"Fallout" Video Game Series Page at Spirit of America Bookstore

"Waging war against good people is bad for the soul." ~~~ Joshua Graham in 'Fallout New Vegas'

History of The Games
"Fallout" [1997] was a kind of successor and homage to "Wasteland" [Interplay Ent. 1988] and became a huge success, spawning multiple game sequels over the next two decades.
The original "Fallout" video game [Oct 1997] was developed by Black Isle Studios for parent company Interplay Ent. [est. 1983]; the "Fallout 2" sequel video game [Oct 1998] was again produced by Black Isle for Interplay; the "Fallout Tactics: Brotherhood of Steel" tactical role-playing game [March 2001] was developed by Micro Forté and 14 Degrees East; Interplay Ent. [est. 1983] closed their Black Isle Studios division in late 2003; the "Fallout: Brotherhood of Steel" spin-off video game [June 2003] was released by Interplay; the rights to further adaptations were purchased in 2007 by Bethesda Softworks [est. 1986]; the "Fallout 3" sequel video game [Oct 2008] was released by Bethesda Softworks; the "Fallout: New Vegas" spin-off video game [Oct 2010] was developed by Obsidian Ent. [est. 2003]; Fantasy Flight Games merged with the Asmodee Group [est. 1995] of France in 2014; "Fallout Shelter" spin-off video game was released by Bethesda for iOS devices in June 2015, for Android devices in August 2015, for Microsoft Windows in July 2016, for Xbox One in February 2017, and for PlayStation 4 and Nintendo Switch in June 2018 - and it was released as a multiplayer tabletop board game in late 2020; the "Fallout 4" sequel video game [Nov 2015] was released for PS-4, Windows, and Xbox One (PS-5 & Xbox S are expected soon); the "Fallout" board game [Nov 2017] was released by Fantasy Flight Games; the "Fallout: Wasteland Warfare" tabletop wargame [March 2018] was released by Modiphiüs Ent. [est. 2012] of London, U.K.; and the "Fallout 76" multiplayer sequel video game [Nov 2018] was released for PS-4, Windows, and Xbox One by Bethesda.
Planned franchise releases in 2023 include the "Fallout 5" sequel video game from Bethesda and the "Fallout" streaming web series from Amazon Originals.

Companies

The company history & heirarchy began with Interplay Ent. [est. 1983]; Bethesda Softworks [est. 1986] purchased rights to further adaptations in 2007 and remains the owner as-of 2022.
Several games were produced for Bethesda by contractor licensees: Micro Forté Pty. Ltd. [est. 1995] of Australia released spin-offs "Fallout Tactics" and "Fallout: Warfare" in 2001; Obsidian Entertainment [est. 2003] released "Fallout: New Vegas" in October 2010; Fantasy Flight Games [est. 1995] released the "Fallout" board game in November 2017 after merging with the Asmodee Group [est. 1995] of France in November 2014; Swedish video game holding company Embracer Group [est. 2011] aka T.H.Q. Nordic purchased Asmodee in December 2021; Modiphiüs Ent. [est. 2012] of London, U.K. released tabletop wargame "Fallout: Wasteland Warfare" in March 2018.

Synopses
The end-of-the-world scenarios of "Fallout" take place about 200 years after a nuclear war with China in a retro-futuristic, back-to-the-1950s ethos
that has the surviving Americans depicted as super-patriotic right-wing McCarthyites who even annexed Canada just to be on the safe side.

"Fallout" video game [Oct 1997]: the Vault Dweller who inhabits the underground nuclear shelter Vault 13 scours the surrounding wasteland of Southern California for a computer chip that can fix the Vault's failed water supply system; he/she interacts with the Brotherhood of Steel, the Children of the Cathedral, and the Super Mutants.

"Fallout 2" sequel video game [Oct 1998]: the Chosen One, grandchild of the first game's protagonist, seeks a GECK (Garden of Eden Creation Kit) to save his village from a drought; he/she eventually finds Vault 13 which is devoid of the majority of its former human inhabitants and instead inhabited by intelligent Deathclaws; returning to his/her village, the Chosen One finds everyone has been captured by the Enclave, attacks their offshore oil rig base, and frees the captured inhabitants of the village and Vault 13, who then create a new prosperous community using the GECK device.

"Fallout Tactics: Brotherhood of Steel" multiplayer tactical role-playing game [March 2001]: 'non-canon' storyline of missions assigned to Brotherhood of Steel team members from their base near the post-war ruins of Chicago.
"Fallout: Warfare" table-top miniatures game included on the bonus CD [March 2001]: elements include five factions: The Brotherhood of Steel, Mutants, Raiders and Reavers, Beastlords, and Robots; three unit types: Grunts, Squadleaders, and Heroes; and four scenarios: Skirmish, Convoy, Treasure Hunt!, and Wild America.

"Fallout: Brotherhood of Steel" spin-off video game [June 2003]: 'non-canon' storyline; the player chooses one of six playable characters: Brotherhood of Steel human warrior Cyrus, Brotherhood of Steel ghoul warrior Cain, orphan Brotherhood of Steel warrior Nadia, independent survivor Patty, separatist Brotherhood of Steel human Paladin Rhombus, or the Vault Dweller from Vault 13.

"Fallout 3" sequel video game [Oct 2008] - shipped almost 5 million copies in its first week and is considered one of the best video games ever made: an inhabitant of Vault 101 is forced to venture out into the Capital Wasteland surrounding the ruins of Washington, DC to find their scientist father after his mysterious disappearance and to fight against the Enclave, the corrupt remnants of the former U.S. government.

"Fallout: New Vegas" spin-off video game [Oct 2010] - a commercial success, estimated to have sold around 12 million copies worldwide: the Courier is sent with a package across the Mojave Wasteland to New Vegas; he/she is robbed, shot, and buried, but survives; later action includes a battle for control of Hoover Dam and the New California Republic.

"Fallout Shelter" spin-off video game [2015]

"Fallout 4" sequel video game [Nov 2015]

"Fallout" board game [Nov 2017]

"Fallout: Wasteland Warfare" tabletop wargame [March 2018]

"Fallout 76" multiplayer sequel video game [Nov 2018]

"Fallout Shelter" multiplayer tabletop board game [2020]

"Fallout 5" sequel video game [DUE 2023]

"Fallout London" sequel video game [DUE April 2024]
Team FOLON YouTube Channel [est. 2020] = 100K subscribers + 93 videos (12/2023)
watch Fallout London - 12/2023 Official Release Announcement [13:25] at YouTube
video describes 3764 landscape cells, 3-D assets, 190 quests; release bumped to April 2024

"Fallout" streaming web series from Amazon Originals [DUE April 2024] - see below

spin-off "Fallout Tactics" [Micro Forté 2001] had poor sales
"Fallout: Warfare" [Micro Forté 2001] - a tabletop wargame based on the 'Fallout Tactics' storyline; won several awards

spin-off "Fallout Shelter" video & board game
[Bethesda June 2015]
single-player video game developed by Bethesda Game Studios, with assistance by Behaviour Interactive; released worldwide for iOS devices in June 2015,
for Android devices in August 2015, for Microsoft Windows in July 2016, for Xbox One in February 2017, and for PlayStation 4 and Nintendo Switch in June 2018;
the multiplayer board game adaptation was released in February 2020; by June 2020 the game was downloaded more than 170 million times.

"Fallout Shelter" free online game [2015]
play for free plus 'contains in-game purchases'; the game grossed US$5.1 million in microtrans-action sales in the first two weeks after its release • "Fallout® Shelter puts you in control of a state-of-the-art underground Vault from Vault-Tec. Build the perfect Vault, keep your Dwellers happy, and protect them from the dangers of the Wasteland."
official website • watch 7/2016 official promo [0:30] online at YouTube

"Fallout Shelter: The Board Game" [ages 14+; 2020] from Fantasy Flight Games
multiplayer tabletop board game adaptation released in 2020; tagline: "Post-nuclear survival game for 2-4 players"; game designed by Andrew Fischer for ages 14+, made in China • game set includes 30 rooms, 5 elevators, 31 items, 4 resource trackers, 18 threats, 2 dice, 72 resource cubes, 28 dwellers, 42 happiness, first player token • "Fallout Shelter" entry at Wikipedia
Asmodee game set in 6¼x8½x2½-inch box [2/2020] for $42.50

sequel "Fallout 4" video game [Bethesda Nov 2015]

	released for PlayStation 4, Windows, and Xbox One in November 2015; the game was a commercial & critical success and generated $750 million within the first 24 hours of its launch. Setting is Boston and northeast USA; plot has Sole Survivor wake from cryogenic sleep . . . • includes core game plus add-ons 'Automatron', 'Contraptions Workshop', 'Far Harbor', 'Nuka World', 'Vault-Tec Workshop', and 'Wasteland Workshop' • full credits at IMDb • game entry at Wikipedia "Fallout 4: Game of The Year Edition - English/Spanish" for PS-4 [2017] English- or Spanish-language Bethesda game disk for PS-4 [2/2017] for $18.99 "Fallout 4: Game of The Year Edition" for PS-4 [2017] Bethesda game disk for PS-4 [9/2017] for $39.99 "Fallout 4: Game of The Year Edition" for Xbox [2017] Bethesda game disk for Xbox [6/2019] for $29.99
	"Fallout 4: Game of The Year Pip-Boy Edition" for Xbox One [2017] game set includes plastic, wearable Pip-Boy replica & stand, core game with all the latest updates, all six official add-ons, Pip-Boy Pocket Guide, Vault-Tec Perk Poster Bethesda game set [8/2017] for $499.99 {sic}
	"Fallout Pip-Boy Device" for cosplay [2017] from Spirit Halloween officially-licensed multicoloured plastic device; intended for custom painting, adding lights, etc. prior to cosplay; device is 5¾x7x6-inches, mock screen area is 8cm by 10cm (3-1/8 by 4 inches) Spirit Halloween plastic device for cosplay [5/2017] for $29.99

spin-off "Fallout Pinball" [Zen Studios 2016]
the 'Fallout Pinball' adaptation was released as part of the Bethesda Pinball collection in late 2016 for Zen Pinball 2, which was available for the Wii U device.

"Fallout" board game [Fantasy Flight Games Nov 2017]

	"Fallout The Board Game" [ages 14 & up; 2017] designed for 1-4 players, average game duration 2-3 hours; box contains rules booklet, 5 plastic figures, 3 V.A.T.S. dice, 12 pegs, 21 map tiles, 4 scenario sheets, 34 Wasteland Encounter cards, 21 Settlement Encounter cards, 20 Vault Encounter cards, 4 Survivor Boards with connectors, 100 Quest cards, 14 Perk cards, 54 Cap tokens, 35 S.P.E.C.I.A.L. tokens, 27 Enemy tokens, 12 Trait tokens, 34 Loot cards, 25 Asset cards, 11 Unique Asset cards, 2 Power tokens, 23 Agenda cards, 10 Faction tokens, and 8 Quest markers • board game entry at Fandom wiki Asmodee game set in 11½x11½x2¾-inch box [10/2017] for $47.60 Castilian-language Fantasy Flight Games game set in 11x11x2-inch box [6/2021] for $83.68
	"Fallout The Board Game: New California Expansion" [2018] by Fantasy Flight Games contains expanded versions of the four scenarios included in the base game, twelve new map tiles, and two new scenarios, including a cooperative scenario that allows survivors to work together - along with new quests, companions, vaults, and items Asmodee game upgrade in 10x10x2-inch box [10/2018] for $44.99
	"Fallout The Board Game: Atomic Bonds - Cooperative Upgrade Pack" [2020] from Fantasy Flight Games Upgrade pack has everything you need to play "Fallout The Board Game" and the "New California Expansion" as a cooperative scenario; in addition to doubling the number of scenarios available previously, this expansion also adds modifications, mutations, and workshop upgrades • NOTE: This update requires the base game and seems NOT to require the earlier 'New California Expansion' 16¾x11¼x3¾-inch box [9/2020] for $16.99 upgrade pack entry at Board Game Geek

"Fallout: Wasteland Warfare" tabletop wargame [Modiphius Ent. March 2018]
a virtual tabletop version was released on Fantasy Grounds in April 2022

"Fallout: Wasteland Warfare - Caesar's Legion Core Box [Modiphius Ent.] - 8 Figure Set, RPG
http://www.amazon.com/Fallout-Wasteland-Warfare-Caesars-Legion/dp/B08XPSLDDK/

"Fallout: Wasteland Warfare - Institute Core Box [Modiphius Entertainment]
http://www.amazon.com/Modiphius-Fallout-Wasteland-Warfare-Institute/dp/B081B1W4WT/

"Fallout: Wasteland Warfare - Accessories - Forged in The Fire Rules Expansion
RPG Includes 5 New Scenerios/2 New Subfactions/259 New Cards & More, Role Playing Game
http://www.amazon.com/Fallout-Wasteland-Warfare-Accessories-Subfactions/dp/1802810374/

"Modiphius Entertainment Fallout: Wasteland Warfare - Two Player Starter Strategy Boxed Board Game Ages 12 & Up (Officially Licensed Fallout Miniatures Game)
http://www.amazon.com/Modiphius-Entertainment-Fallout-Wasteland-Warfare/dp/B07GB5GRV6/

"Fallout 4 Vault Dweller's Survival Guide: Prima Official Game Guide [Nov 2015] by David Hodgson and Nick von Esmarch |
http://www.amazon.com/Fallout-Vault-Dwellers-Survival-Guide/dp/0744016304/

"The Art of Fallout 4 [Dec 2015]
http://www.amazon.com/Art-Fallout-4-Bethesda-Softworks/dp/1616559802/

"Fallout 4: Game of the Year Edition: Prima Official Guide [Sep 2017] by David Hodgson and Nick von Esmarch
http://www.amazon.com/Fallout-Game-Prima-Official-Guide/dp/0744019230/

"Fallout: The Vault Dweller's Official Cookbook [Oct 2018] by Victoria Rosenthal
http://www.amazon.com/Fallout-Vault-Dwellers-Official-Cookbook/dp/168383397X/

"Fallout 76: Official Guide [Nov 2018] by David Hodgson and Garitt Rocha |
http://www.amazon.com/Fallout-76-Official-David-Hodgson/dp/074401901X/

"Fallout 76 Wastelanders : lATEST GUIDE: Everything You Need To Know About Fallout 76 Game; A Detailed Guide [] by Larry Genet
http://www.amazon.com/Fallout-76-Wastelanders-Everything-Detailed/dp/B0B2V2D32K/

"Fallout 4 : COMPLETE GUIDE- Everything You Need To Know About Fallout 4 Game - A Detailed Guide [Jun 19, 2022] by Jay Harney
http://www.amazon.com/Fallout-COMPLETE-GUIDE-Everything-Detailed/dp/B0B433G2YK/

"Fallout 4: The Poster Collection [Oct 24, 2017] from Bethesda Softworks 20 removable posters
http://www.amazon.com/Fallout-Poster-Collection-Bethesda-Softworks/dp/150670512X/

"Fallout Cookbook: A Book With Lots Of Recipes And Illustrations Of Fallout [Nov 2020] by Paul Johnson |
http://www.amazon.com/Fallout-Cookbook-Illustrations-Fallout-Effective/dp/B08MMZ73VS/

major characters
The Courier, the person that you play in 'Fallout: New Vegas'
Preston Garvey and the Minutemen
Joshua Graham in 'Fallout: New Vegas'

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	"Nuka-Cola Quantum Soda Berry Flavored Drink" [2015] by Jones Soda of Seattle, WA Jones Soda 12-ounce glass bottle [11/2015] - Amazon availability unknown
	"Fallout Nuka Cola Checkers" Game Set [2017] from USAopoly box contains gameboard, 12 red NukaCola checkers, 12 gray Quantum checkers USAopoly set in 7¾x7¾x1¾-inch box [7/2017] for $28.99
	"Exclusive Vault Boy 111 (Hands On Hips)" bobble-head figure from "Fallout 4" [2020] 6" tall x 3½" wide x 2" deep plastic bobble-head figure [10/2020] for $19.99 "Vault Boy 111 (Big Leagues)" bobble-head figure from "Fallout 4" [2020] 5" tall x 3½" wide x 2" deep plastic bobble-head figure [10/2020] for $24.99 other variations include Sole Survivor, Radioactive Ricochet, Toughness, Nerd Rage, Demolition Expert, and Moving Target
	"Fallout Nuka Cola Rocket Pinup Girl" Retro Vinyl Decal [2021] vinyl decal [10/2021] for $4.99 "Fallout Nuka Cola" Logo Vinyl Decal 3-inch by 3-inch vinyl decal [undated] for $6.28

	"Fallout 3" video game MP-3 soundtrack album [2018] by Inon Zur Bethesda MP-3 soundtrack album [9/2018] 29 songs for $8.99
	"Fallout 4" video game soundtrack album on CD [2015] by Inon Zur Bethesda MP-3 soundtrack album [11/2015] 65 songs for $8.99
	"Fallout: New Vegas" video game MP-3 soundtrack album [2018] by various artists Bethesda MP-3 soundtrack album [9/2018] 39 songs for $8.99

Spirit of America Bookstore "Fallout" Video Game Series [since 1997]

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"Fallout" Video Game Series
[since 1997]