The Elder Scrolls 5: Skyrim lead designer Bruce Nesmith admits in a new interview that Bethesda games aren’t the most polished, but reckons fans are forgiving because of how much freedom the studio’s signature RPGs afford them.Bethesda admitting its games are janky is hilariously belated; most games have bugs, but the bugs crawling around this particular studio’s otherwise beloved games has long-since become one of the most prominent memes in gaming. This isn’t the first time a Bethesda dev has acknowledged this aspect of the studio’s games, but as far as I can recall, it is one of the most explicitly phrased examples.Nesmith told VideoGamer: “I will be the first person to say that Bethesda games could have a higher degree of polish.”It’s very much worth noting that Nesmith retired from Bethesda in 2021, so he doesn’t necessarily have to answer to the higher ups at the studio or its parent company, Xbox, when he says stuff like this. That said, he does couch his statement with somethin…

If you like pixel art style games as much as I do, chances are you’ll adore the look of Forge of the Fae – an upcoming Steampunk-inspired retro-modern RPG that’s currently demolishing all of its Kickstarter goals, and for good reason.Developed by indie studio Datadyne, Forge of the Fae takes place in a “story-rich, mysterious world inspired by Celtic folklore” where choices matter. It follows the tale of Fiora, an inventor trying to “uncover the truth behind a series of mysterious disappearances” while taking on turn-based battles and uncovering secrets lurking in the world. It looks absolutely stunning – with its retro art style, you can see exactly why the devs say it’s “a love letter to the classics of the 16-bit era,” but the Kickstarter page adds that Forge of the Fae’s “storytelling, environmental exploration, combat, and world lore offer a fresh and modern experience,” so we can expect a delightful mix of old and new. It’s giving me the same sort of vibe as mech…

After repeated delays, a change in studio, and barely dodging total cancellation, Vampire: The Masquerade – Bloodlines 2 is apparently coming into form over at new developer The Chinese Room, according to CEO Mattias Lilja of publisher Paradox Interactive. Speaking with GamesIndustry, Lilja affirms that “changing developers is a pretty drastic measure, it is the step before you stop.” When The Chinese Room inherited the project, Lilja says Paradox let them choose what ideas to keep, and “generally, it’s a continuation of the same vision but they had to make it theirs.” Bloodlines 2 is now scheduled for the first half of 2025, and seemingly on track to meet this date under this new vision. What is that vision? Lilja says the sequel will draw comparisons to the original Bloodlines, but also, “people who have seen it talk about Dishonored.” In a similar vein, he reckons “it’s a bit more of an action RPG, but very steeped in the lore in the sense that you’re a vampire in World of…

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We know that Astro Bot DLC is on the way to expand the cute PlayStation mascot’s adventures further, so even if you’ve already managed to cross the universe to rebuild the Mothership and rescue all of your little bot chums, this isn’t the end of the story. There are fresh features, new collectibles, plus much more on the way, and the best news is that the first big content drop will be completely free! For the lowdown on what’s to come with the Astro Bot DLC, here’s everything we know so far.What can we expect from Astro Bot DLC Astro Bot guidesAstro Bot outfits
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Astro’s Playroom Special BotsThanks to a recent interview given by Astro Bot studio director Nicolas Doucet, we already have some details about what will feature in the first Astro Bot DLC. This is going to be free DLC including more VIP bots to rescue and speedrun levels, along with online leaderboards so players can…