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March 27, 2026

There’s nothing ‘euro’ about ‘eurojank,’ says Stalker dev—after all, what are some of the 2000s’ best RPGs if not beautiful all-American jankfests?

Many gamers are attracted to "eurojank," a term describing beloved but imperfect games that emphasize creativity and ambition, such as Stalker, The Witcher, and Mount & Blade. The 2004 RPG Vampire: The Masquerade – Bloodlines remains popular due to fan patches, highlighting its lasting impact. Andrii Verpakhovskyi, a designer from the original Stalker series, mentioned his fondness for Vampire: The Masquerade – Bloodlines and Arcanum, both created by Troika Games, which had ties to the Fallout series. The discussion around eurojank encourages appreciation for the quirks and imperfections that make these games memorable and foster community among players.

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March 26, 2026

Fallout megamod maker says there were ‘moments of uncertainty’ about how okay Bethesda was with it, but gives props to Todd for staying cool about the whole thing

Fallout: London (FOLON) is a significant mod for Fallout 4, described as a "DLC-sized" expansion that takes players to a post-apocalyptic London. It is the largest single-player Fallout release in over a decade. The development team, led by Dean "Prilladog" Carter, faced challenges during the five-year project, particularly regarding Bethesda's acceptance of the modification. Despite uncertainties, the team was invited to Bethesda's office, indicating a positive relationship with the original developers. Todd Howard from Bethesda expressed interest in the mod team's approach to recreating elements from Oblivion. The gaming community is eagerly anticipating the release of FOLON.

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March 25, 2026

One of the best and most iconic games I’ve ever played is only $1 on PC — grab it as the entire Fallout universe goes on a huge sale

Fallout: New Vegas is currently available on Steam for just under a dollar, while the Ultimate Edition can be purchased for a low price. Cheaper copies of Fallout 3 and Fallout 4 can be found on Loaded.com. The Fallout franchise has a vibrant modding community, with resources like Nexus Mod Lists providing access to various mods that enhance gameplay. After completing Fallout 4 on Xbox, the author spent an additional 160 hours on Steam exploring mods.

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March 20, 2026

Steam Spring Sale 2026: The Best And Biggest PC Gaming Deals

The Steam Spring Sale is live through March 26, featuring significant discounts on a wide variety of games. Valve has curated over 14 metric tons of games at reduced prices, including titles like Resident Evil 3’s remake, Elden Ring, and Fallout: New Vegas. Notable discounts include: - Dying Light – .50 - Fallout: New Vegas – (originally ) - Hollow Knight – .50 - Stardew Valley – .50 - Rise of the Tomb Raider – .50 Gamers are encouraged to share their discoveries and recommendations during the sale.

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March 14, 2026

Starfield’s composer says the game will become ‘legendary’, Todd Howard’s a ‘visionary’, and maybe you ‘were just not ready for it’

Composer Inon Zur has worked in the gaming industry for nearly three decades, contributing to numerous titles, including Bethesda's Fallout series and Starfield. In an interview, he praised Todd Howard for his creativity and vision, despite mixed reviews for Starfield, which received a 75% score from PC Gamer. Zur described the score for Starfield as a standout feature, emphasizing the duality of vastness and motion in space. He used unconventional orchestration techniques, with woodwinds creating rapid patterns and brass and strings providing a stable backdrop. Zur aimed to capture the relationship between individuals and the enormity of space, which influenced his compositional process.

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February 25, 2026

Rumor: Microsoft Adding Subs For World Of Warcraft, Minecraft, Fallout, ETC To Game Pass

Microsoft is considering integrating various game subscriptions into its Game Pass service, potentially enhancing its appeal. Subscriptions mentioned include World of Warcraft, Minecraft Realms, Fallout First, and The Elder Scrolls. There are also possibilities for seasonal premium tiers for franchises like Call of Duty and Overwatch. Microsoft is evaluating which subscriptions would best complement Game Pass and how they would fit into the existing tier structure.

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February 24, 2026

The impact of the Fallout series on Fallout PC game sales from 2024-2026

On February 24, 2026, G2A.com released an analysis on the Fallout franchise's television series and its impact on PC game sales. Key findings include: - Sales stabilized at a higher baseline in 2025 following an initial surge from Season 1 in April 2024. - Sales volume increased by 78% in the month before Season 2 premiered, demonstrating the 'Halo Effect.' - Interest in the franchise remained significantly higher than early 2024 levels even between seasons. - 'Complete' variants of games accounted for over 60% of total franchise orders on G2A. - Fallout: New Vegas Ultimate Edition saw a 12.5% increase in market share during Season 2 compared to Season 1. - Interest in classic titles like the Fallout Classic Collection and Fallout 2 remained consistent. The analysis included sales data for various Fallout titles and their editions.

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January 7, 2026

Fallout Games Get Uptick in Concurrent Players on PC in Midst of Amazon Prime Show’s Second Season

The Amazon Prime Video's Fallout series has significantly increased player engagement with the franchise, particularly for Fallout 76, as noted by creative director Jon Rush in March 2025. Data from PCGamer shows a rise in concurrent players across Bethesda-era Fallout titles: Fallout 3's peak player count increased from nearly 700 to just under 1,000; Fallout 4's average rose from about 22,000 to nearly 33,000; and Fallout: New Vegas jumped from approximately 8,000 to around 15,000 players. Fallout 76's average player count climbed from about 20,000 to a peak of nearly 30,000. Bethesda is committed to supporting Fallout 76 with updates like the Glow of the Ghoul and is considering a remastered version of Fallout 3. Todd Howard confirmed that Fallout 5's narrative will be influenced by the Amazon series, acknowledging community requests for remasters of Fallout 3 and New Vegas.

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December 6, 2025

Fallout co-creator Tim Cain is out of ‘semi-retirement’ and back at Obsidian

Tim Cain has returned to full-time work at Obsidian Entertainment after a period of semi-retirement. He is now an in-office employee, having relocated back to California. Cain has hinted that he is working on a new project but has not disclosed specifics, advising against speculation related to the Fallout franchise. He mentioned that a game he contributed to during his contract work will be released soon. Additionally, he will continue to produce content for his YouTube channel.

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December 5, 2025

Fallout co-creator Tim Cain is out of ‘semi-retirement’ and back at Obsidian

Tim Cain has returned to Obsidian Entertainment as a full-time in-office employee after a period of semi-retirement and contract work. He announced this change in a recent video, stating he is no longer a contractor. While he did not disclose specific projects, he hinted that he is working on something unexpected and mentioned that a game he contributed to during his contract work will be released soon. Cain's YouTube channel will continue, with support from his colleagues at Obsidian.