Todd Howard’s “Incredibly Photogenic” Face Makes Him a Vital Asset for Bethesda

A former Bethesda designer shared his insight on why Todd Howard is considered the face of Bethesda at the moment. Howard is the mastermind behind The Elder Scrolls games and is currently the head of Bethesda.

The credit for his success at Bethesda is being given to his photogenic face by one of the former designers of the studio. This act neglects and disregards all the hard work he has put into his work with the studio for over 2 decades now.

Todd Howard Has A Very Photogenic Face

He has been the face of Bethesda for a while now, and there is no surprise in believing that whenever someone mentions Bethesda, one’s mind directly goes to Howard and vice versa. The reason for this affiliation, according to a former Bethesda designer, Bruce Nesmith, is his photogenic face.

He is perfect for the camera and live events since he has a commanding demeanor. However, his good looks are not the sole reason that make him a vital asset for Bethesda. He is a very talented developer with decades of experience in the industry.

During an interview with Kiwi Talkz, Nesmith talks in detail about the same while sharing some insightful things about Howard. He said:

[Bethesda, head of publishing] Pete Hines has made no bones about the fact that, when he took over the marketing, Bethesda needed a face; they needed a person for the audience, for the customers, the fans, to identify. 

Howard made a very natural choice for that. He’s incredibly photogenic, he’s amazing in person and in interviews and on stage, and he was the boss of the dev team at that time, so he becomes that role.

Todd Howard was the most natural choice for handling the company given his talent, his years of experience, and, to top it all, his good looks.

What Is Todd Howard’s Role at Bethesda?

He currently serves as the Executive Producer and Game Director at Bethesda Game Studios. He has been the leading force behind some of the most successful games from the studio. He is best known for the leading development of two of the most iconic franchises, including The Elder Scrolls and Fallout.

He is known for juggling dozens of projects at the same time. There is a lot that Bethesda is involved in and Howard needs to keep track to everything. Apart from supervising most things, he is personally involved with the development of the next addition to the world of Elder Scrolls.

Howard oversees the creative direction, design, and overall production of some of the major Bethesda titles; nothing beats his eye. He has been an integral part of the company for decades and has played a huge role in establishing its reputation for producing large-scale open-world RPGs.

He is one of the most recognized and influential men in the industry, known for his hands-on approach to game development to create expansive and immersive worlds.