[Jonny]

Can we ascertain that there is an MMO being made?

There are plenty of articles regarding an MMO. I just finished reading a few, that's why I posted my thoughts above.
Now that I know Beth won't be developing it, i couldn't care less if it's made. I'm just glad to know it won't take up Beth's time.

[Amanda Furtado]

No mmo will be made by Bethesda, if that's what you're asking. However, I am willing to bet that Zenimax Online is making a TES MMO, especially due to a lot of the context clues in the FAQs on their site.

I was actually asking if Zenimax is certainly making an MMO.

[Bek Rideout]

What if this "other game" is the MMO that's been making many fans (like myself) sick to their stomachs?

Oh for God's sake.
:facepalm:

[chloe hampson]

Hey todd if you accept orders from pete how about you listen to your fans announce it now for the fans.

[BrEezy Baby]

Interesting read: http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2010-08-16-bethesdas-todd-howard-interview?page=1

'You know, if Pete Hines came in and said, "I want you to show it," I'd be like, "Okay, I'm ready to show it." But we've just decided for now not to yet.'

OH MY F*CKING GOD PETE!

SAY IT!!

[matt oneil]

I was actually asking if Zenimax is certainly making an MMO.

The studio was founded 3 years ago and it was given a lot of funds by Zenimax to work on an MMO. So they are definitely up to something.

[sarah simon-rogaume]

Everyone pm pete hines and say tell todd to announce the game I'm serious.

[cassy]

On a serious note. Fallout 3 was confirmed by Game Informer in May 2007 and was released 1 year and 5 months later in October 2008 which is the shortest ever for Bethesda. So we can safely assume that the time between announcement and release will be definitely shorter and probably much shorter than this. Considering that an announcement shortly after the release of New Vegas some time in November or December sounds like the most reasonable thing, according to what Todd Howard says even a Q4 2011 release of the new game doesn't sound unrealistic at all.

[I’m my own]

From that interview, it would appear that this secret project is running on an updated version of Fallout 3 and Oblivion's tech, which would point more fingers in the direction of TESV than anything else.

[Jacob Phillips]

As I read this I noted Todd mentioned a few things that were of personal interest:

1) Current game is using BGS's engine (ie modified GameBryo)
2) They are optimizing for current gen consoles
3) There are implementing a realtime lighting/shadow system (finally)
4) They have overhauled the animation system
5) They still don't know how to climb ladders (and thats why they bought Arkane 'cause Arkane does know)

[Teghan Harris]

On a serious note. Fallout 3 was confirmed by Game Informer in May 2007 and was released 1 year and 5 months later in October 2008 which is the shortest ever for Bethesda. So we can safely assume that the time between announcement and release will be definitely shorter and probably much shorter than this. Considering that an announcement shortly after the release of New Vegas some time in November or December sounds like the most reasonable thing, according to what Todd Howard says even a Q4 2011 release of the new game doesn't sound unrealistic at all.

..how can you say "we can safely assume" based on 1 game..? I'd hardly consider that "concrete evidence".

[Haley Merkley]

..how can you say "we can safely assume" based on 1 game..? I'd hardly consider that "concrete evidence".

The assumption is made based on all games released by Bethesda so far. The time between the announcement and release of Fallout 3 was the shortest ever for Bethesda. Of course they were obliged by Law to announce that they purchased the franchise back in 2004 but that obviously doesn't count. Todd Howard clearly says that this time will take even shorter. What more evidence do you need?

[Chloe :)]

Todd Howard said that TES:V will take even shorter than it took to release FO3? Where are you getting that?
Again, looking at Bethesdas track record, how on Earth would you assume that they will take a shorter amount of time to release TES:V?
If I make 6 omelets, and the first 4 omelets take 30 minutes to make, and the 5th one takes 10 minutes, you would assume the 6th omelet would take 10 minutes as well? That's flawed logic.

[Jessica White]

http://www.vg247.com/2010/08/16/howard-new-bethesda-game-pretty-far-along-working-on-another/
Well then I am surprised......

[alicia hillier]

Todd Howard said that TES:V will take even shorter than it took to release FO3? Where are you getting that?
Again, looking at Bethesdas track record, how on Earth would you assume that they will take a shorter amount of time to release TES:V?
If I make 6 omelets, and the first 4 omelets take 30 minutes to make, and the 5th one takes 10 minutes, you would assume the 6th omelet would take 10 minutes as well? That's flawed logic.

http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2010-08-16-bethesdas-todd-howard-interview?page=1

Todd said it himself buddy. Stop being such a buzz kill and read the article.

Edit: "One thing I can say is that from when you first hear about it to when it's out will be the shortest it's been for us. It's pretty far along. When we show it, we want to show a lot, because there's a lot of game there to play right now."

[FoReVeR_Me_N]

Todd Howard said that TES:V will take even shorter than it took to release FO3? Where are you getting that?
Again, looking at Bethesdas track record, how on Earth would you assume that they will take a shorter amount of time to release TES:V?
If I make 6 omelets, and the first 4 omelets take 30 minutes to make, and the 5th one takes 10 minutes, you would assume the 6th omelet would take 10 minutes as well? That's flawed logic.

Todd Howard said it.

[Ezekiel Macallister]

What if this "other game" is the MMO that's been making many fans (like myself) sick to their stomachs?

Todd Howard's internal Bethesda team (the original group) doesn't do MMOs. It doesn't interest them, they have good taste. They make large, sweeping, single player, insanely detailed/rich open world games. I hope it continues for a long while yet. As long as studios like this exist, I'll remain a gamer. My doomsday scenario is walking into a game store and seeing nothing but sci-fi FPSs, MMOs, sport franchises (although I like NCAA Football and NBA 2k) and casual, "light" fare aimed at the mobile crowd.

Given their previous development pattern and the Skyrim trademark, the odds seem to point in TES: V's favor. Honestly, I hope it turns out that way, but even if it's an entirely new property I won't mind. Just keep it interesting and make beautiful worlds to lose yourself in. They have the basic components: talented staff, industry clout and experience to keep churning out this kind of material.

Red Dead Redemption, Morrowind/Oblivion, Fallout 3. Apex of gaming. I'd throw quality RTSs into that discussion too...

One concept I think would be awesome would be an ancient East Asian type game. Oblivion felt loosely tied to a fictional medieval europe, whereas this game could infuse elements of Japan/China in that era (landscape, art, weaponry, general architecture, etc). Use oriental myths/legends as inspiration. Think Jade Empire done Bethesda style. Class wise, you could choose to become a samurai, archer, ninja, magic based variants, and more. The biggest challenge here would be to improve combat - make it feel involved. Any game with a heavy martial arts influence needs to handle fighting correctly. Allow progression down class-based paths where you learn new techniques, combos, unlock new weapon use, spells, etc. I'm not implying a walking street fighter, but you get the gist. Anyway, this isn't the correct forum. Just an idea. It's a content rich area that hasn't been explored in this type of game yet.

If it is indeed Skyrim, I'll be ecstatic. Pete Hines, give New Vegas a month or two to breathe and give the green light! :celebration:

[Tinkerbells]

Uh, where in that does it say TES:V?

[Stefanny Cardona]

Uh, where in that does it say TES:V?

Nowhere. But anyone with half a brain can safely assume he's talking about TES V.

[Bedford White]

So, we're getting a modified FO3 with swords?

Oh, great... I almost thought they were going to use a better engine.

[Hayley O'Gara]

Todd Howard said that TES:V will take even shorter than it took to release FO3? Where are you getting that?
Again, looking at Bethesdas track record, how on Earth would you assume that they will take a shorter amount of time to release TES:V?
If I make 6 omelets, and the first 4 omelets take 30 minutes to make, and the 5th one takes 10 minutes, you would assume the 6th omelet would take 10 minutes as well? That's flawed logic.

"One thing I can say is that from when you first hear about it to when it's out will be the shortest it's been for us". (Todd Howard, 16th Aug 2010, various sources).

[Miragel Ginza]

:rofl: So you've figured that out based on all these dozens of threads of intelligent discussion?
Just like we KNEW IT WAS GOING TO BE E3!!!!
And, we KNEW IT WAS GOING TO BE QUAKECON!!!
I see. I stand corrected.

[Emma Pennington]

So, we're getting a modified FO3 with swords?

Oh, great... I almost thought they were going to use a better engine.

They are going to use a better engine,where did you here that?

[Sweets Sweets]

:rofl: So you've figured that out based on all these dozens of threads of intelligent discussion?
Just like we KNEW IT WAS GOING TO BE E3!!!!
And, we KNEW IT WAS GOING TO BE QUAKECON!!!
I see. I stand corrected.

Can please stop mocking people and help us learn more about the secrect project cough tesv cough.

[Averielle Garcia]

I know a lot of people here aren't fans of the whole Game Informer cover thing, but my money's on a TES V GI cover happening before the end of 2010. My official prediction is the November issue because New Vegas comes out in October. Of course GI is weird with the timing of their covers so it might be December... Whichever cover comes out a month after October. I'm pretty sure the December issue comes out in November. So my money's on that...