Hello, nifty Americans. This is your president, John Henry Eden, and it’s time we had a talk. The issue at hand is that the good people over at Bethesda have seen fit to grace us with a shiny new trailer for Fallout New Vegas, and boy does it deliver. It reminds me of when I was a boy, growing up in rural Kentucky …
If you haven’t seen the trailer yet, mosey on over to TDoyle’s Post from earlier this week, and give it a good ol’ watch.
Let’s see. We’ve got creepy cowboy, a robotman, sand, a dead guy, civilization, CIVILIZATION! This just got real! Throw in a post-apocalyptic Californian SS, and you’ve got yourself on heck of a trailer, and the implications it raises are of da chartz! Let’s break down what we’ve got here:
First, we have what I’ll call eyebot 2.0. Pretty much your standard Fallout fare, here. You know, robots and dead people being roboty and dead. I’m curious to see what we’ll be watching on eyebot 2.0′s screens. Here’s hoping for a Maury-esque Three Dog Auooooooo! TV show. Working title: Dog’s House.
The Eyebot's gone TV! Don't tell Grandpa, he fears change.
That, dear America, is a full-on city. Who … wha … how did they … the materials alone … where did they find a contractor willing … Two things: first, I’m pumped to see Fallout’s nostalgicly futuretro art style fully realized in a large city like New Vegas. It’ll be the city The Carousel of Progress promised but failed to deliver. Second, New Vegas appears to be just that: new, as in built post-apocalypse, as in built skyscrapers after the apocalypse. So how did they do it?! Compare New Vegas to Megaton and tell me you’re mind isn’t blown. I triple dog dare you (auoooo!).
The city of New Vegas
Stop the presses, we have a possible UFO. Look at that diagonal disc shaped object apparently crashed into that sandbank. Hmmm, could aliens be responsible for New Vegas’ prosperity? I can tell you this much, that saucer ain’t a place for tea to rest nor cats to lap, that’s for truth.
Pictured: Mystery, Two Scoops' brother Glen
Finally, we have the best part of this whole trailer, a bad-ass Californian Killerman. Could the New California Rebpulic and New Vegas be at war? The way our prime number enthusiast friend their is planting that flag leads me to believe something’s abrewin’. I don’t care much that Magellany look in his eyes, or I wouldn’t if I could see them through his glowing “here comes murder” apocalypse mask.
California to world, "Suck It."
Here’s my overall reaction to FNV so far. If you’re anything like me (and you’d damned well better be), you sank far too many hours into Fallout 3. Who could blame you? It was one of the best games of all time, and dammit, you deserved those fleeting moments of happiness! When I heard about Fallout New Vegas, and how it wouldn’t be a completely new game built from the ground up, but instead built on the existing Fallout 3 engine, I was slightly pessimistic. It seemed like a check cashing venture for Bethesda and not a true progression for the series. Well, those fears have been abated, friends. After watching this trailer, it looks like we’re in store for some pretty spectacular storytelling. I’m optimistic that this game will be just as immersive and enthralling as it’s big brother, and feature a soundtrack as ear pleasing (more Danny Kaye, please!). Consider me officially psyched.
You know, America, I remember another game that was the third installment of a franchise. The corporate fat cats tried to do the same thing with it: new story, same engine. That game was Grand Theft Auto 3. I think we can all agree that Vice City and San Andreas blew that game out of the water. If you’re still on the fence about Fallout New Vegas, just remember the lessons of GTA.
We’ve got to part now, you and I, but don’t be sad America. I’ll be seeing you in Fall 2010.
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There are so many possibilities with this new game. As you stated: aliens, robots, faction wars, and vast amounts of desert space surrounding a sprawling city of lights in the midst of a post-apocalyptic world raise a lot of questions as to the identity of the owner of this vast cityscape. Do we fight our way in, or are we invited? I’m excited! Thanks for the timely news on this upcoming title!
Brilliant!
Here is hoping we have some kickass noir mobster action in this one.
San Andreas ftw!