* There is a quest to rescue a ghoul from some super mutants. * The Hoover Dam is in the game and is supplying electricity to the city.
* 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. * There is an assault rifle looking like the M4, as well as a new big gun with a backpack, held like a minigun. * There is a screenshot of a vault suit as well.
* You are not a vault dweller but are given a Pip-Boy by someone who is one. * The storyline is focused on the New California Republic vs. Normal mode is more similar to Fallout 3 gameplay. * There is an optional hardcore mode, the character needs to drink water, ammo has weight, healing isn't instant etc.
Here's what we know so far:ĮDIT: Be sure to check this post to see the clarifications that the devs have made about some of these revelations (especially about the dialogue - it's not as bad at all as it was initially made out to be). Have a look in this thread at the Bethesda forums. Looks like some magazines have jumped the gun and subscribers have already started receiving their copies of the Fallout: New Vegas issue. News related to Top Story: Fallout: New Vegas first information | More info on Game: Fallout: New Vegas Fallout: New Vegas info emerges from an early release mag