Fallout New Vegas - details from PC Gamer

Fallout: New Vegas start to catch the attention of gaming magazines, who obviously seem to be fighting to get exclusive rights about Bethesda’s new title. The informations we’ll give you today come from PC Gamer’s next issue’s special. Here’s what we found out: There is an optional hardcore mode, the character needs to drink water, ammo has weight, healing isn’t instant etc. Normal mode is more similar to Fallout 3 gameplay. The storyline is focused on the New California Republic vs. Caesar’s Legion vs. New Vegas residents. You are not a vault dweller but are given a Pip-Boy by someone who is one. There is a screenshot of a vault suit as well. There is an assault rifle looking like the M4, as well as a new big gun with a backpack, held like a minigun. There are special moves for melee weapons in VATS – specifically a move for a golf club called “Fore” which seems to be a groin shot. The Hoover Dam is in the game and is supplying electricity to the city. There is a ...