This week’s gaming news includes discussions on the potential future of GTA 6, the affordability of big-budget games, and the evolving landscape of couch co-op. There’s also news on the discontinuation of the Watch Dogs franchise and the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2 console.
If you’re a fan of the Fallout franchise, you’re in luck. Thanks to a recent surge in popularity, there are now several ways to experience the wasteland for cheap.
One of the best deals available is the Fallout PC game bundle from Fanatical. This collection includes all seven mainline Fallout games, as well as the Fallout Classic Collection and all of the post-launch DLC for Fallout 3, New Vegas, and Fallout 4. The retail value of this bundle is $140, but it has been discounted by a whopping 82% to just $25.
If you’re only interested in playing the most modern mainline entry, Fallout 4 is the one to pick. It has an excellent twist in its story, and this $10 GOTY edition includes all of the expansions.
Fallout 76 had an infamously rough launch, but several years later, the live-service game is in a much better place. Thanks to years of tweaks, substantial patches, and lots of additional content, Bethesda’s little slice of post-apocalyptic fun has grown in leaps and bounds since 2018.
The Ghoul in the new Fallout TV show has captured the hearts of viewers with his unconventional good looks. Despite his disfigured face, The Ghoul possesses a charm and charisma that has even cast members admitting his attractiveness. This attraction to ghouls is not new to the Fallout franchise, as fans have long held a fascination with other irradiated characters like Hancock from Fallout 4. Hancock’s complex backstory, smooth-talking nature, and anti-hero persona established a precedent for the appeal of irredeemable yet desirable characters. The Ghoul’s popularity highlights a shift in fandom culture towards embracing flawed and morally ambiguous characters. While fans may still root for redemption, they are also willing to acknowledge the allure of unrepentant bad guys.
Fallout 4 is getting a next-gen update for PS5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC, bringing a host of improvements and new content to the game. The update will be available on November 11th, but you must already own the game to receive it. Here’s everything you need to know about the Fallout 4 next-gen update:
Following the success of Amazon’s Fallout TV show, Fallout 4 has experienced a surge in players. However, the game’s popularity is putting a strain on Nexus Mods, a popular site for downloadable mods. Nexus Mods has warned that the increased traffic could lead to a degraded experience across its website and applications. Despite its renewed popularity, Fallout 4 is considered by many fans to be the weakest entry in the Fallout series. As a result, many players rely on mods to improve their experience, with two of the trending mods on Nexus Mods’ page being inspired by the show.
In the latest edition of the Games Inbox, readers discuss their dream game lineups for the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2, express frustrations over Sony’s lack of communication regarding its multiformat plans, and share their thoughts on the concerning trend of game preservation.
Nexus Mods is experiencing unprecedented traffic surges due to the popularity of the Amazon Prime Fallout series. The site highlights massive spikes in daily mod downloads, particularly for Fallout 4 and Fallout New Vegas. Despite efforts to optimize performance, Nexus Mods acknowledges the limitations of infinite scalability to address short-term traffic surges. However, the surge is seen as a positive sign of the continued vitality of the Fallout modding community.
Bethesda’s recent Fallout 4 update caught developer Folon off guard, resulting in an unforeseen delay for the highly anticipated Fallout London mod. Team Folon’s Dean Carter expressed frustration over the lack of communication from Bethesda, calling the move “unfair” and “hurtful” to the team’s four years of hard work. While the Fallout 4 update brings substantial improvements, Folon had no prior knowledge, forcing them to adjust their development timeline to accommodate the changes.
Bethesda’s recent Fallout 4 update has forced the delay of the highly anticipated Fallout London mod. Team Folon, the developers behind the mod, were left “blindsided” by the update, which was announced without warning. The update has pushed back the release date of Fallout London, which was originally set to launch on April 23, 2024.
Dean Carter, project lead on the Fallout London mod, expressed frustration over Bethesda’s unexpected update for Fallout 4, which delayed the mod’s release. Despite the popularity of the mod and its sizeable following, Folon was not informed about the update and felt blindsided by the move.
