First 20 Minutes of the Fallout: New Vegas Video

Vaccines sounds like it's going to be awesome. I can already picture you in my mind's eye with your usual sarcastic despair!

Devon

great video! i loved the snappiness of the first minute or so of introduction, the enthusiasm that emanated from the way you narrated made the whole thing so fun to watch, and the jokes were great too, i especially loved the A:TLA reference and the libertarian joke

yes, dear god yes

Kat Lo

Is there a chance it will come out this year?

Racing to finish this game before this video comes out has probably been the highlight of my holiday. I wish I would have got it 10 years ago!

Well time to start a new file on new Vegas I guess

Katherine Lanier

I mean, it IS one of the best things in the game

Hbomb

i used the remains basting some bread dough before i put it in the oven. yum

Hbomb

I had a friend in high school who I had a really cringey gamer debate with on fallout 3 or new vegas being better. His strongest point was that there was a vault that had people named Gary in it.

I hope that good table butter didn't go to waste after you got that shot

Fox

My only criticism would be the first three lines of the video. Opening the video by stating the background context for the video (The first two fallout games a great) and then undermining yourself feels weak and sets up the video with that expectation of falling short, as well as seeming like there wasn't much effort put in to your writing if in your second sentence you're criticising the wording of the first. I feel like you could also mention Obsidian/Black Isle here to set up for talking about them in relation to New Vegas later in the video. I also feel that third sentence could use some more meat to it and otherwise feels a bit like a throwaway. Maybe something like "Even after two decades, they're still two of the most unique... for players to explore, setting up an amazing legacy for its sequels when it was eventually bought by Bethesda." to lead into the Fallout 3 line, which itself is great and has amazing timing. Literally everything else about the video from that point on is AMAZING though and I love the flow, comedy, and analysis from that point onward. The only other suggestion I have would be to use that voice doubling effect when theres the multiple speech icons on screen at around 12 minutes, specifically the words "master of the games main form of interaction. Can't wait to see what the whole video has in store. Keep up the good work

Oh this is going to be an amazing Christmas with all this videos :D Shame for the Night In The Woods one being... *sigh*

Tiago Martins

God Damnit. Now I have to go back and play New Vegas for another 20 hours.

can't wait to do a thing on outer worlds one day. given my schedule, in 2030

Hbomb

Would strongly recommend anyone who liked new Vegas to play outer worlds. Also made by obsidian and seems as if they watched the fallout 3 video and did their best to do the opposite.

Hmm, on the one hand it'd be cool to play New Vegas before I watch the video. On the other hand... it takes me roughly a year to play even short games. Also the video is great so far! Love these.

Millie

This video is going to be amazing.

Discrot

amazing so far!

Mulga

So utterly excited for this!

Picked up New Vegas for the first time because of this snippet

Dr. Cyclops

Just like most your videos, I do not know anything about this topic at all but boy do I love to hear you talk about it

Kristy Young

Replaying New Vegas based on your comments in the Fallout 3 video.

Doug Pasnak

Super stoked for this.

Doug Pasnak

But for real I do think the character writing is impressive that the companions are well enough written I'm genuinely concerned about making them happy.

Hedrigal

As long as you talk about the bug that somehow stops me from ever making veronica happy in spite of that being my only goal.

Hedrigal

I didn't even know you were working on a Fallout NV!!! this is such a nice surprise! Thank you, i can wait to see the finished video.

I would leave a funny message but I only have 4 dialoug options so I guess I'll just say "sarcastic"

Forgot how much I missed your videos

Christopher

https://twitter.com/hawaiianrobot/status/1329610578445303808?s=21 josh seems like a good sport and cool guy

Andrew Cross

You know this came out and I thought, I want a new Hbomb video, but I don't care about Fallout. And so I waited until I wanted to have a meal and needed to watch something because I cannot eat without watching a youtube video. And then I remembered, it doesn't matter what I care about. I will care. I will be forced to care about fallout.

Nowhere Girl

Holy moo cow wasnt expecting this

EriksBlue

I don't care much for the game related videos. But I'll keep supporting for the more political stuff. Keep safe and be well!

Love the video so far. Keep up the hard work!

Wow, good ear!

Kat Lo

I swear to god I could hear Marv from Home Alone scream in the last minute or so of the video

Handsome Unlimited

Glad you are tackling things in your own pace. Also, if you get a butter dish, definetly get a french butter dish. No refridgeration needed, it is legimately genius.

Tabea Zeltner

glad to read that you're feeling better, hope to see the vids soon!

xlashe

yayyy new Hbomb. Would love love love to look at the critical reception on NV the way you did on 3, remember the Gametrailers podcast argument about how long it actually takes to get to Vegas. Lots of love.

See You When I Get There

Gotta say man, I am absolutely excited to see where you go with this, so far really enjoyed this.

Tetrad

Sometimes laughing.

Sarah L

The only footage I would have of myself during Election Week would be me just repeatedly muttering “what the fuck” under my breath.

Sarah L

Lookin good! It's been years since I've played NV, this is really taking me back. I hope we get to see some Old World Blues and Honest Hearts commentary, but I can understand that being cut for time. Side note, I'll never be unimpressed by how speedrunners found out Italian is the fastest language to play the game in, I think because Doc Mitchell's lines play faster?

I love to listen to social commentary, but after this terrifying election cycle, I am avidly looking forward to escaping into a funny video about one of the best games of all time.

This is so fun. I actually just bought the game and will be playing for the first time soon, having enjoyed Outer Worlds, and am super excited.

Jenlifer Fronester

I absolutely love Fallout: New Vegas and I cannot fucking wait for this video to be done!

LANCE MANLY, SORCERER OF SIN

You convinced me that I never liked Fallout 3. You will have a tougher job this time around...

Longspeak Teller

My bit has been thoroughly champed!

Magnumweight

Disclaimer: this is very much a nitpick, really liked the video. I know this is the language used in game but as a Tran the terms 'same sex' and 'opposite sex' used around the 20 minute mark don't vibe super well with me

RE Pitman-Wallace

The best part about this, was thinking 'oh I see how they used this excellent story or gameplay device well in Pathologic 2' after every point made in the video lmao

Great video so far! I've been looking forward to an analysis of New Vegas since you talked about it in FO3IBAHW. I'm excited for the full thing! However, the joke where you demean yourself for saying "comprise" is a bit distracting (in my opinion) for the introduction to the video. The "come on man get your life together" is just weird. Otherwise the video's looking great

Boolgrim

Noo, put back the S.T.A.L.K.E.R. rant!

Anton Fogelberg

omg love the hbomberguy letters falling!

Percy C

Oh man this is making me want to go back to my FNV play though......

Can't wait for the full video! Super excited 😁 watching this while I wait for my covid test results 😷

Me seeing you smash the butter: noooo, that's EXPENSIVE.

Bertie Russell

Glad you're feeling better! Just looking forward to seeing your work 😁

Kyle E Pratt

No need to apologize for being sick. We all know the end result will be worth the wait, just take your time and make it shine!

This is coming along really nicely! This is great! You're great! Take the time you need, no worries!

Real Hbomberguy fans have simply learned to expect videos when they're ready. And not according to some arbitrary measurement of time, like a calendar. This one's looking great. I look forward to when it's done.

Matthew Morris

Come on man why are you making a video on that game I have school stuff to do and now I want to play fourth playthrough of it

Don’t you worry hbomb you’re doing great 👍

I have played FNV, and imo these first 20 don't spoil too much. It spoils the start (what happens when you start a new game), and some side quests, but so far, there hasn't been a lot about the main quest. Depends how puritan you are about spoilers! That's just my assessment tho. Does someone else want to weigh in on this?

Arborial Astronaut

Glad to hear you're okay.

Ramble

Watched the first few minutes. I'm going wait for the whole thing because I don't want to have the sense of cliffhanger stress Adrian mentioned in their comment. Can't wait.

Christopher Brennan

That's exciting! .... Also I need to hurry up and finish my first ever playthrough of FNV so I can more fully appreciate this video!

J. Francis

This is great news. I understand the pressure you feel but also glad you took time to look after yourself. You've created a ton of great content already that I've enjoyed and am happy to support you!

what a thing to wake up to! ive been looking forward to this so much cause fnv was kind of _the_ first proper game that i really played a lot, so its nice to get some validation for that :P I cant wait for the end product, but pls take your time and get well if you arent already!

Glad you're okay, take your time ❤️

Really good. Like butter.

Keef Baker

Excited for the finished video and the other videos you have planned!

I know but how could we wait? Lol

Didn’t we all?

Hope you're feeling better! I don't really mind the long wait because your videos are usually very long and always great quality. Take your time.

take your time your health comes first!

Calysto

Really looking forward to the vaccines one

Farlands Fiction

Hbomb: Starts talking about STALKER. Intern: Cuts it out. Me: I am disappointed and my life is ruined. But for real, this is great, can't wait for the finished video.

If you need an extra pair of eyes for review to shield you from the wrath of the antivaxxer legal machine, this corporate lawyer would be happy to help *I am not your lawyer, nothing contained in this comment should be construed as legal advice, all glory to Sobek, etc*

I've been looking forward to this video so much!! Your Fallout 3 video is the reason I played FNV and I am honestly eternally grateful. I've spent a ridiculous number of hours playing it and I continually come back to it. Thanks so much for convincing me to play it those years ago.

Alexa Bresnahan

I’ve been looking forward to this video (and the one on vaccines) so much! This sneak peak is a welcome surprise after I’ve had a rough evening. And just days after I’ve written half of an essay for fun about how this game changed my mind on post apocalyptic stories and cowboy aesthetics. And once found out making my character gay was not only allowed, but beneficial, AND I got new dialogue, that settled it as my favorite game ever.

dragontatoes

Probably one of my favorite games, definitely one of the games I spent the most time on. The video spends a lot of time contrasting NV to Fo3 while there is already a video on all the balls that fo3 dropped... but at the same time so much of NV seems to be reaction to Fo3 that it seems 100% warranted.

François Blavoet

I've played NV countless times and had no idea there was an UNDERGROUND BLOOD CULT THIS FUCKING GAME!!!

Dammit, I knew I should've waited for the whole thing to drop. Now I just have breadtube blueballs

Thank you for the food, I was starving!

The Cazadors noooooooo

Eben Sullivan

I had to pause because I was laughing so hard at "he blew himself up"

Great stuff, thanks for sharing. I felt very seen during that butter rant...

I bought eggs from the lamb's shop, but it fell off a wall and cracked open. All my pence is spent. Damn.

a fabulous monster

Really excited for this video! New Vegas is one of my favorite games of all time, also that bit at the end with the cazadores really brings me back, I’m terrified of bugs (especially ones with stingers) and those fuckers TERRIFIED me when I was 15.

Nick

--Love the new title card, btw!

QuartzCriminal

DELICIOUS EGG. I laughed really hard at that

RJ Blue

between health and the election and all, the delay is totally understandable. Do take care of yourself, dude! If it's any consolation, i love love LOVE this preview so far! As someone who's seen your other fallout videos but never played any of the og games, you paint a really full and interesting picture of your experiences with--and analysis of--these games! I'm really looking forward to the finished product.

QuartzCriminal

Awesome!

Naomi Hatchman

Hope you're doing well. I bought your stupid t-shirt and mask. I have no impulse control. Can't wait for the rest of the video.

Noel Spence

I had to take 3 minute 55 second detour half way through the video to vibe to Big Iron. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zzICMIu5zFY

Rtkwe

Take all the time you need. Quality lasts!

Noah Degrange

"we're with the government for goodness sake. Have a little faith in us!" *shotgun blast*

I am very excited for this! It is really interesting talking about Fallout: New Vegas because you can see how differently other people experienced the same game

Jace Jones

i love it. hope you're doing better!

im so excited for this one!!

please mention Benny's seduction dialogue. How did they let Matthew Perry out of the recording booth?

jacob cummings

Both happy and sad to see the boob mod is gone

I've been waiting for your Fallout NV video to drop. It looks great so far, love the new opening. Cheers for the preview.

Looking great so far mate!

Tom Stoddard

Oh my gosh. I'm so happy to hear you're doing better. Election week felt a month long and I'm pretty sure took a year off my life (I'm an American). So excited to watch this! I just became a backer and I'm enjoying all of the extra content. The slow-mo soy assault film has been my favorite thing so far. 💜

Kat

I'm glad you're doing better lately! Taking care of your health is more important. I hope the rest of the year treats you kindly.

Mallow

I’m so excited to watch this! Day made. I hope you take some time for yourself to rest and everything, too — Election Week™️ was a hell of a ride. ❤️

RJ Blue

Hey hope you're feeling better dude! It's always a treat when I'm notified that you've made a new video. Stay safe though as your health is more important than my entertainment.

Big Nov

i wish you the best, and best of luck with getting the videos done!

I've been going through it too (health wise) so I'm wishing you the best! Thanks for a great preview~

DCS

Glad to hear you're doing better, and I'm really looking forward to the videos, though it'll be weird to go into one of your "Thing is Genius" videos already agreeing with the premise.

Andrew L Butula

Take care of yourself dude.

Evan Pitkin

Any game that has a character who says "I creamed hard into your gun" in a coded language is deserving of... any award that could possibly be given to it, honestly. I'm glad you're feeling better, though!

So excited for it! Just started messing around with character builds in NV. Thanks for updates, Harris.

So....as someone who hasn't played any fallout game, but has New Vegas purchased and has had it on the "To play later" list for like years now...and unfortunately I don't think I'll get to it any time soon, how much will watching this spoil things for me? I mean, I get it will spoil a lot, obviously, it's a deep dive into the game, but will it spoil EVERYTHING?

Veelk

Oh man this just made my day

Thank you based bomb

Juliane Davis

This is one way to save my otherwise bleak holiday season! Looking forward to everything coming out 😃 Thanks!

Mady, you know, from TV

Thank you so much for all you do, man. You got my wife into actually examining politics and media of all kinds rather than just passively consuming/observing it. Sorry to hear you were sick, but I'm glad we have a triumphant comeback to look forward to!!!

Malachi Biffle

So excited! Thanks for this teaser