Bethesda are one of the strongest publishers in gaming right now. No matter how many miss-steps they make, IP’s like Elder Scrolls and Fallout seem to make people forget very quickly. The big question, “what is Fallout 76?” is finally answered so read on!
Rage 2
Developer: id Software and Avalanche Studios
Release: Spring 2019
Platform: Windows, PlayStation 4, Xbox One
Rage 1 was technically good, great visuals and decent combat but the rest of the game was a bit barren. Bethesda are hoping that Avalanche Studios (Just Cause) can give the sequel some much needed character.
Elder Scrolls Online: Summerset
Developer: ZeniMax Online Studios
Release: Out Now
Platform: Windows, PlayStation 4, Xbox One
For an Elder Scrolls buff, ESO is one of the best MMO’s in years. This expansion takes players to Summerset, the home of the Altmer, a setting not seen since Arena.
Doom Eternal
Developer: id Software
Release: TBA
Platform: Windows, PlayStation 4, Xbox One
Doom Slayer returns for more demon slaying.
Quake Champions
Developer: id Software
Release: TBA
Platform: Windows
Anyone who played PC shooters in the 90’s knows Quake. Quake Champion updates their tried-and-tested arena combat with MOBA-like Champion presets.
Prey: Mooncrash
Developer: Arkane Studios
Release: Out Now
Platform: Windows, PlayStation 4, Xbox One
Prey was very well received, it makes total sense that it gets some cool new DLC. Add a little procedural generation to taste.
Wolfenstein: Youngblood
Developer: MachineGames
Release: 2019
Platform: Windows, PlayStation 4, Xbox One
Co-op games have come back in a big way, Youngblood has players take control of BJ Blazkowicz and Anya’s twin daughters to fight Nazis.
Skyrim: Very Special Edition
Developer: ???
Release: ???
Platform: ???
Bethesda pokes fun at their propensity to put Skyrim on anything and everything.
Fallout 76
Developer: Bethesda Game Studios
Release: November 14
Platform: Windows, PlayStation 4, Xbox One
I’m still a little cut over Fallout 4 so another Fallout game this soon makes me apprehensive. Online multiplayer is a natural next step for a series with so much mass appeal. Bethesda are touting a map 4x the size of Fallout 4 but I see that as double edged sword. Will it be balanced? Will it be riddled with bugs? Will there be interesting stuff to do this time? Bethesda history tells us some of those questions are easy to answer but ultimately only time will tell.
Starfield
Developer: Bethesda Game Studios
Release: ???
Platform: ???
The much talked about Bethesda space game continues to be much talked about. Something more substantive would have been nice.
The Elder Scrolls VI
Developer: Bethesda Game Studios
Release: ???
Platform: ???
It’s been almost 7 years since Skyrim came out and it’s finally time for a new ES game. This is only a teaser though so the game is likely up to 2 years away. Skyrim will probably be out on 4 new platforms by then!
