Fallout New Vegas
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10 Best RPGs on Steam to play in 2026This article lists and describes ten of the best role-playing games available on Steam, suitable for playing in 2026. It highlights titles such as Baldur's Gate 3, Disco Elysium, The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, and Fallout: New Vegas, detailing their unique features, gameplay mechanics, and suitability for platforms like the Steam Deck.
Dispatch’s hero Aaron Paul joins Fallout Season 3 as Prime Video’s wasteland gets another big nameActor Aaron Paul has joined the cast of Prime Video's Fallout for its third season. While his specific role remains undisclosed, the casting news has sparked fan speculation. Paul is known for his role in Breaking Bad and previously worked with Fallout's executive producers on Westworld.
We Loved Oblivion Remastered, But One Year Later, It Still Has Big ProblemsOne year after its release, The Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion Remastered, despite initial praise for its overhauled visuals and gameplay fixes, continues to suffer from significant bugs and performance issues. Post-launch support from Virtuos was minimal, with only two updates addressing crashes before the studio seemingly abandoned the game, leaving players dissatisfied and questioning Microsoft and Bethesda's commitment to supporting their remasters.
16 years after attending a Fallout: New Vegas launch event, Aaron Paul gets cast in Fallout Season 3Actor Aaron Paul, known for his role in Breaking Bad, has been cast in the upcoming third season of Prime Video's Fallout series. Paul previously attended a launch event for Fallout: New Vegas in 2010 and has appeared in other video game adaptations like Need for Speed and Kingsglaive: Final Fantasy XV. His casting adds to a growing list of actors transitioning between video games and television.
Aaron Paul Joins Fallout Season 3, But We Don't Know Who He's PlayingActor Aaron Paul has been cast in the third season of Prime Video's Fallout TV series, though his character has not yet been revealed. Paul previously worked with producers Jonathan Nolan and Lisa Joy on Westworld. Season 3 is rumored to be set in New Vegas, and filming is expected to begin this summer.
Looking to unwind? Here are the 10 best relaxing RPGs to chill out with in 2026This article lists the 10 best relaxing role-playing games to play when looking to unwind. The selection prioritizes titles that offer freedom, exploration, and a stress-free experience, with games like Avowed, Cyberpunk 2077, and The Elder Scrolls 5: Skyrim highlighted for their approachable gameplay and open-ended design.- Evening Legal BriefsA trial is set to determine the future of OpenAI, with Elon Musk and Sam Altman facing off. Separately, Obsidian Entertainment's use of the Rorschach Test in Fallout: New Vegas is mentioned, with developers having approached Bethesda Softworks regarding the matter.
Obsidian caused some trouble by using the Rorschach Test in Fallout: New Vegas: 'Those folks came to Bethesda and said we're gonna have a fun lawsuit on our hands, so pony up!'Former Obsidian creative director Chris Avellone revealed that Fallout: New Vegas faced legal trouble over its use of the Rorschach Test without proper trademark clearance. Representatives for the Rorschach Test approached Bethesda, leading to a settlement. This incident highlighted the complexities of intellectual property and trademarks in game development.
Fallout: New Vegas dev argues it was a mistake to make Wild Wasteland part of character creation: 'I'm gonna choose that no matter what. Because I don't want to miss a damn thing'Former Obsidian creative director Chris Avellone believes that Fallout: New Vegas' Wild Wasteland trait should not have been part of character creation. He argues that making it a selectable trait incentivizes players to choose it to experience all content, potentially overshadowing other meaningful character-defining choices. Avellone suggests an in-game interface option would have been a fairer implementation.
A minor Fallout: New Vegas quest got its own ending slide because the team was transfixed by the choice where you make…Obsidian studio design director Josh Sawyer discussed the arbitrary nature of which quests receive ending slides in Fallout: New Vegas. He highlighted a minor quest, 'Flags of Our Foul-Ups,' which received an ending slide due to the team's fascination with the consequences of a player choice involving drugs.
I've been a story snob for 15 years, and these are the best RPGs with choices that really matter, which I…This article lists the best role-playing games where player choices significantly impact the story and character development. It highlights titles like Baldur's Gate 3, Fallout: New Vegas, and Mass Effect Legendary Edition, emphasizing games with branching narratives and unique playthrough experiences.
"Those folks came to Bethesda and said, 'We're gonna have a fun lawsuit'": Fallout New Vegas devs "got in trouble" after forgetting about trademarks for some material, says Obsidian veteranObsidian Entertainment veteran Chris Avellone revealed that the development of Fallout: New Vegas encountered legal issues with Bethesda due to the inclusion of trademarked material, particularly within the Wild West trait. These issues arose from the team not fully accounting for existing trademarks when incorporating references to other media into the game.
Why Bethesda Can't Remake Fallout: New Vegas (It's Wild)Bethesda is unable to remake or remaster Fallout: New Vegas because they do not possess the necessary source code or the engineering expertise to reassemble it, according to designer Chris Avellone. This situation highlights issues with game preservation and the challenges of maintaining older game engines, leaving the fan-favorite title reliant on community mods for updates.
Baldur's Gate 3 lead Swen Vincke "is an unstoppable machine" who "will have engines re-written to make sure that the quality is there," says Fallout: New Vegas devFormer Obsidian senior designer Chris Avellone praised Larian Studios founder Swen Vincke's commitment to quality in game development, citing his leadership on Baldur's Gate 3. Avellone, who worked with Vincke on Divinity: Original Sin 2, described Vincke as an "unstoppable machine" dedicated to ensuring high standards.
15 years ago, anyone could send PC Gamer magazine text messages. We got some weird onesThis article looks back at the early 2010s when PC Gamer magazine allowed readers to send text messages for a fee. It highlights humorous and unusual messages received, contrasting them with modern communication methods. The piece also includes reader reviews submitted via text.- Bethesda likely won’t remaster New Vegas because it doesn’t know how to, Chris Avellone saysFormer Obsidian writer Chris Avellone stated that Bethesda Softworks likely lacks the engineering expertise to properly remaster or remake Fallout: New Vegas. He explained that Obsidian never fully delivered the game's source code to Bethesda, hindering their ability to recreate it. This information casts doubt on rumors of a New Vegas remake, though a new game with similar elements is still possible.
Bethesda showed the Fallout: New Vegas team a "powerpoint about all the things Obsidian did wrong," dev says:…Former Fallout: New Vegas senior designer Chris Avellone revealed that Bethesda presented Obsidian Entertainment with a PowerPoint detailing the game's perceived failures. Avellone expressed that this presentation was demoralizing, despite Obsidian's efforts to keep the Fallout franchise relevant. Bethesda later took the series in-house for Fallout 4 and Fallout 76, while Obsidian moved on to other original IPs.
Fallout: New Vegas dev says it could've been set in New Orleans because 'the vibe was so cool, the flavor was…Former Obsidian creative officer Chris Avellone revealed that Fallout: New Vegas could have been set in New Orleans and that Bethesda may not possess the original source code for the game. Avellone also discussed potential future settings for the Fallout series, including San Francisco, and commented on the Fallout TV show's influence on Fallout 5.
The 10 best first-person RPGs for truly immersive adventuringThis article ranks the 10 best first-person RPGs, highlighting titles that excel in immersive worldbuilding and player agency. Games like Avowed, Cyberpunk 2077, and The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim are praised for their ability to place players directly into fantastical or dystopian worlds, offering immediate action and deep exploration.- Morning Postmortems/RetrospectivesA developer from Obsidian Entertainment, the studio behind Fallout: New Vegas, stated that Bethesda Softworks presented them with a presentation detailing the studio's perceived mistakes. This retrospective occurred after the game's release.