Fallout Games See Massive Spike in Concurrent Users Following the Premiere of Amazon's Fallout TV Se

System · April 19

Fallout Games See Massive Spike in Concurrent Users Following the Premiere of Amazon's Fallout TV Series | MMORPG.com

The Fallout IP has unsurprisingly seen a resurgence in excitement due to the positive reception of Amazon Prime's Fallout TV series, which is set in the same universe.

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Angrakhan · April 19

" The studio also slashed prices on Fallout 76, offering a whopping 80% discount on the game’s Standard Edition and 67% off the Deluxe Edition. "

I've had Fallout 76 on my Steam wish list for years and they do this sale on a pretty frequent bases. You can grab the base game for $8 3-4 times per year on all the various large sales Steam does.

Personally, my hope is for a Fallout 5 to come out of this going back to the series' single player game roots.

ZenJelly · April 19

You know why? Because the only people that like the show are the ones that NEVER played the games before. So now those people who binge watched the show think they can get more from the games. Anyone with a half decent love of the the games, especially 1 and 2 and not the bandwagon hoppers for 3+ see the problems with how the show handles things and know it's a pathetic attempt at bringing Fallout to the screen.

maskedweasel · April 19

ZenJelly said:

You know why? Because the only people that like the show are the ones that NEVER played the games before. So now those people who binge watched the show think they can get more from the games. Anyone with a half decent love of the the games, especially 1 and 2 and not the bandwagon hoppers for 3+ see the problems with how the show handles things and know it's a pathetic attempt at bringing Fallout to the screen.

I disagree.

There were some issues with the show, but it's a decent adaptation for mass appeal. I think they screwed up some stuff but I liked the show enough to watch it twice.

I'd contend an animated adaptation would likely be better overall, and the awkward sex moments were probably unnecessary, but I'm happy with it. The tease at the end has me excited for the next season.

Elidien_ga · April 19

Given the disasters of the past, entire video games series they tried to adapt to film or tv, I will not criticize Fallout at all. It had everything the games had - a good story that was revealed over time, some shocking spoilers, some gratuitous violence, awkward cringe moments, a weird sense of humor, and was one of the best source material adaptations I have ever seen. I have given up long ago hoping for perfection when adapting a video game to film or tv.

With that said, new players for 76 are also finding out that the game is pretty good. Its solid now and a lot of fun and is enjoyable. It has come a long way since launch (and I was there at launch and been around since - I have 877 hours in it so far. Its not perfect but it gives me that survival experience with everything I want. And looking at articles and videos from the newly released PTS with the expansion content, its going to be a good year.

Valentina · April 19

ZenJelly said:

You know why? Because the only people that like the show are the ones that NEVER played the games before. So now those people who binge watched the show think they can get more from the games. Anyone with a half decent love of the the games, especially 1 and 2 and not the bandwagon hoppers for 3+ see the problems with how the show handles things and know it's a pathetic attempt at bringing Fallout to the screen.

this isn't true, I love the fallout IP and have played all of the games. I absolutely loved the show and think they knocked it out of the park. the same can be said with all my friends who I watched the show with who are like me and big fans of all the fallout games, even the guys who created fallout loved the show lol..

Pher0cious · April 19

Valentina said:

ZenJelly said:

You know why? Because the only people that like the show are the ones that NEVER played the games before. So now those people who binge watched the show think they can get more from the games. Anyone with a half decent love of the the games, especially 1 and 2 and not the bandwagon hoppers for 3+ see the problems with how the show handles things and know it's a pathetic attempt at bringing Fallout to the screen.

this isn't true, I love the fallout IP and have played all of the games. I absolutely loved the show and think they knocked it out of the park. the same can be said with all my friends who I watched the show with who are like me and big fans of all the fallout games, even the guys who created fallout loved the show lol..

He's just wrong and making it up with nothing to back it up. Fallout fans on reddit collectively agree that the tv show is great. There are always gonna be outcast haters that thinks they represent everyone else. He is one of them.

Rienni · April 19

It's crazy right now. Fallout 76 had about 8k concurrent on Steam when I played two weeks ago and now there is over 50k as I type this. Every server is filled with about 90% lower level characters.

ZenJelly · April 20

Pher0cious said:

Valentina said:

ZenJelly said:

You know why? Because the only people that like the show are the ones that NEVER played the games before. So now those people who binge watched the show think they can get more from the games. Anyone with a half decent love of the the games, especially 1 and 2 and not the bandwagon hoppers for 3+ see the problems with how the show handles things and know it's a pathetic attempt at bringing Fallout to the screen.

this isn't true, I love the fallout IP and have played all of the games. I absolutely loved the show and think they knocked it out of the park. the same can be said with all my friends who I watched the show with who are like me and big fans of all the fallout games, even the guys who created fallout loved the show lol..

He's just wrong and making it up with nothing to back it up. Fallout fans on reddit collectively agree that the tv show is great. There are always gonna be outcast haters that thinks they represent everyone else. He is one of them.

The writing is bad and stilted. Things happen out of pure coincidence to make sure the show moves forward. There is little to no thought about the motivations of actions. In the first two episodes alone the show betrays 2 separate characters in just rhe actions taken.

The main character raised in a vault acts like a 2024 tween not someone raised in a sudo 50s alt environment. Not to mention the straight psychopathic way she acts in the wasteland environment compared to how she should act being raised in a enclosed vault.

The show relies on Marvel levels of comedy which has never been Fallout. The crazy things that could happen in the games were funny because they contrasted with the dark and serious environments and story. Won't even speak to the tonal whiplash that happens from poorly acted scene to poorly acted scene.

The show feels like a bad stage play where people were given a one sheet about what Fallout is supposed to be on the thinest terms and interpreted by people who only played 4.

There is much more there than just this, but there is plenty to back up why this show is bad.

ValdemarJ · April 20

Rienni said:

It's crazy right now. Fallout 76 had about 8k concurrent on Steam when I played two weeks ago and now there is over 50k as I type this. Every server is filled with about 90% lower level characters.

Friends talking about the show got me psyched to play. I didn't expect the game pop to blow up like this. There have been so many changes since I played last (Pitt) that I've been staying on Private until I get back on my feet and my builds sorted out.

How are events going?

kitarad · April 20

I am not all all surprised that there has been a spike. Personally I feel that it is quite good that people experience the games because they are good games once you have modded the crap out of them especially the mods that fix the bugs Bethesda couldn't be bothered to do. I love the player made bug fix that is usually a large laundry list. It's shameful how many bugs are still in these games.

Scot · April 20

ZenJelly said:

Pher0cious said:

Valentina said:

ZenJelly said:

You know why? Because the only people that like the show are the ones that NEVER played the games before. So now those people who binge watched the show think they can get more from the games. Anyone with a half decent love of the the games, especially 1 and 2 and not the bandwagon hoppers for 3+ see the problems with how the show handles things and know it's a pathetic attempt at bringing Fallout to the screen.

this isn't true, I love the fallout IP and have played all of the games. I absolutely loved the show and think they knocked it out of the park. the same can be said with all my friends who I watched the show with who are like me and big fans of all the fallout games, even the guys who created fallout loved the show lol..

He's just wrong and making it up with nothing to back it up. Fallout fans on reddit collectively agree that the tv show is great. There are always gonna be outcast haters that thinks they represent everyone else. He is one of them.

The writing is bad and stilted. Things happen out of pure coincidence to make sure the show moves forward. There is little to no thought about the motivations of actions. In the first two episodes alone the show betrays 2 separate characters in just rhe actions taken.

The main character raised in a vault acts like a 2024 tween not someone raised in a sudo 50s alt environment. Not to mention the straight psychopathic way she acts in the wasteland environment compared to how she should act being raised in a enclosed vault.

The show relies on Marvel levels of comedy which has never been Fallout. The crazy things that could happen in the games were funny because they contrasted with the dark and serious environments and story. Won't even speak to the tonal whiplash that happens from poorly acted scene to poorly acted scene.

The show feels like a bad stage play where people were given a one sheet about what Fallout is supposed to be on the thinest terms and interpreted by people who only played 4.

There is much more there than just this, but there is plenty to back up why this show is bad.

I can't speak to the whole show as I have not seen it, but I watched the trailers and I did think the women from the vault was speaking to modern day teens. As for the rest of it I am not so sure you are correct as so many seem to think otherwise.

Scot · April 20

Can anyone of us imagine how well Lotro would have done for new players if that Rings nonsense had been decent? Real shame.

vonryan123 · April 21

Scot said:

Can anyone of us imagine how well Lotro would have done for new players if that Rings nonsense had been decent? Real shame.

Couldn't agree more.

vonryan123 · April 21

I didn't really like the shows "message" but they do have solid actors and the set looks great so it has that at least. I did also pick up f76 on sale figured for 20$ why not give it a shot.

Abimor · April 21

Scot said:

Can anyone of us imagine how well Lotro would have done for new players if that Rings nonsense had been decent? Real shame.

I agree with you 100% the rings show was good looking and for a just standard like tv show was ok but man they could've just stuck to the ip and it would have been great. I feel that way about the wheel of time too. There is a reason its popular already just stick to that formula.

Sovrath · April 21

ZenJelly said:

You know why? Because the only people that like the show are the ones that NEVER played the games before. So now those people who binge watched the show think they can get more from the games. Anyone with a half decent love of the the games, especially 1 and 2 and not the bandwagon hoppers for 3+ see the problems with how the show handles things and know it's a pathetic attempt at bringing Fallout to the screen.

What the F.

It's not a club and it certainly shouldn't be a cult.

People liked the show and thought they'd try the games? Awesome! Great for the show and great for the games.

Valentina · April 21

ZenJelly said:

Pher0cious said:

Valentina said:

ZenJelly said:

You know why? Because the only people that like the show are the ones that NEVER played the games before. So now those people who binge watched the show think they can get more from the games. Anyone with a half decent love of the the games, especially 1 and 2 and not the bandwagon hoppers for 3+ see the problems with how the show handles things and know it's a pathetic attempt at bringing Fallout to the screen.

this isn't true, I love the fallout IP and have played all of the games. I absolutely loved the show and think they knocked it out of the park. the same can be said with all my friends who I watched the show with who are like me and big fans of all the fallout games, even the guys who created fallout loved the show lol..

He's just wrong and making it up with nothing to back it up. Fallout fans on reddit collectively agree that the tv show is great. There are always gonna be outcast haters that thinks they represent everyone else. He is one of them.

The writing is bad and stilted. Things happen out of pure coincidence to make sure the show moves forward. There is little to no thought about the motivations of actions. In the first two episodes alone the show betrays 2 separate characters in just rhe actions taken.

The main character raised in a vault acts like a 2024 tween not someone raised in a sudo 50s alt environment. Not to mention the straight psychopathic way she acts in the wasteland environment compared to how she should act being raised in a enclosed vault.

The show relies on Marvel levels of comedy which has never been Fallout. The crazy things that could happen in the games were funny because they contrasted with the dark and serious environments and story. Won't even speak to the tonal whiplash that happens from poorly acted scene to poorly acted scene.

The show feels like a bad stage play where people were given a one sheet about what Fallout is supposed to be on the thinest terms and interpreted by people who only played 4.

There is much more there than just this, but there is plenty to back up why this show is bad.

Ummm...LOL...

Sorry I just have to completely disagree, as I've stated I have played all of the games and the humor of the show captures the humor of the Fallout IP very well. I also disagree about Lucy not behaving like a pseudo 1950's young woman. The bubbly personality is the quintessential 1950's young woman caricature that was popularized in that period. There were many things similar to teenage girls in 1950 that are shared with teenage girls today, so obviously you will sense those similarities considering the fact that people from different decades aren't aliens, the only real difference between generations is that time happened.

It's fine if you don't like the show, but your criticism's almost make it sound like you didn't actually watch or pay attention to the show, and just went into it fully ready to hate it and be contrarian for whatever reason.

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