[Multi] Fallout New Vegas

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Ganked from IGN PS3

Fallout: New Vegas Announced

A whole new game is on the way.
by Erik Brudvig

US, April 20, 2009 - Bethesda has announced a new entrant into the Fallout franchise, subtitled New Vegas. Details are slim at the moment as Bethesda is remaining tight-lipped, but a few bits of information were provided. The game is being developed by Obsidian Entertainment and is due out sometime in 2010 for Xbox 360, PlayStation 3 and PC. The game is not a direct sequel to Fallout 3, though it is an RPG and Bethesda has said that you can expect the "same type of game," despite the fact that a different developer is working on it.

Bethesda did not go into specifics on gameplay or what engine would be used, but a spokesperson did mention that you can "make educated guesses" on those matters. While we're in the guessing mood, we're guessing the game will be set in a post-apocalyptic Las Vegas. IGN has been told we can expect a full reveal when Obsidian is ready to show it.

Obsidian Entertainment was founded by members of Interplay's Black Isle Studio -- the group that worked on the original Fallout games -- after it was disbanded. Bethesda has said it approached Obsidian regarding this project and an agreement was quickly reached.

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Fallout New Vegas teaser trailer is now out.

au.ps3.ign.com/dor/objects/14341977/fallout-new-vegas/videos/falloutnewvegas_trl_teaser_020410.html

Does not tell you a lot about the game except that New Vegas seems to be a thriving city!

Much anticipation for this one

Released this Fall (US time no doubt!)

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In the latest issue of Game Informer there are a few new details regarding the next installment of the Fallout series. We've already written an extensive preview of New Vegas, but when a title is this big there's plenty of information waiting to be revealed.

First, we've learned a bit about why New Vegas was left slightly better off than the rest of the war-torn country. A mysterious genius named Mr. House used his mastery of probability and statistics to ensure its safety during the Great War. Now he runs the strip from a secluded tower where he rode out the past few hundred years in stasis.

Once you reach downtown New Vegas there are a host of casinos where players can try their hand at slots, blackjack, and roulette. So far Bethesda has revealed six casinos including Lucky 38, The Strip, Gomorrah, Vault 21, The Ultra-Luxe, and The Tops. Each of these locations has their own house rules, so you'll get a different gambling experience depending on where you play. There are also three different currencies to match the warring factions in the game so along with bottlecaps you'll be trading between coin and NCR dollars when you hit the casinos.

In addition to the table games, the article teased another type of gambling that wasn't being discussed just yet. We don't know what it is, but considering the Fallout Universe there's a good chance it'll be violent and depraved.

Finally, the article also teased a new dialogue option that opens up especially for characters with below-average intelligence. These "dumb" responses don't always have a negative outcome and can even be beneficial.

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Some intriguing stuff here especially the 'companion command menu'.

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Realy looking forward to this, though by the looks of the graphics, my poor ol' card will prolly crap itself trying to run it "sigh"

I love the 'companion command menu' idea too

Oh yeah, have a look at this...Can you say "Vault Tec"

www.terravivos.com/

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I am fairly sure your computer will be able to run this as Bethesda sdtated early on that it will run on the same engine as the original Fallout 3. At most you may need to upgrade your GFX card.

I wonder how many companions you will be allowed to have?
at least one obviously but hopefully upto 3.

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May 16, 2010 19:20:08 GMT 9.5 @ash said:

I wonder how many companions you will be allowed to have?
at least one obviously but hopefully upto 3.

Hmmm, I had two, and I found em' to ba a pair of "Kill stealin' " so n' so's...

Mind you, once I'd reached the level cap, they were great for havesting loot... Npc's do all the killin', I do all the lootin', they do all the carryin' ;D