Matty Interviews Todd Howard: Future Of Fallout, Starfield Year 2, Elder Scrolls VI Info, & MORE!

[@TheFinestX]

I have been watching you for the past 10 years and seeing this was a complete surprise. I can speak for all of us when we say how proud we are of what you have accomplished and what is coming for you. Congratulations, you deserved this interview more than anyone.

[@karlkoskie2891]

Amazing what defending bethesda for genuine criticism will get you

[@gabetheguy1]

​@@karlkoskie2891uhhh...he's been plenty critical of them,he just stays professional about it. Unlike the trolls of the internet such as yourself I presume, who think running around leaving hate comments will actually accomplish shit💀

[@TheeBaronZahariel]

Here here! Sincerest congratulations Maddie 😁

[@FunkyPunk1995]

Dude for real. Matty is the best. Theres a lot of us who have been around for a long time. This video makes me so happy.

[@statesminds]

@@karlkoskie2891he has been very critical and even acknowledged it at the start to todd’s face

[@Kevduit]

This is literally one of the best interviews I've ever seen with Todd Howard, you did an amazing job bringing up important conversation points. So happy for you man!

[@blinkq_530]

yo play fable

[@GraveYardShif7]

_Not a fan of Todd. But it was strange to me when gamers and youtubers completely lost their minds at Todd Howard over Starfield rather then Bethesda. Todd Howard doesn't make any of Bethesdas games anymore. He's only a Director of sales and a spokes person for Bethesda. He doesn't have any say or direct control how any Bethesdas games are made. The only thing he has some direction of is the Fallout TV because the writers and directors wanted his input._

[@elusivelectron]

Should have asked him how long it will take to fix the mission bugs with the base game.

[@hck.3432]

@@GraveYardShif7 Wait is this true ??? Todd doesn't get invole in the game making process anymore ??? . I thought he direct starfield and other game development process, he seem to knew a lot of thing compare to a person who only a Director of sales or a spokes person for Bethesda !

[@greysnake2903]

​@elusivelectron And other bugs

[@crazyjak5816]

Todd acknowledging matty gotta be a true honor.

[@chaseray7321]

Not just acknowledging but saying he frequently watches his videos. Imagine knowing you have a near direct connection to Todd with your praise and criticism. Matty actually speaks for the community.

[@grimey666]

@@chaseray7321no

[@smthsmth]

Honor of hosting a corpo that lies thru the teeth all the time to their customers? Honor my ass.

[@gamer4ever838]

lol. todd is a failure. he over hypes games sooo much. starfield was not a bad game. but it was BORING AF

[@nickstark8479]

​@gamer4ever838 Look where Todd's at. Look where you're at. Now, reappraise your meaning of failure.

[@Camelworks]

This is so sick! It must have been such an honor... for Todd :)

[@bakkila99]

Well, look who it is! Thanks for your content camelworks, nice seeing you on another creators videos

[@Malouco]

Does Todd know this is the Elon Musk of utube Bethesda gaming!!! I bought fallout 76 because of Matty and I even almost played it too! 🫡

[@martinatzejensen6787]

@@Malouco >> " I even almost played it too!" Easy there, Tiger. You don't want to ruin the illusion of the game being good by actually playing it.

[@mattjones2811]

my boy!

[@ChrissyGamerG]

LOL good one 😄

[@Dabst3rPlays]

MATTY TODD INTERVIEW?! Never thought I’d hear Todd say salutations on a Matty video. Glad to be a part of the Matty community since the pre Fallout 4 days as it keeps growing

[@5226-p1e]

for a second there i thought this was AI generated, because i never thought matty's videos ever reached Todd, but aparently they have met in real life and he really pays attention to matty's channel. i just hope they also watch the comments, because sometimes matty can be a bit softball with the questions and comments, and not everything matty says we all agree with 100%, sometimes matty spews stuff that the audience doesn't agree with and i don't want Todd or bethesda as a whole to think his reviews fully reflect the fans or the audience, because sometimes matty is kind of soft on bethesda, i understand he's a fan i get that, but it's also fanboyisim barring and that doesn't reflect everyone who watches his videos. but we all want the best from these games, we don't want them to fail. but we also don't want them to try things that would piss us off, and bethesda as a whole will often do stuff that people hate and double down on it. so i really hope they pay attention to the comments as the most critical people often say the best things that would work for their games.

[@charliebaker605]

Hearing Matty say salutations was also a bit of a shock. I didn't think I would hear him say it again. Wonder if it's making a comeback.

[@Dabst3rPlays]

@@charliebaker605 yeah same here. It’s great to hear the og intro again

[@LuxLoser]

Been here since the FO4 trailer drop! So cool to see him grow!

[@spoiledsalad1851]

Been here since FO3

[@MasterKjK]

For a second i thought this was a fake video, but nope Matty is actually interviewing Todd! Nice job Matty!

[@Franticity7]

It's the image quality

[@zenoblues7787]

I honestly did a double take and then checked that he hadn't been hacked.

[@Cronoo]

Same. Saw in suggested videos and thought it was ai generated

[@Vert_GreenHeart]

It seems like anyone can interview Todd Howard but his own developers lol

[@Cheesepuff8]

And it’s actually a really good Todd Howard interview, he remained surprising professional and calm as a fan getting to talk to his Idol I’ll let u decide who I’m talking about there

[@Joov]

Thanks for bringing dad on for Father’s Day

[@huntercleveland7950]

Sup Joov. Good to see you here.

[@flameguy3416]

Joov

[@pmpowalisz]

This comment really takes away from the epic interview. Todd most likely chose Matty because he is most definitely one of the most objective video game critics left on KZbin these days. The other popular KZbinrs either come across as simps or haters, depending on how big the simp or hate trains is for the game they are reviewing at the time.

[@SimplyNotReally]

Joob I hope you had a happy fathers day with all of your twitch babies.

[@vullord666]

So true. Best fathers day gift ever.

[@johnpminis]

Good for Todd, engaging with a youtuber, I think he reached his audience more authentically here than in any other interview he's done

[@CostFrost]

HOLY CRAP THIS IS HUGE! (also Todd and Matty I love you both, thank you for all you do, had a Skyrim inspired funeral for my dad because of our shared love)

[@Kris.G]

Skyrim 2.0 confirmed

[@Aeoferwyn]

Yuge*

[@xman777b]

and well deserved. Finally, something that's right with the world. The biggest Fallout fan interviewing the man who gave us Fallout 3.

[@Kingjames313]

That’s what SHE said!!!

[@keepitclean8791]

This is bigger than huge, this is MASSIVE

[@MrKeller13]

I love the fact that multiple times Todd mentioned how he watches the channel and as well kind of gave Matty the encouragement to keep voicing his opinion on things with out fear of losing out on opportunities like this because he “upset Bethesda”

[@wargames43]

the thing is as a game developer myself i have more respect for people that give critisism that is usable rather than just spout "it sucks" and i think Todd has the same. I mean the guy doesnt release a mid game because he hates making games right? he is doing his best and sometimes you hit or you mis it happens and it sucks but he wants to improve and it really shows. I mean how many studio heads besides Swen from Larian we rarely see other heads talk like these 2 do. I think its a good think Microsoft brought them into the fold. Because from what i can tell i think Bethesda was really in a financial pickle and Star field was 70% of its time in development under Zenimax still before MS bought them so yeah honestly i think The Elder Scrolls 6 will do just fine. They dont have to worry about budgets anymore and a overlord like Zenimax pressuring them

[@mike_3613]

Why y’all were shitting on him for months on this lame ass KZbin channel and now y’all fangirls

[@Velly2g]

It's because he's honest when he does it, and he's not a clickbait channel. People take criticism well when it's done from a harmful place.

[@ethanwasme4307]

i don't want to follow like that anyway lol because it really does show in his content that he's a suck ass

[@Blewpa.]

This is a time coming

[@RJaime869]

Goosebumps after that sign off. Todd, if you really are reading all these, thank you for making time to appear here with Matty as well as us in the community. Matty, congratulations man. I can only hazard a guess as to how big this is for you!

[@lucingolo]

Yeah Todd, thanks for the sweet little lies

[@trystan1352]

Why are you so hateful your life must be miserable ​@le.l5975

[@craig.a.glesner]

Yeah, Todd, if you are reading this, thank you so much, this is the game I have been waiting for since you said you wanted to do a space game. I love it, it’s exactly…okay, mostly what I wanted. My only complaint is that I can’t have an NPC pilot, where I just plot a course and the Pilot flys there. I seem to recall my beloved TRAVELLER was part of STARFIELD’s vibe, and yeah, it seems to me I can see where like how Skills work; how you can’t Bribe someone without a Bribery Skill. So, if it was part of the whole kit, well I want my week in Jumpspace. :) Glad you gave us back the cool space survival options, and I dig that you can actually play the game with only base Standard gear, admittedly with modding (crafting not dlc mods). So, yeah, feel good about your latest game. I am enjoying my TL-A space adventures.

[@CyclopsMustache]

For real. I think this means so much more than any other interview.

[@OggieDoggie]

Yeah I bet this was a huge thing for Mattie and probably even thought he was being pranked when he got the opportunity to go ahead with the interview. But there probably isnt a bigger Bethesda fan out there, even though he has certainly criticized Bethesda. I think even some for starfield

[@kahrhoshe]

Todd is 59? damn he looks good for 59. im 55 in august and i hope i look the same in 5 years lol this was a great interview.

[@boat1280]

Being ungodly rich helps

[@morbidzombii]

He’s looked the same forever lmfao

[@MrRavmoor]

Pretty sure he's 54, not 59. But he looks pretty much the same as he did a decade ago.

[@iggswanna1248]

16 times the health

[@Pixxelll]

@@iggswanna1248 his health just works

[@Purple-Manatee]

Honestly, shout out to Todd as well. I know the community likes to meme on him a bit, but it’s really cool he takes the time to engage with us like this. It’s a short list of AAA studios that make themselves so accessible to their fans.

[@deltak5457]

If he wouldn't get memed he wouldn't be famous for what he is actually doing. He could have been a random creative director or developer sitting somewhere in a corner of a room doing his stuf silently but he decided to step in front of the audience instead also as a spokesman. If you do this you have to live and deal with the consequences, it's a natural thing. But as many people still enjoy the games Bethesda produces he certainly does a good job - if he wouldn't create value for the company as a whole he wouldn't be in business anymore since ages or BGS would have had to close the doors.

[@ReeYuuJee]

​@@deltak5457 he's getting memed for how shit their company is, not a good thing tbf

[@deltak5457]

@@ReeYuuJee Haters gonna hate, still people keep playing which is the only thing that counts imho. If the company was actually that shit and has no meaningful ROI it would have been closed since ages.

[@ReeYuuJee]

@@deltak5457 What happened and the current state of SF isn't exactly "doing good". The standard of people (especially normie americans) is in the gutter. That's why UBI and EA are doing just as good. Im actually glad they are grifting off their remaining base, some of their fans will stay with Btsda even if they start selling them actual feces. Good thing is that it's 2024 and we get a variety of ips to chose from.

[@BradTheAmerican]

@@ReeYuuJee Well a lot of people have a shitty definition for what qualifies as shit.

[@Varil92]

I really admire the fact that you didn't avoid uncomfortable questions and at the same time you managed to be super polite and not rude at all. You have way better professionalism than most of the videogame journalists out there.

[@PearlCab]

C'mon, Matty barely pushed on anything.

[@bobbybrown200]

@@PearlCab he asked some important questions that we wanted to know

[@nickstark8479]

​@AlexJones0316 You're nuts. Some questions had me going damn, he went there lol. If you're just looking for someone to ask Todd "why do your games suck?", you need to start looking towards some bottom feeder content.

[@PearlCab]

​@@nickstark8479that's a leap.

[@christianporter3638]

​@AlexJones0316 I wouldn't call them softballs per se (he did ask abt the lackluster space exploration and STILL using Creation), but give an example of a/some tough ?'s you would've like Matt to have asked....

[@bradleyjenkins2271]

That smile on Matty’s face So proud you made it this far man, always believed you could do it You deserved this

[@mrman-yj3bn]

All the shilling paid off!

[@snackoman1577]

mmhhhh toddslop

[@edsalmon6319]

@@mrman-yj3bn you're adding to it by replying to this comment...

[@christianolsen8885]

If elder scrolls 6 is released in November of 2026, it will be a 15 year time gap from Skyrim. That would be the same time gap which Daggerfall, Morrowind, Obilivion and Skyrim where released (1996 Daggerfall, Marrowind 2002, Obivion 2006, Skyrim 2011). I understand Bethesdas desire for redirecting resoures to try new things, but DAMN I sure miss the elder scrolls! Elder scrolls is the GOAT of high fantasy RPGs imo. The video game equivilant of Lord of the Rings.

[@joker6558]

Since Skyrim was released, I’ve graduated high school, joined the military, got married, had a kid, got divorced, graduated college, did my PhD, and there is still no end in sight for the next elder scrolls game. I wonder how many years it’ll be between elder scrolls 6 to 7. I’ll probably be retired and in the nursing home.

[@spencer6709]

Especially when they put all their time and effort into turdfield and turdout 76

[@jklii]

That “Salutations” from Todd was a heart warming moment ❤

[@niko9942]

Should've hit him with a "my Fallout lovers" just for old time sake

[@OggieDoggie]

yeah that was cool. I was like did he really say that. He certainly watches Mattie's videos if he knew the Matties intro

[@manilajohn0182]

You're pouring it on a bit thick.

[@williamfrank962]

@@OggieDoggie I’ve been a subscriber to Marty since around 2015. Todd I believe sent him a letter which showed that he clearly has seen Marty’s videos, he also apparently is quite knowledgeable when it comes to KZbinrs as he when interviewed by the likes of angry Joe and others he clearly knows a decent amount of information about them. I may not like Todd’s design philosophy as much as I did in the past but I believe that he genuinely wants to make gamers happy as he himself was a gamer back in the 90s and in interviews of recent he seems to open to criticism of his past works. Granted I didn’t like the direction of starfield nor do I like the more mainstream lining of recent Bethesda games I believe he does wish to make games for players. Todd has from past interviews with devs, employees and others is well liked even if they don’t share his views on game design.

[@ErikLiberty]

This interview has 16 times the detail of normal Todd Howard interviews.

[@fernandosepulveda7297]

It just works!

[@timkaminski1762]

We need more details

[@davep3786]

i concur

[@bradypaschall2070]

Took my comment lol

[@Cheesepuff8]

I hate that that’s still a meme, he just meant there were 16x more trees and stuff on screen

[@M0NSTER_D0SE]

Todd felt so wholesome and chill during this interview. I wish he would be more in public like this

[@raizab.1837]

I'm sure he's under a lot of pressure from the investors and he has to make sure to please the right peeps and meet the numbers... I have to wonder what he thinks of the videos of the "Tell me lies..." stuff... I have always liked him but will reserved finishing comments for the end of the video.

[@ActiveDebuff]

You have to be wholesome when destroying someone’s dream of a newvegas 2. Instead of just pissing on their face you throw in a smile and a compliment- “helps you forget your being pissed on”.

[@Defort-jd8xe]

He's as much in public like this as any other big dev.

[@Gwynbleidd_0]

He’s casting a Charm spell, don’t believe his lies!

[@finnishmetalfreak]

He is obviously an introvert, so it's easier to do a virtual interviews and meetings.

[@whatdoesthisthingdo]

Easily the best interview with Todd Howard I have ever seen.

[@CometSamurai]

I bet this entire interview made Matty's entire life. Not only interviewing one of gaming's GOATS but to have him saying he's constantly watching your videos? Man that must be such an incredible feeling I'm proud of you bro

[@majorshepard2]

It was his life. That's why he shilled and never asked serious questions so he does not loose his life income

[@jonathonshirley4169]

Hi Todd, I know you said you’d try and read all the comments but I don’t know if you’ll see this. I just wanted to say thankyou to you and the team at Bethesda. Y’all’s games got me through the lowest point of my life 2 years ago when I was having major back surgery and physical therapy and couldn’t walk for a couple of months. Being able to escape into each of the elder scrolls and fallout games and now starfield is something that is truly awesome!

[@NightmareCo666]

Spinal surgery is brutal man, the relearning to walk is mental! I don't know who you are matey but I hope you're recovering well!

[@Mannnnnnnn]

Hope you’re doing better now man

[@bandybandy5795]

Compliments to Matty and thank you, Todd, for supporting a non-corporate video game journalist.

[@gmooney77]

WYM?? This guy is essentially a bethesda journalist

[@kieranlark8900]

​@@gmooney77 he has criticised bethesda before

[@bobbybrown200]

matty is definitely the best of them all

[@iamthegamepro]

@@gmooney77 thought he was a dirty pony… my mistake.

[@xman777b]

hear hear !

[@Alutic-0451]

21:11 is such a user friendly and player focused answer. Making sure that the assets they already have are preserved and accessible is exactly the kind of thing that keeps those pieces of media alive and talked about.

[@robertlong3247]

Bethesda games got me through my whole life. From cancer and my fathers passing. To stroke with my mother and honestly if i did not have these amazing worlds to jump in, when mine was turned upside down, I dont know where I would be today. Tod has been my "make a wish" experiance, for years. Truly great seeing my favorite youtube creator and developer together made my week. Thank you for this.

[@jmangames5562]

Well said, these amazing worlds have done the same for me as well!! And I will forever be greatful! Wishing you well.

[@909bkaby]

Facts it was always an escape for me and I’m forever thankful for what they’ve brought us

[@Mannnnnnnn]

Same bro sorry for your loss hes in a better place now

[@husky3g]

@3:45 when Todd said "It's been like 11 years since they've made a sequel to that game" Yeah, Todd, we know EXACTLY what that feeling is like. lol @18:55 "People kept coming back to Skyrim" Because they haven't released a new Elder Scrolls game in 13 years lol. Obviously people won't be able to play a new game if you don't release one so if they want to play Elder Scrolls, they have to play an OLD Elder Scrolls. I've played Morrowind, Oblivion and Skyrim a lot in the last 13 years but once you've played them for 5000 hours each, you really start to feel fulfilled and want a new Elder Scrolls game with more story, new lore and new locations. Mods are fine for that, but nothing beats an ACTUAL official entry to the main game.

[@peteywheatstraw8760]

@lif6737 Exactly. The most reinstalled game, for me, is Skyrym. It's like watching a good movie that you've watched multiple times.

[@majorshepard2]

​@lif6737only when es6 is trash and worse than Skyrim. That's why they are scared of doing a new one. They know they can't compete

[@sagewaterdragon]

This is my favorite Todd Howard interview that I've seen online. It's cool to have a longform interview done by someone who is A) a long-time Bethesda fan who B) is developing his own game, giving him some perspective, and C) willing to ask more or less any question and push back against half-answers. He's one of my favorite public-facing creatives in the games industry, but so many of his appearances are spent fielding questions that he's answered a thousand times before. This was refreshing. I hope he does more like this, I want to hear way more about his philosophy re: franchise management and identity in particular.

[@GabrielBaker-nj8zl]

I agreed an Matty handled it so well

[@steventodd1952]

@@GabrielBaker-nj8zl Ditto. And Todd seemed much more genuine and reflective rather than delivering pat, rehearsed answers. More of this, please.

[@irecordwithaphone1856]

​@@steventodd1952Particularly when Matty asked him about the developer process, you could tell he wanted to talk about that

[@majorshepard2]

​@@GabrielBaker-nj8zlno he did not. He never pushed. He only let Tod talk how much he wanted to talk about and it was nothing. as an interviewer he did a horrible job. He just asked questions, he never had the steering wheel

[@GabrielBaker-nj8zl]

@@majorshepard2 cope

[@ssaymetae]

Todd: its been 12 years since the last college football game came out, i just miss it so much. Everyone else: ITS BEEN 12 YEARS SINCE WE HAVE GOTTEN A NEW ELDER SCROLLS GAME

[@Colecruzin]

For real I’m so ready for elder scrolls 6 I really hope they do a good job I have high hopes just hope they don’t mess it after making us wait so long lol

[@damnbouh6984]

well its in development just stay patient and it will eventually come out....

[@Colecruzin]

@@damnbouh6984 obviously but they shoulda just skipped star field and worked on elder scrolls 6 that’s what people really want and we have been patient you realize by time it comes out it would have been 3 times the gap between oblivion and Skyrim it makes since why people are getting more impatient but I do want them to take their time for it to be good but this wait is insane I just wish they skipped mid field

[@joker6558]

@@ColecruzinI love Starfield. I’m glad it came out.

[@andrewaustin6020]

@@Colecruzinmore time for it to cook the better lol

[@HanaNoMaude]

PHENOMENAL INTERVIEW. Not just softball questions; really good, thoughtful guidance for the discussion on one side. And on the other, not just a bunch of side stepping and nothing answers. Really makes you appreciate the level of experience and respect on both sides for the creators involved and the communities who show up for the content. Also interviews like this are a great reminder to something I always stress: it’s not just people who play games, but people who make games. It easy to get lost in the sauce of firing complaints at faceless corporations, but behind the dev studio logos on the games we all love are people. Awesome stuff, thank you both

[@ShakyChess]

Holy cow! Can't believe you're chatting to the Todd himself! Edit: Todd saying Salutations was wild lol

[@42smash36]

howard fell off, same with his games, this interview on a small channel like this is his desperate attempt back to relevancy

[@TheVeillin]

@@42smash36Go back to the drawing board with this response 😂 nothing but a troll

[@mr.twomilliondollars2557]

​@@42smash36the opposite, the fact that he's interacting with (relatively) smaller creators and actual fans of his games means there's a chance he's listening to the criticisms we've been making and is not completely out of touch like many in the video game industry are. I wasn't fan of the direction he's taken with the last few games he's made but I still believe he and his team can make great games and this actually gives me more hope TES6 might be actually great.

[@bart3736]

@@42smash36 Matty isn’t the fanboy he was when fallout 4 dropped, he liked starfield but was also very critical. Todd accepting this interview shows he’s not afraid of someone who’s intimately involved with his work.

[@numberonedad]

the ultimate scamster!

[@brendanginnever]

I never comment on KZbin. Ever. Matty after watching for 10 years you have completed your character arc. This is amazing!!!!!!

[@beeeazy9818]

And please never comment again.

[@Geeler]

​@@beeeazy9818 calm down

[@xman777b]

​@@beeeazy9818 lol

[@matthewchrist9082]

Great interview. Obviously Starfield wasn’t received as well as was hoped, and i wasn’t in love with the game, but this guy is responsible for some of my best gaming experiences. Fallout 3, Oblivion, and Skyrim are things i put thousands of hours into, so i feel like i owe him a lot. And he seems like a good dude too

[@TheSkaara]

This is truly a milestone. What an honor to have Todd Howard as a guest, congratulations Matty!

[@mrman-yj3bn]

The shill finally meets the scam master. The glazing paid off

[@irecordwithaphone1856]

​​​​@@mrman-yj3bnKeep coping dude Matty has been plenty critical of Bethesda before with Fallout 76 and Starfield but you ignore it completely. You just don't like that he has both positive and negative opinions on Bethesda, you only want the negative For every comment he makes that you'd call him a shill for, he has made comments in the opposite direction that you conveniently ignore because it doesn't fit your preconceived bias about him

[@irecordwithaphone1856]

​@@mrman-yj3bnFunniest part is I can tell you didn't even watch the interview because Matty asks Todd Howard questions that ARE critical of their games, going against what you're saying

[@Bee_Babble]

Hope Todd keeps interacting with the community like this. Traditional interviews are also important, but this definitely established a deeper connection with the fans.

[@majorshepard2]

I hope too. So people see where his real priorities are now. He does not want to make great games, he wants to make as much money as possible

[@Bee_Babble]

@@majorshepard2 Its a company bro. That's what they do.

[@majorshepard2]

@@Bee_Babble that makes them free for putting things that were free before behind a paywall now? That makes them clear of putting out trash games? Don't defend obvious cash grabs, they did it before and they do it now. People should stop defending this cash grab, disguised as a game

[@Bee_Babble]

@@majorshepard2 I didn't defend anything? Its just a fact. He works for a company, and the company's sole goal is to make money. How about people should stop extrapolating intent based on two, four word sentences?

[@Jonas_æ]

Hello Todd. Really appreciate you taking the time to sit down with Matty and I hope this won't be your last appearance on the channel. Been loving your games for a long time, and I'm looking forward to TES6. I mean.. I have for 13 years, but I'll let you cook until the dish is done. I've tried getting into ESO several times, even partook in the network tests pre-release back in the day, but MMOs just aren't for me. Even got into card games through TESL (say hi to CVH for me), which thankfully has its servers still running despite unfortunately being no longer supported - but the Elder Scrolls magic found in the mainline games is something I really miss, and I think that rings true for a lot of people who can't get that itch scratched with the MMO or mobile games. All this to say; we do miss it. And I'll continue to be patient, there's a lot of great games to play meanwhile - but I'm looking forward to the day you can share the next chapter with us.

[@xman777b]

you people really are 'fame chasers.' Wow

[@lupolinar]

I'm loving Starfield... said no one ever.

[@Jonas_æ]

@@xman777b who are "you people" and what about this has to do with fame? Genuinely curious here.

[@adrianlevens5059]

You do realize that Todd will most probably not see your comment right?

[@TheBurningOakTree]

@@adrianlevens5059 49:51 in this very video my dude

[@treyroach2633]

Hearing him talk about the way things go in the studio, I am more impressed by the signs of a healthy dev team in such a large company that I pick up on. I am a developer by trade and I’m just proud that Todd is leading a team in what sounds to be a sustainable way. 10/10 would work for him, just on the grounds of management prowess and passion.

[@Infraredops97]

THIS BRINGS A HUGE SMILE TO MY FACE! Mr. Matty you finally get the recognition you deserve! How cool!!!!

[@ncw01ify]

Just in case Todd actually reads this: When I was 10 years old, I wasn’t very well liked in school. I had just moved and I was nerdy and quiet and was getting bullied, my dad was in and out of the hospital, and my mom was really emotional. However, I had a neighbor who was in high school who kind of took me under his wing and showed me Fallout 3. There were so many days that year where I’d go over to see him right after school so I could play Fallout 3. I was so enamored with the lore and that I could do pretty much anything I could imagine. I ended up saving up enough money from various birthday and Christmas cards to buy my own PS3 and a copy of Fallout 3. For the first time, I played Fallout 3 by myself on my own character, and had the opportunity to truly immerse myself in the game. I played everyday after school until I had to go to bed. When I got to the point in the story where James dies, it was the same time in real life that my real life father died. Fallout 3 helped 11-year-old me grieve. It formed me in many ways. I’ve been a Bethesda fan ever since. From the bottom of my heart, thank you-you and everyone at Bethesda did a good turn in helping this awkward 11-year-old kid that was going through tough times. I cannot thank you enough. Your games have stuck with me and inspired so much beauty and awe in my heart.

[@janetalberto9413]

You tugged at my heart...very sweet..I find myself wanting to hear how things turned out for you...I hope your doing well. blessings!

[@How_are_ya_now_]

Very sweet mate. All the best to you

[@mcryan07]

Amazing story mate

[@gingersitka]

yeah passion and love for art and creativity. look at skyblvion or skywind team all fans recreating works of art. amazing what we humans can do with a little passion

[@kobedyre4777]

Hope you are doing well!

[@GhoulGamess]

Todd is such a unique person in this industry, I can’t help but feel excited when I see him talking.

[@whatdoesthisthingdo]

Yes. I find myself just... wanting to root for him without even knowing why. Probably put all his special points into charisma. That's how he does it.

[@rusureitsherpes]

@lif6737i feel like it’s cause when I look at Todd I see a dev that really just wants to make games people like, I don’t see a business man trying to get a quick buck like a lot of other game directors in his position. Todd is truly a special person in the industry

[@cyriell]

This sums it up pretty well imo​@@rusureitsherpes

[@Retrofire-47]

Contrarian perspective: he's a corporate PR rep and this is ordained to be a sterile interview

[@Sonofspardadante-dmc3]

Yes fallout 76 really is everyone's favorite game lol​@@rusureitsherpes

[@Moniker_YT]

Proud of you man, huge W for you. Awesome interview, great questions!

[@JacobG2801]

This must have been a dream come true for you Matty, I bet you would have never thought this would happen back in the Fallout 4 speculation days, and you did a great job with the selection of questions. Todd also answered these questions very well. I particularly enjoyed how he answered the question about criticism. I love Fallout more than anything (if we aren't counting the people in my life lol), it's great to hear him acknowledge that when people criticize their work, it is from a place of love for the franchise, and because they want it to be better. It can be harsh criticism, but knowing Todd is aware that it isn't just blind meaningless hate and instead rooted in peoples'love for Fallout makes me happy.

[@majorshepard2]

Tod Sayed nothing and Matty played into it. This interview was a whole lot of fuck the people we make more cash and do the same thing as we did before, with 50% more cash from them. Disingenuous of Matty to let it slide

[@Amouroso]

Woah Matty! This is huge. As someone who’s been watching since before FO4 was even announced (back when you did random FO3 Top 10 videos), this is incredible to see.

[@bobbobinson1326]

Shattered space being on one planet actually gets me excited.

[@FlyingGospel]

House vaaruun baby

[@Jordy40hands]

Same! I feel like this will be the best part of the game I’m pumped to try it

[@FoopahDestroyer]

Same, thank fucking goodness

[@DCW2]

@@FoopahDestroyerwoah language bro

[@timwashigh]

A whole two hours gets you excited. Hell yeah, you're why we can't have real updates.

[@rolandsmodels5287]

Love this! A relaxed chat between true Gamers. Todd acknowledging Matt like that is awesome and well deserved. This is one of the best Interviews/Discussions with Todd that I have seen and I thoroughly enjoyed it!

[@hibookii]

Matty:"I've been covering [Starfield] since it was a trademark" Todd:*Looks up and recalls, nods in agreement*

[@yeppumm1192]

Hahahahahaha so good

[@stanleymorse3260]

OMG

[@HamzaMagomed]

😂😂

[@epsilonunit694]

51:48

[@nyctihawk]

Okay, the voice cracks that Todd had when talking about community feedback really got me. I feel like he was about to tear up as well. Anyway, this has been a really awesome interview! Good job Matty! Years of being your subscriber really makes me proud for how far you have come, man.

[@Jonas_æ]

I'm just sitting here with a wide smile watching this. I saw the thumbnail and heard myself say out loud "holy fucking shit!" Matty interviewing Todd was not on my 2024 bingo card, but I'm so happy it happened and I'm here for it!

[@albertforline9175]

Me too !!

[@robinvegas4367]

It's 2024, ain't nobody getting a bingo this year

[@TrulyTheGuy]

@@robinvegas4367ok Mr pessimistic

[@_head_empty_]

You can tell Matty was trying so hard to not geek out and splooge all over the camera

[@ankujo8924]

This is my favorite interview Todd's ever had. Amazing video guys thanks so much for this. Also Todd if you do see this, thanks for making so many of my favorite games!

[@d.u_]

Dude holy shit. From watching the literal creation of the H.A.M Radio podcast, to the brutal 24 hour live stream, to an actual Todd interview. So so well deserved. I'm so proud to see how far you've come man. Thank you for a childhood of content and being the kindest, warmest dude continously through every year. Much love Matty🙏

[@taco_juan8975]

Todd acknowledging Matty [Everybody liked that]

[@tommikoistinen2321]

Being acknowledged by a POS man. Wow, what an honor.

[@thesoundsyouhear4507]

HEY TODD HOWARD skyrim was the peak of my childhood. adventure to find every location for me at 13 years old

[@909bkaby]

Same

[@nfmjcn2687]

As a LONG time fan of this channel, like since before FO4, and during the rumor of those days… THIS IS A MAGNUM OPUS of this channel! Huuuuuuuge props to Todd for doing this!! Can tell Matty is completely happy. Congratulations man, this is huge!

[@NostalgiaVivec]

ive been a one off viewer of this channel since 2014, i remember even back then on things like HAM radio talking to Todd was a pipe dream, im glad you could finally get the opportunity.

[@OmegaCalamity]

Wow, having been here since the survivor 2299 days this really feels like a full circle moment for Matty. Awesome to see you get to interview and be acknowledged by one of the greats of the industry. Much love!

[@katiecollins5180]

Matty this is amazing! We are all so excited for you and proud to be apart of your community

[@Nibbles69]

Well done Todd on taking on criticism from your fans, and not being like every other company in modern day and attacking the fans. I respect you so much

[@9FiveGaming]

WHOAAA !!!!! THIS IS AWESOME! Proud of You Matty. I'll finish the interview, cant wait to listen

[@GamerEnthusiast3188]

Great interview Matty, very happy and proud for you. You asked very great questions. I was very happy that you asked Todd how he and his team were doing. I get very concerned over the amount of over-the-top insults that are levied against them. We can have our preferences and critiques, but the ridiculous amount of misinformation or outright disrespect had me sad for him and his team. As he said and the same goes to you, musicians, actors, directors, content creators, etc., you put years into your craft. Many of us need to remember that, fall back and realize we're speaking with or about real humans with families. Just very glad you were able to check in on the morale, mental and emotional wellbeing. Got to take care of each other our legends like Todd as well.

[@WeissM89]

What a great interview. You did an excellent job. Thanks for coming, Todd, and thanks to you and your team for your games.

[@synthpotato]

Dude I’ve been watching you since the Fallout 4 speculation days and Skyrim videos back in 2013/2014 and this is the most proud I’ve ever been of you for landing this, you deserve this dude!

[@lovelybitofsquirrel8272]

Todd said SALUTATIONS!!! haha Matty you must have been so hyped to get this interview. Channel growth will be very good just from this interview alone I'm sure

[@anwest]

Proud of you Matty! What an incredible interview!

[@GrimTeacup]

Absolutely fantastic interview! You balanced asking the tough questions and speaking for the community while being professional and courteous and respectful of Todd's time. Very happy for you and your channel! Keep up the great work!

[@henrikvanwalsum]

Todd is so smooth, even the way he knows to look into the camera instead of on the screen where he would see Matty, makes it feel more like he talks directly to us. It's also really inspiring to hear his thoghts on their process and how they deal with feedback.

[@infinite1135]

So inspirational

[@Realbreather]

1. As someone who has watched Matty for over 10 years now, this is incredible, and I'm so happy and proud for him. 2. Hot Dang his interviewing technique is brilliant, well delivered, relaxes his interviewees without serving too many softball, as well as brilliantly paced. Excellent interview. Kudos Matty, you earnt this.

[@xDarrow90x]

I never comment on videos, but I have to hand it to you with the good interview and questions most of us was wanting to know! Thank you Matty!!

[@austin3853]

Been following the channel since the 3 Dog voice actor rumors. it's so fucking cool to see him get this interview + coverage. So much of this interview made news, and I'm seeing him being referenced everywhere!

[@TheBrosCreed]

Damn dude! Great interview and great opportunity! Beyond excited you were able to do this!! Can't wait to hear more about the game you're working on!

[@_ok8362]

Bethesda games inspired me and set me on track to become a game developer back in 2011, after playing Skyrim. For the past 5 years I've been a fulltime Environment artist at studios. I always go back to interviews and talks that Todd has done. its the passion himself and the team have that i find really motivating. So if you read this Todd, Thankyou and the team. I hope to work along side you one day.

[@JorRaptor]

Dude nice get! Can't wait to listen to it.

[@xXBocephusXx]

Matty! Excellent interview. All your questions and professional but relaxed back and forth was so cool to watch. As others have said, it’s so cool to see you do something like this as a long time viewer of your channel. And some great responses and insights from Todd too!

[@daneeberle]

Congratulations Matty! Can’t imagine your excitement and fulfillment in having this interview. We all share in Tods acknowledgement and appreciation of your work. Well done man

[@Echo__plex]

Fantastic video, Matty! A big shout out to Todd for coming on here. His passion for these franchises is clearly evident. You can tell how much he embraces his role as a caretaker for these massive IPs. My biggest suggestion would be having the folks at Bethesda really lean into game preservation and modernizing their games, and welcoming newer players to the classics. Games like Fallout 3, Oblivion, and New Vegas are in desperate need for a remaster and remake. As part of being a steward for these franchises, I'd love to see more resources invested in keeping these games relevant. Fallout 76 and ESO are great, but the reality is a lot of people are just always going to gravitate towards the traditional Bethesda SP experience. Also, shout out for the success of the Fallout TV show! Love the collaboration with Jonathan Nolan! Bravo.

[@tiamia2370]

Bethesda games really cures my depression. I've been able to escape and enjoy fallout, elder scrolls and now starfield! Thanks Todd and the team for all you do. Great interview Matty!

[@AB-hi6ru]

It's not curing your depression, it's escapism that will always be there if you're not doing something about it. Curing your depression would involve targeting root causes, exercising, sleeping well, eating well, having a healthy social life, therapy, not using social media, etc. Avoiding problems by playing videogames is not a solution, it's a unhealthy coping mechanisms like using drugs.

[@imbetter599]

thank you for being so based.​@@AB-hi6ru

[@robinvegas4367]

Starfield gave me depression

[@murrproductions9654]

​@@AB-hi6ruSometimes the root cause of depression is the unavoidable nature of being stuck in a societal conceptual system that locks essential items behind a monetary system and you are forced to comply or suffer the consequences of modern day slavery. So in that sense gaming as a form of escapism is healthy.

[@tiamia2370]

@@murrproductions9654 thanks for understanding

[@hoosit4]

Watched the whole interview. Thanks Matt & Tod. Good job.

[@BennyGoId]

WHOA!! Meeting Todd Howard and talking to him must've been a dream come true!! Awesome to see this, bro!!

[@m1lehighmagic]

Wow! Matty got the Toddfather and on Fathers Day too! Excellent video Matty and I hope your hard work continues to pay off! You deserve it!!!

[@Spencergundersenmusic]

Matty! This was amazing, easily one of the best interviews in all of gaming. Todd! Thank you for being here for us and making us feel heard, you remind us of the humanity behind the games that we love. We love you both!

[@Catch-of1fc]

Man I've watched you for years and these days one of the few YT channels I come back to, this is so well earned

[@steven4prez733]

Longtime viewer first time commentator, congratulations this is unreal. Out of the few video game KZbinrs I keep up with I’m so glad that you’re the one that managed to get an interview.

[@FranklyGaming]

God damn what a huge surprise this is awesome great work Matty!

[@mrikegeeksout4345]

I am in shock. This is such a massive moment for Matty!!!!!

[@PERKIODURKIO]

I’ve been watching you since 2012/2013, you were my go to KZbinr when I was kid for fallout 4 news. To see this is very heartwarming. Well done Matty.

[@Jackopher]

HE INTERVIEWED SKYRIM HIMSELF

[@dotdot2560]

Skyrim nah mans interviewing god

[@xman777b]

no. He interviewed the man who created Fallout 3

[@Lil.Lon3Ly]

You can walk right to the top of that mountain

[@dotdot2560]

@xman777b nah hes interviewig the man that made skynet

[@ThorPalsson]

Todd is hands down one of my favorite devs been a fan of his since Oblivion

[@soulrebel6309]

I've been a fan since Morrowind

[@JiubTheGod]

I've been a fan since chess club

[@tylerblair318]

​@soulrebel6309 I've been a fan since Bibleboop 64, I've got you beat bro, I'm the og Todd Howard fan.

[@mrman-yj3bn]

"I glaze Todd harder than you do!"

[@soulrebel6309]

@@tylerblair318 I've been a fan of Todd Howard since he came out the womb, bro!!😜

[@knifeofdunwall]

Todd, if you're reading this, I just wanted to say I love and appreciate everything you do. Bethesda is my favourite studio and publisher. I've spent thousands of hours across your games, including Fallout, ES and Starfield. Your worlds are the most immersive and addictive to be in. Can't wait for Shattered Space!

[@jaysworld0007]

Wow Matty, congratulations brother. I'm so happy for you and your channel.

[@Estupendomagnifico1]

I'm very impressed with the way Todd Howard handles the criticisms. I mean, as Matty pointed out, harsh feedback is one thing, but the sometimes very personal accusations you see online would get underneath anyone's skin, but he takes it in stride. I think that's pretty classy.

[@irecordwithaphone1856]

When you lead that many people I think you kind of have to have a thicker skin to be honest

[@XDLugia]

The level of professionalism from Todd Howard is actually incredible. He's clearly a very wise man who has evolved for the better through rough times.

[@whatdoesthisthingdo]

Getting upset or angry online is like blood in the water. Or thrashing as you're drowning. Point is you'll sink faster or get eaten. Or both. At the same time.

[@14ElmStreet28]

I mean he definitely scammed people with Fallout 76

[@majorshepard2]

You don't have the egoism as Tod. If you believe you do nothing wrong and are always right, criticism is just like ants talking when you are god. Even if you do 70% wrong

[@mylesdorado769]

Hope you read this Todd, you and your team made some of the best things I have ever experienced in my life. Keep grinding. We love you man. Matty, stellar interview man. Was a pleasure

[@DieselEffect]

Matty: My first question is 'I wanna know how you're doing, Todd!' Me: Subscribed

[@markaustin5727]

Matty: Tell me about a new Fallout Todd: I don’t think it’s bad for people Matty: 7:22 trying not to appear broken inside. Crosses his arms. Todd: I like to announce games close to their release. Matty: (Senses hope, uncrosses arms)

[@OG_Boodaah]

Few years late. But great nonetheless

[@San_Vito]

@@markaustin5727 _"I like to announce games close to their release"_ TES VI was announced like six years ago, Todd.

[@abnormalitiesinreality6649]

@@San_VitoDo you know how rabid the Elder Scrolls fanbase can be? They probably announced ES6 after announcing Starfield just so that fanbase wont start clawing each other over knowing BGS’s next game is going to be Starfield and not an Elder Scrolls sequel

[@eboethrasher]

@@abnormalitiesinreality6649 He has said exactly that before. He didn't want to release that trailer. It was just there to soothe the savage beasts.

[@xtimberwolfx13]

Best and most genuine Todd interview I've seen. Loved this. Great work Matty

[@lucasmcelfish1031]

This has to feel like a massive milestone for Matty, from the days of FO4 speculation to now is wild. ONLY TOOK 10-12 years haha

[@rayc1529]

Hey Todd!! I’m being nice!! And holy shit Matty, from watching your 30k sub celebration video to this is just insane to see. Keep it up, you’re my favorite creator!

[@antoniodavila7012]

Thank you, Tom Howard’s team for delivering great experiences! Like em’ or hate em’ ,the games it’s very apparent that these people care about what they do and put love to what they design mad respect

[@_NeXus6_]

a Wonderful interview matty, thanks - great questions apreciate the time given by you both

[@666madull666]

As an old sales person i learned fast that the more emotions someone has, good or bad, the more invested they are on your product, the easier it is to sell to them. Bethesda Game Studios bring alot of emotions on people, it's great to hear that they have the long haul mentality, since thats what their games has become for most player (me with 3k hours on fallout 4) Keep up the good work, but damn its hard to wait for next release : )

[@Angelyze]

Todd if you're reading this, I just want to say something nice. Kudos to your life's work, and just keep on playing and creating and enjoying!!

[@williamyoung9401]

16 times the LIES. Keep lying, Todd. Maybe one day someone will believe you. Also, just an FYI. The Creation Engine is old. I just wanted to let you know that. 🤓

[@garybates1395]

Omg 🤦‍♂️🤣 helmet!!!

[@garybates1395]

@@williamyoung9401😂

[@inviz835]

Luke Stephens watching this with this with his candle in hand 😂

[@aguidamonster]

Lol

[@simasbagdonavicius9623]

well maty i fan boy, he never trashes studios, thats why we had tod on his show. tod wuold never had this chat with angry joe

[@mozzinator]

Luke is a clown

[@TonyTynebridge]

Luke told the truth about Starfield, you can tell by this interview even Todd knows it sucks, has made some great games in the past though

[@brandflakeswiley4583]

​@@TonyTynebridgeLuke is a grifter

[@larshyer3367]

This interview is genuine, relaxed and informative. And you guys seem to just nerd out about Bathestada and their games. Really nice of the boss himself to take time and effort to talk to us all. Thank you both for this gem