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Jun 2021
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Episode 60: Elder Scrolls Online Boss Ma...

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ZeniMax Online Studios boss Matt Firor discusses his long career in MMORPGs, bringing The Elder Scrolls online, what the studio is up to next after the Microsoft acquisition, and more!

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