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Microsoft shocked its fans earlier this week with the closure of Tango Gameworks, Arkane Austin, and Mighty Dog Games. Now, we’ve learned more about what these studios were working on.

Players have decided to attack Microsoft Gaming CEO Phil Spencer and his personal camp in Fallout 76. A new social media post went viral recently, revealing that longtime Microsoft executive Phil Spencer was hit by a nuke in Fallout 76.

Editor's Note: This review takes a fresh look at Fallout 76, replacing our previous review from 2018 . You can read more about our review policies and philosophy here .

A Fallout 76 player may have found a rather creative way to show their disapproval for Xbox closing down Tango Gameworks and Arkane Austin.

Xbox closed down four studios this week, including The Evil Within developer Tango Gameworks and Dishonored developer Arkane Austin. The backlash has been overwhelming, and Matt Booty only added fuel to the fire yesterday when he said that the company needs "smaller games that give us prestige and awards", perfectly describing Tango's recently released Hi-Fi Rush.

Fallout 76 players appear to be loving the new romanceable Assaultron that was recently added to the game. Called Adelaide, this sassy robot was introduced as part of Fallout 76 Season 16, Duel with the Devil.

Fallout fans have widely praised the television show on Amazon Prime, and one Fallout 4 player in particular has chosen to recreate Norm MacLean as the Sole Survivor. Though the show sparked some initial controversy in the Fallout community due to a misunderstanding about how it fits into the timeline after Fallout: New Vegas, it has ultimately been embraced by a majority of fans – and perhaps most importantly – it brought a lot of new players to Fallout 4, Fallout 76, and even the older titles.

arguably has the best Vault Suits in the entire franchise but players wanting to look a little more like the Dwellers of Vault 33 are in luck because a new mod adds an authentic recreation of their outfits. Adventuring across the Appalachian Wasteland is no easy feat so it's helpful to have a good set of armor covering one's back in the event that the Scorched or a Feral Ghoul leaps out of nowhere. While the Vault Suit may not be the most effective shield against enemies, it's undeniably a stylish post-apocalyptic outfit,

A Fallout 3 player recently noted that in the Japanese version of the game, the Cannibal perk is renamed «Mystic Power» and features a distinct description. This discovery has sparked discussions within theFallout 3 community, resulting in various explanations being put forward.

After the success of the Fallout TV series, many of us are jumping back into the glorious atompunk wasteland of the fourth game in the series.

A Fallout 4 player has created an enormous junk-themed town within the game. Fallout 4 has had a huge increase in players recently, thanks in part to the renewed interest from the Fallout TV show on Amazon Prime. Fans have been getting involved in almost every Fallout title, from the original games to the more recent Fallout 76.

In the Fallout TV series, it's revealed that Vault-Tec is willing, and even planning, to drop the bombs themselves as they have invested everything in the apocalypse. It has to happen or they will collapse, so they invite some of the biggest corporations in America to a shadowy meeting where they discuss how to bring about the apocalypse from which they will all rise as unstoppable monopolies.

A new Fallout 4 player ended up becoming the unfortunate victim of a flying car. The odd moment will certainly be a memorable one for the Fallout 4 player, but also continues to add to the list of odd moments in the Bethesda title.

One detail in Sanctuary Hills may point to a dark theory surrounding Vault-Tec while taking inspiration from a real-life location. Sanctuary Hills is the location players are first introduced to in a sequence set in the year that the bombs fell in 2077, being the home of the Sole Survivor and their families.

Xbox Game Studios head Matt Booty has announced the shutdown of Arkane Austin and Tango Gameworks amidst huge cuts at Bethesda.

The madness of Fallout 4 is undoubtedly one of its biggest appeals. As you traverse a post-apocalyptic wasteland in search of your child, sometimes it's good to let off some steam, courtesy of some of the game's best weapons.

The Fallout TV series is getting rave reviews from critics and love from fans of the franchise and newcomers alike.

One of the most popular new mods for the classic RPG Fallout: New Vegas is leaving its mark on virtually every gun in the game. The mod makes comprehensive tweaks to the weapon animations for almost all the Fallout: New Vegas guns, drawing attention from fans looking to inject some new life into the old game.

Manor Lords launched for PC players late last month, and it only took about a week for modders to add Shrek as a playable character.

Bethesda fans should be excited to learn that QuakeCon is returning this summer from August 8 to 11 at the Gaylord Texan Resort & Convention Center in Grapevine, Texas. Bethesda made the announcement on its webpage, promising an array of thrilling activities for gaming enthusiasts.

Fallout 4's big next-gen update dropped a couple of weeks ago, and in true Bethesda fashion it was a bit of a disaster. While some couldn't access the update if they owned Fallout 4 via PlayStation Plus, it was PC players who ended up drawing the short straw, as all the update really did was break most existing mods for the title and implement a horribly stretched out widescreen feature, adding very little in the way of actual improvements.

Brahmin in are descendants of domestic cows that survived the Great War, evolving significant mutations that have dramatically changed their traditional appearance. These two-headed creatures are essential to survival, providing meat, milk, and hide, and serving as pack animals for traders and settlers.In Appalachia, Brahmin are similar to those found in other wastelands but are somewhat rarer.

and represent fairly different implementations of Bethesda's open-world formula, but when it comes to their shortcomings, they both end up falling into the same trap. There's always a certain level of familiarity to Bethesda RPGs, from the strong points like worlds full of varied possibilities, to the weaker elements like outdated engine design. Not everything has stayed the same over the years, however, and the newer ideas in and are exactly why they don't measure up to the best qualities of Bethesda's most memorable games.

Despite the series insisting that the Great War was a global, thermonuclear event, the franchise has only visited several locations in the United States, even in its outing as an Amazon Prime Video series. It isn't as though other locations don't exist in a similar vein to the post-apocalyptic ruins of America, since there are characters from other countries, like Zao from With the mod in the news, it brings attention to other international locations which the post-nuclear survival series could take place in.

A talented gamer has created an amazing Fallout-themed PC case, including many items that fans of the series will definitely recognize. Playing with this Fallout-themed PC case would be the perfect way to jump back into the games, which are seeing a surge in popularity of late.

A gamer discovers a unique-looking Fallout-themed bus stop designed around Amazon's recently releasedlive-action adaptation of the beloved video game franchise. The use of impressive marketing strategies like these goes to show just how much money Amazon pumped into promoting the Fallout TV show worldwide.

A Fallout 4 player has shared a clip of their character defeating two Yao Guai while unarmed. There are many ways to defeat the Fallout 4 bestiary, and the Yao Guai is a hurdle that unarmed players eventually have to overcome.

AFallout 4 player shares a clip in which Cait floats up to them as if she's swimming through the air. There are many Fallout 4 companions to choose from, and Cait has become a favorite with some players, but this may be the most bizarre thing that she's done.

Despite being back-to-back entries in the series, and offer wildly different experiences. Especially with the advent of the streaming series, many first-time players may weigh the pros and cons of these two entries. Each one has its positives and negatives, and both provide a quality gameplay experience that will leave new players wanting more. Either is a great way to start the series, so choosing which one to play first may boil down to personal preference and what players are looking for in an RPG.

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.