Fallout Online News

Bethesda reclaims Fallout MMO rights

Litigation ends in settlement between Bethesda and Interplay over massively multiplayer game; Interplay loses rights, but gets $2 million as "consideration."

Bethesda appeal to halt Fallout Online development denied

Interplay's production of postapocalyptic MMORPG can continue as injunction appeal is rejected.

Fallout MMORPG future unclear, Interplay facing bankruptcy

After losing $1 million last year, publisher was left with $3,000 cash, $2.87 million in debt, and no credit; only seven developers on staff.

Bethesda trying to lock out Interplay from Fallout IP

Elder Scrolls publisher reportedly accusing original IP owner of using trademarked assets to promote MMORPG.

Fallout Online launching in 2012 - Report

Interplay president announces release date for upcoming massively multiplayer online title; project currently has 90 staffers, beta planned.

Fallout Online teaser site launches

E3 2010: Legal battle not stopping Interplay from moving ahead with the Masthead-developed post-nuclear MMORPG; beta testers being solicited.

Bethesda drops Interplay lawsuit? (Answer: no)

[UPDATE] Erroneous reports circulate of a settlement in long-running legal dispute over massively multiplayer online installment of Fallout.

Fallout: New Vegas drops fall 2010, first trailer debuts

[UPDATE] Bethesda confirms Obsidian-developed installment in postnuclear RPG series will arrive later this year for PS3, 360, and PC; teaser trailer for game inside.

Fallout MMORPG beta set for 2012, claims Interplay

Publisher announces finalization of deal with Earthrise developer Masthead, says controversy-plagued project will go into open beta in two years.

Interplay staves off Fallout MMORPG shutdown

Court denies Bethesda's preliminary injunction request to prevent franchise creator from making, selling iconic postapocalyptic games.

First Fallout MMORPG art surfaces

To boost arguments in Bethesda lawsuit, Interplay releases concept shots for its Masthead-developed postnuclear role-playing game.

Interplay countersues Bethesda over Fallout

After 10-day extension request, postapocalyptic RPG creator claims current rights holder breached acquisition agreement, meddled with business deals.

Bethesda sues Interplay over Fallout

[UPDATE] Fallout 3 developer accuses original publisher of breach of contract, trademark infringement over stillborn MMORPG and selling Fallout games on Steam, GOG.com, and GameTap.

Bethesda parent trademarks 'Brink'

ZeniMax files USPTO application for new "computer game software" project, though details in short supply.

Bethesda terminating Fallout MMORPG deal - Interplay

SEC filing reveals that the Fallout 3 maker and IP holder is ending fallen publisher's massively multiplayer licensing agreement due to "failure to commence full-scale development."

Earthrise studio arming Fallout MMORPG

Interplay enlists Bulgaria-based Masthead Studios to work on still-gestating massively multiplayer "Project V13."

Video Q&A: Fallout 3's Endgame

Bethesda Softworks' Pete Hines discusses the final stages the long-awaited postapocalyptic RPG's journey to the PC, PS3, and 360.

Interplay relaunches site, rehires original Fallout dev

Flush with Fallout IP cash, the once-mighty publisher reestablishes Web presence, announces Chris Taylor on board for Fallout MMOG.

Interplay restarting dev studio

Company says it will make new installments of Earthworm Jim, Descent, MDK, Dark Alliance if it can get the money.

Interplay back in black, still seeking Fallout MMOG funding

Once-mighty publisher posts profit following July Fallout IP sale, says postnuclear massively multiplayer RPG remains "key" to future.

Bethesda puts Fallout IP in vault

Three years after landing the rights to the futuristic RPG series, Oblivion developer now owns the property itself; Interplay to continue with Fallout-branded MMOG.

Interplay planning Fallout MMO game

Long-dormant publisher files "confidential" information about proposed $75 million project with Securities and Exchange Commission.

Caen talks Fallout MMORPG as Interplay's finances dwindle

CEO Herve Caen looks on the bright side as his company reports it will run out of money by the end of July.