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http://www.gamasutra.com/php-bin/news_index.php?story=23276

Bethesda Softworks announced that Obsidian Entertainment is developing a brand-new Fallout game titled Fallout: New Vegas, to release next year on Xbox 360, PlayStation 3 and PC.

Gamasutra was at Bethesda's event in London to hear the game announced by marketing and PR VP Pete Hines, who provided few specifics on the game's engine, gameplay or perspective -- but did note the game's neither a Fallout sequel nor a spin-off.

"It's not Fallout Tactics -- it's not Brotherhood Of Steel," said Hines. "It has no impact on what [Fallout EP] Todd Howard and his guys are planning."

A number of Obsidian staff are veterans of Black Isle's original Fallout games. "We've really been enjoying working with [Obsidian] on it," Hines said.

"That is all we're going to say about it right now," he added.

 

[voltron]

Im so confused.

Im concerned that Bethesda isnt developing it. At least Obisid are OG though I guess.

S'pose this could be interesting.

 

[Defuser]

Obsidian is getting very awesome recently. Kudos to Bethesda for picking them.

 

[Stoney Mason]

I'm down.

 

[Zhuk]

Now this is a megaton, Obsidian one of my favourite devs out there and former Black Isle guys working on Fallout again?! as long as they make an RPG it shall be very good!

 

[voltron]

What have Obsidian done recently?

 

[Die Squirrel Die]

This should lessen the fallout (teehee) from the Aliens RPG cancellation.

 

[rainer516]

If it plays like Fallout 3 then I'll buy it. Hope BethSoft doesn't pull any console exclusive content nonsense this time though because I was disappointed at not being able to play the pitt on my PS3.

 

[epmode]

Jesus Christ, Chris Avellone involvement in a new Fallout title? LOVELY.

 

[Morbid Angel]

What have Obsidian done recently?

Neverwinter Nights 2 and it's expansions. Mask of the Betrayer is easily one of the best WRPG's out there.

 

[duckroll]

I said wow.

 

[Choabac]

What have Obsidian done recently?

I'll probably get beaten by the time I post this...

They did Stars Wars: Knights of the Old Republic 2 and Neverwinter Nights 2.

 

[Zhuk]

What have Obsidian done recently?

Alpha Protocol is nearing release, apart from that the excellent NWN 2 (after numerous patches that is)

 

[Llyranor]

ROFLASKGJASKGASKGA


;________;

 

[Ikuu]

Can't be any worse than Fallout 3.

 

[CabbageRed]

Fantastic news.

 

[Median]

Whoa...any chance this one'll play turn based?

 

[Johann]

At the very least, Obsidian is getting work coming in.

Oh, and Avellone + Fallout = Very Good Things

 

[Danne-Danger]

What have Obsidian done recently?

NWN2: Mask of the Betrayer

They're really the only dev out there that could, potentially, do Fallout justice. So yeah, best news ever.

 

[Prime crotch]

I am so confused, but mostly excited. I really hope they throw a bone to Fargo's company next.

 

[beelzebozo]

omg?

 

[HyperZone<3]

well, so much for Obsidian's financial troubles.

 

[voltron]

fuck me. Talk about news out of nowhere.

 

[Y2Kev]

This is interesting. I wonder when they got this project.

 

[Puck]

SO ITS LIKE OBLIVION. BUT WITH GUNS.






Looking forward to it, 3 was great. DLC has sucked though

 

[EviLore]

OH FUCK YES.

 

[snacknuts]

Whoa...any chance this one'll play turn based?

I fucking hope not.

 

[ghostmind]

Wondering if this will this be like a KOTOR2 situation, where Oblivion develops on top of the Fallout 3 engine?

 

[Struct09]

Sounds good to me

 

[voltron]

Im assuming it will be exactly the same engine and tech, in 1st person. Probably been working on for a couple years.

 

[DangerStepp]

Wow. No shortage of Fallout content in '09.

 

[sloppyjoe_gamer]

AWESOME!!!!!!!! I had so much fun with Fallout 3. Can't wait for more info on this!

 

[Teknopathetic]

This should be amazing.

 

[Prime crotch]

Wondering if this will this be like a KOTOR2 situation, where Oblivion develops on top of the Fallout 3 engine?

Well, Obisidan never had a in-house engine, they always used someone's else tech and upgraded from it. So, yeah I think it's the same hre.

 

[EatChildren]

After Fallout 3 I'm far from convinced. If Bethesda keep chefs away from the pot then good, if not;

Let it begin.

 

[Llyranor]

Heh, it'd be funny if they work some of Van Buren's design into this one (both Avellone and Sawyer - who were lead designer at one point or another of that project - are at Obs).

Bethesda involvement better just be the game's title

 

[voltron]

Whoa...any chance this one'll play turn based?

Dont you dare even suggest it.

geez

While your at it why not throw out the idea of outsourcing the development to Japan.

 

[Mr. Pointy]

FUCK


YEAH


OBSIDIAN

 

[Stumpokapow]

Loved Fallout, loved Fallout 2, loved Fallout 3, liked the DLC, KOTOR 2 was pretty decent, NWN2 is awesome, Alpha Protocol looks great. Can't wait!

 

[beelzebozo]

after reading more about this, i can safely say that omg is the correct reaction

OMG!

i concur, doctor

 

[Stoney Mason]

Well, Obisidan never had a in-house engine, they always used someone's else tech and upgraded from it. So, yeah I think it's the same hre.

Not to mention its coming out for the 360 and the PS3 so those people salivating at the idea of playing old school isometric fallout are probably deluding themselves. No problem for me since I like the engine changes for Fallout 3.

My only concern is that they have enough time. We don't want this turning into a KOTOR 2 situation.

 

[crowphoenix]

I am pleased by this. Yes.

 

[D2M15]

10 WHAT
20 GOTO 10

 

[morningbus]

There is no way this can't be awesome.

No possible way.

 

[shuri]

The desert settings will be interesting. I'd love a Mad Max vibe from this one. I want broked-down vehicules and THE THUNDERDOME!

 

[Mamesj]

Whoa...any chance this one'll play turn based?

yep, it'll also be isometric view


'cause Bethesda feels really bad about fallout 3 and want to make it up to the 5 people who were really angry that it wasn't faithful to the original two games

 

[pakkit]

Im so confused.

Im concerned that Bethesda isnt developing it. At least Obisid are OG though I guess.

S'pose this could be interesting.

I'm happy Bethesda isn't developing it!

yep, it'll also be isometric view


'cause Bethesda feels really bad about fallout 3 and want to make it up to the 5 people who were really angry that it wasn't faithful to the original two games

You're entitled to your opinion. Plenty of people felt that Fallout 3 didn't stay true to its namesake.

 

[Minsc]

Well I'll be damned.

 

[Like the hat?]

YES!

 

[badrockjones]

Added to the badrockjones capital budget for 2010.