Bethesda Softworks Interview

It is a part of Game Informer’s Skyrim coverage and presented as such, but in this new three-part video interview with Todd Howard the topics are of a more general nature, discussing the videogame industry and the history of the Elder Scrolls series.

The three videos that follow are divided up by subject area. Watch any or all that catch your interest.

Video 1: Todd Howard tells the story of how he got into the industry, recalls his earliest gaming habits, and offers advice for those looking to follow in his footsteps.

Video 2: Learn about the evolution of the Elder Scrolls series and the lessons of the past that led the team to the creation of Skyrim.

Video 3: Todd Howard reveals his favorite games of this generation, his thoughts on current trends in the gaming industry, and his perception of the difference between eastern and western role-playing games. He also discusses his impressions of Kinect, Move, and 3D technology, and whether we’ll ever see an Elder Scrolls game on mobile phones.