The Academy of Interactive Arts & Sciences (AIAS) is inducting Bethesda Game Studios game director and executive producer Todd Howard to the organization's Hall of Fame for his work though the years on the The Elder Scrolls and Fallout franchises.

The induction ceremony takes place during the D.I.C.E. awards on Thursday, February 23.

"I know that many of us in the industry have spent countless hours enthralled in the vast, open worlds that Todd has created," said Mike Fischer, AIAS president. "He's made us all reconsider the player-game relationship and extended the storytelling possibilities of our medium. We look forward to honoring Todd and celebrating his achievements and contributions to the video games industry."

Past inductees include Hideo Kojima, John Carmack, Sid Meier, and Will Wright.

[Source: AIAS]

Our Take

Congratulations, Todd on the well-deserved accolade.