Fallout 4: what 2015's biggest game is all about

By Tim Biggs
Updated February 8 2016 - 10:08am, first published November 10 2015 - 8:25pm
Vault Boy is the mascot of the Vault-Tec corporation in the games, and also of the <i>Fallout</i> games. You may have seen him recently on buses, billboards, or even the stairs of Southern Cross Station.
Vault Boy is the mascot of the Vault-Tec corporation in the games, and also of the <i>Fallout</i> games. You may have seen him recently on buses, billboards, or even the stairs of Southern Cross Station.
My character Lana, immediately before leaving Vault 111 and entering the wasteland for the first time.
My character Lana, immediately before leaving Vault 111 and entering the wasteland for the first time.
Lana after being in the wasteland for about half an hour.
Lana after being in the wasteland for about half an hour.
Every weapon and piece of armour the game can be modified and customised - if you have the skills and materials.
Every weapon and piece of armour the game can be modified and customised - if you have the skills and materials.
Fenway Park has been transformed into Diamond City, one of the games main hubs.
Fenway Park has been transformed into Diamond City, one of the games main hubs.
Japanese robot noodle chef. Because why not.
Japanese robot noodle chef. Because why not.

Bethesda Game Studios is one of the most celebrated developers in video games, and it makes only two series: The Elder Scrolls and Fallout. While Bethesda's efforts have been popular among fans of role-playing games for decades, it was The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim in 2011 that brought its trademark combination of scope, depth and player choice to mainstream attention.

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