Fallout: NV Mega Wasteland Hype Thread-Gamespot-Consoles 7.5-PC 8.5

I'll get it when it's on the cheap.Heil68

I'm tempted to play hardcore... but the ammo encumbrance really puts me off. I was quite the hoarder in FO3, and the thought of perhaps doubling the number of trips it might take to clear a locale and shove all those goodies into my house is unappealing, especially when I wanna play through more than once. Of course, I'm not nearly as informed on the nuances of the hardcore mode as some of you, so it's possible that once the game is in my hands I'll decide to go for it it. A lot of the differences I've read on this thread sound appealing.

santoron

My gamer soul says "hardcore or nothing", my head is telling me to wait and feel it out before making the final decision. I have no fear of fast traveling penalties or inventory management. My biggest fear is that Im going to somehow not enjoy the game as much having to be a micro manager of literally EVERYTHING at times when I just want to play the next mission. it really is a tough decision for me.

[QUOTE="santoron"]

I'm tempted to play hardcore... but the ammo encumbrance really puts me off. I was quite the hoarder in FO3, and the thought of perhaps doubling the number of trips it might take to clear a locale and shove all those goodies into my house is unappealing, especially when I wanna play through more than once. Of course, I'm not nearly as informed on the nuances of the hardcore mode as some of you, so it's possible that once the game is in my hands I'll decide to go for it it. A lot of the differences I've read on this thread sound appealing.

xsubtownerx

My gamer soul says "hardcore or nothing", my head is telling me to wait and feel it out before making the final decision. I have no fear of fast traveling penalties or inventory management. My biggest fear is that Im going to somehow not enjoy the game as much having to be a micro manager of literally EVERYTHING at times when I just want to play the next mission. it really is a tough decision for me.

Anybody on the fence as to what platform you're picking it up on? PC, 360 or PS3...

Im going 360 all the way. This is a game I wish I had a better computer for however. Fallout Mods are sickly inventive.

TheEroica

No, I did not hesitate when I pre-ordered the 360 version of this particular game. I got Fallout 3 on the PS3 and while I had no problems with it other than some weird visual glitches, I still would rather have had the better version given the choice again. That said, I am not taking a chance with New Vegas. However, I do hope that the PS3 version is up to par this time around.

[QUOTE="Heil68"]I'll get it when it's on the cheap.TheEroica

[QUOTE="TheEroica"]

Anybody on the fence as to what platform you're picking it up on? PC, 360 or PS3...

Im going 360 all the way. This is a game I wish I had a better computer for however. Fallout Mods are sickly inventive.

ironcreed

No, I did not hesitate when I pre-ordered the 360 version of this particular game. I got Fallout 3 on the PS3 and while I had no problems with it other than some weird visual glitches, I still would rather have had the better version given the choice again. That said, I am not taking a chance with New Vegas. However, I do hope that the PS3 version is up to par this time around.

[QUOTE="ironcreed"]

[QUOTE="TheEroica"]

Anybody on the fence as to what platform you're picking it up on? PC, 360 or PS3...

Im going 360 all the way. This is a game I wish I had a better computer for however. Fallout Mods are sickly inventive.

xsubtownerx

No, I did not hesitate when I pre-ordered the 360 version of this particular game. I got Fallout 3 on the PS3 and while I had no problems with it other than some weird visual glitches, I still would rather have had the better version given the choice again. That said, I am not taking a chance with New Vegas. However, I do hope that the PS3 version is up to par this time around.

LOL, you got that right, but that is not an option for me. I'll have to settle for the better console peasant version.:P

LOL, you got that right, but that is not an option for me. I'll have to settle for the better console peasant version.:P

ironcreed

Anybody on the fence as to what platform you're picking it up on? PC, 360 or PS3...

Im going 360 all the way. This is a game I wish I had a better computer for however. Fallout Mods are sickly inventive.

TheEroica

PS3 will be my launch version, simply because I prefer playing in my living room. I ended up getting FO3 later on PC (after PS3) because of the great mods, and if I enjoy this one as much as the last, there's a good chance I'll pick up a PC copy again down the road.

[QUOTE="santoron"]

I'm tempted to play hardcore... but the ammo encumbrance really puts me off. I was quite the hoarder in FO3, and the thought of perhaps doubling the number of trips it might take to clear a locale and shove all those goodies into my house is unappealing, especially when I wanna play through more than once. Of course, I'm not nearly as informed on the nuances of the hardcore mode as some of you, so it's possible that once the game is in my hands I'll decide to go for it it. A lot of the differences I've read on this thread sound appealing.

xsubtownerx

Really... I actually went and looked up all the hardcore mode differences again after posting this, but I have to say I've yet to peek at the perks list yet. I suppose I'll have to take a gander.

Here's a link to the map of New Vegas!

Here and here.

Q&A from PS blog. Lots of info on new vaults to explore, hardcore mode, and even some new transportation. Also there's a mandatory 5GB install for those wanting to play this on the PS3. Here.

New dev. diary about Vegas Stip. Here.

This better get AAA, otherwise I'm going to have to put underwear on my head for GUFU. :(Stevo_the_gamer

Anwyay I'm thinking it should. They tweaked some of the bugs from FO3, and there's almost the same if not more content in the game than FO3. Engine is looking rather stale though.

Here's a link to the map of New Vegas!

Here and here.

Zune_HD

Here's a link to the map of New Vegas!

Here and here.

Zune_HD

I'm still on the fence with this one. If the devs of the originals manage to add their macabre black humor and the bleak world of the originals into New Vegas then it'll be a must buy for me. :)

I played fall out 3 and i didnt like it at all ( loved oblivion tho) the atmosphere of the game was too depressing for me i guess... and the bugs... oh teh bugz :/ I m hyping it AASolid_Tango

This better get AAA, otherwise I'm going to have to put underwear on my head for GUFU. :(Stevo_the_gamer

Oh man, I demand you repost that pic in this hype thread!!!

[QUOTE="Solid_Tango"]I played fall out 3 and i didnt like it at all ( loved oblivion tho) the atmosphere of the game was too depressing for me i guess... and the bugs... oh teh bugz :/ I m hyping it AADead-Memories

[QUOTE="Dead-Memories"][QUOTE="Solid_Tango"]I played fall out 3 and i didnt like it at all ( loved oblivion tho) the atmosphere of the game was too depressing for me i guess... and the bugs... oh teh bugz :/ I m hyping it AAw4rrior17

[QUOTE="Stevo_the_gamer"]This better get AAA, otherwise I'm going to have to put underwear on my head for GUFU. :(Zune_HD

Anwyay I'm thinking it should. They tweaked some of the bugs from FO3, and there's almost the same if not more content in the game than FO3. Engine is looking rather stale though.

[QUOTE="Solid_Tango"]I played fall out 3 and i didnt like it at all ( loved oblivion tho) the atmosphere of the game was too depressing for me i guess... and the bugs... oh teh bugz :/ I m hyping it AADead-Memories

getting it day 1 and I have next week off from work so I'll get to play it tooooonnnnss...so excited...!!

Yep, this one is going to do it for me more than Fallout 3 did. I have seen enough to where I am certain of that much.

[QUOTE="Dead-Memories"][QUOTE="Solid_Tango"]I played fall out 3 and i didnt like it at all ( loved oblivion tho) the atmosphere of the game was too depressing for me i guess... and the bugs... oh teh bugz :/ I m hyping it AASenor_Kami

Me neither. Stalker is far more depressing. :P

inb4 I get accused of viral marketing Stalker. :roll:

[QUOTE="Zune_HD"]

Here's a link to the map of New Vegas!

Here and here.

xsubtownerx

I do not want to spoil the map for myself but tell me..

Is it bigger then FO3?

I do not want to spoil the map for myself but tell me..

Is it bigger then FO3?

thespywholied

[QUOTE="thespywholied"]

I do not want to spoil the map for myself but tell me..

Is it bigger then FO3?

Da_lil_PimP

I sure hope the dlc ain't exclusive since they have not been speaking about it...

Sorry does anyone know when this is getting reviewed? I don't have much money right now but if it gets a good review I am gonna give my friend some money to pick it up for me when he gets his copy.

You know, I would kill for a Fallout MMO.Head_of_games

Interplay was working on one before but then Bethesda decided to step in with a lawsuit so so much for that.

Fallout New Vegas strategy guide is bigger than War and Peace.

One of the biggest strategy guides ever created. Over 200 locations in NV. :shock:

[QUOTE="thespywholied"]

I do not want to spoil the map for myself but tell me..

Is it bigger then FO3?

Da_lil_PimP

they say it's 3 times the size.lawlessx

That has me actually worried a little bit. But as long as the world doesnt feel overly copy pasted or the world is big just for the sake of being big then I am more than fine with it.

I may sound a bit weird for thinking this but I really hope we players spend a lot more time in towns this time around. One of my least favorite things about FO3 was that towns seemed to serve no purpose other than being hubs for picking up quests and buying and selling, though with recent footage, I have a good feeling that towns will have a bigger purpose this time around.

Streaming footage from a Obsidian/Best buy promo. Here.

EDIT: Slight spoilers.

[QUOTE="lawlessx"]they say it's 3 times the size.Maroxad

That has me actually worried a little bit. But as long as the world doesnt feel overly copy pasted or the world is big just for the sake of being big then I am more than fine with it.

I may sound a bit weird for thinking this but I really hope we players spend a lot more time in towns this time around. One of my least favorite things about FO3 was that towns seemed to serve no purpose other than being hubs for picking up quests and buying and selling, though with recent footage, I have a good feeling that towns will be much more than just hubs this time around.

[QUOTE="Maroxad"]

[QUOTE="lawlessx"]they say it's 3 times the size.lawlessx

That has me actually worried a little bit. But as long as the world doesnt feel overly copy pasted or the world is big just for the sake of being big then I am more than fine with it.

I may sound a bit weird for thinking this but I really hope we players spend a lot more time in towns this time around. One of my least favorite things about FO3 was that towns seemed to serve no purpose other than being hubs for picking up quests and buying and selling, though with recent footage, I have a good feeling that towns will be much more than just hubs this time around.

Great minds think alike, I too hope factions have random wars with or without player involvement. Random events seem too important for RPGs to miss out, and for that reason I will always have the wild wasteland trait in this game. Not only do random events help make the game less predictable but they also improve the roleplaying portion of the game.

Although the game is probably unknown to most users here Depths of Peril used these random events very well, and could force 2 factions that were previously hostile too eachother to form a ceasefire and focus on a bigger threat. Too bad the game was really unpolished though but the mere random events really increased that games replay value and made it fun as you could never know what was going to happen next.

Fallout New Vegas strategy guide is bigger than War and Peace.

One of the biggest strategy guides ever created. Over 200 locations in NV. :shock:

Zune_HD

Wow, this game is sounding more impressive by the day.

[QUOTE="lawlessx"][QUOTE="Maroxad"]

That has me actually worried a little bit. But as long as the world doesnt feel overly copy pasted or the world is big just for the sake of being big then I am more than fine with it.

I may sound a bit weird for thinking this but I really hope we players spend a lot more time in towns this time around. One of my least favorite things about FO3 was that towns seemed to serve no purpose other than being hubs for picking up quests and buying and selling, though with recent footage, I have a good feeling that towns will be much more than just hubs this time around.

Maroxad

Great minds think alike, I too hope factions have random wars with or without player involvement. Random events seem too important for RPGs to miss out, and for that reason I will always have the wild wasteland trait in this game. Not only do random events help make the game less predictable but they also improve the roleplaying portion of the game.

Although the game is probably unknown to most users here Depths of Peril used these random events very well, and could force 2 factions that were previously hostile too eachother to form a ceasefire and focus on a bigger threat. Too bad the game was really unpolished though but the mere random events really increased that games replay value and made it fun as you could never know what was going to happen next.

Are there going to be more cities, or at least more "alive' cities? I know FO3 was more about being alone, but the cities that you visit in the game were really boring imo. Nothing to really do or see for that matter. I would like either more cities, or at least a few really well designed, active cities. Any news on this. I assume there will be since this is some time after the war and Vegas was not really hit with the nukes.

Yep, this one is going to do it for me more than Fallout 3 did. I have seen enough to where I am certain of that much.

ironcreed