In a clever twist to a generally unpleasant tradition, Bethesda and various retailers--GameStop, Best Buy, Steam, Amazon, and Walmart--have teamed up to distribute several pre-order-exclusive content packs for Obsidian's Fallout: New Vegas. The twist is what's inside: character-build-specific content.
There's a total of four packs, one being split between Walmart and Steam, each offering its own unique crude bouquet of items. Luckily, the choice will be more or less surface-level. Do you like rolling with a pistol and heavy armor? Head to GameStop. Prefer to hack dudes with a machete raider-style? Go to Amazon. Like to cuddle with teddy bears? You're out of luck, sir; now get out.
This has nothing to do with this post. I just really think that mutant is adorable. None of the pre-order content deals Bethesda announced this morning (listed below) appear to be better than the others. None seem particularly vital, either, nor does it seem like content is being stripped for the sole purpose of dangling a carrot in front of our faces. It all looks good and fair, in other words, unlike the Fallout universe, which is never good or fair to the wasteland traveler.
== TEASER ==The Classic Pack (GameStop)
I bet that shoulder pad will come in handy.Armored Vault 13 Suit - Extensively patched up and dotted with piecemeal armor, this outfit is an homage to the classic ending of the original Fallout.
Vault 13 Canteen - This handy device is useful for staving off dehydration and providing a small amount of healing in the Mojave Wasteland.
Weathered 10mm Pistol - A well-worn 10mm pistol that packs an extra punch despite its modest size.
5 Stimpaks - Food and water are good for long-term healing, but when the fighting is fierce, Stimpaks help keep Wastelanders upright.
The Tribal Pack (Amazon)
I kind of want to make a SoulFly joke in this space. Tribal Raiding Armor - Pieced together from scraps of armor, this outfit provides protection without impacting mobility.
Broad Machete - This heavy-bladed melee weapon does high damage against limbs and can quickly deal out a flurry of attacks.
5 Bleak Venom doses - Useful on any Melee Weapon, Bleak Venom makes short of work of most living targets.
10 Throwing Spears - If you would like to silently pin an enemy's head to a wall, Throwing Spears are the way to do it.
The Caravan Pack (Walmart and Steam)
Nice boots, bro. Leather Armor - This hand-modified suit of leather armor reduces its overall weight without impacting its ability to protect.
Sturdy Caravan Shotgun - Despite its rough appearance, this Caravan Shotgun will reliably fire 20 gauge shells until the Brahmin come home.
4 Repair Kits - Useful for repairing any outfit or weapon, Repair Kits are a valuable tool for any caravaner.
Binoculars - The Mojave Wasteland is a dangerous place, but with these trusty Binoculars you’ll be able to spot trouble coming.
The Mercenary Pack (Best Buy)
That hair. Jeesh. Lightweight Metal Armor - Modified for long-range travel, this Metal Armor sacrifices some protection for mobility and overall weight.
Mercenary’s Grenade Rifle - Though similar to other 40mm Grenade Rifles in the Mojave Wasteland, this model has a faster reload cycle.
3 Super Stimpaks - When you absolutely, positively, need to keep your blood inside your body, Super Stimpaks fix you up in no time.
3 Doctors Bags - Mercenaries and broken limbs go together like Iguana-on-a-Stick and Nuka Cola. Thankfully, these Doctors Bags take a bit of sting out of the inevitable crushed skull.
So, what are you getting? I'm thinking about grabbing the Tribal Pack, simply because of the machete. I'll dump the poor man's Mad Max, dune-rollin' armor as soon as possible, though. A proper Wasteland survivor wears heavy armor and rocks melee weapons. Everyone knows that.
