“We Get Like Spicy About Being Acquired by Console”: Insomniac Games Keeps the PlayStation-Xbox Rivalry Aside While Appreciating Todd Howard and Starfield

Insomniac Games meeting Bethesda, a crossover no one could have imagined has taken the gaming community by storm. Both the gaming giants are probably the last pair fans would have thought for a crossover. No wonder we say eSports is all about pleasant surprises. The latest interaction between Bethesda and Insomniac Games on the success of Starfield has taken the internet by storm. 

The ongoing year has been a moving year for console rivalry. Both Microsoft and Sony have played all their cards to make their case for domination in the intensifying competition. From the Xbox exclusive Starfield to the upcoming PS special Marvel’s Spider-Man 2, the competitive showdown has been phenomenal. However, the latest gesture by both of their associates has spread a positive wave among the community. Bethesda and Insomniac Games have come together to signify “it’s all about good games” at the end. 

Insomniac Games CEO fanboys over Todd Howard’s Starfield 

Ted Price, the CEO of Insomniac Games recently had a chat session with the director of Bethesda’s newest open-world RPG. Together they discussed the early ideas that led to Starfield and what went into the process of making the biggest open-world space exploration to date. Both gaming geniuses shared their perspectives on complex games, development challenges, and the strategies they pull to keep up with fan expectations.

Being such an overwhelming conversation between two of the most respected gaming developers already sounded ‘perfect’. What added to the beauty of the interaction was Ted Price’s admiration for Starfield. And of course, both the creators didn’t refrain from addressing the ‘console rivalry’ and title acquisition culture. 

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Ted Price, throwing a question regarding the rivalry said, “We’re both part of a much larger system than we were years ago. Bethesda became a part of Microsoft and we went through a transition with Sony when we were working on Spider-Man”. “Is this the cool part where we get like spicy about being acquired by console?” Todd Howard hilariously responded. 

The admiration is mutual and beyond the boundaries of console rivalry

Carrying the conversation forward, both the creators emphasized the importance of looking beyond the console rivalry. Gradually, fans believe the PS vs. Xbox debate has taken over the honest reviews on a game. Well, both the icons took a step forward to bring back the feeling of a more unified gaming culture. 

“Are we allowed to talk? I love your games it’s a shame”, Todd Howard took a sarcastic dig at the ongoing trends. Adding on, the Insomniac Games CEO even hinted at playing Starfield. “Thank God you guys publish on PC. I don’t necessarily have to have all the consoles. I have a PC right in front of me that I can play Starfield on.” Here’s the full interaction of the duo.

Moreover, Insomniac Games also took to their X account and praised the works of Bethesda in their latest launch. Undoubtedly, such episodes are purely a reminder of the larger picture in eSports, which is our common love for gaming! 

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