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technology1 month ago•4 min saved

Pete Hines left Bethesda to shield the studio from corporate damage and mistreatment

Pete Hines, Bethesda’s longtime head of publishing, says he left the Microsoft-owned studio after Starfield because he felt he could not protect the company from what he described as damage and mistreatment under corporate changes. He cites mental-health strain and says he planned to depart after Starfield, but credits Todd Howard for supporting him through the exit while expressing respect for many Bethesda colleagues.

via Rock Paper Shotgun|

#bethesda #microsoft #pete-hines

business1 month ago•10 min saved

Ex-Bethesda Exec Decries Microsoft's Era as Inauthentic

Former Bethesda publishing chief Pete Hines says the Microsoft-era operation feels 'not authentic and not genuine,' detailing his departure to protect his team and push for genuine leadership, and criticizing how the studio was run, with Starfield looming as a turning point.

via VGChartz|

#authenticity #bethesda #business

business1 month ago•3 min saved

Ex-Bethesda Exec Says Microsoft Ownership Makes Bethesda Feel Inauthentic

Former Bethesda VP Pete Hines, after 24 years at the studio, says Microsoft’s ownership has made Bethesda feel inauthentic and that he was powerless to run the place properly, a critique he voiced after his retirement and amid Starfield delays, Redfall fallout, and Bethesda’s shifting multiplatform strategy discussed during the FTC/Activision Blizzard case.

via Kotaku|

#acquisition #activision-blizzard #bethesda

technology8 months ago•2 min saved

Ex-Bethesda Exec Criticizes Gaming Subscription Services for Harming Developers and Content Creators

Ex-Bethesda boss Pete Hines criticizes Xbox Game Pass, highlighting how short-sighted decisions in subscription-based gaming are harming content creators and questioning the sustainability of the model, despite its popularity and perceived value.

via Push Square|

#content-creators #game-industry #pete-hines

gaming8 months ago•2 min saved

Ex-Bethesda Executive Shares Biggest Mistake at the Company

Pete Hines, former Bethesda executive, reflected on his biggest mistake involving the Fallout 76 Power Armor Edition, where a shortage of canvas bags led to the inclusion of cheaper nylon bags, and his failure to promptly address the issue with customers. Despite initial compensation plans, Bethesda later allowed affected players to request canvas bags, highlighting a notable misstep in quality control and communication.

via GameSpot|

#bethesda #canvas-bag-controversy #company-mistakes

gaming8 months ago•2 min saved

Pete Hines Criticizes Bethesda's Naming Confusions and Decisions

Former Bethesda marketing executive Pete Hines revealed he strongly opposed the name 'Prey' for the 2017 game, believing it caused unnecessary confusion and distraction, but ultimately lost the battle to keep the name, which was chosen for its thematic relevance despite no direct connection to the original Prey game.

via GameSpot|

#2017-prey #bethesda #game-naming

gaming2 years ago•1 min saved

Bethesda's Pete Hines Retires After 24 Years

Pete Hines, a key executive at Bethesda Softworks, has announced his retirement from the company after nearly 25 years. Hines played a significant role in the studio's marketing and communications, and was known for his public presence representing Bethesda. The announcement comes shortly after the successful release of Bethesda's new game, Starfield.

via IGN|

#bethesda-softworks #gaming #gaming-industry

gaming2 years ago•1 min saved

"Starfield takes precedence as Elder Scrolls 6 enters early development"

Bethesda's Pete Hines confirms that The Elder Scrolls 6 is in early development, but emphasizes that Starfield remains the studio's priority. Hines states that fans should not expect any updates on The Elder Scrolls 6 anytime soon, as the focus is currently on making Starfield the best it can be. The release of The Elder Scrolls 6 is not expected until at least 2028.

via TrueAchievements|

#bethesda #elder-scrolls-6 #game-development

gaming2 years ago•2 min saved

Bethesda Exec Claps Back at Starfield Start Screen Controversy

A leaked image of Starfield's start menu sparked a "controversy" on social media, with some criticizing the simplicity of the menu and questioning the team's dedication. Mark Kern, a former Blizzard employee, suggested that the start screen indicated rushed development or a lack of care. However, fans defended Bethesda, pointing out that similar start screens were present in their previous successful games. Bethesda's head of publishing, Pete Hines, joined the discussion, stating that the menu design was intentional and had been settled on early in development. Starfield is set to release on September 6, with reviews going live on August 31.

via GameSpot|

#bethesda #controversy #gaming

gaming2 years ago•1 min saved

Bethesda Addresses Fan Concerns Over Starfield and Fallout 4 Next-Gen Update

Bethesda's Head of Publishing, Pete Hines, reassured fans that there is nothing to worry about regarding the state of Starfield at launch, despite the lack of information on preloading and the game going "gold." Hines urged fans to "take a deep breath" and expressed confidence in his team's abilities. The anxieties stem from the reputation of Bethesda games being buggy, but fans will have to wait until September 6, 2023, to see how Starfield performs on PC and Xbox Series X|S.

via Prima Games|

#bethesda #game-release #gaming