Episode 531: Is Bethesda Evil?

This podcast was also delayed in publication due to real-life issues, but there’s a lot of banter involved, including a discussion of Bethesda’s missteps and the upcoming The Elder Scrolls VI, whatever it is.

  • Report: Xbox Game Pass not happening on Nintendo Switch anytime soon
  • Resident Evil 2 remake was nearly first-person
  • Kingdom Hearts director says Marvel and Star Wars would be tricky to add

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