[Josee Leach]

They were working on it during FO3 which was around 2007, therefore this is their 3rd year working it. So if they release it next year that will be 4 year working on it which is what they did with Morrowind and Oblivion.

Possibly longer, they started working on TESIV not long after the release of TESIII.

[Phoenix Draven]

I have been following this thread for app 6weeks. I can not say how much I disagree that they will not anounce it because of FONV. Really? I think a far more likely speculation is to annonce it during the 2nd books launch. Think about how successful the book launch will be. Everyone should expect something around that event. Any news on when the 2nd novel is due out? That is when the hype machine goes into Overdrive:) Think about it...not E1reads this thread,but when the book is announced,that is like putting the spotlight back on stage for ES fans and BGS will have center stage for announcements and hype. I will bye FONV regardless if it's announced today or never.

[JERMAINE VIDAURRI]

Just read that interview. Great news for sure. My feeling is that the game in pre-production is Fallout 4, and the game they've been working on for 2 years is TES V. It wouldn't make much sense if it was the other way around. And now we know that the game will be on current gen consoles, so we can finally stop arguing about that. Considering Todd's comment about it feeling like it's on a new console, we know it will look good, so that's good news. And we know that the time between the announcement and the release will be the shortest ever. Since they seem to have enough to show us now, I expect an announcement soon. A December GI cover (which would come out in November) reveal sounds plausible to me.

[Kay O'Hara]

I posted this in the last thread, but it got lost in Betrayer of Humanity's storm of negativity.

Anyway, I know some people here are sick of the whole Game Informer cover thing, but I think it's important to pay attention to. Bethesda's last two games have had GI covers, so we can almost be certain this upcoming game will too. After reading the newest interview with Todd Howard, which was amazing, informative, and totally exciting by the way, I have a new prediction: We will see TES V on a GI cover before the end of 2010. My money's on the December issue(which comes out in November). That will give New Vegas a month of breathing room to sell and not be distracted by the hype train that will be following a TES V announcement. Todd Howard says they're ready to show the game now and that they're waiting on the go ahead from Pete Hines. The only foreseeable reason to wait is to keep the focus on New Vegas getting strong sales. I know we don't know for sure that TES V is their next game, but come on... Anyone with half a brain knows that TES V is Bethesda's current project and Fallout 4 is the game in the preproduction stages.

Also, I know it may be a long shot but what about a Games Con announcement??? That's "soon" isn't it?



P.S. = Hi Nick Breckon

It's ok man. No one listens to you on this forum unless you have a few stars under your name

[Anna Kyselova]

I don't buy (no pun intended) all this "sales being hurt" nonsense. I really doubt sales would be hurt from two very different games being released close to each other..most people can shell out 120 bucks a year on 2 games.
Aww, Nannersaur mentioned me!!! /faint

Well then why don't you enlighten the rest of us on your idea as to why they are ready to reveal the game, but don't want to yet???

[Wayland Neace]

I have been following this thread for app 6weeks. I can not say how much I disagree that they will not anounce it because of FONV. Really? I think a far more likely speculation is to annonce it during the 2nd books launch. Think about how successful the book launch will be. Everyone should expect something around that event. Any news on when the 2nd novel is due out? That is when the hype machine goes into Overdrive:) Think about it...not E1reads this thread,but when the book is announced,that is like putting the spotlight back on stage for ES fans and BGS will have center stage for announcements and hype. I will bye FONV regardless if it's announced today or never.

I think it's important to note that even though they might not want to ruin the hype, it could also be because they quite a lot on their publishing plate right now. They will probably try to get one out of the door before they announce another game. Keep in mind they are publishing about 4 new games in the near future. Adding another could potentially saturate the market. And also, they don't want to heavily market one game while completely ignoring others. I'm sure Pete appreciates a tolerable workload, rather than one that makes him want to crawl in a dark hole every day.

I suppose they were hiring marketing under-studies, but still, it seems they're waiting to get a few games out the door before blowing the door off with an ES bomb.

[Taylor Tifany]

I have been following this thread for app 6weeks. I can not say how much I disagree that they will not anounce it because of FONV. Really? I think a far more likely speculation is to annonce it during the 2nd books launch. Think about how successful the book launch will be. Everyone should expect something around that event. Any news on when the 2nd novel is due out? That is when the hype machine goes into Overdrive:) Think about it...not E1reads this thread,but when the book is announced,that is like putting the spotlight back on stage for ES fans and BGS will have center stage for announcements and hype. I will bye FONV regardless if it's announced today or never.

I said in my earlier post that the game will likely be announced just previous to the books release.

As far as FONV goes, you don't want to announce TESV when you are trying to sell FONV. It would instantly kill the hype of FONV, and the sales would suffer because of it. If you had no idea when the next open-world game from beth was coming out, wouldn't you be more likely to buy FONV if your a fan of beth, or even of expansive games that give you the opportunity to explore? I try not to spend too much money on games every year, so yeah, if there were a couple other games coming down the pike that I thought I might like, I might forfeit FONV and buy TESV instead since I like TES better and it would still feed my open-world game craving.

[jeremey wisor]

I think it's important to note that even though they might not want to ruin the hype, it could also be because they quite a lot on their publishing plate right now. They will probably try to get one out of the door before they announce another game. Keep in mind they are publishing about 4 new games in the near future. Adding another could potentially saturate the market. And also, they don't want to heavily market one game while completely ignoring others. I'm sure Pete appreciates a tolerable workload, rather than one that makes him want to crawl in a dark hole every day.

I suppose they were hiring marketing under-studies, but still, it seems they're waiting to get a few games out the door before blowing the door off with an ES bomb.

September 2011 is the near future to you? Because that's when RAGE is coming out. Hunted and Brink are scheduled to be released in 2011 too. Unless you think Bethesda is going to wait aaaaaalll the way until after September 2011 to announce it, assuming they don't announce even more new published games that would come out afterward, Bethesda isn't worried about ruining the hype. Even if they are, then they're screwed because there is no date during which they wont be publishing a game until after September 2011.

[Jaylene Brower]

Well then why don't you enlighten the rest of us on your idea as to why they are ready to reveal the game, but don't want to yet???

I couldn't tell you for sure. I don't spew every thought I have into these threads as fact like some. (god I can't wait see the quotes of this)
But my guess is, they work on their own timeline, not ours. They release it when they want to. Just because they are able, doesn't mean they are ready. And by ready, I don't mean "i'm not ready!" I mean, they don't want to. And they don't have to tell us the reason.

[maria Dwyer]

September 2011 is the near future to you? Because that's when RAGE is coming out. Hunted and Brink are scheduled to be released in 2011 too. Unless you think Bethesda is going to wait aaaaaalll the way until after September 2011 to announce it, assuming they don't announce even more new published games that would come out afterward, Bethesda isn't worried about ruining the hype. Even if they are, then they're screwed because there is no date during which they wont be publishing a game until after September 2011.

Todd said that it will have a shorter release window that any previous Bethesda game. I think an announcement sometime after FONV is likely, especially if they're alternating franchises. Once FONV is released, that'll free up some marketing so they can focus on Brink, and start trickling out information on ESV. I'd say September 2011 or sooner would make sense, since the way Todd was talking, it's fairly far along in development; or at least to a point where the project is starting to come together as a whole.

I don't think it's a matter of hype, I think it's more a matter of marketing resources. Bethesda isn't EA. They may have money, but I think they'll need the money from another Fallout game to fund their upcoming projects.

**EDIT**

Near future in terms of an announcement for me is sometime before holiday 2010. My personal belief is fall 2011 for the release date.

[Nathan Barker]

It's ok man. No one listens to you on this forum unless you have a few stars under your name

I have had about 5 people mention me on this thread. Not lame people either. Not quote. Mention. I have had countless people quote me. Probably 50 because I joined in July.

[Helen Quill]

:cookie:

A very, very, good point. Cookies to you, sir. :goodjob:

[Rachel Tyson]

Great interview and great news. But man, if this "new game" turned out to be anything other than TESV, my resulting fury would tear open a portal to Oblivion...

[Carolyne Bolt]

That latest info from Todd is like music to my ears! Now i place all my hope that it's about TESV - not any other game. Now i must be very patient and "survive" until Bethesda reveal what they are working on. I'm pretty sure that it MUST be TESV because we know about New Vegas, Rage etc. I won't believe in Fallout4 reveal, because New Vegas isn't out yet and Todd said that this "NEW GAME" will be revealed sooner than we believe.
I'm in bad physical condition because i can't stop think about TESV and if they reveal some another game than TESV - probably i will land in hospital or even commit a suicide.. well.. maybe a half-suicide xDD

[Ian White]

Todd said that it will have a shorter release window that any previous Bethesda game. I think an announcement sometime after FONV is likely, especially if they're alternating franchises. Once FONV is released, that'll free up some marketing so they can focus on Brink, and start trickling out information on ESV. I'd say September 2011 or sooner would make sense, since the way Todd was talking, it's fairly far along in development; or at least to a point where the project is starting to come together as a whole.

I don't think it's a matter of hype, I think it's more a matter of marketing resources. Bethesda isn't EA. They may have money, but I think they'll need the money from another Fallout game to fund their upcoming projects.

**EDIT**

Near future in terms of an announcement for me is sometime before holiday 2010. My personal belief is fall 2011 for the release date.

But an announcement is different than a release. According to some people in this thread, Bethesda couldn't even announce it until September 2011 because they may "hurt the hype of their published games."

[Craig Martin]

But an announcement is different than a release. According to some people in this thread, Bethesda couldn't even announce it until September 2011 because they may "hurt the hype of their published games."

Nah, I just don't expect an announcement until after FNV is released, and that's only because it's almost out. I don't find it likely that we'll have to wait more than 6 - 9 months for an announcement (If even that. I'm actually putting my money on a December or February GI reveal).

[Scott Clemmons]

But an announcement is different than a release. According to some people in this thread, Bethesda couldn't even announce it until September 2011 because they may "hurt the hype of their published games."

I agree with you here, but I just think now that they've made it this close to FONV, what is the point of risking (Valid or not) loosing publicity towards FONV? It could very well be that it wouldn't hurt sales, but if they can hold off a little longer, don't you think its a decent business decision?

[Fluffer]

bliviongate:

Great interview and great news. But man, if this "new game" turned out to be anything other than TESV, my resulting fury would tear open a portal to Oblivion...

[Rebekah Rebekah Nicole]

But an announcement is different than a release. According to some people in this thread, Bethesda couldn't even announce it until September 2011 because they may "hurt the hype of their published games."

Oh! Haha. I was talking about an announcement. Yeah, I agree with you here. I sincerely doubt they'll wait till next fall to even announce it.

I guess anything is possible though. I've been wrong before!

I hope they announce it at PAX this year, mostly because I'm going! Fingers crossed.... They had a big prescense when I was there in '09. And PAX is getting to the size of E3 in some aspects, so it's possible.... maybe....

[Karen anwyn Green]

It's ok man. No one listens to you on this forum unless you have a few stars under your name

That's rubbish! Nobody listens to me either! AND I have a shiny badge.

On topic, though: OMGOMGOMGOMGOMG I can't wait to see whatever it is Beth have been working on, whenever they decide to show it. Eeeeeeeeh!!!!! *bounce bounce bounce*

My money's still on PAX for the announcement. It's logical, captain.

[Beast Attire]

Nah, I just don't expect an announcement until after FNV is released, and that's only because it's almost out. I don't find it likely that we'll have to wait more than 6 - 9 months for an announcement (If even that. I'm actually putting my money on a December or February GI reveal).

Heared about this earlier, but NV is published by bethesda, them announcing the game wont take resources away.
Apparently this is on a modified fallout 3 engine, with better animations, I swear if this isnt TES V, well lets just say im going to need a few things, like nightshade.

[keri seymour]

You see, guys. They are working on their game past the point in the game's development that they normally announce it.

SO FAR there are basically two theories and those are that the game won't be announced until Greg Keyes is done with the book because the book gives great opportunity for more money.

The second theory is that Fallout New Vegas has yet to be released. The games are published by the same company and are both open world RPGs.

I personally think that both factor are contributing to Pete Hines decision to keep it held back for a while.

We will see an announcement on Game Informer around the time the book is reviled.

We will see a game release shortly after the book comes out.

[keri seymour]

Am I the only one who started singing the "Jizz in my Pants" song when I saw the announcement? I would give anything for a new TES game :wub:

[courtnay]

As far as FONV goes, you don't want to announce TESV when you are trying to sell FONV. It would instantly kill the hype of FONV, and the sales would suffer because of it.

But wouldn't the hype for FO:NV have already been built up by the time it is released? Factors affecting hype in turn do not really affect sales once a game is released in my opinion.

If you had no idea when the next open-world game from beth was coming out, wouldn't you be more likely to buy FONV if your a fan of beth, or even of expansive games that give you the opportunity to explore? I try not to spend too much money on games every year, so yeah, if there were a couple other games coming down the pike that I thought I might like, I might forfeit FONV and buy TESV instead since I like TES better and it would still feed my open-world game craving.

There is probably going to be at least 10 months between the annoucement and release of TES V, and i'm sure that most people who can think for themselves will be able to access enough money for the two games in that amount of time.

[Vicki Gunn]

You see, guys. They are working on their game past the point in the game's development that they normally announce it.

SO FAR there are basically two theories and those are that the game won't be announced until Greg Keyes is done with the book because the book gives great opportunity for more money.

The second theory is that Fallout New Vegas has yet to be released. The games are published by the same company and are both open world RPGs.

I personally think that both factor are contributing to Pete Hines decision to keep it held back for a while.

We will see an announcement on Game Informer around the time the book is reviled.

We will see a game release shortly after the book comes out.

I could picture a combo book/game announcement