Starfield (Review)

Developer: Bethesda Game Studios
Publisher: Bethesda Softworks
Available On: PC & Xbox Series X|S
Reviewed on Xbox Series S

Ever since I was a child I’ve dreamed about exploring the stars. I’ve longed to jump on a ship, journey across the dark expanse, and view the wonder of the cosmos with my own eyes. Unsurprisingly, I’ve been a fan of science fiction for as long as I can remember. Whether it’s watching Luke Skywalker pilot an X-Wing fighter, reading about the hijinks of the crew in The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy, or playing every video game set in space that I can get my hands on, I’ve always had a deep desire for exploring the vast reaches of the celestial beyond. I’m not even sure how to properly put it into words. I’ve just had a burning desire in my soul to know what’s out there. Sadly, I’m not smart enough to be an astronaut, and I fear I’ll never be rich enough to afford a spot on any hypothetical commercial vessel, so I’ve had to make peace with the fact that I’ll probably never get the answers I’m searching for. However, while nothing will be a true replacement for my dreams, Starfield is the closest I’ve ever come to actually feeling like an explorer on my own interstellar adventure.

Xbox Games Showcase 2023 / Starfield Direct (Recap)

In what was arguably the most anticipated show of the season, Microsft put on the Xbox Games Showcase / Starfield Direct. Microsoft has spent the past few years going on a studio acquisition spree, and this showcase was built up to be the one where that all paid off. While there were still a few studios and titles absent, we got to see an incredible lineup of games, just about all of which will be coming to Game Pass at launch. The show also ended with a deep dive into Starfield, the upcoming open-world space RPG from Bethesda, and let me tell you, I’m going to lose hundreds of hours to that game. Below you’ll find every announcement along with links to the trailers shown. Enjoy!