Bethesda is also credited for the production of the game: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt2322244/companycredits?ref_=tt_dt_co

The person that entered that data wasn't well enough informed, I'm afraid, my dear. There is a distinct difference in publishing and development. They both can be generalized as "production" ( I guess ) but the ending credits clearly displays BS as the publisher and AS as the developer.

Nope. They'll cut even more.

Alteration will go the way of Mysticism.

The shield spells and detect spells will go into Restoration.

Paralysis and the light spells will go back to Illusion.

Water-breathing and Telekinesis will be tossed.

Atronachs will be reduced to just a generic "Atronach" for summoning.

You know you can see it happening.

Don't forget Passwall from Arena. Though how it would be implemented in a modern game, I have no idea. lol

tcl