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Fallout 76 Development Was Unsurprisingly Unbearable According to Devs

Fallout 76 is widely regarded as a game with a disastrous launch followed by some level of a redemption arc (largely thanks to a community that made the best of a bad situation). Thanks to an extensive report by Kotaku, however, we now know getting the multiplayer-centric take on the post-apocalyptic…

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Cyberpunk 2077 Is GTA Online Without the Online

I keep seeing the phrase “smoke and mirrors” repeated across Cyberpunk 2077 coverage. I’m not actually sure how fair that is, given all games are “smoke and mirrors” to some degree, but it certainly feels correct in this case. Beyond the myriad glitches, racism, transphobia, and other issues that have been…

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Numbers Go Up 7: Mario’s Bones

Collin’s mad about a sword, Steven unearths an ancient Artifact (2.0), and merritt laments her negative Destiny 2 fashion competition KDA. We also learn everything there is to know about Fallout 76‘s unfortunate new battle pass, as well as some truly upsetting information about Mario’s bones. Plus, ghost ships invade…

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Fallout 76 Has Its Problems, but Players Still Love Its Home Building Tools

Clutter is one of those underappreciated things in video games. Spaces that balance great interior design with a lived-in feel to be truly homey  are easy to find in all manner of games. Recently, the Fallout series’ gently scuffed wasteland chic has been my go-to. And the Fallout 76 building…

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Fallout 76 Crossplay Guide – Does Fallout 76 Have Crossplay?

When it comes to post-apocalyptic RPGs there are very few series as well known as Bethesda’s Fallout. While the series has traditionally been a single-player experience, this changed in 2018 when Fallout 76 released and looked to bring Vault Dwellers together in an MMORPG version of this franchise. Despite suffering…

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Is It Too Late to Get Into Fallout 76? No, but the Bugs Aren’t All Gone

When Fallout 76 comes up, most people associate it with the game’s disastrous launch or the plethora of bugs that have plagued the game like a swarm of Radroaches. One of the biggest complaints lobbed at Fallout 76 has been the lack of human NPCs, as the game delivered all…

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Fallout 76 Backpack Guide – How to Unlock the Backpack

Backpacks have always been a cosmetic favorite of the Fallout community, as it adds a nice visual touche to any Vault Dweller. Thankfully, unlike the previous games where this item was modded in, backpacks are a functional piece of gear that you can wear in Fallout 76. While you are…

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Fallout 76 Wastelanders Guide – Secret Service Armor Plans Location

The latest major content drop for Bethesda’s Fallout 76 is finally here. Bringing actual, living human NPCs to the irradiated lands of the Appalachia, the Wastelanders DLC introduces a number of new characters, factions, and most importantly, loot. While there’s a lot of outfits to collect, one of the most…

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Fallout 76 Cap Farming Guide – New Player Money Farming Method

So you’ve exited Vault 76 for the first time and stepped out into the wilds of Appalachia. This can be quite an intimidating moment, as Fallout 76’s world is brutal and unforgiving at times, especially for those who are brand new. If you want to survive this wasteland you’ll eventually…

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Fallout 76 Purveyor Guide – Purveyor Location & What She Sells

There is a lot of gear you can horde, wear, and use in Bethesda’s Fallout 76. While most of it is junk that you will either turn into scrap or toss aside eventually, other items might be worth holding onto. Typically these are Legendary tier items, which are weapons or…

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Fallout 76 Pioneer Scout Guide – Every Tadpole Exam Answer

There are a lot of weird characters you’ll come across during your journey through Fallout 76’s Appalachia. From crazed Raiders to a robotic mayor, this world has quite a few wacky residents that probably should lay off the chems. One of these is the Pioneer Scoutmaster who is roaming around…

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Fallout 76 Bow Guide – How to Get the Bow Plans in Fallout 76

Fallout 76’s biggest update has arrived and it’s introducing actual human NPC into the game. Revolving around a hidden treasure and warring factions, this patch also includes a bow as a new weapon. This highly accurate weapon is perfect for those trying to build around Stealth or quickly dispatching foes…

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Fanbyte Morning News April 23, 2020

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East Coast Office Hours 9: Keeping Our Spirits

Congratulations, friends, on making it through yet another week! Co-hosts merritt k and Danielle discuss bad day coping strategies, terrible movies, and their favorite work on the site this week. There are Fallout 76 pets, a brief plot check-in from Final Fantasy: The Spirits Within, and much more. We’re all…

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Fallout 76: Wastelanders Has a Neat Twist to Get You Back in the Game

Fallout 76 launched with more furor than fanfare. Many players (myself included) were met with game-breaking bugs, an empty world, and a game that overall lacked what has made the series great in the past. It makes sense that Bethesda would relaunch it with Wastelanders: a free expansion that brings…

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Fallout 76 Players Are Turning The Game Into A Pet Sim

Roaming the Appalachian wasteland, Mr Fuzzy in tow, Diechan132 cuts an unusual figure. It’s not every day, for instance, that you see a person taking a 500-pound yao guai out for a walk like they’re a miniature poodle. But, in Fallout 76, normal rules don’t typically apply.  Diechan132 belongs to…

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Fanbyte Morning News April 2, 2020

Here’s your audio roundup for this morning’s news! Direct link here or use the embed below. You can find our Morning, Evening, and Sunday edition short podcasts on the Fanbyte FM feed of your favorite podcatcher.

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Steam’s Wacky Thursday: Fallout 76, Sea of Thieves, and Final Fantasy IX

Steam, that launcher and service you buy and play computer games on is having a pretty alright time this morning as of 10:30 a.m. ET. Well, mostly. Two big announcements have already happened today for those who prefer to click on Valve’s launcher to play their games. First up is…

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Fallout 76 Wastelanders Update Wastes No Time Landing a New Release Date

The Fallout 76 Wastelanders update — which adds such novel things as “NPCs” and “quests” to the much maligned multiplayer game — has a new release date. You can now expect to explore irradiated Appalachia with friends or virtual allies on April 7, 2020. Besides a brand-new main quest featuring…

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Fallout 76 Players Are Beating Each Other Up in a Nude Underground Fight Club

The crowd watches on as two warriors square up to fight in the makeshift ring. The ropes are built out of wooden fences and the mat is comprised of a collection of dirty mattresses stacked in rows. A bell rings, and the two contestants immediately get to work. In one…

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