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“Fallout” TV Series On Prime Video: What We Know

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Gamers are not always thrilled when news of a movie or series based on a great game is announced. Usually, it’s because they worry that this film or show could never do the game justice. However, sometimes expectations are desirably met, and most recently, that happened with HBO’s The Last Of Us. Peacock also recently scored a win with Twisted Metal, and now, Prime Video is adapting Fallout for the TV screen.

The post-apocalyptic action game has been a hit among gamers for years. Since its very first installment was released in 1997, gamers have wholeheartedly immersed themselves in the world of Fallout. Now, with this new series, they have the opportunity to do so again. However, this time, the rest of the world will have the opportunity to experience the game’s harsh world on-screen as well. Admittedly, some fans are skeptical, and will probably remain so until they see the show. Nonetheless, the excitement is palpable, especially with the recent release of the show’s trailer. Here’s all we know about the upcoming Fallout TV series.

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The Premise Of Fallout

Following the original plot of the game, the Fallout series will tell a post-apocalyptic tale. During a devastating nuclear war in an alternate reality, the Earth is left in terrible shape and almost completely destroyed. However, a number of survivors take refuge in a series of self-contained, technologically enhanced underground shelters known as Vaults. Two centuries later, Lucy, our primary protagonist and a descendant of the original Vault dwellers, emerges from her vault. Subsequently, she ventures into the wasteland, beginning a dangerous and adventurous journey.

Production And Development

The first announcement of a TV adaptation of Fallout was made in July 2020. It was revealed that the series was set to be developed by Westworld creators Jonathan Nolan and Lisa Joy for Amazon Studios. However, fans had no idea how long it would take to get ready or when a release date would be announced. Later, in January 2022, fans received news that Geneva Robertson-Dworet and Graham Wagner had been hired as showrunners. Soon after, actors were cast in roles, and filming began on July 5, 2022. 

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The Cast

As aforementioned, casting began in 2022. Walton Goggins was the first to bag his role as The Ghoul / Cooper Howard in February 2022. Soon after, in March, Ella Purnell joined the main cast, set to portray Lucy, the primary protagonist. Aaron Moten is also billed as a member of the main cast, and will be playing the character Maximus. Guest and supporting cast members include Kyle MacLachlan, Sarita Choudhury, Matt Berry, Mike Doyle, and Leslie Uggams, among others. Altogether, these actors have been placed with the responsibility of bringing Fallout to life on TV screens. 

Trailer And Release Date

While fans were initially worried about the treatment of this show, the trailers have significantly taken the edge off. On December 2, 2023, the teaser trailer was released, introducing viewers to the world of Fallout on TV. Subsequently, on March 7, 2024, the official trailer dropped, giving viewers a longer glimpse of what is to come. In less than 24 hours, the trailer amassed over five million views on YouTube. Evidently, fans are excited, and prepared to experience Fallout on TV for the first time. The series is scheduled to premiere on Prime Video on April 11, 2024.

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Lil Tecca Says He Wants To Make A Video Game Like “Grand Theft Auto”

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Lil Tecca says he wants to make a video game similar to Grand Theft Auto, in which players can interact with any NPC they find on the map. He explained his idea, among various other plans for the new year, during an interview with XXL. The “Ransom” rapper says he also wants to start acting classes and get into film and television.

“After this album, get into film. I want to direct a TV show,” he said. “I’ma start writing up dialogue for that and a timeline. I want to start doing acting classes. I want to create a video game where you could walk up to an NPC and become friends with ’em and be like, ‘Yo, what’s up? Let’s go to the store. Let’s do some crazy sh*t.’ Kind of like Grand Theft Auto, but you could talk to everyone that’s walking around like, they’re not just dormant.”

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Lil Tecca Performs At Rolling Loud

INGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA – MARCH 05: Lil Tecca performs during 2023 Rolling Loud Los Angeles at Hollywood Park Grounds on March 05, 2023 in Inglewood, California. (Photo by Timothy Norris/WireImage)

Rockstar Games finally unveiled the long-awaited first trailer for Grand Theft Auto 6 in December. The game is expected to follow a character named Lucia and her male partner. It releases in 2025 for the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S.

Elsewhere in the interview, Tecca discussed his latest album, TEC, which he dropped back in September. He explained that his goal with the project was to address “more personal topics.” “I kind of wanted to talk about more personal topics this time around to give a little bit more context to who I am, where I’m from and where I plan on being in the next two years. So, besides the sonics, it was a little bit more personal than other projects,” he said. The interview comes as Tecca gears up for a U.S. and European tour in 2024. Be on the lookout for further updates on Lil Tecca on HotNewHipHop.

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Rubi Rose Wants To Appear In “Grand Theft Auto 6”

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Rubi Rose says that she wants to model for a loading screen in Grand Theft Auto 6, ahead of the highly-anticipated first trailer for the long-awaited game. She hinted at wanting to be featured in the game on Twitter, over the weekend.

When one user posted a loading screen from Grand Theft Auto V with the caption, “GTA VI needs to have a JUICY loading screen like this so kids today feel the pain we felt,” Rose responded, “Me perhaps.” Fans loved the idea in the replies to Rose’s post. One wrote: “Y’all heard her. Time to get to work.” Another added: “She def fit for the job ngl.”

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Rubi Rose Attends ESSENCE Girls United’s Summit

ATLANTA, GEORGIA – NOVEMBER 05: Rapper Rubi Rose attends ESSENCE. Girls United’s (GU) Summit at Atlanta Contemporary Arts Center on November 05, 2022 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Paras Griffin/Getty Images)

Rockstar Games co-founder Sam Houser confirmed that the company plans to release the first trailer for GTA 6 in December, during a statement celebrating the company’s 25th anniversary and thanking its devoted fans. In a series of tweets, he wrote: “In 1998, Rockstar Games was founded on the idea that video games could come to be as essential to culture as any other form of entertainment, and we hope that we have created games you love in our efforts to be part of that evolution. We are very excited to let you know that in early December, we will release the first trailer for the next Grand Theft Auto. We look forward to many more years of sharing these experiences with all of you.” Check out Rubi Rose’s post about GTA 6 below.

Rubi Rose Offers To Appear In “GTA 6”

Further details about GTA 6 remain unofficial. However, several leaks have suggested it will be set in the fictional city of Vice City. Be on the lookout for further updates on Rubi Rose and Grand Theft Auto 6 on HotNewHipHop.

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Rick Ross Makes Bold Claim About The State Of Def Jam

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Rick Ross says that Def Jam is “damn near outta business.” He discussed the state of the iconic music label during a recent interview with Rolling Stone. The outlet asked Ross whether he would be interested in appearing in a new Def Jam: Fight for NY game if one finally gets made.

“I might have to do it. But Def Jam is damn near outta business, so it’ll have to be Maybach Music,” Ross said in the interview. “That was a cool-ass game, yo!” The original Def Jam: Fight for NY released back in 2004 for PlayStation 2, Xbox, and GameCube and featured the likeness of numerous rappers and other celebrities.

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Rick Ross Visits SiriusXM In Miami

MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA – OCTOBER 13: Rick Ross visits SiriusXM Studios on October 13, 2023 in Miami Beach, Florida. (Photo by Jason Koerner/Getty Images)

Ross’ interview with Rolling Stone comes as he and Meek Mill prepare for the release of their highly-anticipated collaborative album, Too Good To Be True. With it dropping on Friday, the two have been conducting numerous interviews in recent days to promote the effort. While speaking with Complex, they hinted at having a song with Drake in the works. When the outlet asked for their favorite collaboration with the Toronto rapper, Meek said, “Meek Milly and Rozay, we fucking with the boy heavily. Listen out for it on some of the new shit that’s coming out very soon, you hear?”  Ross added, “You better believe it.” 

As for their actual answer to the question, both selected Ross’ 2012 single, “Stay Schemin.” “‘Stay Schemin’ too, because I was a part of that,” Meek said. “I just had got my Ghost that day to pull up on you [Rick Ross] and Drake. I didn’t really know Drake, I probably had met him once or twice.” The song also features French Montana. Be on the lookout for further updates on Too Good To Be True on HotNewHipHop in the coming days. It’s set for release on Friday, November 10.

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Kanye West Gets Fan-Made Lego Video Game Inspired By “College Dropout”

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The official Lego video games were once some of the most popular series on the market. The franchise, made by Traveller’s Tales, dropped players into lovingly crafted Lego versions of their favorite media properties. Star Wars, Lord of the Rings, and Indiana Jones were just some of the massively popular IPs that got the Lego treatment.

Meanwhile, The College Dropout is a seminal Kanye West album. The rapper’s debut, it released in 2004 and helped launch West’s rap career after many successful years as a producer. Peaking at #2 in the US, it would be followed by Late Registration a year later. West would conclude his “college” trilogy with Graduation in 2007. Now some enterprising fans have combined their love of Lego and Kanye into a video game.

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College Brickout Drops As A Limited Release

Developed by Lego content creators TheCanvasDon and CrushMyEx, College Brickout is a limited-release video game that lets you take control of an early-career Kanye West. From the brief footage shown, you traverse a Lego college campus, collecting parts and presumably completing missions. The project is a testament to fan creativity and deep respect for Kanye’s early work. The project is made to order and will be available as a physical or downloadable limited release. The playtime and extent of the game is at this time unknown. Furthermore, Kanye has not seemingly commented on the game at this time either.

The College Brickout game! Limited amount dropping this Friday! Made by @thecanvasdon and @crushmyex. Includes case, CD, and a downloadable game file. Available for Windows and Mac. LEGO®” is a trademark of the LEGO Groups of companies. The LEGO Group does not sponsor, authorise or endorse this website nor any of the customised/modified products or sets shown on it nor does it accept responsibility in any way, shape or form for any unforeseen and/or adverse consequences following from such customisation/modification,” Don wrote on Instagram.

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College Players Will Be Able To Opt In For 2024 EA Sports College Football Game

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EA Games once ruled the world of college sports video games. NCAA Basketball and NCAA Football were both beloved franchises that still boast active player bases today. However, NCAA Basketball was discontinued in 2009 due to a lawsuit by former college star Ed O’Bannon. Meanwhile, similar concerns brought an end to NCAA Football in 2013. The games have lived on through passionate fanbases and myriad content on sites such as YouTube and Twitch. Interest in NCAA Basketball spiked during the pandemic thanks to the work of SB Nation journalist Ricky O’Donnell. O’Donnell produced a series of season-by-season breakdowns of his journey trying to break the all-time record for NCAA titles using the worst team in the game, Western Illinois.

However, in 2021, EA announced that NCAA Football would be making a return with EA Sports College Football. Originally slated to release in 2023, the game was delayed to 2024. the return of the game was brought about by the impending implementation of NIL legislation that allowed college athletes to receive money from sponsorship deals and similar sources. Now, news that has broken about a vital part of the game development.

Real Players In “EA Sports College Football”

INGLEWOOD, CA – JANUARY 09: A player holds up a sign after Georgia Bulldogs wins their game versus the TCU Horned Frogs in the College Football Playoff National Championship game on January 9, 2023, at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, CA. (Photo by Brian Rothmuller/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

While mods have long existed to import real rosters into the NCAA Football games, the restrictions on using player likenesses meant that the games were also filled with fictional players. That may no longer be the case given an interview the developers granted to ESPN. EA is collaborating with NIL agency OneTeam Partners to facilitate the addition of real players and their likenesses to the upcoming game.

Payment and revenue structuring for players who want to appear in the game is still being finalized. However, but OneTeam told ESPN that payment would be “as inclusive and equitable as possible.” Furthermore, the company outlined on its website that “revenue will be divided equally among the athletes included in each licensing program” if individual sales couldn’t be agreed on. Players who do not opt-in will be replaced by a generic fictional player. At the time of writing, Tulane and Northwestern have both publicly opted in. Notre Dame has also been “in contact” about NIL implementation, but has not formally opted in or out.

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