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==== ''Fallout: New Vegas'' (2010) ====
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[[File:E3 2010 Bathesda games Fallout New Vegas booth.jpg|thumb|Exposition for ''Fallout: New Vegas'' at [[E3 2010]]]]

'''Fallout: New Vegas''' is a 2010 action [[role-playing game]] developed by Obsidian Entertainment and published by [[Bethesda Softworks]]. Set in the post-apocalyptic [[Mojave Desert|Mojave]] Wasteland in the year [[2281]], the game follows the story of the Courier, a mysterious [[protagonist]] left for dead after being ambushed while delivering a valuable package. Unlike previous [[Fallout (video game)|Fallout]] entries, [[Fallout: New Vegas|New Vegas]] introduces multiple factions vying for control over the region, with the [[New California Republic]] (NCR), [[Caesar's Legion|Caesar’s Legion]], and the enigmatic [[Mr. House]] serving as key power players. The game is renowned for its deep branching narrative, player choice, and freedom in shaping the story. Gameplay is built on the same engine as [[Fallout 3]], featuring first- and third-person combat, [[Open world|open-world]] exploration, and a robust dialogue system that significantly impacts the game’s progression. The inclusion of [[Permadeath|Hardcore Mode]], which requires players to manage hunger, thirst, and sleep, adds an extra layer of survival realism. The game’s setting, inspired by real-world [[Las Vegas]], features recognizable landmarks such as the New Vegas Strip, [[Hoover Dam]], and the surrounding desert landscape filled with mutated creatures, raiders, and vaults containing hidden secrets. Players can choose to side with one of the major factions, forge their own independent path, or manipulate events to suit their personal goals. The game also features an extensive [[modding]] community that has kept it alive for years, with numerous fan-made expansions and graphical enhancements. Despite a rocky launch plagued with bugs, [[Fallout: New Vegas]] has since become a cult classic, often praised for its writing, dark humor, and deep role-playing mechanics. The game's DLC expansions—Dead Money, Honest Hearts, Old World Blues, and Lonesome Road—further expand on the [[lore]], introducing new characters, environments, and moral dilemmas. Over a decade after its release, [[Fallout: New Vegas|New Vegas]] remains a [[Benchmark (computing)|benchmark]] for storytelling in [[Open world|open-world]] [[Role-playing game|RPGs]], often considered the pinnacle of the Fallout series due to its player agency and world-building. Its legacy endures, with fans still hoping for a sequel or a modern remaster that could bring the game’s beloved wasteland back to life.