Bethesda wowed audiences during E3 with its reveal of Wolfenstein II: The New Colossus, partially thanks to clips of fake television shows and commercials from a Nazi-occupied United States. These snippets only hinted at the kind of world players would face in Wolfenstein II. Now, Bethesda is posting full versions of these videos on its YouTube channel, and they’re probably the kind of programming that would have aired in America had the Nazis won.
The most recent video is the fictional game show “German or Else!” and feels straight out of the 1960s. The show’s stage is bright and colorful, but the audio and video quality is muted and grainy, as if the show were being watched through an old cathode ray tube television. Everything in the video, from the music to the title sign font, screams classic 60s television, which helps make the trailer feel authentic, or at least as authentic as you can get with an alternate history game show.
The game show starts innocently enough, but it quickly turns dark without losing the cheery attitude. The host asks the two contestants to guess the German translations of abstract nouns in several sentences. Each sentence is clearly meant to hammer in the propaganda that Nazis are superior and everyone should obey them. Furthermore, the losing contestant looks absolutely terrified throughout the video, as if the show hides a terrible secret (spoiler warning: the game show does hide a terrible secret). While the winner gets 1000 Deutsche marks, the loser is forced to go to a re-education camp — something the audience applauds and loves. The show segment ends with the host stating, “Remember, only 173 days left of English. Make sure you’re prepared,” after which credits full of German names scroll by, and the trailer finishes on some Wolfenstein II gameplay.
The ending of the game show illustrates how horrible life is for Americans in Wolfenstein II. English, the most common language in the United States, is being supplanted by German; marks are the national currency instead of dollars, and anyone who can’t keep up with the changes is forced into historically accurate re-education camps. Everything that isn’t an architectural style or a strawberry milkshake (or the KKK) is being replaced with a German/Nazi equivalent. However, the Nazis, quite ironically, spread their propaganda by appropriating American culture and corrupting it so that even the most kid-friendly aspects espouse the sick and twisted ideals of the Nazi regime. Then again, the Nazi Swastika is a corrupted version of an ancient Asian religious symbol, so Nazis making something innocent synonymous with evil is nothing new. Still, the game show, thanks to its little touches and details, is a gut punch to any red-blooded American and makes the world of Wolfenstein feel believable. Those who made the trailer should feel proud they created such a horribly brilliant and realistic fake game show.
In the ongoing conflict against the Automaton invasion fleet, the Helldivers 2 players have successfully halted their advance. However, the situation has now reached a tiresome stalemate. Yet again, the machines refuse to take a break from their relentless pursuit of progress, with reports emerging of the Factory Striders being deployed in record-breaking quantities.
There have been reports of alleged machines that were supposedly encountered during Operation Swift Disassembly, which was just the beginning of a larger campaign. However, these accounts should be taken with a grain of salt, as they are unverified and seem to be more on the imaginative side. Factory Striders have gained a reputation as formidable weapons platforms that can produce more Automatons while enduring significant damage. If the machines are able to withstand such a relentless assault, it will be necessary to develop innovative strategies.
Factory Striders have made a resurgence on the Automaton front. These imposing, massive support dreadnoughts now threaten freedom and democracy throughout the galactic rim. pic.twitter.com/XRTPU7k71s
— HELLDIVERS™ 2 (@helldivers2) April 16, 2024
Have you come across groups of Factory Striders in Helldivers 2? Which strategies are proving to be the most effective in taking down these armored brutes? The Orbital Railcannon Strike will prove to be a valuable asset in the comments section below.
The recent release of Amazon’s adaptation of Fallout has ignited a renewed interest in the series and brought attention to the captivating alternate history that forms its foundation. Fans have expressed concern that the TV show’s events might be at odds with the plot of the Obsidian Entertainment video game New Vegas. Warning: Spoilers ahead for New Vegas and Amazon’s show!
Bethesda Game Studios director Todd Howard and Fallout TV executive producer Jonathan Nolan recently sat down with IGN to discuss the timeline. Howard was taken aback when showrunners Graham Wagner and Geneva Robertson-Dworet presented him with the surprising concept of obliterating Shady Sands, the bustling capital of the New California Republic, in the aftermath of the events in New Vegas. Howard eventually warmed up to the idea: “After discussing it, we realized that this could be a significant story moment that many things hinge upon.”
It seems that they had to make some tough decisions to ensure everything fell into place, but Howard emphasizes the importance of preserving the integrity of the Fallout timeline: “We take great care with the timeline. There seems to be some confusion in certain areas. However, all the events from the previous games, including New Vegas, did occur. We take great caution in that matter. We’re really pushing the limits here, but the explosions occur right after the events of New Vegas.
What are your thoughts on this? Is it up to par? Even though it may not have a significant impact on the overall quality of the games or show, it is comforting to know that those in charge are paying attention. We value your feedback and would love to hear your thoughts in the comments section below.
If you’ve been keeping up with the new Fallout show on Amazon Prime, chances are you’ve been relying on PS Plus Extra and PS Plus Premium to access and enjoy one of Bethesda’s legendary RPGs. We decided to bypass the highly acclaimed Fallout New Vegas and Fallout 3, opting instead to explore the vast landscapes of West Virginia in Fallout 76. Infamous for its initial reception, Todd Howard’s “Fallout with Friends” has evolved significantly over the past six years. However, does that imply the game is of high quality? Is it worth playing in 2024?
As we ventured out of Vault 76 for the very first time, we were determined to find the answers to those burning questions. Recalling our escapades on the Push Square YouTube channel, we encountered quest-giving NPCs—a feature that was surprisingly absent upon release—awe-inspiring bases built by fellow players—and an abundance of loot that could easily burden us 76 times over.
In the midst of the vast array of open-world online experiences, we found ourselves quite enthralled by the combination of 50s classics playing in the background as we obliterated the heads of ghouls. And to top it off, we were able to enjoy all of this with our friends. Exploring the wasteland in the company of a ragtag band of survivors adds a unique element to Fallout 76, setting it apart from other games in the series. However, does it manage to prevent us from uninstalling and transitioning to one of the mainline entries in the series? To discover more, be sure to watch the complete video!
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