The series revolves around Hank Moody, a charming writer and novelist plagued with personal demons. He blames his years-long case of writer’s block on a variety of reasons, ranging from the hedonism of Los Angeles, to his on-again, off-again relationship with his girlfriend Karen. Hank constantly deals with the fallout of his lack of will to say “no” to drugs, sex and alcohol, while trying to show his family that he can be a good, caring person……

At the end of the original Fallout, the hero Vault Dweller was exiled by the Vault Overseer for his prolonged exposure to the outside world. Unable to return home, the Vault Dweller with a group of willing companions travelled far north. Eventually they founded a tribal village called Arroyo in what is present-day Oregon and lived there for the rest of their lives. 80 years have passed since the original Fallout.
In the time since the Vault Dweller's exile, a new government known as the New California Republic (abbreviated NCR) has begun to unify the towns in Southern California and is spreading to the north. A mysterious new organization known as the Enclave has emerged with the most sophisticated technology in the wastes, surpassing even the Brotherhood of Steel. Finally, a new drug, Jet, has become a cancer on many towns with nearly a 100% addiction rate, forcing many to rely on the town of New Reno to keep them supplied.

Experience all the sights and sounds of fabulous New Vegas, brought to you by Vault-Tec, America's First Choice in Post Nuclear Simulation. Explore the treacherous wastes of the Great Southwest from the safety and comfort of your very own vault: Meet new people, confront terrifying creatures, and arm yourself with the latest high-tech weaponry as you make a name for yourself on a thrilling new journey across the Mojave wasteland.From Bethesda Softworks and the veteran RPG designers at Obsidian Entertainment (a team which includes members of the original Fallout and 2 teams) comes Fallout: New Vegas, a thrilling and chilling episode in the Fallout saga.

A Thousand Suns is the fourth studio album by American rock band Linkin Park. It is set to be released on September 14 through Warner Bros. Records. The album was co-produced by Linkin Park vocalist Mike Shinoda and Rick Rubin, who previously worked together to produce Minutes to Midnight (2007). The lead single for the album, "The Catalyst", was released to radio and digital music retailers on August 2, 2010.