Fallout 3's iconic VATS system almost didn't make it into the RPG in time, and Bethesda was worried no one would even want to use it: "Is this even fun?"

After Morrowind and Oblivion, the difficulties Bethesda had in pivoting to sci-fi for Fallout 3 are well-documented. But one major thorn in the studio's side proved to be one of the apocalyptic RPG's ...
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Bethesda 'spent forever' making Fallout 4's dialog system, Todd Howard says

TL;DR: Fallout 4's dialogue system, despite extensive development by Bethesda, remains widely criticized for its disconnect between player choices and voiced protagonist responses. Todd Howard reveals ...
The Verge

Bethesda is introducing a new mods and Creations system for Skyrim.

The system, Bethesda Game Studios Creations, “combines Skyrim’s existing Mods, Creation Club items and all-new Creations under a single Creations menu available for players to browse today in The ...
IGN

Former Bethesda Design Director Confident The Elder Scrolls 6 Will Keep Skyrim's Levelling System

Bethesda's former design director thinks The Elder Scrolls 6 will keep The Elder Scroll 5: Skyrim's levelling up and progression system. Bruce Nesmith, who was lead designer on Skyrim and senior ...