353: Todd Howard Has Done It Again

Four close man friends gather around to talk about Todd's magnum opus. This is the Official Podcast. Links Below. --- Get additional episodes and bonus content with early access: go to https://www.PATREON.com/THEOFFICIALPODCAST Brought to you by the following sponsors: GET THREE MONTHS OF EXPRESSVPN FOR FREE: go to https://www.EXPRESSVPN.com/OFFICIAL GET $200 IN BONUS BETS INSTANTLY FOR $5 (GAMBLE RESPONSIBLY, 18+): use code OFFICIAL in the DraftKings Sportsbook app, download now! Read disclaimer at the bottom of the description! GET GODSLAP AND PLAGUE SEEKER RIGHT NOW: go to https://www.BADEGG.co --- Timestamps: 00:00 Intro 00:40 The Starfield (and Bethesda) Discussion 31:50 ExpressVPN 33:40 DraftKings 35:55 Deep Silver Volition Closure 39:00 Destruction in Video Games 42:40 Are Games Are Getting Too Big? 44:57 Games Feel Boring Now 47:41 Creativity in Video Games 50:23 Steam Is Rejecting Games That Use AI 52:31 Destruction in Video Games (Continued) 56:47 Mechanics > Graphics? 01:00:49 Weight Loss Drugs 01:16:09 Wrap --- Hosts: Jackson: https://twitter.com/zealotonpc Andrew: https://twitter.com/huggbeestv Charlie: https://twitter.com/moistcr1tikal Kaya: https://twitter.com/kayaorsan --- The Official Podcast Links: SubReddit: https://reddit.com/r/theofficialpodcast Google Play: https://play.google.com/music/m/Iv4af6j46ldkjja7vwnvljbyiw4?t=The_Official_Podcast Google Podcasts: https://www.google.com/podcasts?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5tZWdhcGhvbmUuZm0vVE9QNzc4NDYyNTk4MA%3D%3D Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6TXzjtMTEopiGjIsCfvv6W iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/au/podcast/the-official-podcast/id1186089636 Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/theofficialpodcast Intro by: https://www.youtube.com/c/Derpmii Music by: https://soundcloud.com/inst1nctive Thumbnail by: https://www.instagram.com/nook_eilyk/ Edited by: https://www.instagram.com/00zaya Gambling problem? Call 1-800-Gambler or visit w w w 1 800 gambler dot net. In New York, call 877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369). In Connecticut, Help is available for problem gambling call 888-789-7777 or visit c c p g dot org. Please play responsibly. On behalf of Boot Hill Casino & Resort (KS). 21 plus age varies by jurisdiction. Void in Ontario. See See D K N G dot co slash football for eligibility, terms and responsible gaming resources. Bonus bets expire seven days after issuance. Eligibility and deposit restrictions apply. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices