Fallout TV Show Popularity Has Reignited Fallout New Vegas, But No Thanks To Bethesda

The TV series has been just the kick that a lot of people needed to return to the games or try them out for the first time, and one that's especially benefited is Although it's not the most recent game in the series, is a common fan favorite and a great choice for a compelling narrative experience. It's also more closely connected to the Los Angeles setting of the show than 's Massachusetts locale, capturing a similar flavor of the Western American wasteland.

Although was developed by Obsidian Entertainment, it was made under developer Bethesda's stewardship of the series. Despite that, Bethesda hasn't been all that involved in pushing people toward after the success of the show. More attention has been paid to, which received a long-promised next-gen update timed perfectly to capture some hype and potentially translate it into a wider player base. was offered as a free bonus for Prime subscribers through the Prime Gaming program, so it hasn't been completely neglected, but it hasn't been the focus of the spotlight.

Fallout 4 and New Vegas provide two very different RPG experiences, with both titles excelling in different areas like roleplaying and graphics.

Bethesda's lack of interest in focusing attention on doesn't leave the game dead in the water, as 's modding community is incredibly active for a game originally released in 2010. Thanks to the show, the hype around mods is the highest it's been in a long time, and the past week alone has seen nearly 200 new mods for the game appear on the popular site Nexus Mods. Not all of these are major overhauls, but with that volume of output, there are plenty of exciting choices to pick from.

It might actually be for the best that Bethesda is leaving the modding community to handle, as the next-gen update for wasn't without its consequences. Making changes to an older game can break plenty of mods that are already available for it, a problem that quickly reared its head in has plenty of long-standing bugs and issues