A lot of Fallout fans hate the show because of how many inconsistencies and plot holes it creates with the games

According to Bethesda Game Studios executive producer Todd Howard, who is involved in the show's production, the show is canon with the timeline of the video games. While it does indeed create inconsistencies and plot holes with the games, as a Fallout fan myself, it doesn't bother me at all. Why? Because it creates such huge deviations from the games for something that's supposed to be canon that I don't take the idea of it being canon seriously. In my mind, it's a series based on the games, but not canon with it. Much in the same way as a show like Twisted Metal or Arcane: League of Legends. If they're serious about the show being canon, then it'll be interesting to see how they develop the in-game universe of the Fallout series from these changes they've made. Until then, I really love the show and think it's incredible! To me, it's a love letter to the fans.

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SleepingWithGhosts · 46-50, M

I haven't watched it, but my son, who is a gamer of the age of nineteen, has watched it, played the games, and loves them both. I myself am not a gamer, but I think I will watch it because it does look cool. The only series that I've watched based off of a game was The Last of Us, and I fuckin' loved it. I think I should give it a shot.

Longpatrol · 31-35, M

I've only watched season 1, but I remember game fans at the time *praising* the adhherence to canon and how faithful blah blah blah.

Don't know about season 2, but as long as I compare it to the Halo TV show, I'll be happy with it. Cuz the Halo show sucked balls.

Ducky · 31-35, F

@Longpatrol I loved season 2! Especially as a big New Vegas fan. But yeah, I've seen pretty cringe comments and videos from purist fans. Calling a "hate letter" to the fans and that one isn't a true Fallout fan if they enjoy the show. Like, seriously? Grow the hell up. 🤦‍♀

Longpatrol · 31-35, M

@Ducky I remember how the fans of LoU2 started foaming at the mouth so...yeah.

Can tick off the boxes if they're unhappy about race, gender sexuality or all three being changed in some installment.

Thodsis · 51-55, M

Is it worth pointing out that it is just a game?

It's a good game. As are the other Bethesda games.

But they are murderous kleptomaniac simulators.

Most of the games involve wandering around, killing people and stealing their stuff.

Making a telly programme about that was always going to be difficult...

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