Skyrim Lead Designer Reacts To Game's Enduring Appeal: "What The Hell?"
Skyrim's enduring popularity stems from a uniquely executed open-world design, persistent platform re-releases, and player acceptance of its bugs and quirks.
People Believed Skyrim Wouldn't Succeed Against Call Of Duty, Former Bethesda Boss Says
Bethesda challenged industry assumptions and successfully released and marketed major titles like Skyrim and Oblivion despite doubts about timing and competition.
Ubisoft CEO Blames Outlaws' Struggles On 'Choppy' Star Wars Universe
Guillemot stated, "We didn't reach our sales targets. The game suffered from a number of items. The brand that it belonged to was in a bit of choppy waters."