Classics in Gaming: Fallout

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  • Spawndemon
    Member
    • Oct 2005
    • 6015

    #1

    Classics in Gaming: Fallout

    We're pleased to announced today a brand new series here on Total Gaming Network that is sure to bring back some memories for all of the gamers out there. This new series, which will be known as Classics in Gaming, will feature older games that have iconic and legendary places within the gaming industry. Each month we will highlight a new classic game and discuss what made the game so great and why you should consider playing the game again.

    <img src="http://images.totalgamingnetwork.com/images/classics_in_gaming_gog.png" alt="" />

    The very first game featured in our Classics in Gaming series is Interplay's Fallout. Released in 1997, Fallout would begin the success of a series that now, thanks to the greatness of Fallout 3, has a huge fan base and outstanding sales numbers. This look back at Fallout is done by staff writer Bawdyjane. Take a look:
    I remember spending countless hours of my childhood playing 90s RPG titles including Baldur’s Gate, the Ultima series and Fallout. Although all of these games hold a special place in my heart, the original Fallout was unique, breaking the traditional D&D setting of so many RPGs from that time by delivering a story set in a post-apocalyptical wasteland; think Mad Max and Road Warrior.

    Developed by Interplay, Fallout made its debut in 1997 as the unofficial sequel to the 1987 game Wasteland. For many, this game was their first toe hold into the world of Fallout, one that seamlessly blended advanced technology and kitschy 1950s America. Players were introduced to a wasted and desolate environment, the by-product of a nuclear war called “the Great War,” tempered by a dark sense of humor and irony. Read more...

    <a href="http://images.totalgamingnetwork.com/images/fallout2.jpg"><img src="http://images.totalgamingnetwork.com/images/thumb_fallout2.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a>

    There's plenty more to rehash with Fallout and plenty of memories to relive so be sure to read the full article here. We'd like to give a big thanks to the guys over at Good Old Games for providing the games for this new series. If this article has inspired you to pick up the game and play it for yourself, you can purchase it for $5.99 at GOG.
  • marioemblem
    Member
    • Aug 2009
    • 3

    #2
    Re: Classics in Gaming: Fallout

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    • k1ngster
      Member
      • Jun 2009
      • 4

      #3
      Re: Classics in Gaming: Fallout

      not first to post, but hoping following your tweet about having the "required twitter username added on to my profile to win" + the fallout pic first wins it..
      *smile*


      PC games ftw

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      • kyaizen
        Member
        • Aug 2009
        • 1

        #4
        Re: Classics in Gaming: Fallout

        Although I only played it recently, I had a lot of fun with it. It truly captured the essence of rpgs for me, and I soon spent hours playing. Then, my friend got back to his house and kicked me off... Not much of a story, but I haven't really had the chance to play it much! That's why I need your help! =p.

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        • urdaddy247
          Member
          • Jun 2009
          • 8

          #5
          Re: Classics in Gaming: Fallout

          For me, my most memorable/favorite moment in the Fallout series would be fighting alongside the giant brotherhood robot at the end as he screams funny anti-communist lines as he shoots lasers at the enclave, priceless.

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          • MrChris_CJ
            Mudkips
            • Jul 2005
            • 2610

            #6
            Re: Classics in Gaming: Fallout

            Yup Fallout 1 + 2 gave me endless hours of entertainment, varied entertainment as well, I bloody loved it

            Fallout 3 was a bit different but I enjoyed it immensely nonetheless

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            • MrKLM
              Member
              • Apr 2006
              • 3146

              #7
              Re: Classics in Gaming: Fallout

              Any TGN user who posts his/her most memorable moment in the Fallout series will be entered for a chance to win a free copy of the original Fallout from gog.com. So make sure to post your most memorable moment in the Fallout series and we will pick a winner later tonight!

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              • Boreas
                Senior Member
                • Oct 2007
                • 530

                #8
                Re: Classics in Gaming: Fallout

                My most memorable moment out of the series is the first time i entered atom, simply awesome. I loved how diverse it was, made you feel like you were actually entering a real town.

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                • k1ngster
                  Member
                  • Jun 2009
                  • 4

                  #9
                  Re: Classics in Gaming: Fallout

                  mine was when i finally the moment i aquired the sniper rifel. It was so fun blowing someones head off and then watching their body just roll around.

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                  • marioemblem
                    Member
                    • Aug 2009
                    • 3

                    #10
                    Re: Classics in Gaming: Fallout

                    Most memorable moment in fallout... blowing up megaton definitely.

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                    • [3SA]D|Pvt.OregonSlacker
                      Member
                      • Jul 2007
                      • 14

                      #11
                      Re: Classics in Gaming: Fallout

                      Most Memorable for the fallout serieswas just the fact of playing a RPG outside of the normal D&D Baldurs Gate/ Forgotten Realms Settings..

                      Most memorable in Fallout3 was a tossup between seeing my first nailgun headshot and seeing the head posted up against the side of the bridge, that and the strong urge to go back and kill the bully from the 1st encounter in vault 101...

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                      • MrChris_CJ
                        Mudkips
                        • Jul 2005
                        • 2610

                        #12
                        Re: Classics in Gaming: Fallout

                        I would enter but I already have them all mwhahahaha

                        most memorable moment would have to be

                        walking to arlington Library past the little raider encampment, was fighting them, then I had the dam firelance random event, an explosion so large I got thrown to the floor, all the cars on the road exploded as we were fighting

                        few minutes later, utter devastation, dead raiders but "cool a firelance!"

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                        • kadr
                          Member
                          • Jun 2009
                          • 3

                          #13
                          Re: Classics in Gaming: Fallout

                          Memorable moments: I have to say, there's nothing quite like a critical hit in VATS when the target is right in your face. Epic gibs.

                          I wish I could say I was a Fallout veteran, but ... ahem, well, I guess that's what GoG is for. :)

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                          • MrKLM
                            Member
                            • Apr 2006
                            • 3146

                            #14
                            Re: Classics in Gaming: Fallout

                            Originally posted by [55RA]D|Pvt.LeeStoned
                            Most Memorable for the fallout serieswas just the fact of playing a RPG outside of the normal D&D Baldurs Gate/ Forgotten Realms Settings..

                            Most memorable in Fallout3 was a tossup between seeing my first nailgun headshot and seeing the head posted up against the side of the bridge, that and the strong urge to go back and kill the bully from the 1st encounter in vault 101...
                            Check for your code it has been sent. :thumbsup:

                            We will be giving out more codes, follow @TGN on twitter for details.

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                            • urdaddy247
                              Member
                              • Jun 2009
                              • 8

                              #15
                              Re: Classics in Gaming: Fallout

                              ^ :cry: aww man.. this is not a great day

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