There are a ton of pixel and retro graphic-styled re-imaginings of what some of our current trending media may have looked like if given the limitations of older age technology. In that vein, the chiptunes group 8 Bit Weapon created a sampling of what Fallout 4 might have looked like as a game for Apple IIc in 1984.
Fallout has had a ton of good talent and classic taste behind it's voice work and musical scores in the past. Whether you look at the classic styled music borrowed from the age of crooners or the stellar narration of Ron Perlman in multiple Fallout entries, Fallout's sense of voice and music have been iconic in the industry. And for Fallout 4, they've enlisted the talents of Lynda Carter.
Fallout 4 is right around the corner, literally next week. You can wait till then can't you? Well, if you can't there might be someone looking out for you. Four videos have surfaced on Pastebin, featuring 5 minutes of in-game footage from Fallout 4 a piece. Suffice to say, there are definite spoilers.
There have been a few team ups recently as Bethesda and Activision both announced limited edition beers in honor of Fallout 4 and Call of Duty: Black Ops 3 respectively. But let's say you're not a beer drinker or you don't live in the United Kingdom or Australia to which the beers will be exclusively shipped. That's okay, Target will be delivering a non-alcoholic treat in the form of Nuka Cola Quantum
At the moment, the only thing players know about Fallout 4 modding is that it will be possible, Bethesda will be using Bethesda.net instead of Steam Workshop, and PC mods will be transferrable to the Xbox One and PlayStation 4 version. Otherwise, the developer is too busy with the game launch to reveal other details, as evidenced in this exchange with PR manager Pete Hines.
A stat tracking service for PlayStation trophies, Xbox achievements, and Steam activity recently offered the full list of what trophies will be in the game on PS4. Though they might be a little different on Steam, they point to certain challenges and content players might expect to find in the game.
Bethesda has announced via Twitter that Fallout 4 will be available for download on Xbox One, PS4, and PC before the release date on November 10th. Anyone who purchased the game digitally will be able to load it onto their system and play it the moment the game becomes available.
The wasteland is a rough time in Fallout, and while we don't have an Atomic Cocktail or a cold Nuka-Cola to sip our cares and worries away, there is a Fallout beer being produced. Bethesda has teamed with Amazon and the Carlsberg brewing company to produce a craft pilsner lager that will be available in limited quantities.
Bethesda has put up some top-notch limited edition pieces for Fallout 4 including the PIP-Boy Edition of Fallout 4 and the physical Fallout Anthology which came contained in a mini-nuke. Today, they announced another piece of collectible content in the form of the Art of Fallout 4 book. It's on pre-sale now with a limited quantity of only 5,000 available.
Bethesda has tweeted that Fallout 4 is now gold - "all 27 versions" - making it on target to meet its 10 November 2015 release date.
Pete Hines has revealed in a conversation on Twitter that the PC version of Fallout 4 requires a Steam download, as the entire game is not on the disc it comes with.
Fallout 4 is coming fast and it won't be long before we're strapping on our power armors and going to town on some super mutant baddies. In the mean time, Bethesda has dropped a fat discount on all previous entries of Fallout for those who were late to the party or are just looking to get reconnected with the classic sci-fi RPG.
Dota 2 fans are getting a special treat for pre-ordering Fallout 4 on Windows PC. Recently a bonus has been included that will allow players to download a Fallout 4 Announcer Pack for use with Dota 2. According to the Steam page, players will be able to "replace the Default announcer and Mega-Kills announcer with the voice of everyone’s favorite robotic butler, Mister Handy."
The final S.P.E.C.I.A.L. video for Fallout 4 takes a look at the Luck stat, and how being lucky can help players survive the Wasteland.
Bethesda has released a new live-action trailer for Fallout 4, highlighted by the use of Dion and the Belmont's signature song "I'm A Wanderer", which is basically how most gamers play the Vault Survivor in the first place, shooting radroaches, supermutants and putting on some good old-fashioned power armor.
Bethesda has released the sixth animated S.P.E.C.I.A.L trailer for Fallout 4, this time covering the Agility skill. Unsurprisingly, this is aimed at players who prefer lighter-armoured, more mobile characters, rather than those who strap on a minigun and a suit of Power Armour and go to town.
With just over a month to go until Fallout 4 is released, Bethesda has kindly decided to furnish us with the exact PC specifications you'll need to reach in order to go adventuring in the wasteland. As with other Bethesda RPGs, we're not pushing the limits of computer hardware here. The requirements are fairly lenient at both minimum and recommended levels. Check out the specs below.
Bethesda has released a new in the S.P.E.C.I.A.L. Video Series, this time focusing on the stat of Intelligence, as players learn how to not only use computers and passwords, but craft better weapons and deal with enemy robots a lot faster.
Bethesda has released another one of those charming animated videos showcasing Fallout 4's S.P.E.C.I.A.L stats. This one takes a look at Charisma, which is ideally suited to those who prefer talking their way out of trouble. Possible applications include - getting better deals through trade, negotiating your way out of firefights, helping you avoid addiction to drink and stims, and charming wild animals. Probably not Deathclaws though. Those guys are just bad news.
Bethesda's PR manager Pete Hines has gone on Twitter stating that the rumored 28GB file size for Fallout 4 was incorrect, and stated that the system specs for the game wouldn't be revealed til a month before launch.