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Modders Looking to Remake Cancelled ‘Van Buren’ Sequel in ‘Fallout: New Vegas’
Once again, fans are coming to the rescue for the Fallout series, as modding group The United West Team have revealed that they’re currently working on “Revelation Blue”, a remake of the cancelled Fallout 2 sequel, Van Buren.
For those unaware, former Fallout series developer Black Isle Studios way back when was working on a sequel to Fallout 2, codenamed Van Buren. The game was to utilize a fully 3D engine, as well as a combination real-time/turn-based combat mechanic. Sadly, the game was cancelled in 2003, and the Black Isle Studios team was laid off by Interplay.
The mod will use trusty Fallout: New Vegas, and according to the mod’s page on Nexus Mods, the project will include everything from the base game. “We will stay faithful to the original Van Buren story as much as possible, and in the future we plan to add in a large number of customized features.”
The United West Team has big plans for the mod, including the potential to include other fanmade mods in it (with permission, of course), as well as the potential for DLC once the project is complete (and bugs are ironed out). “Revelation Blue” intends to include new locations, new enemies and weapons, as well.
As of right now, the team has the teaser trailer for the mod, as well as a few screenshots. To find out more about what Van Buren was to become, you can hit up the Fallout Fan Wiki.
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‘Crow Country’ Adds Xbox Series Release for May 9th [Trailer]
Xbox owners feeling left out over SFB Games’ throwback Survival Horror title Crow Country coming to Steam and PlayStation? Never fear, as the developer has secured an Xbox Series release via the Microsoft Store, which will launch on May 9th as the other platforms. And to celebrate, Xbox owners also get a new trailer announcing Crow Country coming to the platform alongside the PlayStation 5 and PC.
In this brand new horror inspired by classics from the original PlayStation, Crow Country takes place in the year 1990. It’s been two years since the mysterious disappearance of Edward Crow and the abrupt closure of his theme park, the eponymous Crow Country. You are Mara Forest, and you’re searching for some answers from Crow. You’ll need to venture deep into the abandoned Crow Country theme park and uncover the secrets behind its Crow’s sudden disappearance.
Crow Country will see you immerse yourself in a richly atmospheric, deeply sinister world evocative of late 90s pre-rendered graphics. You’ll need to make every bullet count as you manage limited resources and try to survive against the creatures that stalk the eerily tranquil grounds of the amusement park.
Monsters aren’t your only problem, however. Crow Country hides many secrets behind its locked gates, requiring you to overcome the gauntlet of puzzles and challenges that stand between you and the truth. And for those who want to immerse themselves in the atmosphere without having to battle against the inhabitants of the park, there’s the “Exploration Mode”, which switches off the combat to focus entirely on solving the mystery and exploration.
Crow Country will be available for $19.99 USD. You can also check out the demo on Steam.