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The making of Fallout Tactics: 'I sound like I'm down on it now, but I still love what we made'
AppWizard
October 4, 2024

The making of Fallout Tactics: ‘I sound like I’m down on it now, but I still love what we made’

In 2001, the hairy deathclaw from Fallout Tactics became a focal point for criticism of the game's developer, Micro Forté, due to its unconventional design choice of a thick fur coat. Lead designer Ed Orman acknowledged the controversy, stating that while variations on deathclaws could be justified, the design was initially seen as sacrilege. Fallout Tactics is considered a bold offshoot of the RPG franchise, created by a passionate team despite limited resources. Although Todd Howard declared it non-canon, elements from the game have influenced later titles and gained appreciation among fans. Orman expressed pride in the team's accomplishment despite the challenges faced during development.
'I sat with Todd Howard for about 3 months': The Elder Scrolls Online devs talk working with Bethesda to make sure they don't break the lore of future games
AppWizard
September 1, 2024

‘I sat with Todd Howard for about 3 months’: The Elder Scrolls Online devs talk working with Bethesda to make sure they don’t break the lore of future games

The Elder Scrolls Online is an MMORPG nearing its tenth anniversary, known for its intricate representation of diverse continents and cultures. Unlike its mainline counterparts, which have not seen a major release in 13 years, the game has evolved with fresh content delivered at a brisk pace. The game's creative director, Rich Lambert, and studio director, Matt Frior, discussed expanding the game's lore while maintaining the established canon with Todd Howard. The game has thrived despite competition from World of Warcraft and has cultivated a dedicated community. It celebrated the release of its 43rd major update on August 19.
Josh Sawyer would head up a new Fallout game if Microsoft asked, but he'd have to do it his way: 'Who wants to work on something where the one thing they want to explore is not possible to explore?'
AppWizard
August 14, 2024

Josh Sawyer would head up a new Fallout game if Microsoft asked, but he’d have to do it his way: ‘Who wants to work on something where the one thing they want to explore is not possible to explore?’

Fallout: New Vegas is regarded as a high point in the Fallout series, despite some fans feeling it is undervalued by Bethesda, which did not develop it. There is interest in a new Obsidian-developed Fallout game, with Josh Sawyer expressing willingness to lead such a project under certain conditions. Tim Cain, co-creator of the original Fallout, indicated he would consider returning if there were opportunities for new creative exploration. However, both Sawyer and Cain's return seems unlikely due to Bethesda's focus on iterative design rather than narrative depth, and the current industry trend towards risk-averse blockbuster titles.
Fallout 4's best modder is bringing Doom to Starfield and bards to Skyrim
AppWizard
August 9, 2024

Fallout 4’s best modder is bringing Doom to Starfield and bards to Skyrim

Kinggath, a renowned modder, was highlighted during Bethesda's livestream at QuakeCon. He is known for his revolutionary mods, Sim Settlements and Sim Settlements 2, which have become essential to the Fallout 4 experience by transforming gameplay and settlement management. Additionally, Kinggath is developing a new project for Starfield, titled "At Hell's Gate," which features a Doom-inspired miniquest with elements like Doom Guy armor and a shotgun set in a hellish space station environment.
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