Fallout 2
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What We Played – NBA The Run, Rune Dice & 33 ImmortalsSeveral writers share their recent gaming experiences, including NBA 2K Playgrounds, Rune Dice, and 33 Immortals. Other titles mentioned include Xenoblade Chronicles: Definitive Edition, Warhammer 40,000: Darktide, God of War, Mortal Shell, and Fallout 2, with discussions on early access and upcoming releases.- 25 '90s Games That Hold Up Perfectly Today (And Where to Play Them) | TAGThis article identifies 25 video games from the 1990s that remain enjoyable for modern players, distinguishing between titles that hold up with no caveats and those that require specific versions or adjustments. It highlights how 2D pixel art generally ages better than early 3D graphics and provides information on where each game can be legally played today.
- Retro Gaming in 2026: The Complete Guide to Playing Classic Games Legally | TAGThis guide explores legal options for playing retro games in 2026, noting that only 13.27% of classic US games released before 2010 are still commercially available. It details subscription services like Nintendo Switch Online and PlayStation Plus Premium, digital storefronts such as GOG and Steam, and physical collector's options including Analogue and Evercade hardware. The article also addresses the legalities of emulation, emphasizing that while emulators are legal, downloading ROMs for games one does not own is copyright infringement.
Fallout 2 and New Vegas designer still hates the series' Amazon TV show: "I had to shut it off within a…Fallout 2 and Fallout: New Vegas designer Chris Avellone expressed strong dissatisfaction with Amazon's Fallout TV show, finding both seasons difficult to watch due to perceived flaws in storytelling and cinematography. Despite his criticisms, Avellone acknowledged the show's success and its positive impact on the Fallout franchise.
Charlie Cox has finally played Clair Obscur: Expedition 33—a bitActor Charlie Cox, who voices Gustave in Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, has now played the JRPG after initially admitting he hadn't. Cox compared the game's detailed narrative structure to his childhood favorites like Goldeneye and Mario Kart, noting the significant time investment required to complete it.
An architect of GameStop's long-forgotten Steam competitor explains why he thinks Valve came out on top: 'What Steam did better than anybody else was to create a community'Former Impulse storefront architect Larry Kuperman explains Valve's success with Steam, attributing it to superior community building and a more open platform for developers. He contrasts Steam's approach with early competitors like GameStop's Impulse and Paradox's GamersGate, highlighting Steam's ability to foster indie survival and facilitate the sale of third-party games.
Captain Obvious time: The Fallout TV series has massively increased game sales, even for the '90s originalsThe Fallout TV series has significantly boosted sales and player counts across the entire Fallout franchise, including original titles from the 1990s. Data from G2A.com and SteamDB shows player numbers for games like Fallout 4 increasing tenfold following the show's premiere and subsequent seasons. This sustained interest indicates the series has successfully attracted a new, permanent audience to the games.