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An avid Fallout 4 fan attempts to recreate the likeness of Breaking Bad's Walter White in-game and ends up with surprisingly good results. Though it may seem like a bad combination at first glance, it turns out the iconic drug dealer from the legendary AMC drama doesn't look all that out of place wearing a vault suit in the post-apocalyptic world of Fallout 4.

A talented Fallout 4player has managed to complete an entire playthrough of the game using only a rolling pin as a weapon. Fallout 4 offers players many ways to complete the game, although it has to be said that this particular gamer has made things much more difficult for themselves.

Fallout fever is at an all-time high thanks to the new Amazon show, so much so that it's bleeding into other games.

Fallout has its fair share of terrifying, monstrous, and downright disturbing enemies for players to come across throughout the series, whether it be the lethal Deathclaws or the humble Bloatfly. However, there are some enemies from the series that have a special place in the hearts of fans due to how incredibly annoying they are to run into across the Wasteland, whether it be due to how dangerous they are, or just how much they creep you out.

throws the Sole Survivor head first into the world of post-apocalyptic Boston, along with all the violence and brutality that comes along with that harsh reality. has never been a franchise that shies away from some of the darker side of morality, allowing decisions to be made to fit any roleplay style. This, of course, means that the Sole Survivor can go full dark side and really indulge their evil urges if they so desire, and there are plenty of evil things to do in.

In the wake of renewed interest in the Fallout series, a fan put together a collage that showcased how the Pip-Boy device changed in its designs over the years. The Fallout fan shared five different versions of the Pip-Boy designs that are most commonly used throughout the series, and other fans commented about which designs were their favorites.

One Fallout 4 player has created a lifelike player character version of Norm, the younger brother of main character Lucy MacLean from the games' Amazon Prime streaming television adaptation. While Fallout 4 and other games in the series have been getting more attention since the release of the television series, Norm hasn't been the character on most players' minds when they're starting up a new run.

A Fallout fan has made some awesome trinkets out of glass, paying tribute to many of the items from the games. The recent surge in interest in Fallout has seen the number of amazing fan creations increase of late.

There's a lot to enjoy in the base version of , but one particular feature that didn't show up until DLC definitely should have been included for free. has always had a somewhat contentious space in the franchise, and a big part of it is a feeling that the game falls into a one step forward, two steps back problem. Enhanced gunplay and settlement building are just a couple of the significant new attractions, but missing roleplaying elements and fewer narrative complexities can be disappointing compared to prior titles.

The universe has begun a pretty significant expansion with the release of the hit TV adaptation released on Prime Video. There are more than 100 vaults located across the U.S., each of them holding a different horrific experiment inside — but longtime fans have pondered about what life outside of the U.S. must look like. Unfortunately, it doesn’t seem as though Bethesda plans to give us any answers.

Yesterday, Viz Media announced the English release of a Magic the Gathering manga series called "Destroy All Humans. They Can't Be Regenerated." The manga’s physical release, due later this fall, will also come with an exclusive Magic card.

What a week it has been, with the sun finally showing its face again after a chilly April for the UK. We’ve still had plenty of time to play games though, and I’ve been continuing to plug away at Fallout 4 and No Rest for the Wicked, as well as taking some time to chill out with Endless Ocean: Luminous which is just a little bit too calm for its own good. Besides that I’ve made a start on Sand Land for our review which will appear after the weekend.

Now that the belated “next-gen” Fallout 4 update has finally arrived (nearly four years into said generation), Bethesda has at last offered up and enhanced way to play on Xbox Series X|S and PlayStation 5. However, the bar was already set fairly high by the excellent Xbox Backward Compatibility programme, of which Fallout 4 was an early beneficiary: thanks to the Xbox One X 4K patch and then the FPS boost, we already had the choice of whether to run in high frame rate or resolution modes (not both) on Xbox Series X and Series S. At least, that’s the idea. Currently it’s a bit broken on Xbox, but we can expect it to run as well as the PlayStation 5 version soon, and the improvements there are welcome.

Fans tickled by Prime Video's series are in luck because the subscription service is offering the first chapter in the modern saga for all its users to play at no extra charge. Following the show's successful premiere on the streaming platform, the entire post-apocalyptic RPG franchise has been reinvigorated as veterans return to their favorite moments and newcomers seek out what inspired the story of Lucy MacLean. While the first two games may not be included in the most recent Amazon Prime Gaming drop, the third installment is actually the perfect place to start.

is seeing a resurgence in popularity thanks to the new TV series set in the franchise available on Amazon Prime. While following the characters both in the show and the games, it's easy to get absorbed in exploring the Wasteland and forget about the Vaults created by Vault-Tec under the pretense that they'd be locations meant to keep people safe from radiation. Of course, the safety they were promised isn't what many Vault Dwellers received.

It’s safe to say the reception of the Fallout 4 next-gen update has been less than ideal for Bethesda.

An official description of Fallout 3 on Steam has caused one fan to question whether the events of the game are actually happening within its world or if they're all part of a simulation within a simulation. While the events of Fallout 3 contain some pretty mind-bending content, this theory makes those events seem even more meta.

The show was a massive success for Amazon and Bethesda, earning rave reviews and setting records on Amazon Prime. It also renewed interest in the Fallout games, which meant a spike in players using mods. Unfortunately, the popular platform Nexus Mods responded to this and other factors by raising its premium subscription fees starting June 17.

If you’re looking for more to do after finishing the game (as much as you can, anyway), you might be wondering when to start Fallout 4 Nuka-World.

Terminal hacking is a significant skill in that gives you access to a wide range of narrative/combat options. Often, accessing the right terminal and choosing the proper commands can help you bypass huge enemy swarms or turn the tide of battle in your favor. If you want to unlock sealed doors, understand life before the War, and access some of the biggest secrets in the game, you'll need to be a good hacker.

Fallout's grip has been extended beyond the gaming world alone for the first time ever thanks to the adaptation of the show on Amazon Prime. Watched by more than 65 million people in its first 16 days, there's no doubt the show has been a big hit. Its success has also been driving more people to the games. If TV and video games aren't enough forms of media to satisfy your Fallout needs, you can now pre-order a special edition vinyl OST which includes the music from the show.

The world of is huge, with plenty of quests to complete and areas to explore throughout the Commonwealth. As big as the base game is, it can be expanded further with DLCs providing extra content and, in some cases, story. From more options for building settlements to new massive areas to explore as part of a new plot, the DLCs have a lot to offer those looking for more post-apocalyptic fun.

Amazon has revealed its slate of free Prime Gaming games for May 2024. This month's freebies available to Amazon Prime subscribers include Fallout 3 and eight other titles.

Following the release of Call of Duty Modern Warfare 3’s Season 3 Reloaded update this week, dataminers have unearthed compelling evidence that the shooter is set for a number of eye-catching collaborations for Season 4.

Lucy's already iconic backpack from Amazon's Fallout adaptation is now up for pre-order at UK retailer Game (thanks VGC), and for just £200, you can proudly proclaim your Vault-Dweller status to the world. The bag, which is a replica of the in-show prop, sports the Vault 33 logo and comes equipped with a thick yellow fleece blanket «to complete the authentic look of the bag as seen in the show”.

Whether exploring the irradiated monuments of Washington D.C. in Fallout 3 or gambling away your last couple of Caps on The Strip in Fallout: New Vegas, the series' North American setting is an essential piece of the puzzle. And while players have previously been given tantalising glimpses of how the rest of Bethesda's bleak world might be faring, studio head Todd Howard says the plan is to keep the series set in the US.

The PS5 version of Fallout 4 should now be available to all PS Plus members no matter how you first claimed the game, as Bethesda has confirmed the edition provided by the now defunct PS Plus Collection will offer the free upgrade. There were some initial issues surrounding PS Plus Extra users gaining access, which were the first to be resolved, and now it won't block those who redeemed the RPG through the PS Plus Collection either.

Skyrim was 2011. Fallout 4 was 2015. Starfield was 2023. Development cycles are growing longer all across the industry, but for Bethesda in particular, it's felt like the company has really struggled to create a consistent pipeline — especially in the last decade or so. This is even more apparent when you factor in projects like The Elder Scrolls 6, which was barely a concept when it was first announced in 2018.

Now Starfield’s May update is out in the wild in beta form on Steam, players are getting to grips with all the new features, including the detailed maps, ship interior customization, and more. But there’s one change that flew under the radar when it was announced but is now picking up plaudits: the ability to toggle the default dialogue camera off.

The full list of Fallout 4 settlements offers over 30 different areas for the sole survivor (you) to set up shop and develop the land in whatever way you like.

Todd Howard says Starfield's criticism is "perfectly understandable" as the RPG is a "different experience" to Bethesda's other games. 

If you’re after some of the best armour and defensive stats in the game, you’ll want to know how to get the Fallout 4 Ballistic Weave armour mod.

Fallout isn't the only show that has the world gripped right now. X-Men '97 has been making waves too, especially after the first part of its three-part finale hit Disney Plus this week. No need to look away if you're not caught up on the animated show, there will be no spoilers discussed here. We're here to discuss the mansion in which the X-Men reside, and how Airbnb has teamed up with Marvel to create a real-life replica you can stay in with up to seven friends.

Throughout the Sole Survivor will come across plenty of character who each will have their own agenda. While some in the Commonwealth might be out for themselves, there are a lot who belong to the various factions who vie for power. As the main questline progresses, the question of which the Sole Survivor should side with in the end will arise, with each faction having its own pros and cons.

Back when the Fallout show first hit our TV screens, you couldn't move online due to the sheer number of New Vegas fans that had made it halfway through the show before announcing that it had somehow disrespected the game by making changes to the lore. Many claimed that it had somehow removed New Vegas from Fallout canon (it didn't) and that Todd Howard was secretly the mastermind behind the change, all in an effort to get back at developer Obsidian Entertainment for making a good Fallout game.

Bethesda has given Starfield fans a first look at what might be its most-anticipated feature yet: land vehicles.

Fallout 5 hasn’t officially been announced yet but, with renewed interest in the postapocalyptic series thanks to the new Amazon-produced Fallout TV show, we’re starting to hear more and more rumors about the new Wasteland adventure.

One Fallout 4 player claims to have spent well over 1,000 hours chasing the game's most rare achievement before finally reaching their goal. With an estimated 20 million copies sold and many more players accessing Fallout 4 through services like Game Pass, only a small percentage of players have pulled off this specific feat.

Even though season one of the Fallout show will be six months old by the time Halloween rolls around, there will almost certainly be a lot of Fallout-themed costumes at parties and possibly even trick or treating this October 31, although I'm not sure the show is suitable for kids. If you are already piecing together a Vault Dweller costume for 2024's spooky season, and you want that costume to be the best it can possibly be, then you may want to pick up Game's new Vault 33 backpack.

Fallout 4’s next-gen update suffered a troubled launch, but it was PC players of Bethesda’s post-apocalyptic role-playing game that endured the most issues. Now, some of the most popular mods for Fallout 4 let players “downgrade” the game to a pre-patch point.

Bethesda has made Fallout 4’s free next-gen update available to those who received the game via PlayStation Plus Collection.

Fallout 76 doesn't currently have cross-platform progression or play, meaning that if you want to swap consoles or team up with friends on Xbox while you're on PlayStation, you can't without losing everything.

Fallout 4 gamers are already recreating some of the characters in Amazon Prime Video's Fallout TV series. The highly acclaimed adaptation of the iconic game franchise has taken the fanbase by storm as a faithful show, with many fans raving about how Fallout gets a lot of things right.

Fallout's popular TV show is full of mysteries that the show doesn't really explain, ranging from who actually dropped the first atomic bomb, to what the heck the Snake Oil Salesman's serum actually is. Another mystery that the Fallout TV show throws up is the location of the Brotherhood of Steel's headquarters, but one fan thinks they may have figured it out.

A Fallout 3 fan has built the iconic location of Megaton in Far Cry 5 Arcade mode. Many Far Cry 5 fans have used the Arcade tools to build unique things, but this may be the most impressive Fallout 3 build from the game mode.

The Fallout 76 Invaders from Beyond event has returned, bringing the alien menace back to Appalachia. The latest iteration of the popular activity arrives just as Fallout 76 is blowing up in popularity across both PC and consoles thanks to Amazon's Fallout TV show.

In a recent interview, Fallout director Todd Howard said that Bethesda plans to «predominately keep» the franchise in the United States and explained his reasoning. Although Howard left the door open for non-US Fallout settings in the future, it seems unlikely given the franchise's established theme.

A Fallout 4 player has built a unique fortune-teller hut for notorious settler Mama Murphy. Settlement building has been a prominent feature of Fallout 4 since its release, and this player has thought of a unique tribute to Mama Murphy.

was the first in the franchise to transition to modern gameplay, and in doing that came with major improvements to its predecessors and . Though the previous games in the franchise are still excellent in their own right, as time went on their flaws became more apparent. Performance and stability became inconsistent and ultimately brought down the arguably generational games. avoided these issues as it aged while continuing the trend of successful games for the franchise.

Amazon's Fallout adaptation has reportedly already been watched by 65 million people, making it the second most-watched season of a show on the platform behind The Rings of Power. It seems a lot of those people are flocking to the games in which the show's world takes place, whether they be returning after years away or trying them for the first time. If you need the games to play them for the first time, or you want to revisit Fallout's world but need to buy the games again, Fanatical has all seven of them for just $24.99.

Minecraft has added tons of new mobs to the game over the years, both friendly and hostile. These include things like friendly cats and birds, to more obscure picks like bees and axolotls. Every animal serves a purpose, however, including the armadillo. These curious little critters are skittish and can't be tamed like a normal pet, but they do provide a very useful resource. If you manage to trap a pair, you will want to breed them to get as much as possible, but what does an armadillo even eat? It took us a while to figure it out, but we'll share the secret with you to breed armadillos.

A Fallout 4 player had their collection of unique picture frames ruined after the game’s recent next-gen update was released. Fallout 4’s recent update was controversial, as it brought improvements to the open-world game, but it also introduced new bugs, broke mods, and created a few issues on some platforms.

Bethesda is now hoping to release new video games at a faster rate than it has in the past, especially with Fallout’s increased popularity. Bethesda is known for its massive RPG franchises like Fallout, The Elder Scrolls, and last year’s mega-hit Starfield. However, these titles can take an incredibly long time to develop, with Starfield suffering from several delays and being in production for nearly eight years before finally hitting stores in September.

PlayStation 5 owners who obtained Fallout 4 via the PS Plus Collection can now finally download the game's next-gen update. The long-awaited Fallout 4 patch initially rolled out on April 25, promptly sowing confusion among some PlayStation users who found themselves unable to access it.

Bethesda Softworks has discussed the possibility of bringing cross-play and cross-progression to Fallout 76. Todd Howard, the senior game director behind the Elder Scrolls and Fallout franchises, has laid out the developer’s plans for these features in not only Fallout 76 but all future Bethesda games.

People are your most important resource in Manor Lords. Without a growing population, you won’t be able to effectively build new structures, staff your buildings, and have people ready to fight any battles.

Bethesda has released the hefty patch for Fallout 76 that removes a ton of bugs but weighs in at around 20 GB on console.

players can exploit a seemingly never-ending part of a story mission to farm fusion cells, along with other items. Fusion cells are a type of ammunition used by laser-based weapons and can be found in specific locations, or on specific enemy types such as Institute synths.

If you’re not happy with your stats and perks in Fallout 4, you’ll be wanting to respec your character.

If the standard difficulty of the game isn’t tricky enough for you, Fallout 4 Survival mode will make your stay in the wasteland all the more gruelling.

Bethesda has confirmed that owners of the PlayStation Plus version of Fallout 4won’t be able to access the new content update.

Microsoft has set the date for its Xbox Games Showcase this June. It’s also teasing a Direct that will immediately follow the showcase, but won’t say what that’s for just yet.

During the lengthy Kinda Funny Gamecast interview mainly focused on Fallout, Bethesda's Todd Howard revealed a big Starfield update coming this week to the Steam beta branch. The first story expansion, Shattered Space, will be released this Fall.

Bethesda's Todd Howard was featured in an hour-long video interview on the latest episode of the Kinda Funny Gamescast and, of course, the Fallout franchise was one of the most prominent topics.

For all long as the Fallout franchise has been around, it has never been set outside of the United States. Of course, its over-the-top, retro-futuristic Americana satirization is a core aspect of what makes Fallout, Fallout, but on new few occasions, large chunks of the series’ fanbase have wondered how locations outside of the US are faring in Fallout’s post-apocalyptic setting, and whether they could fare as suitable settings for a future Fallout game.

Bethesa’s RPGs are typically gargantuan experiences that players end up playing for years and years on end, and while a lot of that is down to their sheer longevity, it can also be attributed to the fact that new instalments in those franchises take an inordinate amount of time to come out. For instance, The Elder Scrolls 6 only entered full production last year, with Skyrim approaching its 13th anniversary. Meanwhile, though the Fallout TV’s show’s success has brought about a sudden uptick in sales and engagement for Bethesda’s Fallout games, the series’ next mainline instalment is several years away, to say the very least.

If you've yet to play Cyberpunk 2077's incredible expansion Phantom Liberty, then we've got some stellar news for those on PC. The DLC is down to just $25.49 for a limited time, a 15% discount from its $29.99 MSRP, and the best price we've seen on the expansion since its launch last year. This is available for PC players who use GOG, which is DRM-free and requires no activation or an online connection to play.

For years Fallout fans have wondered if a video game in the franchise will ever leave the United States for another country. According to Fallout lore, the nuclear war of 2077 upon which the franchise is based was not localized to the U.S., but a global event. And so, the idea of traipsing astound post-apocalyptic London or even Canada has long-been mooted by fans.

Todd Howard says Bethesda is working on getting games into players' hands more quickly.

Baldur's Gate 3 launched last year to widespread acclaim, and you can count Mr. Skyrim, Starfield, and The Elder Scrolls 6 himself to its many admirers.

With all things Fallout now enjoying a significant boost following the breakout success of the Fallout TV show, Fallout 76 is enjoying a significant rise in player numbers. Last week, Bethesda announced that Fallout 76, its most recent mainline Fallout game, saw over one million people play in a single day.

Fallout 4's current-gen update should now be available to anyone who plays the game via PlayStation Plus, regardless of their subscription tier. This comes after the update's initial launch last week, which was inaccessible to those who got the game through the now-defunct PS Plus Collection.

Medieval strategy game Manor Lords has started life at second place on Steam.

After the resounding success of the Fallout TV series on Amazon Prime Video, the video game series on which the show is based has seen renewed interest across all platforms. Fallout 4 and Fallout 76 have become one of the most played games on Steam. Bethesda said last week that Fallout games had attracted close to five million players in a single day. In a new interview, studio director Todd Howard hinted at two unannounced Fallout projects, without detailing what they could be.

Every Fallout game, dating back to the original in 1997, has been set in America. We've gone from New California to the Capital Wasteland to The Commonwealth, but never outside the USA.

Fallout 5 won't start development until after The Elder Scrolls 6 launches, so we're a long way off from the next numbered game in the series, but the Amazon show has ignited a newfound hype in the franchise. So, the question is whether a third party will develop a spin-off akin to Obsidian's New Vegas in the meantime.

The newly-released Fallout TV show has been watched by more than 65 million people to date.

More people are flooding to the Fallout series than ever before, and if you don't want to wait in a queue or experience the lovable jank of the older Fallout games, then Fallout 4 or Fallout 76 is the first port of call. In fact, the latter is currently experiencing its highest ever player base since launch, meaning there are loads more people than usual heading to Appalachia to get their post-TV show Fallout fix.

The Fallout TV adaptation continues to go from strength to strength as Amazon has revealed the series has received 65 million viewers, making it the second most-watched show in the streaming service's history. It's also the most popular series on the platform since The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power debuted in 2022.