Fallout series

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A series of RPGs, originally by the Interplay division that became Black Isle Studios, started with the release of Fallout in 1997. After the first sequel was produced in a rapid fashion, Interplay changed focus to make two spin-offs, Fallout Tactics (a Fallout themed squad tactical combat game) and Fallout: Brotherhood of Steel (a console action game). A second sequel to the original Fallout (now known by its codename: Van Buren) was canceled in 2003 when Interplay shut down Black Isle due to financial difficulties.

After securing the rights to develop Fallout 3 in 2004, Bethesda Softworks acquired the entire Fallout license for $5.75 million from Interplay. In the same deal, Interplay was granted the right to produce a Fallout MMO.