Why Bethesda's Writing has Declined

For some time Bethesda Game Studios have seen a decline in their writing. From the days or Morrowind right up to Starfield, the writing quality has continued to decline in quality. In this video I will dissect the reasons why and how it has impacted Bethesda's reputation. I will also discuss Emil Pagliarulo (Bethesda's lead director & lead writer) extensively as I explain his role in the decline. I hope you enjoy the video and as always, please leave feedback and thoughts! TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 - Intro 03:33 - Story of Emil Pagliarulo 04:51 - Bethesda's History & Their Writing 07:27 - The Writing Dilemma Begins 09:58 - Stanfield's Major Writing Issues 13:01 - Lore Helped Bethesda's Writers 13:44 - Why Emil is a Problem for Bethesda 18:09 - Shattered Space DLC Problems 20:48 - Fans Expect Too Much! 22:36 - Summary 24:39 - Outro Youtube Videos mentioned by AVV Gaming: Bethesda Admits Defeat: https://youtu.be/ZTWhf24nMD0 Fallout 4 Divides the Fans: https://youtu.be/EVVPPsA9x1k Bethesda Lost It's Magic: https://youtu.be/UAziTkmBOww Shattered Space DLC Shows Bethesda's Deeper Problems: https://youtu.be/ZfjEVErs2CA How Bethesda have Fallen Behind Competitors: https://youtu.be/dAhGxc44zws References and articles: Talks Emil Pagliarulo Speech: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bi51-wjcwp8 Todd Says Dialogue System in FO4 Didn't Work: https://www.pcgamer.com/fallout-4-lead-todd-howard-dialogue-system-didnt-work-as-well/ Emil Says Starfield is the best game Bethesda have made: https://www.pcgamer.com/games/rpg/bethesda-honcho-says-starfield-is-the-best-game-weve-ever-made-in-massive-bout-of-amnesia/ Emil says Bethesda are great at DLC: https://www.gamesradar.com/games/rpg/any-bethesda-developer-who-has-been-around-since-the-horse-armor-days-knows-that-by-this-point-if-we-understand-one-thing-its-dlc-studio-design-director-says-of-starfield-shattered-space/ Starfield Director Defends Shattered Space DLC: https://www.purexbox.com/news/2024/10/starfield-design-director-defends-shattered-space-dlc-after-mixed-reviews Bruce Nesmith on Expectations: https://www.pcgamer.com/games/rpg/skyrim-lead-designer-says-it-will-be-almost-impossible-for-elder-scrolls-6-to-meet-fan-expectations-marketing-departments-just-put-their-heads-in-their-hands-and-weep/#:~:text=Elder%20Scrolls%20VI-,Skyrim%20lead%20designer%20says%20it%20will%20be%20'almost%20impossible'%20for,in%20their%20hands%20and%20weep'&text=Bruce%20Nesmith%2C%20who%20left%20Bethesda,or%20two%20about%20rising%20expectations. This video is dedicated to Thorfinn (SanteLiberatore) #gaming #gameplay #gamingvideos #gamingcommunity