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Fallout 3's iconic VATS system almost didn't make it into the RPG in time, and Bethesda was worried no one would even want to use it: "Is this even fun?"

After Morrowind and Oblivion, the difficulties Bethesda had in pivoting to sci-fi for Fallout 3 are well-documented. But one major thorn in the studio's side proved to be one of the apocalyptic RPG's ...
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Fallout 3 nearly didn't have VATS

One of the most iconic Fallout features was nearly cut when the series transitioned to 3D.
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VATS almost didn't survive the transition to Bethesda, says Fallout 3 dev: 'We only just got that working by the time we shipped'

RPG Baldur's Gate 3's lead writer hopes we won't want to save scum in Divinity: 'Our ambition is certainly to make failure more interesting' Fallout I thought I was crazy for thinking Fallout 4 feels ...
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Fallout's Most Iconic Gameplay Mechanic Almost Didn't Make It

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VATS almost didn't survive the transition to Bethesda, says Fallout 3 dev: 'We only just got that working by the time we shipped'

Fallout has a lot of iconic hallmarks—ghouls, deathclaws, radioactive cesspools, and some swingin' music. But it's also iconic for the Vault-Tec Assisted Targeting System (VATS), which sees you using ...
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This Week’s Fallout Episode Brought Back A Fan-Favorite Character

GameSpot may receive revenue from affiliate and advertising partnerships for sharing this content and from purchases through links. Fallout Season 2 Episode 3 brought back a familiar face. GameSpot ...
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‘Fallout’ Revisits Its Most Controversial Change From the Games

The second episode of its sophomore season sees 'Fallout' entrench its big new arc in a look back to its recent past. Reading time 4 minutes Fallout is not a direct adaptation of the beloved ...
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Prime Video May Expand ‘Fallout’ With a Reality Show Spinoff

Two seasons in, and the Fallout TV show may soon expand its horizons. Not with a spinoff set in the same universe with new characters, but a reality competition show, of all things. Per reporter Jeff ...
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Every Time Todd Howard Has Talked About Fallout 5

The next Fallout game is likely five or more years away, but that hasn't stopped Bethesda's creative director from chatting about it Bethesda Elder Scrolls 6 Fallout Fallout 5 Todd Howard For years ...
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'Fallout' Season 2 is full of game details. Here's a handy guide.

All products featured here are independently selected by our editors and writers. If you buy something through links on our site, Mashable may earn an affiliate commission. One of the most impressive ...
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What to Expect from the Fallout Franchise in 2026

Drew Swanson is a Features Article Editor from the Pacific Northwest of the United States. He is a lifelong gamer with a passion for a variety of genres. A connoisseur of everything from JRPGs and ...