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Skyy God · 02:40 PM

Releases tomorrow (10/19). Here's an early review/preview.

Ok OK – I’ve been asked for some thoughts on the game so far. Here we go.

I’m still very early into the game (only about 12hrs – I’ve accomplished NOTHING!) but I’m back in Wasteland bliss. The enviroments still look as bleak, gritty and dirty as always (especially taking place in the Mojave Desert) yet still beautiful. I really don’t want to say too much to anyone but I will say that as of this moment, the player assumes the role of a Courier who gets shot and left for dead for one reason or another and you set out to find out who shot you and why.

For anyone wondering if this game is as big as Fallout 3, I can say with 100% certainty that it is…maybe even bigger. The gameplay is exactly the way it was before with some tweaks. One major change is the ability to play through “Hardcore Mode” which is offered once the user creates the player. Hardcore mode is crazy. Now Ammo carries weight, your player must stay hydrated, fed and rested otherwise, he/she will die or suffer serious consequences. I opted to play normally for my first kick at the can.

Another interesting change is the use of factions. Scattered throughout the Mojave Wasteland are factions of people whe the player can align themselves with or against. This will seriously impact where you can and can’t go without fear for retribution by said faction as well as the options and quests that open or close on you. Further to that, each faction has their own uniquie look and clothing style.

This also affects how different factions react to your pressence. So now with this knowledge, you’ll have to really pick and choose your fights and what armor/outfits you keep handy because they do carry weight as any armor will.

There are even a slew of different creatures and enemies to encounter and fight in the wastelands though I’m sure I haven’t seen all of them yet.

All in all Obsidian and Bethesda have done an amazing job. This is a sequel truely worthy of the Fallout brand. Expect a full review sometime on Tuesday. With only 2 more days to wait, I’m sure some of you are losing sleep with anticipation but rest well – You’ll need it for the long hours you’re sure to spend on this title.

http://feedyourconsole.com/2010/10/f...t-impressions/

Skyy God · 06-07-2010, 01:18 PM

New preview. Hate to say it, but the graphics aren't really aging well.

http://kotaku.com/5556044/see-fallou...egas-in-action

**Buck** · 06-07-2010, 01:35 PM

Good thing this game isn't about the graphics.

Stanley Nickels · 06-07-2010, 01:48 PM

If you haven't played Fallout or Fallout 2, do so immediately.

The games aren't "aged" because they were always so different from all the other games. While most were playing Duke Nukem and Command and Conquer (FPS and strategy games), Fallout was unabashedly turn-based and focused strongly on humor and nuances. Simply put, Fallout and Fallout 2 are still immensely playable, and will remain so, because it was never about the graphics for them.

Hammock Parties · 06-07-2010, 02:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pittsie

New preview. Hate to say it, but the graphics aren't really aging well.

http://kotaku.com/5556044/see-fallou...egas-in-action

Who cares? The graphics are fine. The wasteland looks awesome.

Pants · 06-07-2010, 03:49 PM

more liek FAILout amirite?

Skyy God · 06-12-2010, 11:50 PM

Combat looks way better, similar to the jump between ME1 and 2.

**Buck** · 06-13-2010, 12:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pittsie

Combat looks way better, similar to the jump between ME1 and 2.

That looks incredibly badass.

Hammock Parties · 06-13-2010, 12:13 AM

Whoever designs the Fallout trailers is a ****ing genius.

Skyy God · 08-16-2010, 10:44 AM

Preview of the "first 30 minutes" of the game.

http://kotaku.com/5610615/my-first-3...lout-new-vegas

**Fire Me Boy!** · 09-25-2010, 06:40 PM

I saw this available for pre-order.... WOOOO!!!!

Hammock Parties · 09-25-2010, 06:49 PM

Quote:

There are about 2200 speaking characters to encounter in this game, the producer said, and all but one of them can be killed — and will stay dead — if you choose to be such a brute.

Excellent.

**Buck** · 09-25-2010, 07:14 PM

So there is only one kid in the entire game?

Wallcrawler · 09-26-2010, 01:18 AM

The little lamplight kids in FO3 were annoying as shit anyway. They didnt really serve any purpose either, other than being annoying as shit.

That whole entire segment of the storyline in dealing with the lamplighters was the low point of the game for me. You either have to waste a perk slot so the kids will help you advance the story, or you have to keep reloading until you pass these ridiculous speech checks to get the items you need from them.

It also wasnt believable that a colony of children could even begin to think about surviving in a world like that, so it drew attention to itself in a bad way.

**Fire Me Boy!** · 10-16-2010, 06:00 AM

New Vegas comes out on Tuesday.... I may have to load a quick character in F3 today to get sufficiently geared up!

w00t!!!

Fairplay · 10-16-2010, 10:42 AM

Here is a video of a few different Factions you could join.

Ceasar's Legion, the New California Republic , Las Vegas ruler Mr. House, or align yourself with smaller groups like the Kings. Or don't join a group and take them all on.

02-04-2010, 02:52 PM
Skyy God 11-5, baby Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Livin the dream Casino cash: $2191557	Fallout: New Vegas Releases tomorrow (10/19). Here's an early review/preview. Ok OK – I’ve been asked for some thoughts on the game so far. Here we go. I’m still very early into the game (only about 12hrs – I’ve accomplished NOTHING!) but I’m back in Wasteland bliss. The enviroments still look as bleak, gritty and dirty as always (especially taking place in the Mojave Desert) yet still beautiful. I really don’t want to say too much to anyone but I will say that as of this moment, the player assumes the role of a Courier who gets shot and left for dead for one reason or another and you set out to find out who shot you and why. For anyone wondering if this game is as big as Fallout 3, I can say with 100% certainty that it is…maybe even bigger. The gameplay is exactly the way it was before with some tweaks. One major change is the ability to play through “Hardcore Mode” which is offered once the user creates the player. Hardcore mode is crazy. Now Ammo carries weight, your player must stay hydrated, fed and rested otherwise, he/she will die or suffer serious consequences. I opted to play normally for my first kick at the can. Another interesting change is the use of factions. Scattered throughout the Mojave Wasteland are factions of people whe the player can align themselves with or against. This will seriously impact where you can and can’t go without fear for retribution by said faction as well as the options and quests that open or close on you. Further to that, each faction has their own uniquie look and clothing style. This also affects how different factions react to your pressence. So now with this knowledge, you’ll have to really pick and choose your fights and what armor/outfits you keep handy because they do carry weight as any armor will. There are even a slew of different creatures and enemies to encounter and fight in the wastelands though I’m sure I haven’t seen all of them yet. All in all Obsidian and Bethesda have done an amazing job. This is a sequel truely worthy of the Fallout brand. Expect a full review sometime on Tuesday. With only 2 more days to wait, I’m sure some of you are losing sleep with anticipation but rest well – You’ll need it for the long hours you’re sure to spend on this title. http://feedyourconsole.com/2010/10/f...t-impressions/ Last edited by Skyy God; 10-18-2010 at 02:40 PM..
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06-07-2010, 01:18 PM	#16
Skyy God 11-5, baby Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Livin the dream Casino cash: $2191557	New preview. Hate to say it, but the graphics aren't really aging well. http://kotaku.com/5556044/see-fallou...egas-in-action
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06-07-2010, 01:35 PM	#17
Buck Take a Chill Pill Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: South Carolina Casino cash: $8329900	Good thing this game isn't about the graphics.
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06-07-2010, 01:48 PM	#18
Stanley Nickels [null] Join Date: Sep 2008 Casino cash: $3260893	If you haven't played Fallout or Fallout 2, do so immediately. The games aren't "aged" because they were always so different from all the other games. While most were playing Duke Nukem and Command and Conquer (FPS and strategy games), Fallout was unabashedly turn-based and focused strongly on humor and nuances. Simply put, Fallout and Fallout 2 are still immensely playable, and will remain so, because it was never about the graphics for them. __________________ Bacon-wrapped shrimp: My first-favorite food wrapped around my third-favorite food. I'd go to a banquet in honor of those Somali pirates if they served bacon-wrapped shrimp.
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06-12-2010, 11:50 PM	#21
Skyy God 11-5, baby Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Livin the dream Casino cash: $2191557	Combat looks way better, similar to the jump between ME1 and 2.
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06-13-2010, 12:13 AM	#23
Hammock Parties I'll be back. Join Date: Nov 2002 Casino cash: $4800478	Whoever designs the Fallout trailers is a ****ing genius. __________________ Chiefs game films
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08-16-2010, 10:44 AM	#24
Skyy God 11-5, baby Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Livin the dream Casino cash: $2191557	Preview of the "first 30 minutes" of the game. http://kotaku.com/5610615/my-first-3...lout-new-vegas
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09-25-2010, 06:40 PM	#25
Fire Me Boy! Cast Iron Jedi Join Date: Nov 2004 Casino cash: $9999900 VARSITY	I saw this available for pre-order.... WOOOO!!!!
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09-25-2010, 07:14 PM	#27
Buck Take a Chill Pill Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: South Carolina Casino cash: $8329900	So there is only one kid in the entire game?
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09-26-2010, 01:18 AM	#28
Wallcrawler How tall is this thing? Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Ground 0 for enema of US. Casino cash: $4292912	The little lamplight kids in FO3 were annoying as shit anyway. They didnt really serve any purpose either, other than being annoying as shit. That whole entire segment of the storyline in dealing with the lamplighters was the low point of the game for me. You either have to waste a perk slot so the kids will help you advance the story, or you have to keep reloading until you pass these ridiculous speech checks to get the items you need from them. It also wasnt believable that a colony of children could even begin to think about surviving in a world like that, so it drew attention to itself in a bad way. __________________ She did not open her eyes this morning. I don't know what else to say.
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10-16-2010, 06:00 AM	#29
Fire Me Boy! Cast Iron Jedi Join Date: Nov 2004 Casino cash: $9999900 VARSITY	New Vegas comes out on Tuesday.... I may have to load a quick character in F3 today to get sufficiently geared up! w00t!!!
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10-16-2010, 10:42 AM	#30
Fairplay A certain set of skills Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: texas Casino cash: $10026683 VARSITY	Here is a video of a few different Factions you could join. Ceasar's Legion, the New California Republic , Las Vegas ruler Mr. House, or align yourself with smaller groups like the Kings. Or don't join a group and take them all on.
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