One of the actors from the Fallout series has already forgiven himself for never having played video games

- February 11, 2026
- Updated: February 12, 2026 at 9:20 AM

In the realm of television adaptations of video games, Aaron Moten, who plays Maximus in the Prime Video series Fallout, has revealed his decision not to play the video games of the franchise.
Moten commented that his main focus is on acting and character development, which has led him to “forbid” himself from playing Fallout. Despite his familiarity with the source material, he chooses to follow other people’s streams instead of immersing himself in the gameplay. This underscores Moten’s commitment to bringing a modern humanity to his character and his story.
Prefers to watch people play on streaming
Maximus, who is part of the Brotherhood of Steel in the series, shares the spotlight with characters like Lucy MacLean, played by Ella Purnell, and Ghoul, played by Walton Goggins. The series has introduced plot twists that expand the rich narrative present in the video games, sparking a debate around the continuity of the saga.
The second season concluded with a controversial twist that establishes one of the endings of Fallout: New Vegas as canonical, although the creators clarify that they do not seek to change the narrative of the video games.
With the third season of the series confirmed, Fallout fans will have to wait for more news about the release date. In the meantime, entertainment enthusiasts can continue exploring the best series on Prime Video and stay updated on the gaming and technology world with our magazine.
Journalist specialized in technology, entertainment and video games. Writing about what I'm passionate about (gadgets, games and movies) allows me to stay sane and wake up with a smile on my face when the alarm clock goes off. PS: this is not true 100% of the time.
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