Key...
Round Up What Was Announced at Bethesda's E3 2018 Press Conference?
Starfield! The Elder Scrolls VI! More!
Bethesda's E3 2018 press conference was both bumper in running time and reveals. The showcase had its fair share of lulls, but the publisher just about pulled things together with Fallout 76, Starfield, and The Elder Scrolls VI. Here's everything that was announced. Bethesda E3 2018 Press Conference Round Up:...
E3 2018 Wolfenstein: Youngblood Is a Co-Op '80s Spin-Off
Double trouble
Wolfenstein will return next year, in '80s spin-off Wolfenstein: Youngblood. You'll play as series hero B.J. Blazkowicz's twin daughters, in a Nazi occupied Paris. The title will emphasise co-op, but you'll be able to play solo as well.
E3 2018 Fallout 76 Is Online Multiplayer, Launches on PS4 This November
Take me home
Fallout 76 got an info blowout during Bethesda's E3 2018 press conference, as expected. So, let's run down all of the big details to start with. Yes, this is a multiplayer Fallout title. You'll be able to both fight alongside and against other players, all in the same open world wasteland. It sounds like the game requires an online...
E3 2018 The Elder Scrolls Legends is Heading to PS4
Legendary
Did you know The Elder Scrolls has its very own card game spin-off called The Elder Scrolls Legends? Well, it does, and it's heading to PS4 later this year. The above trailer is for the mobile version of the game, but it gives you enough of an idea of what to expect. Do you like the look of The Elder Scrolls Legends? Are you a fan of card...
E3 2018 Fallout Shelter Launches Today on PS4
Community manager
As rumoured much earlier in the week, Fallout Shelter will launch today on the PlayStation 4, bringing with it a Platinum Trophy and some top-notch community management. The title has been downloaded over 120 million times on other platforms, which is an outrageous number. It'll still be free-to-play on PS4.
Talking Point Was Bethesda's Press Conference Brilliant or a Bust?
Tales from the Vault
We’re knee-deep into E3 2018 press conference season now, with Bethesda just putting the final touches to its showcase. The popular publisher showcased Fallout 76 and RAGE 2, as well as Starfield and The Elder Scrolls VI. But what did you think of the firm’s showing? Was it bombastic or did it bore you to tears? What do you...
E3 2018 Starfield Is Real, Sci-Fi Title Likely to Launch on PS5
Next-gen
Bethesda's Starfield is real, and it's a game for the next generation, according to studio boss Todd Howard. Speaking at the company's E3 2018 press conference, Howard wheeled out a short teaser trailer that shows... Well, not a lot. But it's definitely happening, and it's most likely a PS5 game. Are you hyped for a sci-fi title from...
E3 2018 RAGE 2's Extended Gameplay Feature Packs a Punch
Rock on
We were treated to a first look at Rage 2's extended gameplay trailer at Bethesda's E3 conference this evening, and just as expected, it's bringing all the fun, fire, and fury, with maybe just a little more crazy. Developers Avalanche Studios took to the stage to reveal the trailer, right after a energetic performance by...
E3 2018 Doom Eternal Announced with Hellishly Good Teaser
Hell yes
We figured it was about time to see a sequel to the very well received Doom, and here's our first glimpse. It's called Doom Eternal, and the above teaser trailer has got us all excited for a trip back to Hell. Unfortunately, that's all we know for now. The name is interesting; we're not sure if it's a straight sequel to the last game, or...
E3 2018 The Elder Scrolls VI Teased, Probably a PS5 Game
In development
The Elder Scrolls VI is in development, and Bethesda has a tiny teaser trailer to prove it. Studio boss Todd Howard suggested that it'll be a next-gen title, so you can probably expect to see it on your PS5 in a few years. Still, it's official. Check out the incredibly brief trailer and feel free to speculate like crazy in the...
Live Watch Bethesda's E3 2018 Press Conference Right Here
Fallout 76! RAGE 2! The Elder Scrolls?
Bethesda’s E3 2018 press conference has arrived, and you can watch it live with us right here. The loveable publisher’s likely to lead on Fallout 76, but will surely also spend time on the recently announced RAGE 2. What else could it have up its sleeve? Join us from 6PM PDT to find out. Bethesda E3 2018...
E3 2018 Fallout 76 Is Four Times the Size of Fallout 4
Gets a new trailer
Fallout 76 got a new in-engine trailer during Microsoft's E3 2018 press conference, giving us just a touch more insight into what the game will be about. According to Bethesda, the title will feature an open world that's four times as big as the one in Fallout 4. No release window or any further details were given, so expect an...
Guide What Time Is Bethesda's E3 2018 Press Conference?
And what to expect
Bethesda's back with another press conference, or showcase, at this year's E3. It may not be the biggest publisher of the bunch, but the company has been very consistent with its showings over the last several years. We can see Bethesda presenting yet another strong showing at E3 2018. Below, you'll find everything that you need...
E3 2018 Fallout Shelter Is Coming to PS4
Trophies leak
Hey look, another E3 leak! This time around, we now know that Fallout Shelter is coming to PS4 after its Trophy list has just popped up on Exophase. The game has been available on phones and Xbox One for quite a while now, but this will be its first appearance on a PlayStation device. The title allows you to create your own shelter,...
News Fallout 4's Base Building Mechanics Nearly Never Made It into the Game
Constantly on the cutting block
You either loved or hated them, but there's no denying that Fallout 4's base building mechanics formed a large part of the open world experience, which structured itself around defending your outpost from hostile attacks and developing relationships with other settlements. What you might find interesting then is...
Feature Bethesda's Best and Worst E3 Moments of the PS4 Generation
Single player dedication
Bethesda will be hosting its fourth E3 press conference at this year's show, but it's still had plenty of time over the past three years to wow audiences with some classic moments, and try to make us forget about one or two lowlights. Let's look back on them. DOOM rips and tears with an impressive showing: Press had...
News Fallout 76 Is Going All-Out at E3 2018
Bethesda gets the big one
Every year, one of E3's biggest games gets pasted across the towers of The Hotel Figueroa in Los Angeles. We're going to assume that this prime advertising space costs quite a bit of cash to secure, so the fact that Bethesda's nabbed it for Fallout 76 is perhaps an indication that the publisher is going all-in on...
Rumour Fallout 76 Release Date Could Be July, According to Leak
That would be fast
We know that Bethesda likes to launch its games quite quickly following their initial reveals, so we wouldn't be at all surprised to see the recently announced Fallout 76 release this year. However, according to the title's original Amazon product page, the game could actually hit store shelves as early as next month...