It's hard to believe that it's been nearly a decade since gamers were first able to step foot into Fallout 3's world. Back in 2008, there were few games on the same scale as Bethesda's massive open-world post-apocalyptic RPG ... and, while it's true that Fallout: New Vegas was released a few years later, it just didn't have the same feel. Fallout 3 was a rebirth for the franchise, and there are many who claim that it's one of the best games of all time.
Last week, Bethesda revealed that Fallout 3's true successor was on its way. E3 2015 came early, as the studio revealed that Fallout 4 was on the way - one masterfully detailed trailer later, and the Internet lost its collective mind. However, the trailer raised one burning question: if the trailer has already been revealed, then what is Bethesda going to show at its E3 news conference?
Many speculated that Bethesda would reveal actual in-game footage during its event, and they weren't wrong: for the first time ever, fans got to catch a glimpse at what the future of Fallout looks like.
If you thought Bethesda's Doom showcase was thorough, you haven't seen anything yet.
Right off the bat, Bethesda revealed that Fallout 4 opens before the bombs fell. It's a period in the game's history that's often discussed, but rarely seen - from the looks of things, Bethesda is trying to create a far more personal, intimate opening. You have a spouse, a home, a friendly robot butler, a child, even a voice - everything feels idyllic, yet tragic. After all, fans of the series know how this story ends.
And, while everything Bethesda showed was amazing, the best news came at the end of the conference: many assumed that, with a game as big as Fallout 4, it'd be some time before fans got to actually play it. As it turns out, that's not the case: Fallout 4 will hit store shelves this fall on Nov. 10!
If you want to check out the entire presentation (make sure you have a few minutes to spare, as it clocks in at over 30 minutes), you can view the full Fallout 4 demo below:
Stay tuned for more E3 2015 coverage all week from TechTimes and T-Lounge!
