Gaming News — 2026-04-12#

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Former Bethesda Softworks marketing lead Pete Hines has spoken out about his 2023 departure, claiming the legendary Fallout and Elder Scrolls publisher was getting “damaged and broken apart” following the Microsoft acquisition. His stark comments paint a picture of a working environment he felt was mistreated, stating that Bethesda is now part of something that is neither “authentic” nor “genuine”.

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[Kojima’s Next Villain Sounds Unhinged] · IGN Kojima Productions is actively casting for its upcoming tactical espionage game, Physint, and they are searching for a German-accented villain described as “Mads Mikkelsen in Hannibal but with flair”. The game, reportedly being developed under the codename “Shimmer,” seems to involve a bus hijacking narrative and will begin shooting motion capture with the cast in June 2026. This character breakdown sounds like peak Hideo Kojima madness, and we are absolutely here for the intense, confident psychosis it promises.