Bethesda (Game Developer)

Bethesda Game Studios is a renowned American video game developer known for its critically acclaimed franchises like The Elder Scrolls and Fallout. The company is a subsidiary of ZeniMax Media, a larger media company that owns several other game development studios.

Bethesda Game Studios was established in Bethesda, Maryland, in 2001, but the roots of the company trace back to the mid-1980s with Bethesda Softworks. Bethesda Game Studios was created as a division within Bethesda Softworks to focus solely on game development, while Bethesda Softworks became the publisher for games created by Bethesda Game Studios and other developers.

The Elder Scrolls series is arguably Bethesda Game Studios’ most recognized work. The series is known for its intricate world-building, deep lore, and open-world gameplay. Titles like The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim have received numerous Game of the Year awards and continue to have a strong player base many years after their initial release.

The Fallout series, another popular franchise from Bethesda Game Studios, is a post-apocalyptic RPG series known for its unique blend of grim settings, dark humor, and deep RPG mechanics. The studio acquired the rights to the series and took it over starting with Fallout 3.

Bethesda Game Studios is known for its dedication to creating expansive, immersive worlds in its games, and it has had a significant impact on the gaming industry as a whole. The studio’s commitment to player freedom and choice has set a standard in the RPG genre and continues to influence game developers around the world.


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As fans of the Fallout franchise, we can't help but appreciate the incredible work done by Obsidian Entertainment on Fallout: New Vegas. So, when the same team developed The Outer Worlds, it's no wonder that we were all excited to...
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Starfield: The Space Adventure We've Been Waiting For

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As an avid gamer and a sci-fi enthusiast, I've been eagerly following the development of Bethesda's upcoming space epic, Starfield. The anticipation has been building ever since the game was first announced back in 2018, and I've been keeping a...
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Starfield

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In Starfield, you are thrust into the vast expanse of the cosmos. The game teases a narrative that revolves around "the beginning of humanity's final journey," a quest that will take you from the familiar to the unknown​. You will...
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Fallout 76 Review

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Score: 7.5/10
Fallout 76 did not launch to great fanfare. A fanbase that was already uneasy about the franchise transitioning to an online game did not react well to a game that was buggy and broken. Bethesda, clearly confident with their vision,...
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Fallout 76

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It's the end of the world as we know it! The end of the world is not all doom and gloom however. Fallout 76 is a unique experience in the Fallout franchise from Bethesda as it is the first game...
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Rage 2 Review

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The Time Has Come For Fallout Remastered

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If Bethesda Made a Lord Of The Rings Game

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