TOP 10 BETHESDA GAMES! - Nerds of the Northland, Episode 38

In this episode of Nerds of the Northland, hosts Joseph Mosier and Jacob LeRoux countdown their Top 10 Bethesda games. The list includes titles developed by Bethesda Game Studios as well as those from id Software, which was acquired by Bethesda. The Top 10 List: 10. Wolfenstein 3D (1:34): Recognized as the foundation of the first-person shooter genre. 9. Doom (2:27): A revolutionary 3D shooter that influenced generations of games. 8. The Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind (3:46): Highlighted as a landmark open-world experience for its time (2002). 7. Doom 3 (5:55): Noted for its darker, horror-focused direction and impressive graphical fidelity at release. 6. The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion (7:10): Praised for its open-world design and improved gameplay systems compared to Morrowind. 5. Starfield (8:40): The hosts share their positive experience with the game despite initial negative community sentiment. 4. Fallout 3 (9:59): Celebrated as a best-in-class post-apocalyptic RPG, despite minor gripes about the ending's narrative choices. 3. Skyrim (13:00): A cultural phenomenon that set a high standard for open-world exploration. 2. Fallout 4 (15:27): Enjoyed for its detailed, accurate recreation of Boston and expansive exploration. 1. Fallout: New Vegas (17:15): The hosts' top pick due to its narrative depth, player choice, and faction-based endgame. Honorable Mentions: The hosts also discuss foundational titles like Daggerfall, Hexen, and the original Fallout 1 & 2, noting how these early PC games laid the groundwork for modern RPG innovation (19:57 - 23:54 Thank you for joining us on this journey! We will talk about games, music, art, culture, history, and more! This is supposed to be as authentic as possible and whatever comes to mind in meaningful conversations with each other and you, the audience. Thank you for all the love and support! You rock! THE NERDS OF THE NORTHLAND ARE: Joseph Mosier: Lifelong Minnesotan Father, Writer, Comedian, Streamer, Game Professional/ Tester, & Editor Jacob LeRoux: Lifelong Minnesotan Game Designer, Owner of CosmoRetro Studios, Admin for Critical Hit Community, Streamer/ Speedrunner, Musician, Full Sail Game Design Alum Contact/ Links: Find us on Twitch! Joe -   / jmosier89   Jacob -   / cosmoretro   To see more of Jacob's independent content, check out these other links!    / @cosmoretrogaming  Jacob LeRoux's YouTube   / criticalhitcommunity   - Critical Hit Community Game Charity Twitch Homepage   / discord   - DISCORD INVITE TO CRITICAL HIT COMMUNITY