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Fallout lead Tim Cain argues games industry crisis hasn't reached the level of the 1983 crash: 'I don't…
Veteran developer Tim Cain argues that the current video game industry crisis, marked by layoffs and studio closures, does not yet match the severity of the 1983 crash. While acknowledging the current situation is dire for many, Cain believes the '80s collapse was more devastating, leading to a complete collapse of the US console market and the loss of a generation of developers.
Saturday Postmortems/Retrospectives
Fallout's original creator revealed that the game could have featured a character who hated snoring and believed in UFOs if Black Isle Studios had retained the original licensed role-playing system. This retrospective explores the potential design choices that were not implemented.
Fallout's creator reveals you could have played as a snoring cow hater who believes in UFOs, had Black Isle stuck with its original licensed roleplaying system
The original Fallout game was initially developed using the GURPS licensed roleplaying system before switching to SPECIAL in early 1997 due to concerns over violence. GURPS featured a simpler stat system but a complex array of advantages, disadvantages, and quirks, some of which included unique character traits like 'believes in UFOs' or 'hates cows'.
The original GURPS Fallout campaign predating the entire franchise still exists thanks to a handwritten note just found…
Franchise co-creator Tim Cain has unearthed handwritten notes detailing the GURPS version of Fallout, which predates the final game's SPECIAL ruleset. These notes reveal a comprehensive list of advantages, disadvantages, quirks, and skills that were developed before a licensing deal shifted the project. Cain shared these lost design documents in a YouTube video, offering a rare glimpse into the early development of the iconic RPG.
Dispatch’s hero Aaron Paul joins Fallout Season 3 as Prime Video’s wasteland gets another big name
Actor 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.
Fallout TV show season three casts Breaking Bad's Aaron Paul, so of course everyone wants him to play a scientist
Aaron Paul has joined the cast of Amazon's Fallout television series for its third season, alongside returning actors Ella Purnell and Walton Goggins. While his role is currently undisclosed, fans are hoping Paul, known for his role in Breaking Bad, will play a scientist. Filming for the new season is expected to begin soon, with Bethesda's Todd Howard confirming the script is already in development.
Aaron Paul will join the cast of Fallout Season 3
Aaron Paul has been cast in the upcoming third season of the Amazon Prime Video television series Fallout. The show is anticipated to premiere in mid-to-late 2027.
Amazon’s Fallout TV Show Adds Aaron Paul in Season 3
Aaron Paul is set to join the cast of Amazon's Fallout TV show for its third season, with details about his character yet to be revealed. Annabel O'Hagan and Dave Register will also become series regulars. Actor Aaron Moten suggested the show could run for five to six seasons.
Game Crossovers and Collaborations
Actor Aaron Paul has been cast in a mystery role for the third season of the Fallout television series. Further details about his character are expected to be revealed at a later date.
Fallout Season 3 Will See Aaron Paul Join The Amazon Prime Live Action Adaptation | Console Creatures
Aaron Paul is set to join the third season of Amazon Prime Video's live-action Fallout adaptation. Annabel O’Hagan and Dave Register have also been promoted to series regulars. The Fallout franchise, which began in the late 90s and saw a resurgence with Bethesda's Fallout 3, was adapted into a successful Amazon Prime series that premiered in 2024.
16 years after attending a Fallout: New Vegas launch event, Aaron Paul gets cast in Fallout Season 3
Actor 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.
Fallout season 3 adds Breaking Bad star Aaron Paul in reunion with Westworld producers
Aaron Paul, known for his role in Breaking Bad, has joined the cast of Fallout season 3 in an undisclosed role. This casting reunites him with Westworld producers Jonathan Nolan and Lisa Joy. Annabel O’Hagan and Dave Register have been promoted to series regulars.
Aaron Paul Joins Fallout Season 3, But We Don't Know Who He's Playing
Actor 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.
Quoteworthy
Fallout co-creator Tim Cain once proposed a first-person time-travel RPG concept. In this game, players would have the ability to assassinate historical figures and create paradoxes.
Fallout co-creator Tim Cain once proposed a first-person time-travel RPG where you could assassinate historical figures…
Fallout co-creator Tim Cain discussed 'Time Walker,' a first-person RPG concept he drafted at Troika Games in 2001. The ambitious proposal involved a 'temporal agent' traveling through time to assassinate historical figures and prevent reality from unraveling, with gameplay mechanics that would become easier as the timeline destabilized. The game was also envisioned for the Xbox with online multiplayer and an open-ended skill tree.
Fallout 1 and The Elder Scrolls 3: Morrowind now run on Fallout 4's Pip-Boy and computer terminals, thanks to a modder
A modder has successfully integrated the original Fallout and The Elder Scrolls 3: Morrowind into Fallout 4, allowing them to be played on the latter's Pip-Boy and computer terminals. The Morrowind mod, utilizing a custom build of OpenMW, is currently available on GitHub, with the Fallout version still in development. This achievement showcases the potential for running older games within modern titles through extensive modding.
Fallout Co-Creator Thinks Gamers Are Letting Influencers Tell Them What to Think
Fallout co-creator Tim Cain believes many gamers rely on influencers to dictate their opinions rather than forming their own. He observes a shift from descriptive reviews to prescriptive judgments, where viewers adopt the influencer's viewpoint wholesale. While acknowledging the benefit of finding like-minded individuals, Cain expresses concern over this trend's potential influence on creative endeavors within the industry.
Fallout co-creator says players nowadays are 'handed an opinion from the online channel they’re watching' — 'They find someone they just like, and then that person’s opinion becomes their opinion'
Fallout co-creator Timothy Cain expresses concern that many players now adopt opinions from online influencers rather than forming their own. He notes that game design is increasingly influenced by the desire to create shareable moments for streamers and influencers. Cain fears this trend could lead to more tightly controlled gaming bubbles or a future generation that rejects such labeling.
Legendary Video Game Concert "Heroes" And Composer Akira Akira Yamaoko Arriving To Toronto This
The "Heroes: A Video Game Symphony" concert is coming to Toronto on September 17, featuring music from various iconic video games and special guest composer Akira Yamaoka, known for his work on Silent Hill. The orchestral experience aims to take the audience on a hero's journey through music and accompanying visuals.
Fallout Co-Creator Says Some Players Watch Influencers So They Can Be Told What to Think About Games
Fallout co-creator Tim Cain expressed concern that some players rely on game influencers to dictate their opinions on games. He fears this trend discourages independent thought and critical engagement with gaming content.