funcroc Posted April 20, 2009 Share Posted April 20, 2009 (edited) http://www.vg247.com/2009/04/20/rumour-fal...nced-in-london/ http://www.gamasutra.com/php-bin/news_index.php?story=23276 http://www.shacknews.com/onearticle.x/58229 http://www.videogamer.com/news/new_fallout..._announced.html Fallout: New Vegas being developed in conjunction with Obsidian. Bethesda has this afternoon announced a brand new Fallout game, called Fallout: New Vegas, planned for release in 2010 for the Xbox 360, PS3 and PC. Speaking at an even in London, Bethesda's Pete Hines confirmed the game is not a sequel to Fallout 3, describing is as "simply another Fallout game in the universe". The game is being made in conjunction with Obsidian, maker of classic RPG Neverwinter Knights 2 and the upcoming Alpha Protocol. A number of people who worked on the original Fallout games are now at Obsidian, including current CEO Feargus Urquhart, previously of Black Isle Studios. Hines said at the event: "We're working on another Fallout game with Obsidian Entertainment. You may know that there are guys at that company who worked on the original Fallout games, and we have been working on a new Fallout game with them. It's called Fallout: New Vegas, it's scheduled for 360, PS3 and PC at the end of next year, and that is just about all we're going to say about it for now. "It is not the sequel to Fallout 3. It is simply another Fallout game in the universe. It has no impact whatsoever on what Todd Howard and his guys are working on. This was just a great opportunity, we thought, to work with some guys who know Fallout. Fergus and those guys were there in the early days of Fallout. A cool opportunity to do something unique with those guys, and something we've really been enjoying working with them on. "We'll be doing the full reveal when they're ready to show what they've been up to, but that's not quite yet., Perhaps some time later this year." While Hines was careful not to reveal any details on the game, he did say that it will be "the same sort of experience", and, when asked about the game engine that will be used, responded: "We'll get into all the specifics on what exactly we're doing a bit down the road, but you can make your own educated guesses on this." Speculating, there was a major settlement in Fallout 2 called New Reno, which was based on the real world place. It was a town dominated by four gangster families. Calling the new Fallout game New Vegas suggests it might be something along those lines. We'll have more as soon as we get it. Edited April 20, 2009 by funcroc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mkreku Posted April 20, 2009 Share Posted April 20, 2009 (edited) Holy crap, just read about it on Eurogamer! Now THIS is good new! Edit: Might as well include the link since I mentioned it: http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/fallout-new-vegas-unveiled Edited April 20, 2009 by mkreku Swedes, go to: Spel2, for the latest game reviews in swedish! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pidesco Posted April 20, 2009 Share Posted April 20, 2009 WTF "My hovercraft is full of eels!" - Hungarian touristI am Dan Quayle of the Romans.I want to tattoo a map of the Netherlands on my nether lands.Heja Sverige!!Everyone should cuffawkle more.The wrench is your friend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
funcroc Posted April 20, 2009 Author Share Posted April 20, 2009 Obsidian devs, What engine is the game using? Fallout 3 engine or Onyx engine? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Llyranor Posted April 20, 2009 Share Posted April 20, 2009 If Aliens is canned, does JE get to work on this? At least Fallout will now mean it would sell. I guess. (Approved by Fio, so feel free to use it) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kelverin Posted April 20, 2009 Share Posted April 20, 2009 **** YES!!!!! Great news J1 Visa Southern California Cleaning Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enoch Posted April 20, 2009 Share Posted April 20, 2009 Kewl. Seems like a quick development cycle. Does this mean that they're using Bethesda's engine/assets/etc.? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kaftan Barlast Posted April 20, 2009 Share Posted April 20, 2009 WEWOHOOOOOOOOOO!!!!! DISCLAIMER: Do not take what I write seriously unless it is clearly and in no uncertain terms, declared by me to be meant in a serious and non-humoristic manner. If there is no clear indication, asume the post is written in jest. This notification is meant very seriously and its purpouse is to avoid misunderstandings and the consequences thereof. Furthermore; I can not be held accountable for anything I write on these forums since the idea of taking serious responsability for my unserious actions, is an oxymoron in itself. Important: as the following sentence contains many naughty words I warn you not to read it under any circumstances; botty, knickers, wee, erogenous zone, psychiatrist, clitoris, stockings, bosom, poetry reading, dentist, fellatio and the department of agriculture. "I suppose outright stupidity and complete lack of taste could also be considered points of view. " Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mkreku Posted April 20, 2009 Share Posted April 20, 2009 Well, since they're already showing it later this year, it means the engine is done (third party or their own in-house developed engine from another project?). Would it be possible to show it off this year if they had to start making art assets now? I wonder how long they've been working on this already? I would definitely not mind if they used the Fallout 3 (Genome?) engine. It ran silky smooth on my computer and aside from occasional crashes, seems stable enough (with regards to physics, falling through the terrain, general feel etc.). Still GREAT news! The world can never have enough post-apocalyptic games :D I can imagine getting to do an a-bombed Las Vegas must be a playground for the artists. So much inspiration! Seems very generous and brave of Bethesda to invite Obsidian to the Fallout party. I mean, they face a very real risk of being one-upped in their on franchise now! Swedes, go to: Spel2, for the latest game reviews in swedish! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morgoth Posted April 20, 2009 Share Posted April 20, 2009 Wow, that's awesome news! Rain makes everything better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pop Posted April 20, 2009 Share Posted April 20, 2009 Can I just say HOLY ****ING **** GODDAM Join me, and we shall make Production Beards a reality! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enoch Posted April 20, 2009 Share Posted April 20, 2009 Some additional thoughts: We know that it's not going to be a Fallout 3 sequel. But will it be a Fallout 2 sequel? I don't think I'm alone in seeing this as a chance to get the Fallout-3-that-should-have-been. Bethesda did a decent job, particularly in that they nailed the thematic elements that are really at the core of the franchise's appeal. But now we get a chance to see a modern Fallout with: A) a less broken rule system, B) characters that actually inspire some empathy, C) a main storyline that actually makes a tiny bit of sense. Also, does this mean that Obsidianites have been taking "research" trips to Vegas on the company dime? No wonder devs haven't been posting around here very much lately... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
funcroc Posted April 20, 2009 Author Share Posted April 20, 2009 http://www.mcvuk.com/news/33990/Fallout-Ne...surprise-reveal It will, however, be based on the Fallout 3 engine, and no doubt be very familiar to those accustomed to the recent post-nuclear outing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morgoth Posted April 20, 2009 Share Posted April 20, 2009 MCA as Lead Writer, and Josh as Lead Designer, and a dream would become true. Rain makes everything better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Syraxis Posted April 20, 2009 Share Posted April 20, 2009 (edited) Looks like Obsidian won't be having any financial problems now. Fallout is mainstream now, it'll print money. Edited April 20, 2009 by Syraxis Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kaftan Barlast Posted April 20, 2009 Share Posted April 20, 2009 Is the guy who wrote all the low-intelligence dialogue lines for Fallout/Arcanum/Vampire at Obsidian now or did he crash with Troika? me wants stoopid!! DISCLAIMER: Do not take what I write seriously unless it is clearly and in no uncertain terms, declared by me to be meant in a serious and non-humoristic manner. If there is no clear indication, asume the post is written in jest. This notification is meant very seriously and its purpouse is to avoid misunderstandings and the consequences thereof. Furthermore; I can not be held accountable for anything I write on these forums since the idea of taking serious responsability for my unserious actions, is an oxymoron in itself. Important: as the following sentence contains many naughty words I warn you not to read it under any circumstances; botty, knickers, wee, erogenous zone, psychiatrist, clitoris, stockings, bosom, poetry reading, dentist, fellatio and the department of agriculture. "I suppose outright stupidity and complete lack of taste could also be considered points of view. " Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
funcroc Posted April 20, 2009 Author Share Posted April 20, 2009 (edited) Obsidian designer Akil Hooper's twitter Hey Akil, what are you working on? Here's a hint, I work at Obsidian at a game that was unannounced: http://bit.ly/H2dLL Edited April 20, 2009 by funcroc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Azure79 Posted April 20, 2009 Share Posted April 20, 2009 This news sends nice warm feelings up and down my spine. I can't freaking wait! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nightshape Posted April 20, 2009 Share Posted April 20, 2009 WEWOHOOOOOOOOOO!!!!! I made that noise too... I came up with Crate 3.0 technology. Crate 4.0 - we shall just have to wait and see.Down and out on the Solomani RimNow the Spinward Marches don't look so GRIM! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gorth Posted April 20, 2009 Share Posted April 20, 2009 ? !!! “He who joyfully marches to music in rank and file has already earned my contempt. He has been given a large brain by mistake, since for him the spinal cord would surely suffice.” - Albert Einstein Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Syraxis Posted April 20, 2009 Share Posted April 20, 2009 The spirit of Black Isle burns ever so brightly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tigranes Posted April 20, 2009 Share Posted April 20, 2009 So that is the weirdest news ever. Kind of sucks if it'll use the old FO3 engine - if you're going to make a spinoff why not make it a bit different from the originals (i.e. Onyx)? Heck it could feature VATS again. Still, this will be... interesting. Especially the specific terms of the 'collaboration'. Let's Play: Icewind Dale Ironman (Complete) Let's Play: Icewind Dale II Ironman (Complete) Let's Play: Divinity II (Complete) Let's Play: Baldur's Gate Trilogy Ironman - BG1 (Complete) Let's Play: Baldur's Gate Trilogy Ironman - BG2 (In Progress) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Humodour Posted April 20, 2009 Share Posted April 20, 2009 Whoa. Uh. Cool. I think? Would prefer Onyx engine with a proper ruleset, but I may have to re-evaluate my opinion of Bethesda. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Syraxis Posted April 20, 2009 Share Posted April 20, 2009 Still, this will be... interesting. Especially the specific terms of the 'collaboration'. I agree, I wouldn't be surprised in about a years time if Zenimax offers to take Obsidian 'under their wing'. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enoch Posted April 20, 2009 Share Posted April 20, 2009 Looks like Obsidian won't be having any financial problems now. Fallout is mainstream now, it'll print money. But they've got to split that take with Bethsoft. Given that the latter is providing the engine and the license to use the Fallout name, they'll probably end up with the bigger slice of the profits. I loved the DC setting for FO3, largely because I'm a local. But FO's heart is in the desert, and it'll be nice to see a wasteland that is a real wasteland. I wanna step out of the vault and see nothing between me and the horizon but a few sun-bleached gecko bones. Also, official forums-- here or Bethesda? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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