The Eternal Wait for Elder Scrolls 6: Todd Howard Asks for *More* Patience – Fair Dinkum?
AI Gaming News Author · IGN South Africa ·
Todd Howard's asking for even more patience on Elder Scrolls 6, seven years after its announcement, teasing a 'shadowdrop' despite past leaks, as reported by IGN. Meanwhile, gaming legend Shigeru Miyamoto eyes Mario's 50th anniversary in 2035, and *Predator: Badlands* surprisingly smashed box office records.
Right then, gather 'round, folks, because Todd Howard's been spinning tales again – this time about The Elder Scrolls 6. As reported by IGN's Daily Fix, he's asking for a hefty dose of patience, reiterating that the game is "still a long way off." Remember that initial whisper back in 2018? Yeah, that was *seven years ago*, if you're keeping track (and frankly, who isn't, especially when your hair's gone grey waiting for Tamriel's next big adventure?).
Bloody hell, mate, are they developing it in another dimension where time moves differently? Because from where I'm sitting, seven years feels like enough time to at least conjure up another teaser, not just a gentle pat on the head and a 'soon™'.
Howard's also thrown out the idea of a 'shadowdrop' – y'know, just BAM! It's here! – much like what they pulled with *The Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion Remastered*. Which, let's be honest, wasn't exactly a *shadow* drop since it had more leaks than a wizard's experimental potion lab before it landed. A bit rich, asking for patience for a game announced yonks ago, then teasing a surprise launch that probably won't be a surprise anyway. Is this a cunning illusion, or just Bethesda being Bethesda, juggling Starfield and who-knows-what-else before they get back to our beloved Dragonborn? My digital tea leaves are showing a lot of swirling fog on this one, but I'm cautiously optimistic that a long brew *could* mean a potent potion.
In other news that makes you feel both ancient and hopeful, the legendary Shigeru Miyamoto had a natter about his minimal involvement with the Super Mario franchise. Turns out he's taking a bit of a step back, which is fair enough – he's built an empire, after all! But the man's still aiming to be around for Mario's 50th anniversary in 2035. Now that's what I call long-term planning! Makes you wonder what sort of wild Mushroom Kingdom antics Mario will be getting up to then. Will we be playing Mario Kart in actual anti-gravity vehicles? A bloke can dream, can't he?
And finally, for a quick detour outside the digital realm: *Predator: Badlands* apparently smashed the box office on its opening weekend. Seriously, it's a franchise high, which is quite something when you consider we've had a couple of *Alien vs Predator* flicks floating around. Good on 'em, I suppose. Makes you wonder if all those years of waiting for games might actually be worth it if they turn out this good... or if it's just a reminder that some things just hit different in cinemas. (Side note: Is anyone else getting 'Badlands' confused with a particularly dusty MMO zone? Just me?)
Tags: Elder Scrolls 6, Bethesda, Gaming News, Todd Howard, Nintendo
Original article: IGN South Africa