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A Fallout 4 player has shared a clip in which a vehicle swings wildly at their unsuspecting character. Fallout 4 gamers have spotted many different bugs in the game, but this may be one of the strangest car-related ones.

An image has highlighted the similarities between the Fallout 4 and Fallout Amazon Prime series' iterations of the Brotherhood of Steel's Prydwen. The Prydwen is revealed early on in Fallout 4 and the Fallout series, and this side-by-side spotlights the show's accurate depiction.

Fallout 76 has issued another Public Test Server (PTS) update in late April, teasing the changes set to roll out to everyone as part of the Skyline Valley update in June 2024. Identified by version number 0.2.1472.0, this release introduces nearly a dozen improvements and bug fixes, on top of shaking up Fallout 76 Daily Ops.

The next-gen update for Fallout 4 works a bit differently on the Xbox Series X than its official changelog suggests. That's according to Bethesda itself, who just offered a clarification on how the new Fallout 4 update handles frame rate targets on Microsoft's most powerful console to date.

A Fallout 4 fan discovered a silly glitch involving an NPC meeting a rather untimely fate while playing through the game's pre-war introductory sequence. The popular Bethesda RPG is somewhat infamous for being fairly buggy like most of the developer's other games, and although these bugs can be occasionally infuriating, some of them can be pretty funny. The glitch that this particular Fallout 4 player experienced is definitely more so on the humorous side rather than the game-breaking one, and it's quite the sight to behold.

With the launch of Fallout 4’s Next-Gen Update, players have faced several issues, from messed up save files to mods breaking. Recent reviews on Steam are now at 78 percent “Mostly Positive” as more negative reviews continue to pile up. However, there’s another baffling issue on Xbox Series X – even if you opt for Quality Mode (which offers native 4K/30 FPS), it will still run at 60 FPS.

A talented Fallout fan has recreated Lucy’s Vault 33 backpack, as seen in the recent TV adaptation. The Fallout TV series has taken the world by storm, and it hasn’t taken long for fans to recreate items seen in the show in real life.

A Starfield player has discovered a locked pile of dung in the game due to a hilarious glitch. While Starfield was one of Bethesda’s most bug-free releases, it’s still a massive game that is prone to weird glitches, and this bug is certainly among the most hilarious ones a gamer can run into.

A talented Skyrim player has shared their impressive painting of Winterhold, which imagines what the city might have looked like prior to its collapse. Skyrim's Winterhold leaves a lot to be desired when compared to some of the game's other cities, and this version would certainly make it one of the best areas in the game to explore.

A new mod for Starfield is bridging the gap between Bethesda's space-faring RPG and the Star Wars universe by bringing a classic spaceship from the movies to the game. While there are a lot of options for players wanting to build their own ship in Starfield, this mod adds 15 new custom-made parts, which can either be assembled to recreate the classic ship or be incorporated into other ship designs.

A talented Fallout 4 player has recreated Lucy MacLean from the TV adaptation in the game, resulting in one of the most accurate attempts yet. Ella Purnell's Lucy MacLean was one of the series' most highly praised elements, and one gamer has chosen to make her the focus of their Fallout 4 playthrough.

A Skyrim player has stumbled upon an extremely strange glitch in the game, which causes the entire river in Markarth to seemingly disappear. Skyrim has its fair share of bugs, although this is certainly one of the more bizarre visual issues.

A talented Fallout fan has shared their amazing Mr. Handy recreation, using only LEGO pieces. The Mr. Handy robots are a staple of the Fallout series, and this LEGO recreation pays tribute to them in an extremely unique way.

One Fallout 3 player recently had one of the game's most powerful weapons turned against them by one of the biggest bad guys the game has to offer. While mini nukes launched by a Fat Man have enough stopping power to take down almost anything Fallout 3 can throw at a player, one Super Mutant Behemoth managed to somehow avoid nuclear annihilation.

A new report claims Xbox is aware of the hype surrounding theFallout franchise and is looking to expedite development of its next entry. After the release of the Amazon show, fan interest in the Fallout series has seen a significant boost, with player counts skyrocketing on every platform. Bethesda took advantage of this wave of popularity by releasing Fallout 4's free next-gen update on April 25.

Fallout 4 fans are very disappointed with the recently released next-gen update and some of its features, like the lackluster addition of «ultrawide» support. Despite being delayed for a long period of time, the free next-gen patch for Fallout 4 has no shortage of issues on all platforms. What should have been an easy cause for celebration among fans of the 2015 RPG has instead turned into a point of frustration and criticism towards Bethesda's handling of this update within the Fallout community.

The Fallout 4 free next-gen upgrade is now available to PlayStation Plus subscribers, albeit with an odd exclusion. Bethesda rolled out the next-gen update on April 25 for PS5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC, but members of PlayStation Plus who obtained the game through the service found themselves locked out of the update, leading many to purchase Fallout 4 separately to upgrade it to the next-gen version.

A creativeStarfield player has recreated the infamous Borg cube from Star Trek within the game. Since its official release, numerous Starfield players have been crafting their ship designs and sharing them with the community of fans. These designs range from original creations to reimaginings of different shows, characters, and more, showcasing the game's myriad creative possibilities.

A new glitch introduced in Fallout 4 after the release of the next-gen update currently allows gamers to shoot giant exclamation points when using some of the game’s new guns. Despite Bethesda’s promises to improve Fallout 4 with this eagerly awaited update, the patch broke quite a few aspects of the game.

One observant Starfield player has discovered a new Easter egg that pays homage to one of gaming's most popular inside jokes. While the developers at Bethesda Game Studios have included a lot of references, big and small, to remind players that Starfield takes place in a future version of this universe, most of them aren't a direct nod-and-a-wink to the gaming community.

Bethesda’s next-gen update for Fallout 4 has made the experience of playing the game on Steam Deck worse, as it removed the option to change graphics. The next-gen update for Fallout 4 was eagerly expected by many gamers, but its release introduced new problems to multiple platforms.

Xbox users are reporting that the new quality mode in Fallout 4 isn’t working. For years, fans of the post-apocalyptic franchise have been waiting for Bethesda to release Fallout 4’s next-gen update for Xbox Series X/S and PS5. That day finally arrived on April 25, though not without a fair few issues.

Bethesda’s long-awaited Next-Gen Update for Fallout 4 went live yesterday, adding free Creation Club content for all players and native 4K support for Xbox Series X/S and PS5. However, there were several issues, like PlayStation Plus subscribers not getting the update for free. Game Pass subscribers don’t have this issue, of course.

Fallout 4 next-gen update is now available to players on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series S/X. The update brings native game applications for PS5 and current-gen Xbox consoles, alongside better framerates and other improvements and fixes. Bethesda had announced earlier this month that the Fallout 4 update would be free for all players who own the game on current-generation consoles. However, players who redeemed the PS4 version of the game via PlayStation Plus will have to wait to get the PS5 version.

The next-gen update for Fallout 4 has broken the popular F4SE mod on PC. Released on April 25, the update brings performance improvements, additional Creation Club content, and more to Fallout 4 amid heightened interest in the franchise thanks to the recently released Amazon TV series, but clearly doesn't gel well with existing mods.

The long-awaited Fallout 4 next-gen update is out now, but PlayStation Plus subscribers are having trouble playing it. Fallout 4 fans have been waiting years for the popular open world RPG to get a native release on PS5 and Xbox Series X, and luckily, their wish has finally been granted. As of now, Fallout 4 players on all platforms can download the next-gen upgrade completely free of charge.

The Fallout festivities continue. With Amazon Prime’s Fallout show having got off to an impressive start (and a second season already having been grenlit), the Fallout games, too, have been enjoying significant boosts in sales. That’s likely to continue for the foreseeable future, with Fallout 4’s long-awaited Next-Gen Update out now.

Players of The Elder Scrolls Online who were temporarily locked out of their accounts due to server issues will receive compensation in the form of in-game items, developer ZeniMax Online Studios revealed as it outlined how it will deal with the incident. The Bethesda Softworks-published MMORPG recently celebrated its 10th anniversary.

The huge Fallout 4 next-gen update is rolling out now, giving fans a big reason to return to the Wasteland. Fallout fever is at an all-time high, as the Amazon TV series has inspired longtime fans to return to the series and has convinced newcomers to give the post-apocalyptic RPG franchise a shot. Fallout player counts are up across the board, and it's likely Fallout 4 is about to get another significant boost.

Microsoft may have shut down Bethesda France as part of the layoffs announced earlier this year. Multiple people have recently appeared online claiming that Bethesda France was closed, but Microsoft did not confirm these rumors at the time of this report.

Some longtime Fallout: New Vegas players have taken to playing dirty tricks on fans of the streaming television series by trying to trick them into wandering into high-danger areas unprepared. Specifically, they've been goading unsuspecting new Fallout: New Vegas players into venturing into a massive deathclaw den and straight into the line of mortar fire with the false promise of high-level loot and no enemies.

The Fallout series has exploded like a nuclear bomb over the last couple of weeks. Ever since Amazon Prime’s acclaimed eight-episode series premiered on April 10, both the show itself as well as the games it is inspired by have enjoyed roaring success.

A gamer recreated Searchlight, a town found in Obsidian Entertainment's critically acclaimed Fallout: New Vegas, using the Far Cry 5 engine. The 2010 RPG and its sibling, Bethesda Game Studios' Fallout 4, have seen their respective player bases rise following the recent release of the Amazon Prime Video television adaptation.

Fallout games have seen renewed interest since the release of the Fallout TV series on Amazon Prime Video earlier this month. Just as the show has received acclaim and attracted new viewers to the world of Fallout, new and returning players have been flocking to the role-playing games from Bethesda. Now, the studio has confirmed that Fallout titles have received almost five million players in a single day, including one million in Fallout 76 alone.

Fallout 76 has hit another impressive milestone as the game manages to reach 1 million consecutive players in a single day. As the online multiplayer entry in the franchise, Fallout 76 has seen a major uptick in player count, and it's now seemingly reached a fever pitch.

The popular modding platform, Nexus Mods, has faced significant strain on its servers recently due to a surge in demand driven by the popularity of Fallout 4 andFallout: New Vegas. This surge in activity is attributed to the success of the Fallout series on Amazon Prime, along with discounted game sales on platforms like Steam, GOG, and the upcoming launch of Fallout 4 on Epic Games.

One Starfield fan has recently devised a peculiar ship-stealing strategy that requires some precision and cold-bloodedness to execute but is ultimately surprisingly effective, and works with fairly minimal prep work. The newly detailed methodology may help convince some Starfield players to give the idea of space piracy another go.

A talented Fallout fan has shared their amazing Brotherhood of Steel skateboard, which they have hand-carved themselves. The Brotherhood of Steel is one of the main factions throughout the Fallout series, and one player has decided to pay tribute to it in an extremely unique way.

The project lead on the Fallout: London mod voiced the team's feelings of being «blindsided» by Bethesda's announcement of the Fallout 4 next-gen update. The project lead's comments shed light on the challenges faced by the Fallout: London developer team caused by a lack of clear communication with the Fallout 4 developer.

A dedicated Fallout fan has created an awesome mixtape, which celebrates some of the most iconic tunes from across the series' history. Most of the music from the Fallout series comes from the 1940s and '50s, adding to its extremely unique tone.

A talented Fallout 4 fan has created a working version of the Shishkebab in real life, as seen in the game. The Shishkebab from Fallout 4 is a sword that allows players to set their enemies on fire, and now a real-life version of it exists in the hands of one fan of the series.

One dedicated Starfield player has managed to put together an impressive-looking custom ship inspired by the Vault-Tec Corporation. Aside from serving as a showcase of their stellar design skills, the unique Starfield spacecraft has also reminded a number of fans of some long-forgotten Fallout lore.

Fallout games have enjoyed considerable boosts in terms of sales and player numbers over the last week or so, thanks to the success of Amazon Prime’s Fallout series, and that continued over the weekend. Fallout 76, in fact, once again hit a new all-time peak of concurrent players on Steam on Sunday, surpassing its previous record of over 39,000 players (which it set last week), and nearly doubling it to land at 73,368 concurrent players (via SteamDB).

Xbox has confirmed that the problem preventing Fallout 4 players from earning achievements has been fixed ahead of the game's big April 25 update. There is currently a great deal of interest in Fallout 4 and the franchise in general, fueled by the Amazon TV series. The Fallout TV series has exceeded many fans' expectations and has helped lead to a resurgence of interest in the games, especially the newer entries.

A Halo Infinite player with a clear affinity for the power armor in the Fallout franchise has designed a set of suits that would let Spartans fit right into post-apocalyptic America. These five different Halo Infinite armor types draw from different designs that both Brotherhood of Steel and Enclave members make use of throughout the Fallout games.

One Starfield fan has started a discussion by pointing out how weak frag grenades are in the game, and how that makes no scientific sense. The grenades in question have been present in the game since day one, though a recent discovery makes their weakness even more confusing to Starfield fans.

A talented Skyrim speedrunner has broken a three-year-old world record, by going from the start of the game to defeating the Ebony Warrior in under 12 minutes. The Skyrimspeedrunning scene remains alive and well, and this particular category is among the most unique it has to offer.

Recently the entire Fallout series got a huge popularity boost, and Fallout: New Vegas is no exception, as the title currently has hit an all-time peak of 36,633 concurrent players on Steam. This heightened interest coincides with the debut of Amazon's Fallout TV Series earlier this April, which has garnered an overwhelmingly positive reception from audiences and critics alike. This, in turn, has prompted many gamers to revisit their favorite games in the post-apocalyptic franchise, or perhaps experience them for the very first time.

Fallout 76 has hit yet another all-time player record on Steam. Nearly 52,000 Fallout 76 players were online at the same time on April 19, with the game consequently breaking its concurrent Steam player record for the fifth time since the turn of the month.

The Steam version of Ghostwire: Tokyo has removed Denuvo Anti-Tamper. The change rolled out as part of a recent update that spelled the end of Ghostwire: Tokyo's unusual approach to the controversial digital rights management (DRM) tool.

Starfield players are expressing frustration over what they call a «lazy» detail after discovering that three mission NPCs are identical. The detail is annoying Starfield players because of how easy it would have been to fix, and has some lamenting the issues with the game in general.

This will not come as a surprise to anyone, given the widespread acclaim that Amazon Prime’s Fallout series has enjoyed since it premiered in full last week, but the show has now been officially greenlit for a second season.

Bethesda's post-apocalyptic RPG Fallout 4 has found itself back at the top of sales charts in Europe, almost nine years after the game's original release. Fallout 4 has seen a resurgence in popularity thanks to the success of the Fallout TV adaptation.

Bethesda’s Fallout games are continuing to benefit from the ongoing resurgence of interest in all things Fallout, courtesy of Amazon Prime’s recently-released acclaimed adaptation.

NOTE: There are spoilers ahead for Amazon Prime’s Fallout series.

Bethesda Game Studios has promised some significant updated for Starfield in 2024, from “new ways” of travelling to new gameplay features to the launch of its first expansion, Shattered Steel. Thus far, however, more than a quarter of our way into the year, details on those updates have remained scant, even if the space RPG has received a couple of patches.

A fan of The Elder Scrolls 5: Skyrim managed to unlock the game's Platinum trophy on PS5 by killing Nazeem. Unlocking all the achievements and trophies in Bethesda's massive RPG Skyrim is no easy task. It will require significant dedication from anyone that dares to do it, with players having to complete all the major quests and complete a huge variety of additional objectives to get 100% completion.

A Disney Dreamlight Valley player has taken the creative tools given to them and made a Vault worthy of the Fallout universe. The inspired build has impressed fellow fans and arrives during a time of major Fallout hype with the release of the Fallout Prime Video series.

A ton of love is being shown right now for the Fallout franchise. The video game IP was already cherished by so many players worldwide. But now that the franchise has had a successful live-action adaptation, you will find a bigger fan base than ever before. More people are returning to play the games as they await the following season. 

There’s a Fallout fever going around lately thanks to the hit Amazon Prime Video live-action adaptation. Fans have sat in on each episode of the series, diving into this new thrilling take on the harsh wasteland environment. So, while we’re still on the high of this Fallout fandom, a geographer recently took on the challenge of pinpointing where every Fallout vault is located. 

A Fallout 4 player has recently discovered a heartbreaking scene: a cat looking at the skeleton of its possible former owner. The open world of Fallout 4 is filled with captivating moments, and this one evoked a heartbreaking feeling on the gamer who shared it on social media.

There is a ton of love right now for the Fallout franchise. Fans can’t get enough of the IP thanks to the recently successful release of Amazon Prime Video’s Fallout. The series adaptation of the franchise launched last week, and fans could sit through all eight episodes as we watched a vault dweller from Vault 33 Surface to the Wasteland. However, for future releases, fans mainly only had Fallout London to look forward to playing. That’s recently changed. 

Unfortunately, the Fallout 4 Xbox achievements are currently not unlocking for players. The Fallout franchise is enjoying a great deal of hype at the moment, fueled by the success of the Amazon TV series. Thanks to the buzz around the show, many fans are returning to games like Fallout 4 or playing them for the first time.

I’m sure you are fully aware of the recent Fallout TV series. Video game adaptations in both movies and televised series have started to blossom. We’re seeing far fewer lackluster attempts to bring some of these classic video game storylines to new entertainment mediums. Fallout is just one of the recent hits, and now, with its popularity, it has created a surge of players returning to the past game releases. 

From Cyberpunk: Edgerunners to HBO’s The Last of Us, we’ve seen plenty of recent examples of acclaimed game adaptations that have led to tangible, significant boosts in player numbers and sales for the games they’re based on, and another series has now joined that list. Amazon Prime’s Fallout show premiered all eight of its episodes last week, and amidst widespread acclaim, it has also led to several Fallout games enjoying boosted numbers.

Following the highly-anticipated release of the Fallout TV show on Amazon Prime, player numbers across all titles in the series are seeing an uptick. Perhaps the most noteworthy is Fallout 76, which peaked at 39,455 concurrent players on PC via Steam per SteamDB. Its previous peak was 32,982 players nearly four years ago (roughly a month after the title’s launch on Steam).

A Skyrim player online has encountered an extremely strange glitch in-game, which has resulted in them having their life threatened by a slaughterfish. While Skyrim is known to have its share of bugs, this is one of the most bizarre seen so far.

A creative Fallout fan has crafted an amazing set of power armor for their adorable pet cat. Through the years, Bethesda's long-running post-apocalyptic franchise has inspired the art of many fans, and this cat Power Armor would make any feline friend ready for the wastelands of Fallout.

The entirety of the Fallout franchise is currently on sale, having been treated to some major discounts on Steam, Xbox, and PlayStation Store, among other platforms. The newly introduced offers are meant to commemorate the recent debut of Amazon's Fallout television series.

A new mod for Fallout 4 has added Lucy MacLean's Vault-Tec backpack from the TV adaptation to the game. Although the Fallout TV show is extremely new, talented modders have wasted no time adding some of its coolest items to Fallout 4.

Fallout 76 has just hit its all-time concurrent player peak on Steam. This impressive achievement was recorded nearly six years following Fallout 76's polarizing release.

Ahead of Fallout 4's upcoming next-gen update, the highly anticipated mod Fallout: London has confirmed that it is delaying its April 23 release date. The release of any Fallout 4 update has the potential to break mods, and the Fallout: London team is just getting ahead of any issues that may occur.

One skilled fan of The Elder Scrolls 5: Skyrim has shared their incredible artwork after creating a stunning cross-stitch replica of the game’s iconic map. The hard work and dedication put into labors of love such as this only reinforces just how much of an impact The Elder Scrolls 5: Skyrim has had on the gaming community.

A recently released Starfield mod aims to make in-game space exploration much more unpredictable by expanding the RPG with a wide variety of extra content. To that end, the mod adds dozens of new space encounters to Starfield.

Starfield players are calling for a new quality-of-life fix to deal with a minor issue in the game. It's been nearly a month since the game's last update and promised major changes from developer and publisher Bethesda haven't arrived yet, which seems to be why its player community has been taking to Starfield mods to add new features.

Celebrating the release of the Fallout TV series, Bethesda has announced that Fallout 76 will be free for players to try out all week. Kicking things off yesterday, the free week forFallout 76 will go on until April 18, and is available on PC (via Steam), PlayStation and Xbox.

A Starfield player online has managed to take advantage of a strange bug to create a unique structure in an outpost that they were building. While Starfield has plenty of bugs, it's interesting to see a player able to use one to their advantage to create something awesome.

A Starfield player finds themselves in hot water with the local security enforcers for picking up an unassuming cardboard box. Since releasing on PC and Xbox consoles in September 2023, gamers have been exploring the massive Starfielduniverse and sharing little quirks that they find during their adventures.

The entire Fallout series has seen an increase in player counts, after the success of the Amazon TV adaptation. While Fallout games such as New Vegas and 4 have naturally seen a steady increase, even older titles such as Tactics have seen an influx of returning players.