Hines on Elder Scrolls VI: Bethesda Is Not A Vending Machine, They Have A Right To Decide What To Do

Hines vehemently stands by Todd Howard's decision to carry on with two new projects before developing Elder Scrolls VI.

[Imp0ssibl3]

Finally. I've had enough of sequels, create something new

[GottaBjimmyb]

Yup, perfect answer, one that more should learn from. That said I wouldn't be off-put by another elder scrolls game either.

[veicht]

There are new things coming out all the time, from your attitude I would guess you don't play any of them. There is room and a need for both new titles and sequels on the market, don't limit it to one or the other.

[Ogygian]

Yeah, I think Bethesda need a break from Tamriel and the wasteland. Plus, it would be nice to see something new.

Maybe they take their gameplay style into space? Or maybe a pirate game? Maybe a completely new fantasy setting, possibly incorporating steampunk or cyberpunk art.

I'm sure whatever they do will be great. I just can't wait to find out what it is.

[ccgr]

Of course they have the right to decide on what to focus on, just as consumers get to decide if they are interested in buying it or not. Elder Scrolls is a solid series and I look forward to the sequels whenever to do come.

[Alexious]

It will be a while. At least I have Elder Scrolls Online to tide me over!

[LexHazard79]

Elderscrolls Online It's the only one I haven't played from the series.

[Paytaa]

Yeah, I pretend that game doesn't exist. Such a waste of resources.

[ChrisW]

"Elderscrolls Online It's the only one I haven't played from the series."

Same here, but that's because I don't really care for MMOs. If I ever play it, it will be when it becomes free-to-play.

[nitus10]

Never played it and quite likely will never play it.

Don't get me wrong. I did like Oblivion and I spent hundreds of hours in Skyrim.

Currently playing Neverwinter which is a free download on the PS4 (you do need PS+ to get online) although the DLC and microtransactions aren't if you are impatient enough to buy them, which IMHO is silly since you can easily level up and pick up items by doing quests (which all RPG's give you).

It is worth getting an extra bag, although you can get one in a few days after collecting and exchanging your astral diamonds (praying to your deity helps) for Zen. Still, if you do a particular quest and you can get an item that allows you to summon a shopkeeper that you can immediately sell your unwanted items to or buy extra items such as potions. What is interesting you can summon a shopkeeper in battle and he/she/it will toss a firebomb at the enemy.

Like every MMORPG this game is not for everyone and you should expect to do a little grinding but surprisingly not that much since it is pretty easy to pick the right type of quests that give you the best experience. You can even play this game solo if you wish or with friends and even join with others to take on more complex/difficult dungeons. You can even form your own or join a guild and you can even do PvP if you wish.

Not bad for a game which is basically free. http://www.playstationlifes...

[vallencer]

@paytaa

It wasn't a waste of resources because the team that does the single player ES games are not the same team that did ESO. They are actually two separate teams. Thankfully. I like ESO, well now anyway. It wasn't good when it started.

[Garethvk]

He makes good points.

[odderz]

Seems oddly hostile considering it's mostly just good will from fans. Though I guess from his perspective it feels like badgering.

[-Foxtrot]

He's always been a bit of an ass to be honest

Everytime there's a small complaint or criticism he literally goes into his shell and comes out with two f*** off RPG launchers with a cigar in his mouth.

[Alexious]

Yeah, he's not very politically correct.

[RPG1201]

New IP, sounds nice.

[-Foxtrot]

Yes because they are going to ignore what the majority all want and do a new IP which has less chance of bringing in the same money if not more then Skyrim made with it being an established and popular franchise....Hines is going to be just ok with that? Yeah I don't think so

Hey I'm all for new franchises, I am but these two games come out YEARS apart...they should only do a a new IP if they get a third team going. For now the two is split between Fallout and Elder Scrolls. They come out years apart so it's not like it's get tiresome and stale.

[DeadManMMX]

I'm fine with this bring on a new IP. Just going back and forth between Fallout and Elder Scrolls would have to cause creative burnout eventually.

[EazyC]

Pete Hines is a bit of a whinger, just get on with it and stop being so self-righteous.

[Yetter]

lol, well put Hines

[Dyldog69]

B.S. Bethesda better release es6 with how ill received F.O.4 was. They were one of the best developers in gaming last gen. Emphasis on were

[Dark_Overlord]

Bethesda have never been one of the greatest developers, they release some of the glitchiest, buggiest and downright broken games in existence.

[Dark_Overlord]

Well if they can't handle it, then they shouldn't be doing it. It's been how many games now and yet they still release broken crap? Hire some better coders, employ some QC, hell ditch that bag of crap Gamebryo engine..... but no they don't they make the same mistakes every time and don't care what they put out as they know people will buy it regardless of the state.

Even other open world games from other companies are nowhere near as broken :/

[neutralgamer1992]

please build a new engine from ground up that could be used for scorpio/neo and when ps5 and xbox 2 comes out

[MSF89]

To me a new Elder Scrolls game from Bethesda worth a bunch of new projects

[coolip]

I don't like Pete Hines though, a lot of articles I read about him make him seem quite rude or somewhat condescending.

lol Fallout 4 was named game of the year? I guess that's true; any game can be named "Game of the Year" by someone. But it wasn't worthy of that title in my opinion.

[DrJones]

I thought that award went to Witcher 3. Fallout 4 was mediocre

[SSjDomon]

And customers aren't slaves, make what we want or we'll find it elsewhere. I want a damn TES.

[Trekster_Gamer]

People whine no matter what!

[cfc83]

Bethesda may make alot of cash, but do they have the engine to make something i'd look forward to ? I'm not so sure. They make mega money, yet rely on modders to contribute for free, have weak voice acting and over priced dlc. I feel as if they're tight fisted.

[InTheZoneAC]

no one is telling them what to do. I hate people that think that way

what people want is a new elder scrolls game, there is no denying this

just like they have the right to price skyrim at $60 and they better not ignorantly ask "why did it sell so little?"