Bethesda Lacks "Engineering Knowhow" to Make New Vegas Remaster - Inside Games Daily

In this episode of Inside Games Daily, host Lawrence dives into a revealing interview with Chris Avalon, senior designer of Fallout: New Vegas, who claims Bethesda lacks the engineering know-how to remaster the beloved game. Avalon attributes this to Obsidian's refusal to deliver the New Vegas source code at the project's end—only receiving a $10,000 check—despite a formal milestone. He recounts tense working relationships with Bethesda, including a meeting where a tech director rebuked him for promising 30 FPS, and a PowerPoint presentation from Bethesda criticizing Obsidian’s work on DLCs. Despite both studios now being under Microsoft/Xbox, Avalon’s anecdotes suggest lingering friction. The episode explores the possibility of a Fallout 3 remaster first, given its broader appeal and technical feasibility, before any New Vegas remake. While the future remains speculative, the episode ends on a hopeful note, suggesting that nostalgia-driven remasters could reignite interest in the Fallout franchise.