Phil Spencer Sees Creative Freedom in Fallout TV Show's Game Absence
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The Prime Video adaptation of Fallout has been successful on its own terms, without the simultaneous release of a new game, according to Xbox head Phil Spencer. This approach allowed the show to thrive independently, especially given the challenges of coordinating game and show releases amid industry layoffs and strikes. While the show boosted interest in existing Fallout games like Fallout 76, fans will have to wait longer for a new single-player game, as Fallout 5 remains unannounced.
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