Fallout: New Vegas Took Over Goodsprings in Real-Life

[@TheMostSteelDooshbagEver0451]

Crazy how before 2010s it used to be an ordinary town, now it’s associated with Fallout.

[@pedrohenriquedecarvalhogon1453]

for me now the whole mojave desert is a big reference to fallout

[@freedomgoddess]

i literally always call the city "new vegas". old vegas has been dead to me for about 3 years now.

[@redcell9636]

@@freedomgoddess I knew i wasn't the only one who would accidentally call Las Vegas, "New Vegas" by accident.

[@bsherman8236]

Disneyland for fallout fans

[@GabrielMoura-gt9jb]

Now ain't that a kick in the head

[@Gr0g234]

I can't imagine what a financial boon this is for the saloon, it can't be easy running a business in the middle of the desert

[@squidtugboat3689]

Imagine one day your tending to a lonely bar when some weirdo comes in with a camera and asks you if he could take reference pictures for a video game. You don’t really play games and haven’t the faintest idea what he will do with the pictures but he buys a drink and you figure it can’t hurt so long as he don’t bother nobody so you let him get his camera out and he snaps just about everything even the busted old jukebox you’ve been meaning to fix. As soon as he done he leaves never to be seen again, but then about a year latter a whole bunch of people come to the salon talking about some mail man and a Mr Home guy.

[@VladdyTT]

I’m pretty sure it’s a popular biker spot as well so they always have a steady flow of guys coming in from rides out in the desert

[@skyarrow4583]

I've heard rumors circling that the owner was planning on building a motel at some point with the success of the event.

[@valentinvasquez761]

​@@VladdyTTdefinitely. A few bikes we walking in when they asked me what all the celebration was about. I told them it was for a videogame and he asked if it was call of duty. I said no and another biker chimed in and she asked if it was for fallout. I confirmed it was and she was happy she got it right.

[@Lostmychill]

Worth the wait for the food - I went there a month ago, they have one of the best breakfast sandwiches I’ve ever had.

[@Sifeus]

If y'all don't know, Matt Perry was a great help to people suffering from alcoholism like he did. He did a lot of good work for a lot of people.

[@Sifeus]

OMG "Benny Hill" is a really clever name for a memorial. I'm sure he'd have loved that.

[@AskTorin]

Really? That's great and thanks for sharing this info with the community

[@wherearemytesticles]

I didn'teven know he was in FONV!

[@coryswanson2247]

He suffered from a loooooot more than alcoholism dude

[@Hidalgoes]

That’s great but if he’s too Hollywood to show up I don’t wanna hear about it !

[@darlingvonf5057]

Im impressed that Goodsprings was able to accommodate 3000+ people at all. Going to make it a goal to go next year

[@Kamina.D.Fierce]

Chances are the event's growth will increase for the next few years before averaging out. I hope the town is prepared for that. My guess is minimally 5000 or so will show up next year.

[@Mr-Eleven]

Yeah I definitely wanna go. I gotta 3d print some platinum chips lol

[@trentr9762]

only gonna grow more, wish i could go some day but its just too dang far!

[@HolbrookStark]

There's a pandemic, dipshits

[@Floridamangaming729]

@@trentr9762for me its on the other side of the country. And I’m a monster hunter fan not a fallout fan. Although i do like games alot, i don’t like them enough to eat airline food.

[@fastestdino2]

I was actually half expecting for the town to be incredibly annoyed with the tourists. It's nice to see that they can actually co-exist with them.

[@justinland1208]

Oh god, that reminds me of the poor people who owned the goonies house. Cigarette butts and garbage everywhere. Torn up lawn and the people are just trying to live normally.

[@trentr9762]

@@justinland1208 I think the difference here is that its not an attraction on a list of things to see, but an experience, thus people will be more inclined to respect it :3

[@xenithsanguine]

Yep all the locals were super nice and sweet and very excited to see us.

[@Floridamangaming729]

@@trentr9762nah i think its because fallout fans are good.

[@agentneptune]

Profligates!

[@Longknife]

It must be wild for the locals for their tiny little ghost town in a desert devoid of life to suddenly have an annual event because a friggin' video game featuring the town was extremely popular.

[@kennydoggins1712]

I keep seeing that the saloon is actually a popular biker bar and alot of traveling people wind up stopping there along the way

[@blucolife]

There's plenty of life in the desert, you just have to know where to look.

[@billyd7628]

not really devoid of life at all. north american deserts are very biodiverse and full of plants and animals. its not like the Sahara or Arabian deserts. there is plenty to forage in the mojave and sonoran deserts and it sustained large populations at several points in phases of drought and wet. agricultural native societies settled down and lived in the south west and built canals and irrigation to transport water and they built societies that attracted immigration from mexico and canada and had contact and trade with people as far as the Inuit's. archeologists have found peanuts, cacao, copper traded from the north and macaw feathers from south america among things discovered in mogollon ruins.

[@AbuHajarAlBugatti]

Yeah its kinda barren. But if you ever saw stuff like Legion. Or Jeepers creepers 1. thats basically how they keep above water: travelers and people on long work routes and truckers stopping by. Thats a cool thing about america. No sign of life for hours and suddenly you can across some diner thats open until 3 in the morning and another 10 minutes later behind some treewall on a dirtroad there is a small grocery/essentials store like in some horror movie. Somewhere nearby a few houses from the owners family and a few others. And then dead road for hours again Must be funny living in middle of nowhere running a store

[@CheapCreep]

That Highwayman could fit a sentient deathclaw in the back.

[@TKsMantis]

They had a stuffed one.

[@CyranofromBergerac]

I've seen fan art where he rode on the trunk and held onto the roof. Most likely what happened.

[@silverjohn6037]

@@CyranofromBergerac He would have had to share space with the Skynet robot;).

[@CyranofromBergerac]

@@silverjohn6037 Not true, those things move a lot faster than you'd think.

[@kennydoggins1712]

@@CyranofromBergerac was thinking that would have probably just ran along. With roads being blasted away and eroded by sand I'd imagine you wouldn't be driving full speed anyways

[@RegentPandora]

First of all, Matthew Perry was the GOAT, may he rest in peace. On a side note, just seeing such a large real life event in celebration of Fallout New Vegas warms my heart. If I'm interested enough, I may just visit the US just for this. Another plus, OH GOD THE NCR'S CONSCRIPTING CHILD SOLDIERS I REPEAT THE NCR'S CONSCRIPTING CHILD SOLDIERS!!

[@senseicorey9979]

Ha

[@TKsMantis]

[@SnipingIsAGoodJobMate]

That wouldn't even be the most evil thing the NCR has done, funnily enough.

[@Saoghail]

Yep. Sounds like the NCR.

[@denistardif6650]

Chances are Mathew parry took the role to file his drug addiction. His lines sound flat like he just wanted to get it over with and as struggled with alcohol and drugs his entire life. He was still an amazing actor and good person I am just stating facts. Same for Dany Trejo does not remember voicing his character in fallout. They all just went in one day recorded their lines and were gone.

[@MegaNinjaSkill]

It is so crazy that a game from a while ago is bringing everyone together like this! I hope to go next year

[@redlight3932]

they haven't made anything better no choice but to reminisce

[@kennydoggins1712]

I want to go but I'd rather go when it's empty and quiet like it is in the game.

[@MegaNinjaSkill]

@kennydoggins1712 Well, I'd say just about every other day of the year will probably be pretty quiet

[@CheapCreep]

3,000 people around a small rural bar? My entire city has a population of ~11,000. That many people in such a small cramped area would probably make me very anxious. Also, the parking must've been an issue.

[@BlackOtter9]

I'm not from US, but having parking issues in a town in the middle of the desert is extremally funny to me

[@amanofnoreputation2164]

@@BlackOtter9 "No you may not use the acres of trackless dessert with nothing growing on it that I own to park your car for a few hours."

[@kennypowers1945]

@@BlackOtter9you can’t park where it’s not designated.

[@DeaconBlues117]

@@amanofnoreputation2164 In fact, there are large tracts of that "trackless desert" that you have to stay off of, because they're home to various endangered species. Also, the desert scorpions, spiders, and snakes are the opposite of endangered, but are less-than-comfortable hitchhikers.

[@BlackOtter9]

Nah yall I get the nature preservation reasons. That makes sense. Just the mental picture of it is hilarious

[@L_H_Bruh]

I like how a single player game that's over a decade old was able to bring so many people together in a hot dessert because the passion for the franchise is that real 😊

[@thegeth4293]

There probably wont be a starfield day 10 years from now

[@zacharyhall689]

@@thegeth4293probably not a year from now lol

[@AbuHajarAlBugatti]

My favorite hot dessert is miso soup

[@donottouch5421]

I am sure most people attending were not interested in Fallout 3, 4, 76, or the series, as they are all dogshite produced by Bethesda.

[@johnjones_1501]

Even today, more times than not when I sit down to play a video game, it is a fallout game.

[@fleezyp]

Rip to one of the only nice dudes of Hollywood, he wanted (AND DID) help others. He was truly funny and kind. Miss you Benny

[@N00bStArDamuS]

This made me proud as a Fallout fan. No matter which Fallout is your favourite, the Fallout community has always been one of the best gaming communities out there, we just wanna enjoy and share our game experiences with others.

[@Dickstick]

​@cooldew729 That's just wrong, but I don't want to make fun of your ignorance. Bethesda communities are some of the most casual and thus most toxic ones when you leave competitive multiplayer games out. Every new Fallout game got shit-talked immensely. Fallout NV sucked when it came out because it was not Fallout 3, and when Fallout 4 came out, people demanded NV back. Same goes with Skyrim. The communities are filled to the limit with "casual rpg gamers" that have no idea about games and get their opinions from watching other people talk about the games. I wouldn't call that a good community when at least half of them are constantly shit-talking the games they put thousands of hours in.

[@theanthropologuy7775]

Maybe next year you can take up a donation before to pay for extra Porta potties or even food trucks. I like the attitude from Obsidian/Bethesda. It would be stupid to shut it down, and I also don't feel like they should be there in an official capacity. But more developers and actors stopping by would be cool. Christine totally deserved the win!

[@micheleburke2561]

It would be very advantageous to do that, but also maybe build a small hotel to accommodate these travelers. The Fallot Hotel, with video themed motif. Granted it's a once a year thing, but some may find a hotel off the grid from the traditional Vegas refreshing & give Good Springs a boost in their economy!

[@fartmasternuts]

@@micheleburke2561maybe chuck a big ass dinosaur statue outside it too

[@DanielClear2]

I want to hear what the locals and workers feel about this! Looks like a lovely time.

[@mikaelst.vixenberg475]

This right here! Would love to see their reactions, probably never guessed how many people are they actually going to get

[@NikiAvriLeigh]

I got there early Friday morning and got the pleasure to meet a few of the locals before everyone showed up, they were so sweet and welcoming!! Several I had met stayed around throughout the weekend and hung out with all of us Fallout fans!! It was such a great experience, and being someone who doesn't really go out alot, I would do this 1000 times over again! The vibes were immaculate ❤️❤️❤️

[@Kiloburn]

The bartenders told me that the Fallout fans were the nicest, kindest people they got all year. And this was after we drank all the Gin in town.

[@xenithsanguine]

Every local was super nice and accommodating. They loved to just check out our outfits and discuss the history of the town. Nothing but positive vibes all around.

[@TheColosiss]

As a resident of Nevada and a lifelong fan, I'm very proud to see this growing community. Even in Northern Nevada we are seeing more and more people accepting the culture that is Fallout. Halloween looks like a raider fever dream...

[@maboilaurence8227]

New Vegas really is on another level, you can really tell this whole thing is ran with passion and love rather than souless profit. The fact this is only happening so many years after the game's release really shows how good it is.

[@PieWar1]

I was a vendor at the event, and we will be back next year with more merch! It was a pleasure to meet so many amazing Fallout fans ❤

[@johnjones_1501]

It may be worth the hassle to sell some prepackaged snacks, just in case the food truck situation doesn't work out like they plan. Heck you can probably buy surplus MREs somewhere and sell them on the side, and if they don't move, you could either donate them to a food charity or sell them online to campers and hikers.

[@BubbleoniaRising]

Like you and many others, I have a ton of social anxiety, but this was the kindest, most welcoming group of people I've ever been a part of. The staff was amazing and Old Man Liver was cool as hell. I bought a couple of bottles of his whiskey and he gifted me some of his hot sauce and tejon style spicy dust. I wish I could have met Nate, but I had no idea what he even looked like. Meeting you was a huge highlight for me for sure. I can't wait until next year. My son says we have to start planning costumes now and I totally agree!

[@OnionFestival-si7tr]

Social anxiety is made up.

[@Razer5542]

I've always admired how 1 single video game can get so many people together, as one big happy family.. I'd love to go one day but flying is just to expensive for me.

[@DeaconBlues117]

Oh, it's not one single video game - it's an outstanding entry in a series that has, what, seven or eight official games now? (Plus the game-sized DLCs that fans have made, from the Fallout 2 spinoff using the same engine as Fallout 3 to the still-in-development Fallout London.) If the entire thing depended only on people who'd played FNV but no other Fallout games, it would never have gotten so huge so quickly, any more than West Virginia would have developed Fallout tours on the strength of F76 alone.

[@Solidsnake856]

I want to go so i can look tks-mantis in the eye and have him tell me with a straight face that starfield is bethesda's magnum opus. Its really sad that this whole thing is built on the bed of a person who lied to his audience and shilled the worst bethesda game to date for money.

[@Razer5542]

@@Solidsnake856 I don't really have a proper opinion about starfield because i decided to not buy it, starfield is the same thing as hogwarts legacy to me.. A game with way to much hype around it before release date, with hogwarts being a bit of a letdown.. So this time i decided not to fall for the hype.

[@DeaconBlues117]

@@Solidsnake856 Or, y'know, you might be as full of shit as the people who started bitching about "The Marvels" before it even came out. I've been playing Starfield daily since launch, and I'm having a great time.

[@Anthony_Cika]

​@Razer5542 The game is proper fun for what it is. But it has its issues. I'd reccomend it on sale in it's current state.

[@DragonMasta99]

I went to the bar a few years back. I had the lady with tattoos serve us and my father told her “you know this place was in a video game?” Meanwhile there was fallout merch just about everywhere.

[@kaimactrash]

Spent pretty much this whole video in tears, with Matt in mind, and just to see this much love, dedication, and community, all caused by FNV is so touching, thanks for helping to keep this game alive, online and off.

[@iceicebabie]

He was a great actor. It's very awesome that our community can help keep his memory alive

[@PanicLedisko]

Me too me too.. I was and still am just devastated by the news that he passed. I know it prolly seems silly I never met the guy but I’ve been having a hard time with his passing. I’m crying just watching this video and seeing how amazing this event was! (And then started bawling when I read your comment) Times are tough, the world has become such a dark and scary place lately and its beautiful seeing the light shining in that darkness from this event. We’ve all got to stick together..

[@DeezNuggz]

lmao, remember to get vaccinated! 😂

[@Nikotheleepic]

​@@DeezNuggz 🤓 "Lmao, remember to get vaccinated"

[@DeezNuggz]

@@Nikotheleepic get boosted bro!

[@smallls]

my great grandparents are buried in the semetary at good springs, i remember going up with my brother and sister when i was little and leaving toys and food on their graves. been doing it in game for the past couple years since i moved out of nevada and havent been back

[@enclaveking]

It was a surprise, a welcome one to be a part of Fallout New Vegas Day and see so many people! I am the Enclave Officer that was seen at 10:44 - 10:49 It was absolutely fun, I missed the first one and vowed to be a part of this one and so glad that there are so amazing people. I figured it be above a thousand but didn't realize it was 3000, no wonder why the food line for lunch was about 2 hours long. I do wish to thank the staff. Also I hope they get more of the Gold Mine Sarsaparilla because me, my friends, and relative LOVED it. We actually wanted to get more when it was sunday but sadly it was sold out. And lastly you and your crew are fantastic TK, to actually meet you and get a photo was great!

[@pennxl2689]

I didn’t even know this place was real at first😭

[@TKsMantis]

Oh it is!

[@jaxxis1975]

it's damn real sorry couldnt help make a kurt angle refrence@@TKsMantis

[@plushluigi7417]

Same

[@terrancesweetman7285]

The lay out is different 😂

[@turdfurgeson8769]

It was such a great time in goodsprings. Everyone there was so nice and being around my NCR brethren and climbing Benny Hill was amazing. See you all next year and stay awesome.

[@Volgin93]

I'm from Austria. Huge Fallout fan of course and I really consider to visit the U.S. just for this event next year. R.I.P. Matthew Perry. Beverley Hills 90210, Friends and of course Fallout New Vegas were big parts of my youth.

[@ken503]

I'm disappointed I was not able to attend this year. Last year's inaugural event was such a blast! And it was awesome to meet you! So cool to see fans from literally all over the place coming together to share in the festivities. The town, and the Pioneer Saloon in particular, really went out of their way to make it successful and I was super happy to see that there was an event planned for this year as well. Here's to 2024!

[@KinotheHedgehog]

Glad to see that everyone was respectful to the town and no irl Reddit moments were had.

[@Spoonmancometogether]

My only complaint was that i got strange looks when I ingested as many drugs as humanly possible in under a minute. I thought this was a New Vegas themed event?

[@captainyossarian388]

Great stuff, that last power armor cosplayer was jaw dropping. I recall visiting Goodsprings in the early 2010s and just blown away at how surreal it felt. I really wish Bethesda would re-master FO3 and FONV, they really deserve it. Rest in peace to Matthew Perry (Benny) and Rene Auberjonois (Mr. House)

[@roguefulgore7967]

Boy do I have news for you they are remastering fallout 3

[@907FreedomFighter]

Back in Sep 2013, I did the Fallout NV tour. I remember going through Goodsprings and when I told the people in the general store what I was doing, they looked at me like I was insane. I stopped playing video games back in 2015 and had forgotten about it until I saw this video. This is CRAZY! You guys had a festive a decade after I first went there looming like a fool. 🤣

[@Tinandel]

As for the Pioneer Saloon capacity problems, I have a lot of sympathy for them. You gotta figure with any internet-based event like that, it's a total tossup how many people are actually going to show, however many may initially express interest.

[@Oldbmwr100rs]

The amount of cash going through that bar that weekend must have been great, the workers could have probably had nice vacations from all the tip money.

[@AbuHajarAlBugatti]

@@Oldbmwr100rs Also people visit the town now all the time because of the game outside the festival

[@wed3k]

Im so glad I visited it a few years ago before it started blowing up. Had some BBQ and a beer and walked around.

[@alexrice1870]

This made me too emotional. All the friends I played New Vegas with are deceased. It meant a lot to share that with them. I haven't even met too many people who know the game irl so this was inspiring and made me smile to see how many people showed up.

[@nicholasgignac7065]

😢 I feel ya. Remember and cherish those memories of sharing the love of the game together. You should consider going next year and continue to share that love of the game with others in the community.

[@alexrice1870]

@@nicholasgignac7065 I have been thinking about it since I saw this. I've watched it 3 times. It really made me feel understood again. Even passively. That feeling meant a lot. I know going would be 1,000xp more than just viewing online. I wanna level up. Lol. I'll be there. (In cosplay)

[@TwisterMike15]

I think it would be really great if you could get maybe like Tim Cain, Leonard Boyarsky, or some of the other creators/voice actors for the games to come out to sign autographs/do a Q&A next year. I think that would be really cool!

[@sa_exploder]

Idk about Cain and Boyarsky, as they weren’t involved in the development of NV, but I could see Josh Sawyer showing up to one of these. It’s really cool seeing that Nate made an appearance.

[@MeederC]

Also I think we need at least 2 paramedics or at least emts on site at all times. I had to help 2 people that were passed out and hit there head and I think at least 1 of them had a concussion. I tried to stay with them as long as I could to make sure they were OK but I lack the medical training to know if someone has a concussion or is just dehydrated And a few more places to grab water wouldn't hurt either.

[@JimmyEatDirt]

From 500 to 3000?! That's wild! I'll have to come next year, probably get my local restaurant food truck to come.

[@momonuva9864]

Although the food lines were a bit long, the wait was worth it for the meals! I had the High Blue Cactus Burger! Along with that, there was so much good conversation to be had on the lines as well! I met so many friendly folks and struck up nice conversations about the game, each others' outfits, and generally wonderful times overall! Many thanks to the kitchen staff for doing everything they could for so many folks!

[@bleblo-jr9xb]

Astoninshing how a decade year old game can bring so many people together.

[@ZachTheInsomniac]

I went there on Sunday! It was an amazing experience with some of the most chill people I've ever met. It was sick meeting you there also, my guy!

[@R3TR0J4N]

Wild, what a small form of game media before is such a thriving community now enough to touch outside lives

[@Yarenoglu]

I imagine this November that place is going to be PACKED with all the new fallout fans. I hope they prepare for it!

[@TeaInTheMorning-we2kh]

Fantastic event! Will definitely be comming back next year. Thank you for promoting this, you're the only reason I knew about it!

[@bad-people6510]

It's a really surreal experience being so familiar with locations and geography I've never actually seen.

[@jamesanthony8438]

_Loved_ the Chryslus Highwayman! Brought back happy memories of puttering around the Wasteland and triggering random encounters in "Fallout 2." =)

[@pooptato]

I cant commend the employees of the Saloon enough. I could tell how exhausted they were but they kept going. I hope they know how grateful of them we are!!!! ❤️

[@ZX6R_Lone_Wanderer]

Great meeting you Mantis! Thanks for signing my New Vegas swag and hope the silver marker helped. 😎👍

[@MewBerryIvy]

I'm the Vulpes stepping into the shot at 4:44 hehe The event was incredible and everyone was so unbelievably kind, it was really fun!

[@Falloutboy76.4]

Rest in peace to Mathew Perry.

[@canderia]

It would be cool if people like Oxhorn, Naiwal, Kevduit, or Juicehead were at the event next year. It sounds amazing.

[@graemejones825]

And Gopher as well.

[@bryguytyguy]

0:33 dude… not even into the video and I can already tell just because of the feelings this invokes alone this is probably one of my favorite videos on the internet. Thank you so much for putting this together Mantis you’re a real legend

[@johnkillingsworth5135]

I am currently running through Fallout New Vegas for the 4th time and am glad to see that so many others recognize how freaking amazing this game is. Good job getting this festival going and keeping it going through the growing pains. Also, thank you for the dedication to Matthew Perry, he was a hardcore fallout fan like us and it is really sad to see him die too young after such an incredible legacy.

[@everydaychemistry6231]

The ncr dude giving ncr money as business cards is genius lol

[@Purportedzero]

This was an amazing event with amazing, talented and kind people. This was also my first event/ con. I went as the " Peace by Force" ranger from the contest video. Everyone who loves Fallout should come at least once. I can't wait for next year.

[@troyskillman5397]

This is awesome I love fallout and the fallout community I am disabled now if I could go to this I would I have bad legs but Fallout new Vegas is my favorite game I am glad fans can have a experience like this thank you TKS!

[@TheFalloutRoundtable]

Hey there Jaxxis here Thank you so much for your shout out there TKS-Mantis It was great to hang out again can't wait till next year.

[@PBrrtrn]

Your videos made me rediscover New Vegas and fall in love with the series in a way I hadn't when I first played the games back on release. I'm sure there are many, many people who feel the same way. This looks absolutely awesome, might even catch me attending next year's!

[@beanboy7988]

Great work as always, my dude.❤

[@TKsMantis]

[@JesseVenturaHat]

This is insane. I really hope this is annual. I'd like to go when i save up enough money in a decade

[@TheDIRTBIKER10]

some of the best cosplay

[@TKsMantis]

Hands down!

[@madcow1998]

What a great way to help a small town.

[@AyoKeyloGaming]

in game or Irl we must visit and pay respect to Benny hill. RIP Mattew Perry, He got me into Fallout. Thank you TKsMantis, you're the best fallout channel, period. I love this community.

[@iceicebabie]

Great video. I still remember getting this game when it came out. Changed my life! Still a die hard fan all these years later. Now that I'm settled down a bit, I'd really like to go to this event. Next year??? Hopefully I'll see yall there 👍😁

[@pantsonfire2216]

This confirms that the courier siding with Good springs is cannon

[@rembrandt_15]

Went to the saloon on both days. Stayed in Vegas with my mom while we went around to the other sites like Primm and Jean. First day was packed but came back for the night. TKs Mantis, you were such an amazing guy in person and very chill, was able to get a picture with you which made my night. The second day I went and discovered the amazing vendors who created so many merch and props, my favorite was HandmadeFallout and the guy who made the replica bottles. The people visiting were just as amazing and pretty cool to talk to or just point out how awesome their costumes were. I hope to come out to this event again!

[@Palinghufter]

Unfortunately quite a long way from the Netherlands but I'd love to be there one day!

[@Vice1-4]

6:42 somebody had trouble getting that home thru TSA😂

[@Aerotactics]

I stopped in the Pioneer Saloon in 2018. It was quiet, only locals were there, but it did feel like I was a lone wanderer stopping by. I got a Sunset Sarsparilla, and enjoyed the moment. This is the first time I've heard of New Vegas days, and I hope it keeps running annually. That little town is on the map now, and they have embraced it since the game released.

[@JimboMarsh]

Great video Mantis, and RIP to Matthew Perry.

[@tominatoralpha1866]

Alright that Victor cosplay is incredible

[@OrionGuards]

New Vegas is probably the best thing to happen to the town goodsprings in recent years

[@RedKincaid]

Been holding my breath for this one, waiting to see how many times I can spot myself in the background! It already made my heart flutter seeing myself on your channel during the costume contest

[@inkblotCrisis]

From 500 to 3000? Holy crap that's amazing!

[@Fgway]

silently doing a little ugly cry thanks man

[@diegosilang4823]

Obsidian did a great job incorporating pop culture from Las Vegas and the wild west, making a lasting effect far greater than Fallout 3 or Fallout 4.

[@DudeKnukem]

Its gonna be a blow out this year

[@kennypowers1945]

I remember seeing last years video when you visited. Here I am again lol, i want go one day

[@xlionfire]

Kinda odd to catch a glimpse of myself in a KZbin video haha. The event was a great time, and it was great meeting you Mantis! Hope to see you there next year. -Cory

[@TKsMantis]

You too!

[@dominicsouthern7672]

It really brings out the best part of the fallout community since the bad parts would never go outside

[@therogueaxolotl.]

I fully intend to make it next year. I'm so grateful for not only this game, but the community as a whole. It's inspired me not only as a writer, but as a person as well. This event truly encapsulates the message of Fallout, and the love the people of Goodsprings are clearly showing towards this franchise and it's fans really warms my heart.

[@AskTorin]

I love this community so much. Thanks a lot Mantis, for being there and showing us who couldn't go ❤️💪

[@dannyd.5324]

This is so awesome. I feel the love in the video and from seeing all the fans. I’m from Charlotte, North Carolina and have never been that far out west. I may have to grab a few of my NCR Trooper buddies and get out there.

[@JesseVenturaHat]

Good to see people out in rl socializing. I hope to make it to one of these one day

[@cjartiste]

Thank you for this. I'm not likely to overcome my anxiety, but it warms my heart to see others overcome theirs.

[@sk8rjockid]

What a nice thing to see. Happy everyone enjoyed themselves! The scenery looks mindblowing..

[@mahiganti]

Yo was great hanging out with you once again and getting great content! Can’t wait for the food trucks and more people to meet who love the Fallout series

[@nekad2000]

It's like some obscure cult.

[@morpheusmatrix9207]

I bought a case of Mentats on Saturday when I was there and a t-51 little keychain thing with a nuka cola cap, my cat likes it

[@darthsnarf]

This is so cool I hope this event keeps growing and becoming more and more fun, maybe one day I'll go it's a long trip from Canada. Hopefully in the future the town can prepare and have more infrastructure seems to be great tourism for the Town

[@AthleticCripple]

Ahhh ots awesome TK it was so great to meet you cant wait for next year

[@dundabird3203]

If people are waiting too long for food, just tell them it's hardcore mode

[@flamingkitsune2792]

*drops on the ground rag doll*

[@AbuHajarAlBugatti]

Someone should know someone who runs a foodtruck. Or throw a big grill in a truck with enough frozen meat and set up a bbq for only the price of the meat plus maybe 2 buck extra, so its not greed stuff. You still make 1-3 thousand (probably more at that price)

[@novarunecosplay5424]

Wow, TKs you slayed it yet again this year brotherman! Was so good to get to chill and visit with you again! I'll have something big for you next year! Much love and stay safe!🤘🏻thanks again for the awesome shot of my powerarmor 🤘🏻☢️🤘🏻

[@PeninsulaCity2024]

The turnout this event brings always makes me worry if the next one would break The Saloon. Because then it becomes another gamble of "is it enough? or is it too much?" Either way, the atmosphere it brings is more than worth it so far.

[@__ibruh]

I bet this year would be more incredible, can't wait to see!

[@Omenvreer]

It was an incredible time, definitely going every year!

[@cardboardmaster5033]

I met you at good springs, thanks for the free shirt and stickers! This was one of the most fun days of my life so im very excited for next year.

[@h.walker1332]

Next year they should stage a battle between the good people of good springs and the powder gangers.

[@MormonDude]

If this does indeed become a annual event for many years this could unironically turn GoodSprings into a legitimate town.

[@kmikzikrs]

i had a fucking BLAST! i came as a member of the Duty Faction from STALKER and the few people who actually knew what i was, loved it! there was a couple that showed me their proposal photos from Pripyat! the wait times for stuff were long but nothing worth complaining about when youre in such a wonderful place! the only (very insignificant) "negative" thing that happened is someone got pissy that i was wearing russian gear. like dude if you were cultured youd know STALKER is not only brothers-in-arms with Fallout, but its from Ukraine lmfao

[@LoganAlborn]

You're the MAN-tis! But in all seriousness, we drove from Virginia to go out there to meet you and you delivered! I'm sorry you couldn't bring the jalapeños home with you. Hope to see you next year!