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Beyond the business side, Nesmith argues that Fallout possesses a unique DNA that translates more naturally to television than its high-fantasy sibling. “There is something inherently cinematic and distinct about the Fallout universe. The Elder Scrolls, by comparison, leans into more traditional fantasy tropes,” he said. “In an era that has already given us The Lord of the Rings and Game of Thrones, it becomes much harder to find a fresh angle.”
He continued: “Everything about Fallout feels original—there’s nothing else quite like it in gaming. That uniqueness makes it easy to capture an audience’s attention. With The Elder Scrolls, you’re dealing with elves and spellcasters. If you show a dragon, viewers might just say they’ve seen it twenty times before. You have to find a way to significantly raise the stakes to offer something truly new.”
While Nesmith’s points about “standard fantasy” are valid, many fans would argue that the depth of Tamriel’s lore offers plenty of distinct flavor. Nesmith himself suggested that different formats might be necessary. “Different mediums have different requirements, and I’m not certain The Elder Scrolls fits the TV format. I could see it working as a film, perhaps, but even then, it would be largely promotional.”
It’s a compelling debate. While Fallout certainly stands alone in its aesthetic, The Elder Scrolls has its own brand of weirdness—one only needs to look at the alien landscapes of Morrowind to see its potential for avant-garde storytelling.
Source: gamesradar.com
