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Bethesda confirmed Fallout 5 is in early pre-production using Creation Engine 3, expected after The Elder Scrolls 6. A Fallout Shelter TV show is in development, and a special event is planned for Fallout's 30th anniversary in 2027. Xbox's recent layoffs and studio divestments were also noted.
Bethesda Game Studios confirmed that The Elder Scrolls VI is its primary development focus, with most of the team working on it. The game is built on Creation Engine 3, a shared technology platform developed since Starfield's launch. Bethesda also announced that Skyrim has sold over 65 million units, making it one of the best-selling games of all time.
Bethesda confirmed remasters of Fallout 3 and Fallout: New Vegas are in development, with Obsidian Entertainment collaborating on a new Fallout project. Fallout 5 is in preproduction on Creation Engine 3, and a new Fallout 76 expansion, Raven Rock, is planned as a prequel to Fallout 3.
Take-Two Interactive's SEC filing projects operating cash flow above $1 billion for fiscal 2027, driven by GTA VI's November 19 release. The company closed fiscal 2026 with Net Bookings of $6.72 billion, $750 million above guidance, and recurrent spending made up 78% of revenue.
This commentary evaluates Valve's Steam Machine, arguing that it successfully brings PC gaming to the living room but with compromises. It contends that while the device delivers smooth 4K performance with upscaling on supported games, demanding titles like Crimson Desert struggle, highlighting the limitations of its hardware.
Epic Games announced that Fortnite's conversation system, powered by Google's Gemini AI, will exit Experimental status on July 30, allowing creators to publish islands with AI-powered NPCs using voices of 36 existing characters.
This commentary argues that Dirge of Cerberus, despite its poor reputation, represents a bold and ambitious experiment by Square Enix. It contends that the game's customization system and its attempt to blend third-person shooting with the Final Fantasy 7 universe were innovative for their time, reflecting the era's gaming trends.
This commentary argues that Beastro, a new indie game blending elements of Stardew Valley, Mario Party, and Slay the Spire, redefines the cozy game genre by offering engaging mechanics and narrative depth. The author contends that the game appeals even to those who typically avoid cozy games, suggesting it transcends genre limitations.
This commentary argues that Activision's decision to debut 'Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4' at Fanatics Fest is a strategic marketing move, leveraging the overlap between gamers and sports fans. It suggests that bringing the game to a sports convention allows Activision to reach a broad audience and generate hands-on demos before release.
Some Xbox users are seeing Grand Theft Auto VI: Ultimate Edition pre-orders in their purchase history without paying. The glitch does not grant ownership, and users have not been charged. Similar issues have occurred with other games on Xbox Series X.