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The video explores the absence of Fallout games on the Nintendo Switch despite the popularity of The Fallout TV series. It compares the success of Skyrim to the Fallout series, attributing Skyrim's higher sales to its newer Creation Engine. The speaker discusses challenges in porting Fallout 3, New Vegas, and Fallout 4 to modern systems, particularly the Switch, due to the older engines used. They speculate on the potential difficulties in bringing future Fallout games to Nintendo platforms and invite viewers to share their thoughts on the matter. The overall theme centers around the technical challenges and considerations involved in porting Fallout games to the Nintendo Switch and future platforms.
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In this segment of the video, the narrator discusses their positive experience with The Fallout TV series and how it led them to play Fallout games. They question why there are no Fallout games on the Nintendo Switch despite the console’s capabilities. The reason explored is the stark difference in sales figures between Fallout games and Skyrim, with Skyrim outselling Fallout 3 and New Vegas combined. Skyrim was built on a newer game engine, the creation engine, which allowed it to achieve higher sales numbers.
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In this segment of the video, the speaker discusses how Skyrim looks better than Oblivion due to the use of the Creation Engine. Skyrim sold more units and was ported to modern systems and even to the Switch. However, Fallout 3 and New Vegas, made on an older engine, have not been ported due to their problematic and complex nature. The speaker highlights that Fallout 4, being a bigger game designed for more powerful systems, may face similar issues in terms of porting.
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In this segment of the video, the speaker discusses the challenges of bringing Fallout 4 to the Nintendo Switch given the system’s limitations and the effort required for porting. They mention an upcoming next-gen update for Fallout 4 by Bethesda, which may impact mods like Fallout London. The speaker speculates about the potential for future Fallout games on Nintendo systems, but suggests it may be unlikely due to the technical challenges and older game engines. They invite viewers to share their opinions on whether Fallout should be brought to the Switch.