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Weekend Gamer: Oblivion Remastered Deluxe

Oblivion Remastered Deluxe Read More Weekend Gamer Bethesda and Xbox shadow dropped the new The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered yesterday (April 22, 2025). Prior to the release, there were a few leaks, showcasing the new Oblivion ....

This is just an update on the new The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered game that was released last week (April 22, 2025). The Remastered is doing really well, as the developer Bethesda announced that they have over 4 million players playing the game.

As you know, I hated the game when I bought it in 2006, because of the level scaling. It just sucked that when I’m level 20, everybody else is also at 20, so there was never a feeling of accomplishments. You can beat the game at level 1, basically (because the boss will be at level 1 also).

In an interview published yesterday (April 28) on Videogamer.com, the original Oblivion designer Bruce Nesmith said the “world levelling …. was a mistake.”

I agree, I hated this feature… and the same world scale also exists in the Remastered version. This just means that I’m probably not going to complete the game until they fix this problem. I’ve read that fans have made plugins to fix this leveling problem, but it seems like a lot of work to just make the game playable for me.

So, yes, I did dip into the game, via “the best deal in gaming” Xbox Game Pass, just to check it out. My god, the Remastered game looks amazing! I had to install the original 2006 version from GOG (on sale for $5), just for comparison. Comparing the game model for the emperor below, you can see a massive difference in fidelity and details.

The other very nice thing they added in the Remastered version is game controller support! I’ve been playing a lot of games on the Xbox controller, and it works better for me, because I like to lean back on my chair.

Plus, the game, at least on ‘medium’ setting for me, runs like a champ on my NVIDIA 3060 card. I should try and push it to ‘high’ to see if there is a noticeable difference. I don’t know how much more time I’ll sink into it due to the scaling leveling… but it sure does look very good.

It makes me very excited that the pending Fallout 3 Remastered… which is the next game that is on Bethesda’s schedule. Since they got Oblivion Remastered to work out so well, just imagine applying that same formula (new graphics, but with the logic and gameplay of the original game) on the old Fallout games! Let’s go!!!

Oblivion 2006 vs Oblivion Remastered (2025)

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Weekend Gamer: Oblivion Remastered

Oblivion Remastered Read More Video Games I would probably bet we’ll hear something new for the Elder Scrolls series… or even just mention that they’re working on a new single-player Fallout game. ....

Bethesda and Xbox shadow dropped the new The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered yesterday (April 22, 2025). Prior to the release, there were a few leaks, showcasing the new Oblivion vs the original from 2006.

First of all, calling this a Remastered is a bit of a misnomer, because I feel like this is basically a “Remake”, because the entire game was reproduced on the Unreal Engine 5… so everything looks much better, thanks to the modern engine and higher fidelity. Some audios were re-recorded, they reworked the leveling system … everything was basically re-done. This goes far and above a ‘remaster.’’

Second, I do not like Oblivion. I bought the game in 2006 and hated the way the game level-scale to your character… I was already in the ‘hell’ area going through one of the gates and all the enemies were my level. I hated this. It didn’t matter if I level up, all those enemies will also level up.

They said the Remastered actually fixed the levelling system, but I haven’t tried out the new game yet. The game is basically ‘free’ if you have Xbox Game Pass, so I’ll have to try out the game soon (as soon as I finish Last of Us Part II). If I decide to end my subscription, the game is reasonably priced at $50. If I am to buy the game, I would make sure to buy it via the MicroSoft App store to ensure getting the “Play Anywhere” feature.

It’s so weird to think about it, because although I hated Oblivion, I actually love the next game in the series: Skyrim. I have bought Skyrim again and again, on various platforms.

The only good news I have is that with the leaks for Oblivion Remastered turning out to be true… the same rumors were said for Fallout 3, for release in 2026. That is amazing news. Unlike Oblivion, I love Fallout 3 and am looking forward to this upcoming release.

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Mega Fallout T-60 Power Armor Collection

MEGA Fallout T-60 Power Armor Collection Read More Fallout That’s not all the Fallout news, Bethesda released a “Next Gen Update” on Fallout 4 across all platforms, including the PC. Unfortunately, the GOG version may have to wait a little longer, if you got the game on that platform. …

I wasn’t originally was going to buy the Mega Construx’s Fallout T60 Power Armor set of five figures, but I gave in and bought it. I thought perhaps I’ll randomly see it in stores, and seeing it in person, I would pull the trigger. Of course, once I realized that this set is actually an Amazon exclusive, I just decided to get it. It arrived the next day at 5am. Unbelievable!

If there is one thing I hate about this set… that it is that it is too expensive. This is $30 for five mini-figures, that’s $6 per Lego-sized figures (about 2 inches tall). I wasn’t also happy with the packaging, it’s a bland design Vault-Tec-ish box. I wish they could have made it more colorful, or have hidden easter egg of the Vault-Boy… but it’s just grey with some words.

Now that all the negatives are out of the way, let’s talk about how great this set it. You get five pre-built Power Armors, each with a different paint job: Vault Tec (blue), Hot Rod Flames (red), Brotherhood of Steel Paladin (grey), Military (green), and Rusted (bronze). Each Figure comes with a different accessory: Nuka Cola dark, Hot Rodder magazine, a mini-nuke, a shotgun, and Sugar Bombs cereal. These are all very highly details, as I have previously mentioned in my Mega Red Rocket Truck Stop Set. In fact, this is a great addition to your Truck Stop, if you have previously purchased it.

The other nice thing about the Power Armor is that they all come with a Power Armor Station, which you’ll have to build yourself. It’s quite easy to do, once you build the first one, the rest will just come naturally. The Power Armor Station also doubles as a great stand to display your Power Armor.

Speaking of display, I might end up buying some sort of rotating turntable so I can display my T60 Power Armor! I am very happy with the details and look of these figures.

I’m so happy to see Mega Construx get the Fallout franchise license (I was a big fan of their Master of the Universe collection), and eager to see what other vehicles and playsets that they are working out. I want to see a girl vault dweller, ghouls, super mutants, deathclaws, etc.!

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Fallout: Red Rocket Truck Stop

Fallout: Red Rocket Truck Stop (Mega) Read More Fallout That’s not all the Fallout news, Bethesda released a “Next Gen Update” on Fallout 4 across all platforms, including the PC. Unfortunately, the GOG version may have to wait a little longer, if you got the game on that platform. …

I should be conserving my cash, but I couldn’t help it when I saw the Fallout: Red Rocket Truck Stop Lego Mega Construx set. I had to buy it.

By now, you should know that I’m a massive Fallout fan, and own quite a few statues, figurines, clothing, and various knick-knacks. If it has a Fallout branding, I’m on top of it. I cannot get enough of it!

A couple of things you should know, Mega Construx, officially Mega Bloks, is now rebranded as simply “Mega”, not related to MAGA, is ironically based in Canada. They make Lego-style blocks or bricks. They’re Lego compatible, so you can mix and match… but generally I would prefer to keep it separated. If you’ve been keeping up with prices, these sets are not cheap.

In April 2020, during the pandemic, being stuck at home, I ended up spending $250 on a Mega Construx’s Castle Grayskull. This was a massive 3508-piece structure, and it was both the best and worst purchase decision I’ve ever made. They gave me two sets of bag A or something, so I was missing about 100 pieces for the face of Castle Grayskull. I ended up scraping together some of a patchy version, it looks OK to me, but it’s not what it is officially supposed to look at. That’s fine, it’s my unique Castle Grayskull. The only good news is that the extra bag A had the six figures that is exclusive to the Castle Grayskull set. So I had 12 figures! That’s the only bright side.

After that Castle Grayskull, I vowed to never spend that much money on Legos… even though I am looking at Snake Mountain Mega Construx set with wanting eyes. The current price is $150, which is, in my opinion, a decent price. But no! No! (I will likely change my mind once I get some money.)

Going back to the Red Rocket Truck Stop, I can tell you a few things, since I’m familiar with these Mega Contrux: they are highly detail. The figures are very articulated, considering how small they are. They have head, legs, hands, knees, and elbows joints… They’re great for posing, and I’ve used a few of these figures as drivers in my 1:24 scale Transformers or diecast cars. They are perfect for sitting, thanks to the knee joints.

The other nice features in this Red Rocket set is you a few figures: a vault dweller, a power armor, and Dogmeat. You also get tiny Nuka Cola bottle, a Quantum cola, and a bobblehead (this is incredibly detailed, like microprinting details). That kind of detail is pretty awesome. On top of that, you also get to build a Nuka Cola vending machine. The workshop has a removeable blueprint (you would only know this if you build this).

The only thing I didn’t like about this set is the RED ROCKET signage. I understand they were going for video game accuracy, but the way it is designed, it easily can fall off. Plus, I didn’t like how the D and the broken C didn’t look conformed (all the red letterings are on a different plane). I don’t know, it just doesn’t look good. I ended up changing a few things with some extra parts I had and so my Red Rocket doesn’t exactly look like how it’s supposed to be built.

Anyway, I’m pretty excited to see that Mega has also released a Power Armor six-pack ($30). I’m going to wait for a sale to buy those, I’m in no hurry to get them. They’re just Power Armors with different paint jobs… basically all the same figures. If that set included a girl vault dweller, a ghoul, a Super Mutant, or various wastelanders, I would totally buy it to populate my Red Rocket Gas Station!

If it sells well, and especially with Season 2 of Fallout being filmed (although delayed due to the California fire), I hope that Mega will release more sets. I wouldn’t mind something like a Deathclaw or Vertibird… or even an expensive massive Vault 101 set with a mountain face. I guess it would make sense if they released some sort of New Vegas-inspired set, seeing as Season 2 of Fallout will take place.

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The Game Awards 2024

Game Awards 2024 Winners Game of the Year: Astro Bot Players' Voice: Black Myth: Wukong Best Action Game: Black Myth: Wukong Best Performance: Melina Juergens as Senua – Senua's Saga: Hellblade II Best Family Game: Astro Bot Best Fighting Game: Tekken 8 Best Narrative: Metaphor: ReFantazio Best Art Direction: Metaphor: ReFantazio Best Role Playing Game: Metaphor: ReFantazio Best Multiplayer: Helldivers II Best Community Support: Baldur's Gate 3 Most Anticipated Game: Grand Theft Auto VI Best Game Direction: Astro Bot Best Debut Indie Game: Balatro Best Sim / Strategy Game: Frostpunk 2 Best Sports / Racing Game: EA Sports FC 25 Best Ongoing Game: Helldivers II Best Adaptation: Fallout Best Score and Music : Final Fantasy VII Rebirth Best Mobile Game: Balatro Best Independent Game : Balatro Best Audio Design: Senua's Saga: Hellblade II Best VR / AR Game: Batman: Arkham Shadow Games for Impact : Neva Innovation in Accessibility: Prince of Persia Best Esports Game: League of Legends Best Esports Athlete: Lee "Faker" Sang-hyeok Best Esports Team: T1 (League of Legends) Content Creator of the Year: CaseOh Global Gaming Citizens: Laura Carter Game Changer: Amir Satvat Read More Game Awards I normally don’t do live streams, but when I got home from work today, YouTube was heavily promoting the livestream of The Game Awards (happening at exactly the time I turned on my computer). … Twenty One Pilots Columbus, OH duo Twenty One Pilots arrived in downtown Kansas City at the T-Mobile Center, for their latest stop on The Icy Tour- what is very likely the most entertaining and energetic arena concert of the year. … Snoop Dogg On the 20th Anniversary of Snoop Doggy Dog's debut album Doggystyle, Engine Room Recordings released their tribute to the man with Doggystyle Restyled: A Tribute To Snoop Dogg, which came out . ....

The biggest video game award show, The Game Award, is airing/livestreaming right now with over 1 million watching the main stream. I’m very excited about this, because this is the 10th Anniversary of the show (which started in 2014 by Geoff Keighley). The show is broadcast live from the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles.

Troy Baker at Twin Cities Con (09 Nov 2024)

They spared no expenses. Before the actual show, there was actually “an opening act” from Sydnee Goodman, a 30-minute showcasing some video game trailers and handed out some awards. Then, in the first few minutes of the actual show, they had Troy Baker (who we just saw in person at Twin Cities Con 2024) and Bethesda’s Todd Howard, with surprise guest Indiana Jones himself, Harrison Ford, presenting Best Performance.

Then we got a cinematic of the new The Witcher game, featuring an older Ciri. This looks incredible! As far as I know, this is the first time we’re seeing any glimpse of The Witcher IV, the sequel to the beloved Witcher III: The Wild Hunt.

No surprise, but the biggest action game of the year, Black Myth: Wukong, won the Action Game Award. There were advertisements for my favorite early access game Path of Exile 2 and forthcoming Borderlands game.

The cool thing about this year is that it seems the show is allowing creators to say more. It seems there are less sketches and jokes, leaving more time for the creators to speak more.

Twenty One Pilots, featuring D4VD and Royal + The Serpent, were the first musical guest, paying tribute to the steampunk action-adventure television series Arcane series. The medley features Royal & the Serpent starting with “Wasteland”, then D4VD singing “Remember Me”, and finally Twenty One Pilot performing “The Line.”

This followed by an appearance by Hideo Kojima, who is working on Death Stranding 2, as well as a live adaptation of Death Stranding from my favorite movie studio, A24. He introduced the Best Game Direction award… which Astro Bot won. I’m surprised at their second award, so I will have to check out the game soon.

More surprises: a new Turok game in the works. I can’t say I am a fan of the original game, but I do love that it’s based on a comic book, so the Turok: Origins game is now on my radar.

Best Adaptation went to Fallout (as I would have picked it). If they had announced Arcane, I wouldn’t be surprised, as that is a solid show. They made the right decision, Fallout was a great series.

Snoop Dogg performed a brand-new song, but towards the end he threw in some lyrics from his big hit song “Gin and Tonic”.

Final Fantasy VII Rebirth won the Best Score/Music, and the creator mentioned that the game will come to PC.

Breaking Bad’s Aaron Paul appearance was a surprise. I guess he actually stars in a video game called Dispatch.

It looks like the biggest winner of the night is Metaphor: ReFantazio, who won three major awards: RPG, Narrative, and Art.

Before Game of the Year was revealed, the showed a cinematic of Intergalactic by Naughty Dog (the creator of Last of Us).

Larian Studio’s head Swen Vincke (and winner of last year’s Game of the Year for Baldur’s Gate 3) was the presenter of the GOTY for the Game Awards.

Game of the Year went to Astro Bot, which was an absolute surprise to everyone.

Royal + The Serpent at Game Awards (12 Dec 2024)

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Epic Games Christmas Game Giveaway 2024

Read More Epic Games It’s that time of the year. Epic Games is doing their annual 12 Days of Christmas giveaway… well, it’s more like 15 days of Christmas. Already, I’m very happy to now own Fallout: A Post Nuclear Role-Playing Game …

It’s that time of the year again: Epic Games’ Christmas Game Giveaway! Every year since 2021, the Fortnite owner gives away some great games every day until the new year. The daily giveaway starts on December 19th, but usually the week before (starting December 12th) you also get a nice game, which, for 2024 is The Lord of the Rings: Return to Moria.

Most of these games I already own on other platforms, such as Steam and GOG, but as I previously mentioned, it’s always nice to get some free games on Epic. If you’re an achievement hunter, you can replay previously beaten games on Steam and earn some achievement badges on Epic!

Also worth noting, is that Epic usually gives out a nice discount with a Holiday Game Sale (a regular sale with an additional 10% reward kickback). I have previously purchased some games on Epic during these sales - so it works! Currently, I am playing Path of Exile 2 on Epic so I am regularly on the launcher.

Last year, the big Xmas free game was Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy, along with other free titles that I enjoyed: Fallout 3: Game of the Year Edition, The Outer Worlds: Spacer's Choice Edition and A Plague Tale: Innocence.

In 2022, the big game was Death Stranding, with other titles like Wolfenstein The New Order, Fallout: A Post Nuclear Role-Playing Game, Metro: Last Light Redux, and Dishonored - Definitive Edition.

In 2021, we got Tomb Raider Trilogy, along with Pathfinder: Kingmaker Enhance Plus Edition.

I will be updating the free game list as soon as I know the titles, if there is an amazing title, I will be sure to spotlight it in an upcoming post.

Epic Christmas Game 2024 List:

12/12 Christmas Kickoff: The Lord of the Rings: Return to Moria

12/19 Vampire Survivors

12/20 Astrea: Six Sided Oracles

12/21 TerraTech

12/22 Wizard of Legend

12/23 Dark and Darker - Legendary Status

12/24 DREDGE

12/25 Control

12/26 Ghostrunner 2

12/27 HOT WHEELS UNLEASHED™

12/28 Kill Knight

12/29 Orcs Must Die! 3

12/30 [REDACTED]

12/31 Sifu

01/01 Kingdom Come: Deliverance

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Twin Cities Con at Minneapolis Convention Center (09 Nov 2024)

09 Nov 2024 Twin Cities Con at Minneapolis Convention Center Read More Twin Cities Con 2023 is shaping up to be Twin Cities Con’ biggest show yet! Looking over their guest list, you can see the big draw is the Kevin Smith universe: Jason Mewes, Jason Lee, Brian O'Halloran (Clerks), Marilyn Ghigliotti (Clerks) …

The Saturday Twin Cities Con, at the Minneapolis Convention Center, is the biggest show of the three-day event. According to Twin Cities Con, there were over 40,000 pre-sold tickets just for Saturday (numbers confirmed by Fox 9).

As previously mentioned, there are extra securities before you can enter the Exhibit Hall, which means if you need to pick up your badge or have to redeem your photo op or buy merchandises, you need to go through the security line. The line was the longest I’ve ever seen at 10 to 11am. It snaked all the way to the West Entrance and more. It took an hour to make it inside the Exhibit Hall.

Once inside, we were going to spend as much time there as possible, because once we leave, we weren’t going back (because we would have to go through security check again), so we ended up missing a few panels.

Again, as previously mentioned Hazbin Hotel absolutely killed it. Their panel packed the main ballroom and it was the most attended panel I’ve ever seen. Although I’ve never seen the show, I’m now very curious to check it out.

Sunday’s shows are generally really early and will end early as well. It’s also the day when I would spend money.

Here are some highlights for tomorrow:

Sunday 11am: The Beauty and the Brawn: An Encanto Q&A with Dianne Guerrero and Jess Darrow

Sunday 12pm: In a FLASH: A Grant Gustin Q&A

Sunday 1pm: The Boy Meets World Q&A with Will Friedle, Danielle Fishel, and Rider Strong

Sunday 2pm: Wes Johnson's Voice-A-Palooza featuring Mallorie Rodak, Josh Keaton, Sarah Natochenny, and Haven Burton Paschall

Batverse: Catwoman, Harley Quinn, Batman, Batgirl

Back to the Future

Hollow Knight

Spooky (original character)

Death, Batgirl, Star Wars

Batverse: Mad-Hatter, Joker, Commissioner Gordon, Riddler, Red Hood, Bane Resident Evil, Adventure Time, and Loki

Fallout

NCR Ranger (Fallout)

Starfire and Robin

Wolfwood (Trigun)

Coraline

Pokemon Northstar

Man Ray (Spongebob Squarepants) Harbinger Hotel and Fallout Professor Henry Walton Jones Sr. and Daredevil Dune Inigo Montoya and Fezzik (Princess Bride)

Elden Ring

Sexy Vader

Zatanna and Constantine

Joker and Ghost Rider

Costume Contest at Twin Cities Con (09 Nov 2024)

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Fallout Classic Collection

Fallout® Classic Collection Read More Fallout I’m happy to announce that Fallout: London is available now, via GOG. The game is currently free, I’m not sure if it will cost money in the future. You can’t play the game by itself, as it uses the engine and base …

The Fallout Classic Collection is currently free on Epic Games. Originally this collection was supposed to be free in February 2024, as part of the Fallout celebration for the then-upcoming Fallout television show on Amazon… but, for whatever reasons, it was delayed until now.

If I were to hazard a guess, we may possibly get some Fallout news this week. Perhaps a trailer for Fallout Season 2? It’s probably in relationship to the upcoming new Fallout 76 game update for “Milepost Zero – Country Road” (which launches September 3). I honestly tried and tried to get into Fallout 76, but that game is not for me.

Anyway, of course, as the original Weekend Gamer, I bought these “Fallout Classic” games when they were sold in big boxes at software stores. I still have all the original manuals and discs. I love the first two games; as far as I’m concern, they are perfect games of that time period.

For whatever reasons you don’t own these games, now is the perfect time to get it for free on Epic Games.

P.S. I’m putting Fallout: London on hold for now, because the game launch was a disaster. The game crashes, there’s missing assets, there are some bugs that prevents you from creating female characters, and various other bugs… Also, I wish they would have just given us a Pip Boy instead of the British Tablet. Anyway, the game may be too ambitious, especially with a small team of volunteers. They could have perhaps released the game as a limited beta-testing, to iron out all the bugs, before making it a public release. When I have more time, I will give Fallout: London another try.

Fallout® Classic Collection

Fallout: A Post Nuclear Role Playing Game
You've just unearthed the classic post-apocalyptic role-playing game that revitalized the entire CRPG genre. The Fallout® SPECIAL system allows drastically different types of characters, meaningful decisions and development that puts you in complete control. Explore the devastated ruins of a golden age civilization. Talk, sneak or fight your way past mutants, gangsters and robotic adversaries. Make the right decisions or you could end up as another fallen hero in the wastelands...

Fallout 2: A Post Nuclear Role Playing Game
Fallout® 2 is the sequel to the critically acclaimed game that took RPG'ing out of the dungeons and into a dynamic, apocalyptic retro-future.

It's been 80 long years since your ancestors trod across the wastelands. As you search for the Garden of Eden Creation Kit to save your primitive village, your path is strewn with crippling radiation, megalomaniac mutants, and a relentless stream of lies, deceit and treachery. You begin to wonder if anyone really stands to gain anything from this brave new world.

Mastering your character's skills and traits for survival, Fallout® 2 will challenge you to endure in a post-nuclear world whose future withers with every passing moment...

Fallout Tactics: Brotherhood of Steel
You are the wretched refuse. You may be born from dirt, but we will forge you into steel. You will learn to bend; if not you, will you break. In these dark times, the Brotherhood - your Brotherhood - is all that stands between the rekindled flame of civilization and the howling, radiated wasteland.

Your weapons will become more than your tools, they will become your friends. You will use your skills to inspire the lowly and protect the weak... whether they like it or not. Your squadmates will be more dear to you than your kin and for those that survive there will be honor, respect and the spoils of war.

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Gamescom Opening Night Live (20 August 2024)

Gamescom ONL Gamescom ONL Game List InZoi Sniper Elite: Resistance Borderlands 4 Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 Goat Simulator Rematered Persona 3: Reload - Episode Aigis Dragon Ball: Sparking Zero Dying Light: The Beast The Dark Pictures Anthology: Directive 8020 Lost Records: Bloom and Rage Infinity Nikki Arc Raiders Path of Exile 2 King of Meat Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves Mecha Break Reanimal Dune Awakening Marvel Rivals Genshin Impact Naraka Bladepoint Sid Meier's Civilization 7 Starfield Monument Valley 3 Batman: Arkham Shadow Monster Hunter Wilds Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 Secret Level Towerborne Age of Mythology: Retold Masters of Albion Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 Little Nightmares 3 Squid Games: Unleashed Dark and Darker Mobile Indiana Jones and The Great Circle Mafia: The Old Country The First Berserker: Khazan Diablo 4: Vessel of Hatred World of War: The War Within Unknown 9: Awakening Read More Game Awards I normally don’t do live streams, but when I got home from work today, YouTube was heavily promoting the livestream of The Game Awards (happening at exactly the time I turned on my computer). …

Gamescom is one of the world’s largest events for computer and video games, and it is taking place right now in Germany. As the resident Weekend Gamer, I’ve always been interested in this 15-year-old event, but this is the first year that I live-stream their event, courtesy of The Games Award. With various live-streaming partners, including Games Award, Twitch, and IGN, I’m certain this Gamescom 2024 will surpass the 13 million views from last year.

Starting Opening Night Live, August 20, was Kyle Bosman, who did a pre-show top list and introduction.

Canadian game journalist and television presenter, Geoff Keighley was the main host of the event. He previously hosted/produced The Game Awards, as well as hosts of Summer Game Fest, E3, GameTrailers TV, and G4tv.com. Keighley is a genuine video game fan, and fans and developers loves this guy.

His co-host was Sjokz (Eefje Depoortere) who is a Belgian tv presenter and eSport player. She currently hosts multiple League of Legends World Championships.

The majority of ONL were just video game trailers, with some spots for interviews with game developers: Peter Molyneux talking about his upcoming Masters of Albion game, Blizzard’s rep talking about Diablo IV: Vessel of Hatred, a pre-recorded Troy Baker voice over on Indiana Jones and the Great Circle, Nick Baynes’ pre-recorded introduction to Mafia: The Old Country.

Personally speaking, of all the games that were announced and shown, I wasn’t particularly interested in any of them, except perhaps the Diablo expansion (but I’ve already talked about it previously).

Keighley closed the ONL with somewhat of an advertisement for his upcoming Games Award 2024, which is premiering on December 12. He said that it will be the special 10-year anniversary of the Games Award, and that he planned on something very special for the event. I’m certainly interested.

There’ll be two more days of Gamescom, and I’ll definitely check them out. I don’t know if I’ll be live-streaming them, but I’m definitely going to watch it at a later date. I’m interested in seeing what Xbox has to say, since they now own Bethesda and my favorite game series, Fallout.

As far as predictions for the next couple of days, someone said that they’re predicting Nintendo Switch 2, which I highly doubt. That’s because Nintendo has been very tight-lip about it, and the only announcement will be coming from them through their own Nintendo Direct. The chance of the Switch 2 is 0% in my opinion.

The other predictions I’ve read is that there’ll be a new Tomb Raider game. I can see this happening, only because the trilogy from Crystal Dynamics was so beloved and fans (including myself) are just itching to play something new. Since I’m a fan, I want to believe this, so I’m giving it a 30% chance that this might happen.

Since Xbox is so invested in Gamescom with two days of game announcements from the studio, I would probably bet we’ll hear something new for the Elder Scrolls series… or even just mention that they’re working on a new single-player Fallout game. After all, it’s been 9 years since Fallout 4, I want something new for the ten-year anniversary. That’s my prediction, I give the Elder Scrolls thing at least 75% confidence.

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Fallout: London

Fallout: London Read More Fallout This upcoming mod for Fallout 4, will take place in London. The game is set in the year 2237, events between the original two Fallout games. This will be the first game that is strictly British, so I’m very curious about …

We last mentioned Fallout: London in February 2024. The game was originally set to launch in April 23, 2024, but unfortunately due to developer Bethesda’s Next Gen Update, Team FOLON (the developer behind Fallout: London) had to put their game on pause “indefinitely”, as they test out if the Next Gen Update would break their game.

I’m happy to announce that Fallout: London is available now, via GOG. The game is currently free, I’m not sure if it will cost money in the future. You can’t play the game by itself, as it uses the engine and base gaming assets from Fallout: Game of the Year Edition… so you need to own that version of the game. Don’t worry, the game is very cheap and seems like it’s always on sale. As of this writing, you can pick up the GOTY version for $7. What a steal.

Anyway, I’m downloading the game as I write this, so I haven’t actually experienced the game (will update once I start playing the game)… but it looks like they changed a lot of artwork, including the London’s version of the Pip Boy (it looks like a tablet).

Other new things in this London game: 200 quests, 20 different factions, 7 new companions, 15 boroughs, new original soundtrack, original voice acting, 7 unique settlements, new craftable items/new weapons, and new animations.

Before you can play, here are some instructions from GOG. Note: You need to disable cloud saves.

If you own Fallout 4: Game of the Year Edition on Steam, please click here to access the installation's instructions provided by Team FOLON. You will have to downgrade your version, then install the Fallout: London via our dedicated launcher.

If you own Fallout 4: Game of the Year Edition on GOG, since our version is directly compatible with Fallout: London, you will only have to follow these easy steps:

Install the English version of Fallout 4: GOTY Edition via GOG GALAXY and disable your cloud saves.

Get Fallout London in our store for free.

Install Fallout London via GOG GALAXY and launch it.

Follow the launcher’s instructions, and enjoy!

Yours,

Weekend Gamer

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