The recent boom in gaming storytelling across TV and movies means anyone currently working on upcoming video game adaptations are likely keeping a close eye on what's working the best. For me, Fallout is the gold standard, as it brings its game elements to live about as successfully as any could hope to. Not everyone involved with the acclaimed Bethesda franchise agrees, though, as game designer and writer Chris Avellone said while he enjoys the show, there are times he's been "embarrassed" by the writing.
As Fallout's cast continues to work on Season 3, Avellone spoke to Insider Gaming about not liking the dialogue in the series. Avellone is primarily known for writing the story of Fallout: New Vegas, and while he shared praise for stars Walton Goggins and Ella Purnell, he openly talked about being let down by the script-writing: