Bethesda Should Outsource More Fallout Games Beyond Obsidian Entertainment

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The Fallout series is one of the pillars of RPGs within the gaming community. Its post-apocalyptic sci-fi setting and atompunk aesthetic have been the inspiration for many games since, and it's a brand that's instantly recognizable by fans of the genre. With the release of the first Fallout game in 1997 and the latest installment on Bethesda's mind but several years away from release, it's also one of the longer-running series in the world of gaming, with its long-lasting legacy a testament to its appeal and popularity.

While Fallout is inextricably linked with Bethesda these days, it wasn't actually the studio behind the first entry in the series. Initially developed and published by Interplay Productions, the Fallout games have already been through a few pairs of hands. Bethesda may be the main name associated with it now and look to be the predominant hands on the wheel for Fallout 5's development, but Obsidian Entertainment's Fallout: New Vegas proves that outsourcing development under Bethesda's watchful eye can produce some great results. Some fans even think the developer should consider outsourcing more Fallout content, especially given Bethesda's crowded slate of upcoming games.

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Fallout: New Vegas brought lots of new things to the classicFallout formula, improving and expanding on many existing elements as well as adding its own. The story was compelling, the characters were interesting, and the world felt like a believable part of the post-apocalyptic landscape while still offering players something new to explore. The game may have faced some criticism for its wooden facial animations and the handful of technical issues, but these were swiftly forgotten compared to