'Fallout' becomes first TV Series to top list of titles consumers are most excited about since 'The Last of Us'

FarSight XR-20 · Apr 25, 2024

Update:

"Fallout" has done it again. Amazon's series adaptation of the popular video game franchise holds the No. 1 position for the second week in a row.

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'Fallout' Becomes First TV Series to Top List of Titles Consumers Are Most Excited About Since 'The Last of Us'

‘Fallout’ Becomes First TV Series to Top List of Titles Consumers Are Most Excited About Since ‘The Last of Us’

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What are the entertainment offerings that consumers are most excited about? It's a question that marketers, distributors, advertisers and media publications are always asking.

ScreenShare, a data partnership between Screen Engine/ASI and TheWrap, tracks the Top 10 most-mentioned entertainment items every week and whether each has gained or lost momentum compared to the prior week. The chart lives on the Data & Analysis page of the WrapPRO Members Hub.

"Fallout," streaming on Amazon Prime Video, rises to No. 1 after debuting at No. 4 last week. Based on the video game series by Bethesda Game Studios, "Fallout" is the first TV series to reach No. 1 since March of 2023, when HBO's adaptation of the Naughty Dog game "The Last of Us" held the top spot.

"While we often see popular established titles such as 'Yellowstone,' 'Stranger Things' and 'The Walking Dead' in the Top 10, it is rare to see a TV series launch with this level of excitement out of the gate," notes Ben Spergel, Screen Engine's SVP, Syndicated Tracking. "Given the last time we saw this was with HBO's 'The Last of Us,' this speaks highly of the 'video game to TV series' genre in terms of fan enthusiasm."

SinnyIndonesian · Apr 25, 2024

You love to see it

Bishop89 · Apr 25, 2024

the time for complete video game domination is upon us!

DoradoWinston · Apr 25, 2024

Season 2 gonna be craaaaazy

RocknRola · Apr 25, 2024

Deserved (for both) tbh.

Inb4 the C-suits see this and decided to make every single gaming IP into a show for the next 10-15 years.

MadMod · Apr 25, 2024

Even some of my mainstream co-workers are watching & talking about it, they don't even understand what gaming is haha.

Theorry · Apr 25, 2024

Prime probably helped also alot i think

ghostcrew · Apr 25, 2024

I was so sceptical of this show but it completely rules. Top to bottom triumphant.

ConflictResolver · Apr 25, 2024

After seeing all the hype threads here, me and my wife started this a few days ago. 3 episodes in and wow. It's gone straight to the top of our favourites alongside Mandalorian and TLOU (both of which we are rewatching in disc quality at the moment).

I hope Fallout gets a disc version because the only criticism I have is the bitrate leaves a lot to be desired (and the HDR/Dolbyvision isn't impactful, not sure if that is related to bitrate or a separate issue with the mastering/metadata).

Also it's made me want to finally, finally give a Fallout game a shot and my wife will be on board too since she likes the show, so that's great.

I love the World, the lore. It's like it has elements of other games/media I like all rolled into one. Mad Max, FFVII, TLOU, Portal 2, Star Wars, Resident Evil.

AzureSky · Apr 25, 2024

RocknRola said:
Deserved (for both) tbh.

Inb4 the C-suits see this and decided to make every single gaming IP into a show for the next 10-15 years.

i'm fine with that. Games might offer new ideas, it might get us a few gems.

Tomb Raider TV? Sure
Zelda - The Animated Show? Alright
Mass Effect Movie Trilogy? - I'm in.

there are so many great settings.

ConflictResolver · Apr 25, 2024

AzureSky said:
there are so many great settings.

I think it finally validates that videogames actually have been art all along.

TechnicPuppet · Apr 25, 2024

Okey dokey

ghostcrew · Apr 25, 2024

AzureSky said:
i'm fine with that. Games might offer new ideas, it might get us a few gems.

Tomb Raider TV? Sure
Zelda - The Animated Show? Alright
Mass Effect Movie Trilogy? - I'm in.

there are so many great settings.

If I could get a serial pirate adventure series in the Sea of Thieves universe I would die happy

RocknRola · Apr 25, 2024

AzureSky said:
i'm fine with that. Games might offer new ideas, it might get us a few gems.

Tomb Raider TV? Sure
Zelda - The Animated Show? Alright
Mass Effect Movie Trilogy? - I'm in.

there are so many great settings.

The issue isn't the settings. Bunch of fantastic ones across almost all genres one can think of! The issue is these (tv/film) companies seeing a quick cashcow and ruining IP's with shitty shows and films. Hopefully it won't be the case though....

Helix · Apr 25, 2024

the curse is finally dead

Theorry · Apr 25, 2024

We just need a Brothers in Arms TV show and we are solid.

CONCHOBAR · Apr 25, 2024

RocknRola said:
Deserved (for both) tbh.

Inb4 the C-suits see this and decided to make every single gaming IP into a show for the next 10-15 years.

Oh, it's happening. After Edgerunners, Arcane, TLOU, and now Fallout, they're gonna be looking to adapt any and every video game under the sun.

LV-0504 · Apr 25, 2024

CONCHOBAR said:
Oh, it's happening. After Edgerunners, Arcane, TLOU, and now Fallout, they're gonna be looking to adapt any and every video game under the sun.

I wonder if they will replace comic books as the studios' next obsession.

Kyougar · Apr 25, 2024

RocknRola said:
The issue isn't the settings. Bunch of fantastic ones across almost all genres one can think of! The issue is these (tv/film) companies seeing a quick cashcow and ruining IP's with shitty shows and films. Hopefully it won't be the case though....

Yeah, you need someone who is passionate about the project, otherwise you get turds like Halo.
There is also an issue with show creators who want to tell their own story but couldn't get funding for their story and co-opt gaming or book IP to their vision, it can work (like Foundation somewhat) but more likely it will alienate fans and non-fans are not enough to take the project into the black.

Nephilim · Apr 25, 2024

Videogames are great, period.

EvilBoris · Apr 25, 2024

Not a massive surprise, I suspect the people who could access Fallout significantly outnumbers the ones who could access TLOU.

SpartaNNNN · Apr 25, 2024

MadMod said:
Even some of my mainstream co-workers are watching & talking about it, they don't even understand what gaming is haha.

I don't know what "effect" this is called, but that's what happens when quality is prioritized.

Vincent Grayson · Apr 25, 2024

ConflictResolver said:
After seeing all the hype threads here, me and my wife started this a few days ago. 3 episodes in and wow. It's gone straight to the top of our favourites alongside Mandalorian and TLOU (both of which we are rewatching in disc quality at the moment).

I hope Fallout gets a disc version because the only criticism I have is the bitrate leaves a lot to be desired (and the HDR/Dolbyvision isn't impactful, not sure if that is related to bitrate or a separate issue with the mastering/metadata).

Also it's made me want to finally, finally give a Fallout game a shot and my wife will be on board too since she likes the show, so that's great.

I love the World, the lore. It's like it has elements of other games/media I like all rolled into one. Mad Max, FFVII, TLOU, Portal 2, Star Wars, Resident Evil.

Yeah, it kills me with Wheel of Time the same way. I want 4K discs so I can watch this stuff in the quality intended.

texhnolyze · Apr 25, 2024

GulfCoastZilla · Apr 25, 2024

Shit went hard like a pimple and then exploded on the charts.

Katbobo · Apr 25, 2024

I wonder if there's a scramble in Microsoft & Bethesda to find someone who can make a Fallout game in a more near future than waiting 10 years for the next proper Bethesda one

Love to see the success of the show though. It was absolutely fantastic.

Aiqops · Apr 25, 2024

Happy both shows turned out great, can't wait for their second seasons.

Hope Horizon and God of War work out too.

maabus1999 · Apr 25, 2024

Katbobo said:
I wonder if there's a scramble in Microsoft & Bethesda to find someone who can make a Fallout game in a more near future than waiting 10 years for the next proper Bethesda one

Love to see the success of the show though. It was absolutely fantastic.

Well folks keep clamoring for Obsidian and this is back on the West Coast lore wise. You could also go crazy and try to develop a third person Brotherhood of Steel game in the Gears engine.

gifyku · Apr 25, 2024

Katbobo said:
I wonder if there's a scramble in Microsoft & Bethesda to find someone who can make a Fallout game in a more near future than waiting 10 years for the next proper Bethesda one

Love to see the success of the show though. It was absolutely fantastic.

If anything, and seeing the impact it had on the existing Fallout titles, MS and Bethesda might be looking at ways to expedite Season 2 or do TV spinoffs and perhaps even a movie. Video game budgets are crazy now.

But yes, I wish they fastracked a new Fallout Tactics or even an FPS/TPS in the same universe if BGS main studio still wants to do the traditional Fallout entry at their own pace

Prototype · Apr 25, 2024

Helix said:
the curse is finally dead

Johnny Blaze · Apr 25, 2024

Gamerz rysing up.

Regular Sega Fan · Apr 25, 2024

Industry found a way to increase potential user base it seems.

ratcliffja · Apr 25, 2024

CONCHOBAR said:
Oh, it's happening. After Edgerunners, Arcane, TLOU, and now Fallout, they're gonna be looking to adapt any and every video game under the sun.

Don't forget Castlevania. It seems that TV is a much, much better format for video game adaptations.

Yankee Ruin X · Apr 25, 2024

Fallout was pretty good and looking forward to the next Season. Halo/Witcher should be taking notes on how to not fuck up a franchise

ShapeGSX · Apr 25, 2024

Prototype said:
View: https://imgur.com/gallery/dpeaEv1

Edit: Why do imgur pics never work for me?
Link under the broken pic works though

You need to share the link to the *.jpeg file. You can right click and select Copy Image Link. Then post it using the Insert Image button or IMG tag.

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TaySan · Apr 25, 2024

They did such a good job with Fallout i hope others are taking notes.

pink · Apr 25, 2024

DoradoWinston said:
Season 2 gonna be craaaaazy

fax

s1 felt like an appetizer

i really hope they dont dump the entire second season for streaming at the same time

let us marinate on an episode for a week to really get hype flowing

Nateo · Apr 25, 2024

Not having a new Fallout game in the works along side this was a travesty.

pink · Apr 25, 2024

Nateo said:
Not having a new Fallout game in the works along side this was a travesty.

without any doubt in my mind i know phil spencer busted down the doors at bethesda like

screaming

TODD

WHERE ARE THE FALLOUT GAMES?!?!??

beingluigimario · Apr 25, 2024

ratcliffja said:
Don't forget Castlevania. It seems that TV is a much, much better format for video game adaptations.

I think the reason that's the case is bc the best video game storytelling is character based. You can't control how fast or slow people play games, and most of the time you'll be in action. Therefore, characters should take priority, as the time you spend with them will take way more of your time than "plot."

TV's biggest strength is character work, so it just goes hand in hand.

Nateo · Apr 25, 2024

pink said:
without any doubt in my mind i know phil spencer busted down the doors at bethesda like

screaming

TODD

WHERE ARE THE FALLOUT GAMES?!?!??

Bruh Bethesda already busy for the next 7 years. a Bethesda Fallout is at least 10 years away

Fallout-NL · Apr 25, 2024

Nateo said:
Not having a new Fallout game in the works along side this was a travesty.

Let's hope it's a happy accident in that fkin Bethesda won't be making it.

Dynamite Ringo Matsuri · Apr 25, 2024

Really happy for Jon Nolan. Felt like he really needed a home run after Peripheral and West World. Loved the show myself and think it's the best videogame adaptation I've seen to date

Galkinator · Apr 25, 2024

Awesome!

Hope Hollywood takes it as a lesson to respect source material, and have talented people make the adaptations.

Prototype · Apr 25, 2024

ShapeGSX said:
You need to share the link to the *.jpeg file. You can right click and select Copy Image Link. Then post it using the Insert Image button or IMG tag.

Thank you!

pink · Apr 25, 2024

Nateo said:
Bruh Bethesda already busy for the next 7 years. a Bethesda Fallout is at least 10 years away

yes but the IP could easily be handed to another msft dev for a spinoff (ie like obsidian with new vegas)

pink · Apr 25, 2024

Fallout-NL said:
Let's hope it's a happy accident in that fkin Bethesda won't be making it.

plz lord keep todd away from it

OmniStrife · Apr 25, 2024

It was only a matter of time until the suites discovered that Games are just as ripe as comics & superheroes.
Just PLEASE make it good, is all I ask for.

SofNascimento · Apr 25, 2024

texhnolyze said:

I'll take them.

I think this is my favorite so far:

View: https://x.com/LastKnownMeal/status/1782828235757150383

Dennie Dee · Apr 25, 2024

texhnolyze said:

View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WXvciKOS8hQ

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