“I obviously looked at all the Pa movies”: Todd Howard Admits the Best Fallout Game Is Inspired by the 3 Most Iconic Post-apocalyptic Movies in the History of Fiction

Bethesda is known for its incredible RPGs that offer memorable stories and gameplay. However, it wouldn’t have managed to achieve the heights it has without the help of none other than Todd Howard.
Howard is one of the most reputable names in the video gaming industry. It’s all due to his expertise in video game design, production, and direction that Bethesda has been able to push out IPs such as The Elder Scrolls and Fallout.
Fallout holds a special place in Howard’s heart. He’s often called the post-apocalyptic series as one of his greatest projects. What many might not know is that one of the franchise’s most acclaimed entries was shaped by Howard’s fascination with three iconic post-apocalyptic films.
Iconic post-apocalyptic movies that defined Fallout 3
Even though Fallout 3 was the first entry in the franchise that Bethesda was in charge of, the developer absolutely smashed it.
Howard is one of the most reputable names in the video gaming industry. It’s all due to his expertise in video game design, production, and direction that Bethesda has been able to push out IPs such as The Elder Scrolls and Fallout.
Fallout holds a special place in Howard’s heart. He’s often called the post-apocalyptic series as one of his greatest projects. What many might not know is that one of the franchise’s most acclaimed entries was shaped by Howard’s fascination with three iconic post-apocalyptic films.
Iconic post-apocalyptic movies that defined Fallout 3
Even though Fallout 3 was the first entry in the franchise that Bethesda was in charge of, the developer absolutely smashed it.
- 4/30/2025
- by Dhruv Bhatnagar
- FandomWire
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